Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – MANILA
Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest Park
Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila

Dressmaking-10
Be Simple and Fashionable,
Prepare and Cut fabric base
on your styled pattern

Quarter 2 Week 5 Module 5

Most Essential Learning Competency: Prepare and Cut
Materials for Ladies’ Skirts (TLE_HEDM10BL-IIe6)

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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

Enjoy studying!

LO 2:
PREPARE AND CUT THE MATERIALS FOR
LADIES BLOUSE
Expectations
At the end of the module, you are expected to do the following.
1. Explain pointers in preparing and cutting fabric for ladies’ blouse.
2. Follow the steps in preparing the fabric before cutting.
3. Lay-out and pin pattern pieces on cloth economically.
4. Cut and mark the cloth evenly and neatly
5. Express the importance of correctness in preparing, cutting, and
marking fabric.

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

Directions: Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false.
Write your answer in your quiz notebook.

1. Chest measurement is taken by measuring one arm joint to the other

arm joint.
2. Waist measurement is taken around the arm where the sleeve length
ends.
3. Lower Arm Girth is taken around the fullest part of the arm 2-3 inches
below the armpit.

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 4. Apex Height measurement is taken from the shoulder neck tip bone
down to the apex point
5. Upper Arm Girth is taken around the arm in line with the armpit.

PRE - TEST
Direction: Read carefully and Encircle the correct answer.

1. The fabric is folded lengthwise at the center with selvages together

A. Lengthwise center fold C. off center lengthwise fold
B. crosswise centerfold D. off center crosswise fold
2. The fabric is folded crosswise with the raw edges meeting at the center.
A. Lengthwise center fold C. off center lengthwise fold
B. crosswise centerfold D. off center crosswise fold
3. The fabric is folded crosswise at the center with the raw edges together.
A. Lengthwise center fold C. off center lengthwise fold
B. crosswise centerfold D. off center crosswise fold
4. The fabric is folded lengthwise with the raw edges meeting at the center.
A. Lengthwise center fold C. off center lengthwise fold
B. crosswise centerfold D. off center crosswise fold
5. It is running at right angle or perpendicular to the selvage.
A. crosswise thread C. lengthwise thread
B. selvage D. Bias thread
6. Rycel has a small figure. She decided to use a 60”wide fabric for her
blouse. How much fabric will she need?
A.1-yard C. 1 ½ yards
B. 2 yards D.2 ½ yards
7. What if Rycel would like to use a 36”wide of material, how much fabric
would she need for her blouse?
A.1-yard C. 1 ½ yards
B.2 yards D.2 ½ yards
8. Dart location is best transferred using______
A. pin C. tracing paper
B. tracing wheel D. pencil
9. Which of the following print of materials would make laying out of pattern
difficult?
A. checkered C. cartoon characters
B. floral D. geometric
10. When do you remove patterns and pins from the cloth?
A. After cutting the material C. After laying out the pattern
B. After transferring marks D. All the above

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 BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Preparing the fabric before cutting is an essential step in
constructing a garment. This is to ensure that your finished garment hangs
well and when washed does not shrink. To achieve a better result and good
fit of your dress. Follow the steps in preparing the fabric using a small basin,
a flat iron and water.

Steps in preparing the fabric

Straightening
A fabric that
Soaking slightly off
Soak the Drying or grain is Pressing
fabric in water hanging Hang straightened
for 30-60 the wrinkled parts
the material by pulling the
minutes. caused by
without opposite ends improper hanging
Dont wring squeezing or of the fabric
the fabric for wringing until the are pressed.
it will wrinkle crosswise
grain
straightens .

LAYING OUT AND PINNING MATERIALS

Before placing pattern pieces on the cloth be sure to prepare the

following tools equipment and materials needed.
1. Style pattern for blouse
a. Front
b. Back
c. Sleeve
d. Fitted Facing
e. Pocket
2. Fabric (1 ½ for 36 width, 1yard for 60 width)
3. Pins and pin cushion
4. Working table, cutting table

Pointers in lay- out of pattern pieces on the cloth

Before placing pattern pieces on the cloth trial method of lay- outing is
advisable. The best possible placement of patterns is recommended to
ensure correctness and economy of the cloth.
1. Know where the right side of the materials is.
a. The right side is usually brighter and shinier. The prints are
clearer.
b. The wrong sides appear duller in color and rougher in
texture.

