LESSON 4: Apply Finishing Touches for

Athletic Shorts

WHAT IS THIS MODULE ABOUT?

This module covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required in
applying finishing touches for athletic shorts. It includes attaching needed
accessories, trimming excess threads, preparing finished garments, and
packaging the finished athletic shorts.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

At the end of this module, you should be able to:
a. apply finishing touches;
b. press finished athletic shorts; and
c. pack finished athletic shorts

WHAT DO YOU ALREADY KNOW?

Let us determine how much you already know about applying finishing
touches for athletic shorts. Take this test.
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Pre-test

Direction: Read and understand the items being described below. Choose the
letter of the correct answer and write it in your quiz notebook.

1. The final set of operation and process in sewing the garment is __________.
a. finishing b. pressing c. packing d. tack
2. Touches means to modify by adding fine details on a finished __________.
a. accessories b. embroidery c. appliqué d. garment
3. The process of removing creases and wrinkles to a finished garment is
__________________.
a. creasing b. finishing c. pressing d. pounding
4. Anything that protects, embellishes, or wraps a product is called
__________.
a. bundle b. cargo c. package d. stocks
5. Pressing is done when needed after the garment is ________________.
a. completed b. constructed c. cut d. sewn
6. A garment label information like 90% cotton, 10% polyester falls under
__________.
a. the amount and fiber content c. brand and trade mark
b. care instruction d. name of the manufacturer
7. Apparel means __________.
a. accessories b. clothing c. decoration d. sewing
8. The following are all characteristics of a good hemming EXCEPT
__________.
a. Stitches are unevenly distributed c. Stitches are flat
b. Stitches are even in width d. There are no bulks or wrinkles
9. It is done by using a back and forth motion of an iron on the lengthwise
grain of the fabric.
a. cutting b. ironing c. pressing d. washing
10. Ironing/Pressing tool which should be smooth and well-padded is
________.
a. ironing board c. needle board
b. pressing cloth d. sleeve board
11. A strip of paper showing an inscription that indicates character or ownership
is ____________.
a. label b. order slip c. price d. wrap
12. This means to modify by applying fine details in finished garments is
__________.
a. finishing b. hem c. touches d. tacks
13. The following are the correct practices in hanging finished garment. Which
is NOT?
a. Hang garments of the same kind.
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b. Provide spaces in between hanged garments to preserve its professional

look.
c. Reverse and hang finished garment in an airy place.
d. Hang garments under the sun.
14. After trimming threads on the wrong side of the athletic shorts, the next
step is _______________.
a. Check for hanging threads c. Cut excess thread
b. Reverse the athletic short right out d Stitch bottom hem
15. An appropriate tool needed for the efficient cutting of the excess threads is
______________.
a. bent-handled shears c. pinking scissors
b. trimming scissors d. seam ripper
16. “To make neat by cutting away parts”, means ______________.
a. to clip b. to excess c. to hanging d. to trim
17. Trimming scissors belongs to ______________.
a. marking b. measuring c. cutting d. sewing
18. These are all garment parts of the athletic short EXCEPT ___________.
a. armhole seam c. pocket
b. hem line d. waistband
19. Trimming tools must be ___________.
a. attractive b. dull c. heavy d. sharp
20. The correct way of trimming excess threads in the garment starts from
_________________.
a. bottom b. front c. top d. underside
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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?

Read Information Sheet 4.1-1 very well then find out how much you can
remember and how much you learned by doing Self-check 4.1-1.

Information Sheet 4.1-1

APPLYING FINISHING TOUCHES FOR ATHLETIC SHORTS

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

After reading this information sheet, you must be able to:
1. identify tools needed in trimming excess threads;
2. enumerate trimming techniques for athletic shorts; and
3. observe quality of well-trimmed garment.

Trimming excess thread is one of the tasks in applying finishing touches.

It is done by using trimming scissors or thread clippers. Below is the procedure
in trimming excess threads on finished athletic shorts.

