TLE Dressmaking

Basic Concepts in
Dressmaking
Third Quarter Exploratory Course
 What we'll discuss

Dressmaking
Dressmaking refers to the craft
of sewing clothes and dresses.
It is the art of sewing a
beautiful dress from fabric
Always Remember
Since dressmaking plays an important role in
one’s life, this module helps you become
more competitive by developing your skills
and competencies in earning a living.
Difference between Dressmaker
and a Tailor
DRESSMAKER

The difference between a dressmaker and a tailor

is that a dressmaker specializes in clothes for
women including dresses and blouses , suits,
evening wear, wedding and bridesmaids gowns,
and sportswear
Difference between Dressmaker
and a Tailor
TAILOR

while a tailor makes clothes for

men, such as suits, jackets, and
coats.
Always Remember
Tailors and dressmakers can both
perform simple alterations from
adjusting hemlines in repairing a split
seam on any garment that requires
repair.
 Dressmaking History
During the ancient times, some people did not able to consider dressmaking
as one of the areas in TVL for the reason that they did not have the idea as
to what are the things that can contribute to themselves .In some other way,
as what they have observed that some people who were already engaged in
this learning area, find a way on how to earn a living.
 Dressmaking History
Thus, through learning some skills and theories about it, it can contribute a
lot to the development of oneself. Since dressmaking is an old profession,
some historians argued that its history goes back upon the invention of the
needles.Finally, dressmaking as a career became very popular and common
in their place once woven fabrics like linen and silk became the norm.
 History of Tailoring
Tailoring is the art of designing, fitting, fabricating, and finishing garments.
The word “tailor” comes from a French word - “TAILLER”- meaning “ to
cut “. The Latin word for tailor was “SARTOR” meaning someone who
patches or mends garments . Then the English word “sartorial”, which is
related to tailored garments, is derived from this word. Today the word
“tailor”generally refers to someone who creates custom men’s clothing and
perform some repairs.
What is the
importance of
dressmaking/tail
oring?
 Importance of
Dressmaking

1. Dressmakers 2. They are 3. Dressmakers

are the ones who great designers create different
can can make creating concepts and
impressive
different trends. think out of the
dresses out of any
fabric. latest fashion.
 5. Dressmakers
4. They the ones help in
who can make enhancing their
body assets and
any dream gown
their flows .
or dress a reality.
In studying dressmaking helps you to become a
good entrepreneur in the near future, can
establish a shop and at the same time it can
develop your skills.
 Directions: Answer the following questions below. Write your answer in your
TLE notebook.

Main 1. What do you think are the importance of

Questions dressmaking/tailoring?

2. What is the difference between a dressmaker

and a tailor?