DRESSMAKING 9

Name of the Learner:_____________________________________ Grade Level: _________

Section: _______________________________________________ Date:________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

Draft and Cut Pattern for Children's Dress

TOPIC: Draft Basic/Block Pattern

Background Information for Learners

If an architect uses a blueprint to construct buildings, a tailor or a dressmaker uses a

pattern in constructing a garment. A pattern is a plan or design used as a guide in making
something A pattern is a guide particularly by beginners. You can draft pattern according to
specific body measurements. A good pattern will enable you to sew well-fitting clothes.

Kinds of Pattern

Foundation Pattern It is also known as basic or

master pattern and is based
on the actual body
measurement of an
individual.
Style Pattern It is altered foundation
pattern in accordance to the
individual's garment design
Final Pattern It is the drawing of the style
pattern with added seam
allowance

Guidelines in Pattern Drafting

1. Know the proper used of the tape measure, ruler, Tailor's or L-Square, French curve
and hip curve.
2. A mistake of 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch may change the fitting of the garments.
3. Write your measurements on the upper right-hand corner of your pattern paper for
ease while drafting.
4. Use pattern paper or Manila paper.
5. Assemble all drafting tools before starting.
6. Read and follow the directions for drafting accurately.
7. The first letter in the directions for drafting is the starting point and the second letter is
the measurement you are going to make.
 Example: A to B- is the length of the skirt. (you put the tape measure in the point A
and measure up to your length of skirt and mark as point B. The distance from points
A to B is an equivalent to the length of skirt.
8.The term "Square-up" - means standard measurement
"Square out line" - means to draw horizontal line
"Square down# - means to draw vertical line downward

Drafting the Back Bodice

I. Objectives
1. to draft the basic back blouse following the given measurement accurately
II. Description
The back bodice is drafted first followed by the front. It the foundation of the front
bodice. Only 1/2 of the back is drafted since the mirror of the other.
III. Measurement Needed
1.Shoulder measurement
2.Back across width measurement
3.Bust point width measurement
4.Bust point height measurement
5.Figure measurement
6.Bust measurement
7.Waist measurement
IV. Supplies and Tools and Equipment
1.Pencil with Eraser
2.French curve
3.Hip curve
4.L-Square
5.Pattern paper
6.Tape measure
7.Working table
8. Ruler
V. Illustration
VI. Procedure (Using my Own Method)
Note: Cut 1/4 of the pattern paper and make a center fold.
Legend:
Square-up - standard measurement
Square out line - to draw horizontal line
Square down - to draw vertical line downward.

Make a fundamental line by using L-square

A= starting point
A to B= is measure 1 inch down
A to C= is bust point height measurement
A to D= is figure measurement
* Square out line from point B, C, and D using L- square
A to E= is measure 3 inches
A to F= is 1/2 of across back width measurement
A to G = is 1/2 of shoulder measurement
A to H= is 1/4 of bust measurement
* Square down from point E, F, G and H using L-square
G to I= is measure 1 inch down
I to J= is measure 4-5 inches align from point F
H to K= is 1/2 of shoulder plus 1 inch down
D to L= is 1/4 of waistline measurement plus 1 inch for dart
*Shape the back neckline from point B to E using French curve
*Connect E to I (shoulder line) using ruler
* Shape the armhole from point I, J, and K using French curve
* Shape the side of the blouse from point K and L using hip curve
For dart
C to C1= is 1/2 of bust distance measurement
D to D1= is same as point C to C1
* Connect C1 to D1 using ruler, then measure 1/2 inch from D1 both side, then
connect to C1 upward.

DRAFTING THE FRONT BODICE

I. Objectives
1. to draft the front bodice accurately
2. to differentiate front from the back pattern
II. Description
Drafting the front bodice is almost the same as drafting the back bodice. The
measurement used in drafting the back is also used in drafting the front.
Usually the front is wider than the back-bodice slope. It is so because you have to
consider the fullness of the bust. It has a front dart which will give more emphasis on the
bust. Darts or tucks are fold that help give shape to the dress.
III. Measurement Needed
1.Shoulder measurement
2.Chest front measurement
3.Bust point width measurement
4.Bust point height measurement
5.Figure measurement
6.Bust measurement
 7.Waist measurement
IV. Supplies and Tools and Equipment
1.Pencil with Eraser
2.French curve
3.Hip curve
4.L-Square
5.Pattern paper
6.Tape measure
7.Working table
8.Ruler
V. Illustration

VI. Procedure (Using my Own Method)

Note: Cut 1/4 of the pattern paper and make a center fold.
Legend:
Square-up - standard measurement
Square out line - to draw horizontal line
Square down - to draw vertical line downward.
Make a fundamental line by using L-square
A= starting point
A to B= is measure 3 inches down
A to C= is bust point height measurement
A to D= is figure measurement
* Square out line from point B, C, and D using L- square
A to E= is measure 3 inches
A to F= is 1/2 of chess front measurement
A to G = is 1/2 of shoulder measurement
A to H= is 1/4 of bust measurement plus 1/2 inch to 5/8 inch
* Square down from point E, F, G and H using L-square
G to I= is measure 1 inch down
I to J= is measure 4-5 inches align from point F
H to K= is 1/2 of shoulder plus 1 inch down
D to L= is 1/4 of waistline measurement plus 1 inch for dart
*Shape the back neckline from point B to E using French curve
 *Connect E to I (shoulder line) using ruler
* Shape the armhole from point I, J, and K using French curve
* Shape the side of the blouse from point K and L using hip curve
For dart
C to C1= is 1/2 of bust distance measurement
D to D1= is same as point C to C1
* Connect C1 to D1 using ruler, then measure 1/2 inch from D1 both sides, then
connect to C1 upward.