Procedure in Trimming Excess Threads on Finished Athletic Shorts

1. Reverse the athletic shorts wrong side out.
2. Check for hanging threads.
3. Trim excess threads from top to bottom.
 Waistband  Crotch  Bottom hem
 Inseams  Out seams
4. Reverse athletic shorts right side out
 Waistband  Crotch  Bottom hem
 Inseams  Out seams

Points to Remember in Hanging Finished Garment

 Hanging garments is an easy task. Hang garments of the same kind.
Provide spaces in between hanged garments to preserve its professional
look.
 Reverse and hang finished garment in an airy place.
 Use clothes hangers in hanging.
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 Don’t hang garments under the sun. Exposure to sunlight will make the
garment fade easily.
 Press garment before hanging.
 Avoid overcrowding in hanging to avoid too much wrinkles on the different
parts.
HOW MUCH HAVE YOU LEARNED?

Self Check 4.1- 1

Multiple Choices
Direction: Read and understand the items being described below. Choose the
letter of the correct answer and write it in your quiz notebook.

1. Touches means to modify by adding fine details on a finished __________.

a. accessories c. appliqué
b. embroidery d. garment
2. The following are the correct practices in hanging finished garment. Which is
NOT?
a. Hang garments of the same kind.
b. Provide spaces in between hanged garments to preserve its professional
look.
c. Reverse and hang finished garment in an airy place.
d. Hang garments under the sun.
3. The correct way of trimming excess threads in finished athletic shorts starts
from ____________.
a. Bottom c. Top
b. Front d. underside
4. After trimming threads on the wrong side of the athletic shorts, the next
step is _______________.
a. Check for hanging threads
b. Cut excess thread
c. Reverse the athletic shorts right side out
d. Stitch bottom hem
5. An appropriate tool needed for the efficient cutting of the excess threads is
______________.
a. bent-handled shears
b. pinking scissors
c. trimming scissors
d. seam ripper
6. Trimming excess thread s one of the tasks in applying finishing touches.
a. True c. Sometimes
b. False d. Half true
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7. Looking at the parts of the athletic shorts below, where should you start
trimming excess thread?
a. Crotch c. Hemline
b. Out seam d. Waistband

8. Which comes first in trimming excess threads of athletic shorts?

a. Check for hanging threads
b. Trim excess thread from top to bottom
c. Reverse the athletic shorts wrong side out
d. Reverse the athletic shorts right side out
9. Why is it not advisable to hang the garment under the sun?
a. Exposure to sunlight will preserve its professional look
b. Exposure to sunlight will make the fabric fade easily
c. Exposure to sunlight will stretch the crosswise grain of fabric
d. Exposure to sunlight will damage the design of the garment
10. Avoid overcrowding in hanging garments to avoid too much wrinkles on
different parts.
a. Half true
b. Sometimes
c. False
d. True
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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?

Read Information Sheet 4.2-1 very well then find out how much you can
remember and how much you learned by doing Self-check 4.2-1.

Information Sheet 4.2-1

PRESSING FINISHED ATHLETIC SHORTS

WHAT WILL YU LEARN?

After reading this information sheet, you must be able to:
1. identify pressing tools and their uses;
2. discuss the procedure in pressing finished athletic shorts; and

Pressing is important in garment construction for it shapes and set

stitched lines. In our athletic shorts, pressing is done on the seams and hemline
to lay flat the point pieces.
Remember the following tips before you begin to press your athletic
shorts.
 See to it that iron is clean.
 Extra care should be taken when pressing silk and wool.
 Iron is not being too hot for wool and silk for it will scorched at a
comparatively high temperature.
 Press wool and silk on the wrong side because pressing on the right side
produces an undesirable shine.
 Cotton and linen may be pressed on either side.
 Vegetables fibers stand a hotter iron than those of animal origin. They are
easier to press when slightly damp.

Pressing Tools and Equipment and Their Uses

1. Electric iron
It is used to straighten the wrinkles or creases on finished athletic shorts
for a neat appearance.
2. Ironing board
It is a padded, smooth, and adjustable in height board where we lay our
garment when pressing.
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3. Ironing board sheet cover

It is a light color cotton or linen cloth which is used in covering the
ironing board.
4. Bowls and sponges
It used to dampen fabrics for easy ironing.
5. Press cloth
It is used to prevent iron shine and is also used when applying fusible
interfacing.

Procedure in Pressing Finished Athletic Shorts

1. Press interior parts, such as seams and linings.
2. Press inseams and side seams before pressing the lower parts of the shorts.
3. Press the top parts of the athletic shorts before the lower part.
4. Hang the garment on a well padded hanger to dry completely, without
crowding.

