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Dressmaking -10
Quarter 1 Week 1 Module 1

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

NAME :_________________________________________________

SECTION :______________________________________________

Teacher : MELANIE R. LORONO

Date & received By : _________________
HOW TO USE THIS MODULE
Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will
disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to
successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!

1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every page
of this module.

2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing

enhances learning, that is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.

4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer key card.

5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.

6. Enjoy studying!

PARTS OF THE MODULE

• Expectations - These are what you will be able to know after
completing the lessons in the module.
• Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to be
mastered throughout the module.
• Looking Back to your Lesson - This section will measure what learnings
and skills did you understand from the previous lesson.
• Brief Introduction- This section will give you an overview of the lesson.
• Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform with a partner.
• Check your Understanding - It will verify how you learned from the
lesson.
• Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and applications
of the module.
• Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from the

entire module.

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LESSON 1 - PLAN GARMENT DESIGN
EXPECTATIONS
You will diligently plan garment design base on individual size, age,
and figure.

Specifically, this module will help you to:

1. Apply the principles and elements of design in dress designing 2.
Select a kind of skirt appropriate for the different figures
3. Make a project plan for a skirt.
4. Appreciate the importance of planning in making a project.

Let Let us start your journey in learning more on _Planning Garment Design, I am sure you
are ready and excited to answer the Pretest. Smile and cheer up!

PRE-TEST
Directions: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the best answer
from the choices below. Write your answer in your quiz notebook.
____ 1. It has a slight flare which makes this one look like a capital letter A.
A. A-Line C. Pleated
B. Gored D. Tulip
____ 2. The principle of design which connotes feeling of rest of equilibrium.
A. Balance C. Proportion
B. Emphasis D. Rhythm
____ 3. When do we prepare the project plan?
A. During the execution C. Before the execution
B. Towards the completion D. At the end of the execution
____ 4. Someone who designs clothing.
A. Fashionable C. Fashionmonger
B. Fashionista D. Fashion Designer
____ 5. Gives the impression of shorter and heavier.
A. Curve C. Horizontal
B. Diagonal D. Vertical
____ 6. A short skirt with approximately 10 to 17 inches length.
a. Micro mini C. Maxi
b. Midi D. Mini
____ 7. Occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and
with opportunities for progress.
A. Career C. Carefree
B. Careerism D. Course

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____ 8. Skirt looks like a skirt with wide flares, but it’s actually divided into two
legs like pants.
A. Circle C. Gored
B. Divided D. Yoke
____ 9. A part of a project plan that depicts the chronological steps or how to
accomplish the job.
A. Objectives C. Procedure
B. Bill of material D. Evaluation
____ 10. Refers to the shape of an object as determined by line.
A. Color C. Harmony
B. Form D. Rhythm
____ 11. These skirts have a puffy silhouette just above the hem with the
hem gathered with an elastic casing or a band.
A. Asymmetrical hem C. Pleated
B. Bubble D. Trumpet
____ 12. The feeling of oneness and unity.
A. Balance C. Line
B. Color D. Harmony
____ 13. If you want to determine and prepare the logistics needed to
finance the project, which part of the project plan will you check?
A. Bill of materials C. Tools and materials
B. Objectives D. Working drawing
____ 14. A type of skirt has pleats on a single pleat arranged around the
waistband or a yoke.
A. A-Line C. Pleated
B. Draped D. Yoke
____ 15. The brightness or dullness of a color.
A. Color C. Intensity
B. Hue D. Value

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LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON
Directions: Use the clues beside the number to fill in the crossword
puzzle with the correct words.

PUZZLE TIME!

BRIEF INTRODUCTIONN
To achieve effectively what is pleasing not just to the eyes of the
beholder but brings confidence and grace to our personality, the use of
principles and elements of design is aligned to the dresses we must be
wearing. Understanding better the principles and elements of design is a
great factor that will contribute a lot to our personality development. It is
a fact that our clothes are worn for their artistic qualities which make us
more attractive and confident. Clothes are worn to emphasize the good
points and hide the defects or imperfection of our physical trait.

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 LESSON 1.1-CORE CONCEPT IN
DRESSMAKING

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the learner is expected to:
1. Explain core concepts in dressmaking
2. Analyze the relevance of the course
3. Explore in opportunities for dressmaking as a career

Career - an occupation undertaken for a significant period of

a person’s life and with opportunities for progress.
Dressmaker - a person whose job is making women’s clothing.
Fashion designer - someone who designs clothing.
Seamstress - a woman who sews, especially one who earns her living by
sewing.
Tailor- a person whose occupation is making fitted clothes such a suits,
pants, and jackets who fit individual customers.

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Dressmaker Career Outlook
Dressmakers who do reliable and skillful work, however, particularly in
the areas of mending and alterations, should be able to find employment.
Today, the precise skills of dressmakers are still in demand at factories,
stores, and small shops. Dressmakers may run
their own business or work in small shops.
Some work out from their home.

The Relevance of Dressmaking Courses

The relevance of dressmaking courses is humungous for the ones who

want to make a career out of it or just like to have some basic stitching and
sewing skills handy. As we all know that a little skill set or practice goes a
long way in no matter what we do and if one is looking at it with career
perspective, it is important to get hands over the basics first. For anyone
who wants to be a fashion designer getting enrolled in any good
dressmaking course would act as a great beginning. Not only these courses
help one have hands over the basics but also bring out that confidence to
think creatively and then turn
those thoughts into a final product.

Some basic reasons why the ones who are in love with dressmaking should get
enrolled in the best of dressmaking courses are:

having awareness of the latest fabric, stitching and dressmaking

trends and this helps one in crafting out something exemplary each
time
With ample of knowledge coming from the courses the learners tend to learn
quick and smart and this is what helps them create out creations
that are unique and have their own personal touch
The dressmaking courses tend to set the basics right by providing in all
that training required in stitching, fabric selection and clothing repair

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 These courses help learners gain complete familiarity with all those
tools, supplies and parts so that they can take these the way they
want
The learner will have the confidence to explore and experiment
Now that the relevance of dressmaking courses is well known, it is imperative to
understand that these benefits can only be realized if the course is chosen wisely
and for this a good school that has been in the niche can be chosen.
The learner of this course must possess the characteristics of a person
who are inclined in dressmaking, the common competencies, and desirable work
habits and attitudes towards the completion of output. Learners are expected to
develop their knowledge and skills in Dressmaking.

ACTIVITY 1
Interview
Interview successful dressmaker
entrepreneurs in your place whose type of
business is related with Dressmaking. Focus
your interview on PECs and other business
related attributes that helped them become
successful.

Analyze the result of the interview and reflect on the similarities and/ or
differences. Write your answer on a short bond paper and share it to your
parents and of course to your classmates and teacher.

ACTIVITY 2

Answer the following guide questions on a short bond paper. Share your answer
to the class.

❖ What are the opportunities in dressmaking?

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❖ Is dressmaking a good career?

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❖ How do I start a dressmaking business?

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ACTIVITY 3

MAKE AN
ESSAY

Make an essay about, how can I be a successful dressmaker?

Discuss in at least 5 sentences.

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Pass your work on September 20, 2021

DATE

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ANSWER KEY

PRE-TEST
1. A 6. D 11. B
2. A 7. A 12. D
3. C 8. B 13. C 4. D 9. C 14. C
5. C 10.B 15. C

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