DRAFTING THE BASIC SLEEVE

I. Objectives:
1. To identify the measurement needed in drafting the sleeve.
2. To understand the procedure in obtaining the set-in sleeve.
3. To draft the sleeve correctly

II. Description:
A well drafted sleeve will produce a well fitted sleeve. It is one of the most important
features of a finish garment and can be worn with or without it.

III. Measurement Needed:

1. Sleeve length measurement
2. Sleeve width measurement
3. Armhole (based on the armhole of front and back blouse)
IV. Supplies and Tools and Equipment
1.Pencil with Eraser
2.French curve
3.Ruler
4.L-Square
5.Pattern paper
6.Tape measure
7.Working table
V. Illustration

VI. Procedure (Using my Own Method)

Note: Cut 1/4 of the pattern paper and make a center fold.
Legend:
Square-up - standard measurement
Square out line - to draw horizontal line
Square down - to draw vertical line downward.
Make a fundamental line by using L-square
A=starting point
A to B= is the length of sleeve
*square out line from point B using L-square
B to C= 1/2 of sleeve width
A to D= is 1/2 of armhole measurement
Note: the position of the tape measure should be slanting straight,
*connect from point A to D and D to C, using ruler
E= is the center of A to D
F= is the center of A to E
G= is the center of E to D
F to H= is measure 1/2 inch up
G to I=is measure 3/8 inch down
*shape the armhole front from point A, H, E ,G and D using French curve
*Finish the basic sleeve with a soft curve by connecting point A to H, and G to D.
This serves as the back portion of the sleeve.

DRAFTING THE BASIC BACK SKIRT

I. Objectives
1. To become proficient in drafting the back-skirt pattern
2. To value the importance of accuracy in drafting the skirt pattern
II. Description
When it comes to pattern drafting, the skirt is one of the easiest parts to draft. Drafting
the front skirt is the same as drafting the back skirt. It differs only in darts width and length.
You will notice that the dart in the front is narrower than the back. We must understand that
the dart give shape to the garment. The bigger the width, the more shape it will give to the
body. For this reason, the dart is made narrower to reduce bulging of the body.
III. Measurement needed
1.Waist measurement
2.Skirt Length measurement
3.Hips1 measurement
4. Hips2 measurement
IV. Supplies, Tools and Equipment
1.Pencil with Eraser
2. Hip curve
3. L-Square
4. Pattern paper
5. Tape measure Working table
6. Ruler
V. Illustration
VI. Procedure
Note: Cut 1/4 of the pattern paper and make a center fold.
Legend:
Square-up - standard measurement
Square out line - to draw horizontal line
Square down - to draw vertical line downward
Make a fundamental line by using L-square
A= starting point
A to B= is measure 4 inches
A to C= is measure 7-8 inches
A to D=is the length of skirt
*Square out line from point B, C, and D using L-square
A to E= is measure 3 1/2 inches, then square down (approximately 5 inches)
E to F= is measure 4 1/2 inches down
E to G= is 5/8 inch
E to H= is 5/8 inch, shape the dart from point G to F and H to F, using ruler
A to I= is 1/4 of waistline plus 1/4 inch, then measure 1/2 inch upward, then slightly curve up
to point A, using hip curve (Note: the additional 1/4 inch is for the dart)
B to J-=is 1/4 of Hip 1 measurement
C to K= is 1/4 of Hip 2 measurement
D to L-=is the same of measurement of C to K
*Shape the hipline/side skirt from point I to J, J to K, and K to L, using hip curve
L to M=is measure 1/2 inch upward, then slightly curve up to point D using hip curve.

DRAFTING THE BASIC FRONT SKIRT

I. Objectives:
1. To draft the front skirt accurately and proficiently.
2. To differentiate back from the front skirt pattern
II. Description:
Drafting the front skirt is the same as drafting the back skirt. It differs only in the darts
width and length. You will notice that the darts on the front is narrower than the back. We
must understand that the dart gives shape to the garment. The bigger the width, the more
shape it will give to the body. For this reason, the dart is made narrower to reduce bulging of
the belly.

III. Measurement needed

1.Waist measurement
2.Skirt Length measurement
3.Hips1 measurement
4. Hips2 measurement
IV. Supplies, Tools and Equipment
1.Pencil with Eraser
2. Hip curve
3. L-Square
4. Pattern paper
5. Tape measure
6.Working table
7. Ruler
V. Illustration:

V. Procedure
Note: Cut 1/4 of the pattern paper and make a center fold.
Legend:
Square-up - standard measurement
Square out line - to draw horizontal line
Square down - to draw vertical line downward.