Heat and pressure from an iron are combined with moisture in the
clothing to smooth it. Creases and wrinkles are flattened. These factors must be
controlled to ensure professional result and to protect your fabric.
The following are the points to consider:
1. Check the heat settings on your iron and test press the fabric.
2. While pressing keep the weight of the iron in your hand.
3. Exert light pressure on the fabric and never rest the full weight of the iron on
the fabric.
4. To avoid damage to your fabric use a pressing cloth when it is necessary to
press on the wrong side.
5. For fabrics that require additional moisture dampen the cloth with a wet
sponge.

Pressing Suggestions for Specific Fabrics

Fabric Pressing Temperature Pressing Information

Cotton
 Brushed cotton Hot iron Press on wrong side
 Corduroy Hot iron Press on top of towel
 Denim Hot iron Press while damp
 Jersey Hot iron Use a damp cloth
 Poplin Use a pressing cloth
 Seersucker Needs no pressing
Linen
 Linen Hot iron Press on wrong side
Silk
 Silk satin Warm iron Press on wrong side
Wool
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 Flannel Warm iron Press on wrong side

 Gabardine Warm iron Press on wrong side using
damp cloth

HOW MUCH HAVE YOU LEARNED?

Self Check 4.2-1

Multiple Choices
Direction: Read and understand the items being described below. Choose the
letter of the correct answer and write it in your quiz notebook.

1. An activity that can be done in back and forth motion and can stretch the
fabric shape is ____________.
a. Cutting b. Ironing c. Pressing d. Washing
2. The following are pressing equipment EXCEPT ___________________.
a. Electric iron c. Pressing cushion
b. Ironing board d. Steam iron
3. The process of removing creases and wrinkles to a finished garment is ____.
a. Creasing b. Finishing c. Pressing d. Pounding
4. Pressing is needed after the garment is __________.
a. Completed b. Constructed c. Cut d. Sewn
5. Vegetables fibers stand a hotter iron than those of animal origin.
a. False b. True c. Maybe d. Half True
6. It is a padded, smooth and adjustable in height board where we lay over
garment when pressing.
a. Ironing board c. Bowls and sponges
b. Ironing board sheet cover d. Press cloth
7. It is a light color cotton or linen cloth which is used in covering the ironing
board.
a. Press cloth c. Ironing board sheet cover
b. Ironing board d. Bowls and sponges
8. In pressing finish athletic shorts, which should be done first?
a. Press inseams and side seams
b. Press the top parts before the lower parts
c. Hang the garment on a well padded hanger
d. Press interior parts such as seams and linings
9. The following fabric needs to be pressed on wrong side. Which is NOT?
a. Linen b. Seersucker c. Silk d. Flannel
10.Which of the following is used to prevent iron shine and is also used when
applying fusible interfacing?
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a. Bowls and sponges c. Press cloth

b. Ironing board sheet cover d. Ironing board

TASK SHEET 4.2-1

Title:
Pressing finished athletic shorts

Performance Objective:
Given the necessary tools and materials you need to press finished
athletic shorts.

Supplies/Materials:

Tools/Equipment:
 Electric iron
 Ironing board
 Ironing board cover

Steps/Procedure:
 Prepare all the tools and materials needed.
 Check the heat settings on your iron.
 Test press the fabric.
 Press interior parts, such as seams and linings.
 Press inseams and side seams before pressing the other parts of the shorts.
 Press the top parts of the athletic shorts before the lower part.
 Hang the garment on a well padded hanger to dry completely, without
crowding.
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Performance Criteria Checklist 4.2-1

YE N
CRITERIA
S O
1. Prepare all the tools and materials needed?
2. Check the heat settings on your iron?
3. Test press the fabric?
4. Press interior parts, such as seams?
5. Press the lining?
6. Press the inseams of the athletic shorts?
7. Press the side seams of the athletic shorts?
8. Press the top part of the athletic shorts?
9. Press the lower part of the athletic shorts?
10. Hang the garment on a well padded hanger?

Comments/Suggestions

Teacher: __________________________________ Date: _________________

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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?

Read Information Sheet 4.3-1 very well then find out how much you can
remember and how much you learned by doing Self-check 4.3-1.