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 2. Lay out the material straight and smooth on the table.
3. Place big pattern pieces first.
4. Follow the grain line arrow of the pattern.
5. Place pattern pieces close to each other.
Pattern Lay out Techniques
There are different kinds of folds. Deciding on the kinds of folds to
use is based on the width of fabric and the design of garment to sew.
For 36 to 45 width of fabric you can follow the arrangement of
pattern pieces illustrated below

For 60 width fabric the arrangement of pattern pieces illustrated below.

CUTTING THE FABRIC

A good rule to remember is, always cut along the pattern so that your
free hand rests on the pattern. For the right-handed person, cut to the right
of the cutting line. The fingers of the left hand rest lightly on the pattern
along the cutting line. Reverse this if you are left-handed.

Appropriate cutting tools Used in fabric

1. Shears – a tool used for cutting the fabric which has bent handles
usually made of 6 inches to 12 inches length.
2.Scissors – comes from 5 inches to 6 inches length.

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 Hi! I’m Chesry! I’m here to give you a
pointers in cutting garment pieces! Let’s
start

1. Use sharp shears in cutting the fabric.

2. Keep the fabric flat on the table.
3. Cut exactly even with the edge of the
fabric.
4. Walk around the table as you cut.
5. Place one hand on the materials
opposite the shears.
6. Cut similar pattern together at one
time
7. Do not remove pins these are needed
in transferring of marks

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TRANSFERING CONSTRUCTION MARKS

Marks are transferred to the cloth because this will serve as a guide in
sewing. It must be transferred clearly, neatly and properly from pattern to
cloth. Used tailors chalk or tracing paper with pins and ruler. It is done
immediately after cutting the fabric.
Hello there! I’m Harrycel.After you have
cut your fabric,you are now ready to
transfer construction marks.Shall we
start?
Procedure in transferring marks on the
cloth
Tracing wheel, ruler and tracing
paper method
1. Put a cardboard underneath your
fabric.
2. Remove pins on the part of the pattern
where marks are to be transferred.
3. Fold the tracing paper and sliding in
between your fabric pieces. (Use tracing
paper that contrast with the color of your
fabric)
4. Run your tracing wheel along the line
on the pattern to transfer it to your fabric.
(Use ruler for marking straight lines and
french curve for curved lines)
5. Fold each pattern and cloth after
marking.

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 ACTIVITY 1

Objectives
Read and follow the steps in preparing the fabric

Materials
Fabric
Basin of water
Flat iron

Procedures
1. Soak the fabric in water for 30-60 minutes. Don’t wring the fabric
for it will wrinkle
2. Drying or hanging Hang the material without squeezing or
wringing.
3. Straightening-A fabric that slightly off grain is straightened by
pulling the opposite ends of the fabric until the crosswise grain
straightens.
4. Pressing the wrinkled parts caused by improper hanging are
pressed.

ACTIVITY 2
Objectives
Lay- out and pin pattern pieces on the cloth correctly and
economically.

Tools and Materials

Fabric
Pins
Pin cushion
Procedure
1. Know where the right side of the materials is.
A.The right side is usually brighter and shinier. The prints are
clearer.
B.The wrong sides appear duller in color and rougher in
texture.
2. Lay out the material straight and smooth on the table.
3. Place big pattern pieces first.
4. Follow the grain line arrow of the pattern.
5. Place pattern pieces close to each other.

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ACTIVITY 3
Objectives
Read and follow the steps in cutting the fabrics.

Tools and Materials

Shears

Procedures
1. Use sharp shears in cutting the fabric.
2. Keep the fabric flat on the table.
3. Cut exactly even with the edge of the fabric.
4. Walk around the table as you cut.
5. Place one hand on the materials opposite the shears.
6. Cut similar pattern together at one time
7. Do not remove pins these are needed in transferring of marks

ACTIVITY 4
Objectives
Read and Transfer marks on the cloth correctly and neatly.

Tools and Materials

Tailors chalk
Tracing paper
Pins
Ruler
Tracing Wheel
Procedures
1. Put a cardboard underneath your fabric.
2. Remove pins on the part of the pattern where marks are to be
transferred.
3. Fold the tracing paper and sliding in between your fabric pieces. (Use
tracing paper that contrast with the color of your fabric)
4. Run your tracing wheel along the line on the pattern to transfer it to
your fabric. (Use ruler for marking straight lines and french curve for curved
lines)
5. Fold each pattern and cloth after marking.