Make a fundamental line by using L-square

A= starting point
A to B= is 4 inches measurement
A to C= is 7-8 inches measurement
A to D=is the length of skirt
*square out line from point B, C and D
AE= is 3 1/2 inches, then square down (approximately 5 inches long)
E to F-=is measure 6 inches down
E to G=is measure 1/2 inch
E to H= is measure 1/2 inch
* Shape the dart from point G to F and H to F using ruler
A to I= is 1/4 of waistline plus 1 inch, then measure 1/2 inch upward, then slightly curve up
to point A using hip curve, please see the illustration.
(Note: the additional 1 inch is for the dart)
B to = is 1/4 of Hips 1
C to K= is 1/4 of Hips 2
D to L= is the same of measurement of C to K
*Shape the hipline/side skirt from point I to J, J to K, and K to L, using hip curve
L to M= is measure 1/2 inch upward then, slightly curve up to point D using hip curve.

DRAFTING PATTERN FOR SEMI-CIRCULAR SKIRT (Using my own method)

Procedure
1. Prepare the pattern paper and basic pattern of skirt- front only.
 WHOLE PATTERN
FOUNDATION
PATTERN

2. Fold the pattern paper in crosswise position.

PLACKET - 2 inches
FOLDED PART

Fold in crosswise
position

OPEN PART

3. Fold the pattern paper PLACKET - 2 and

diagonally inches
measure 2 inches for the placket.

4. Fold or pin the dart. (mostly semi-circular skirt has no dart).

5. Trace the basic pattern on the folded pattern paper. See illustration
6. Measure the desired length of the skirt using tape measure then mark it.

Rubrics for Pattern Drafting

Item 5 3 1 Score
1. Use of Tools Tools were Lack of one Lack of two or
complete, tool, some were more tools,
appropriate and appropriate and some were
correctly used. correctly used. appropriate and
not correctly
used.
2. Procedure Used the correct Used the correct Failed to used
method. method. the correct
Procedures Procedures method.
correctly partly followed. Procedures not
followed. allowed.
3.Pattern All pattern Some pattern All pattern
details were details were details were not
correctly inaccurately drafted correctly
measured and drafted. and accurately.
accurately
drafted.
4. Speed Finished the Finished the Finished the
pattern ahead of pattern on time. pattern more
 time. than the allotted
time.

20 points Perfect Score

LO 1.7 Drafting Basic/Block Pattern TLE_HEDM912CW-IIIi-h-5

Activity 1.7.1
Directions: Read and understand the statement carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is
correct and FALSE if the statement is
________1. A mistake of 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch may change the fitting of the garments.
________2. In pattern drafting, the term " square out line"- means to draw horizontal line.
________3. The basic pattern is also known as master pattern.
________4. The dart give shape to the garment.
________5. When it comes to pattern drafting, the skirt is one of the hardest parts to draft.
Activity 1.7.2
Directions: Fill in the blank on the procedures/ steps in drafting the Sleeve. Write your
answer on the space provided.
1. B to C is 1/2 of__________________________.
2. E is the center of ________________________.
3. F is the center of ________________________.
4. A to B is the measurement of ______________.
5. A to D is 1/2 of _________________________.

Activity 1.7.3
Directions: Enumerate the measurement needed in drafting the basic front bodice. Enumerate
the measurement needed in drafting
1.___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________________
7. ___________________________________________________

Activity 1.7.4
Directions: Enumerate the supplies, tools and equipment needed in drafting pattern for front
and back bodice, skirt and sleeve. Write your answer on the space provided.
1.___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________
6. ___________________________________________________
7. ___________________________________________________
8. ___________________________________________________

Closure:
Pattern Drafting is an important part of fashion designing and requires tremendous
skills and practice. Pattern drafting is where pattern pieces are drawn on paper according to
body measurement which becomes the base for designers to create garments . It is quite
interesting and important for a student and it helps the people of any age groups to interpret
the designs and understand the design with technical ability.
Why is pattern drafting important? Do you think, what is the primary purpose of this?
Prepared by:
GENEVI CATSUELA HIPOLITO
Writer

Answer Key
Activity 1.7.1

1.TRUE
2.TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

Activity 1.7.2

1. Sleeve Width
2. A to D
3. A to E
4. Sleeve length
5. Armhole Measurement

Activity 1.7.3
1. Shoulder measurement
2. Chest front measurement
3. Bust point width measurement
4. Bust point height measurement
5. Figure
6. Bust measurement
7. Waist measurement

Activity 1.7.4
1. Pencil with Eraser
2. Hip curve
3. L-Square
4. Pattern paper
5. Tape measure
6. Working table
7. Ruler

Reference: Felipe et. al, 1991. Technology and Home Economics for Secondary
Schools p.159-160
Reference: Learning Module in Dressmaking 7/8 page 27
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