Information Sheet 4.3-1

PACKING FINISHED ATHLETIC SHORTS

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

After reading this information sheet, you must be able to:
1. list the packaging materials;
2. point out the importance of labelling garments; and
3. discuss the packaging procedures of finished athletic shorts.

Packaging

Packaging refers to a wrapper or container that holds or covers a certain

product or commodity. A package is considered effective if the consumer gets
its attention through the clear identification of the product, the product
container and the instructions to the consumer for correct se.

Labeling of Garments
Label of garments must be informative. Below are the list of information
that be found in the label of finished garments.
 Brand and trade mark
 Country origin (Ex. Made in the
Philippines)
 Amount and fiber content (Ex.
90% cotton, 10% polyester)
 Care instruction
Examples
 Do not bleach
 Machine wash cold
 Warm iron
 Machine wash warm
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Product packaging is essential in modern marketing. It is not only a

product container but also a means of protecting the content. It is also done to
facilitate the proper handling of products and to make the product more
appealing. Below are the packaging materials for finished garments.

 Boxes
 Paper bags
 Cellophane
 Plastic bags

Packaging Procedure for Finished Garment

1. Sorting of garments according to:
 Style
Example: Cycling shorts should be together.
 Color
Example: Athletic shorts of the same style and same color must be
together.
 Size
Example: XXL – Extra Extra large
XL – Extra Large
L – Large
M – Medium
S – Small
XS – Extra small
2. Putting label and price tags
3. Folding finished garment
4. Packing finished garment in cellophane
5. Sealing the packed garment
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HOW MUCH HAVE YOU LEARNED?

Self Check 4.3-1

Multiple Choices
Direction: Read and understand the items being described below. Choose the
letter of the correct answer and write it in your quiz notebook.

1. Garment label information like 90% cotton, 10% polyester falls under
_____.
a. the amount and the fiber content
b. brand and trademark
c. care and instruction
d. name of the manufacturer
2. It is something attached to some article to show what, or whose property it
is _________________.
a. label b. price c. orders slip d. wrap
3. These are all garment labeling information EXCEPT ___________.
a. brand name c. care instruction
b. manufacturer’s name d. packing level
4. These are all purposes of packaging EXCEPT ___________.
a. to assure that the package is secured
b. to insure that goods will reach its destination in good condition
c. to facilitate a good form of handling the product
d. to have an access of tampering
5. Which is not included in sorting finished garments?
a. color b. size c. style d. price
6. The following are found in the care instruction. Which is NOT?
a. Do not bleach c. Machine wash warm
b. 90% cotton d. Machine wash cold
7. In packaging finish garment, which should be done first?
a. Putting label and price tag c. Sorting of garments
b. Folding finished garment d. Sealing the pack garment
8. “Packaging is essential in modern marketing”. The statement is __________.
a. True b. False c. Half true d. Sometimes true
9. Garments label which denotes a specific measurement of human body such
as small, medium, large, and the like.
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a. Care label c. Main label

b. Manufacturers label d. Size
10.In packaging finish garment, which should be done first?
a. Packing finished garment in cellophane
b. Sealing the packed garment
c. Putting label and price tag
d. Folding finished garment
TASK SHEET 4.3-1

Title:
Packaging finished athletic shorts

Performance Objective:
Given the necessary tools and materials you need to make a packaging
of finished athletic shorts.

Supplies/Materials:
 Paper
 Cartoon
 Athletic shorts

Tools/Equipment:
 Cutting tools
 Ruler

Steps/Procedure:
1. Gather all the tools and materials needed.
2. Sort garments according to:
 Style
 Color
 Size
3. Put label and price tags
4. Fold finished garment
5. Pack finished garment in cellophane
6. Seal the packed garment
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Performance Criteria Checklist 3.2-1

YE N
CRITERIA
S O
1. Prepare all the tools and materials needed?
2. Trim excess threads?
3. Press finished athletic shorts?
4. Sort athletic shorts according to style?
5. Sort athletic shorts according to color?
6. Sort athletic shorts according to size?
7. Put label and price tags?
8. Fold finished athletic shorts?
9. Pack finished athletic shorts in cellophane?
10. Seal the packed athletic shorts?

Comments/Suggestions

Teacher: __________________________________ Date: _________________

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