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REMEMBER
 Different fabrics have different characteristics. Personality and
complexion must be considered in choosing a fabric.
 To ensure the good fit of the dress, the correct way of laying out and
pinning patterns on the fabric should be observed.
 Laying out large pattern pieces before the smaller pieces.

 Fabrics prepared for cutting should have threads running straight

from selvage to selvage

Vlog viewing
If you want to watch video about preparing the fabric, please visit to
our YouTube channel and Facebook page @FTHS Home Economics
Dressmaking.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Direction: Arrange the following in Chronological orders (A-E)

______________1. Remove pins on the part of the pattern where marks are to
be transferred
______________2. Fold each pattern and cloth after marking.
______________3. Run your tracing wheel along the line on the pattern to
transfer it to your fabric. (Use ruler for marking straight lines and french
curve for curved lines)
______________4. Put a cardboard underneath your fabric.
______________5. Fold the tracing paper and sliding in between your fabric
pieces. (Use tracing paper)

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POST TEST
Direction: Read carefully and encircle the correct answer.

1. The fabric is folded lengthwise at the center with selvages together

A. Lengthwise center fold C. off center lengthwise fold
B. crosswise centerfold D. off center crosswise fold
2. The fabric is folded crosswise with the raw edges meeting at the center.
A. Lengthwise center fold C. off center lengthwise fold
B. crosswise centerfold D. off center crosswise fold
3. The fabric is folded crosswise at the center with the raw edges together.
A. Lengthwise center fold C. off center lengthwise fold
B. crosswise centerfold D. off center crosswise fold
4. The fabric is folded lengthwise with the raw edges meeting at the center.
A. Lengthwise center fold C. off center lengthwise fold
B. crosswise centerfold D. off center crosswise fold
5. It is running at right angle or perpendicular to the selvage.
A. crosswise thread B. lengthwise thread
C. selvage D. Bias thread
6. Rycel has a small figure. She decided to use a 60”wide fabric for her
blouse. How much fabric will she need?
A.1 yard B.1 ½ yards
C.2 yards D.2 ½ yards
7. What if Rycel would like to use a 36”wide of material, how much fabric
would she need for her blouse?
A.1 yard B.1 ½ yards
C.2 yards D.2 ½ yards
8. Dart location is best transferred using______
A.pin B.tracing paper
C.tracing wheel D.pencil
9. Which of the following print of materials would make laying out of pattern
difficult?
A. checkered C. cartoon characters
B. floral D. geometric
10. When do you remove patterns and pins from the cloth?
A.After cutting the material B.After laying out the pattern
C.After transferring marks D.All of the above

GLOSSARY
 Crosswise thread running at right angle or perpendicular to the
selvage.
 Lengthwise thread the thread running parallel to the selvage.
The lengthwise threads are stronger than the crosswise.
 Selvage The finished edge of the fabric running lengthwise or on the
sides of the fabric.
 True bias the diagonal of a perfect square of fabric

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  Cutting the process of separating pieces of fabric after the patterns
where laid out.
 Notch v shape cut in a fabric used to mark center lines and end of
seam lines.
 Parallel to place straight edges in line with each other.

Management and Development Team

Schools Division Superintendent: Maria Magdalena M. Lim, CESO V
Chief Education Supervisor: Aida H. Rondilla
CID Education Program Supervisor:
CID LR Supervisor:
CID-LRMS Librarian II: Lady Hannah C. Gillo
CID-LRMS PDO II: Albert James P. Macaraeg
Validators: Josephine T. Abitria – Head Teacher VI
Marina A. Gareza, Head Teacher VI
Writers: Harrycel Rycel Chesry M. Palgan, Teacher I-
Nilda C. Sigua, Teacher II

REFERENCE
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634519
www.bitmoji.com
www.AR emojis.com
https://www.slideshare.net/salmanranaw/k-to-12-dressmaking-and-
tailoring-learning-modules
Technology and Home Economics111 Competency Based Learning Material
Learning Module Dressmaking
Department of Education and Sports, SEDP Series Technology Clothing II
Fourth Year

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KEY TO CORRECTION
Looking back to your Lesson Pre test
1. T 1.B 6.C
2. F 2.C 7.B
3. T 3.A 8.C
4. T 4.D 9.C
5. T 5.C 10.A

Check your Understanding

1. B
2. E
3. D
4. A
5. C
POST TEST
1. B 6.C
2. C 7.B
3. A 8.C
4. D 9.C
5. C 10.A

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