Dressmaking 9

First Quarter – Week 4

Produce Ladies Skirts
Dressmaking– Grade 11
Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) – Based Exemplar
Quarter 1 – Week 4: Produce Ladies Skirts
First Edition, 2020

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Development and Quality Assurance Teams

Writers: MARITES R. SARIM
Illustrator: JESSICA L. PENAVERDE
Layout Artist: WENDY G. ARNIDO
Language Editor: RUTH R. MAGLASANG
Content Evaluator: MARITES R. SARIM ____________
Layout Evaluator:
Management Team: PSDS/DIC
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Rationale

Project PPE (Portfolio Predicate on Exemplar) is a backup contingency response

of the Schools Division of Surigao del Sur for learning delivery and learning resource
which parallel to the on-going endeavors of the higher offices in the Department.
It is the utilization of a lesson exemplar that is streamlined in a teacher-and-learner-
friendly format to cater to the new classroom setup in light of the COVID-19 health
crisis. These exemplars will be paired with a self-contained and self-instructional
portfolio.

The portfolio is a deliberate collection of works that highlight a learner’s effort that
would enable the him/her to see his/her growth and achievement, ability to
reflect on his/her own work and ability to establish goals for future learning.

Introductory Message

For the teacher:

Welcome to the TVL_DRESSMAKING 9 – First Quarter Exemplar on Produce Ladies

Skirt!

This exemplar was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators from different schools in the Division to assist you in helping the learners
meet the standards anchored on Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC)
set by the Department while overcoming the constraints in schooling brought by
the COVID-19 pandemic.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.

As a teacher, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this exemplar
in the most fit modality. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while
allowing them to manage their own learning through portfolio assessments.

For the learner:

Welcome to the TVL_DRESSMAKING 9 – First Quarter Exemplar on Produce Ladies

Skirt!

This exemplar was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be
enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active
learner, either at home or in school. To help you with this, this exemplar comes with

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a Weekly Portfolio Assessment. Your teacher will provide you with a template and
you will be given a privilege to organize the portfolio in your own creative way.

This exemplar has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of the competencies

What I Need to Know
you are expected to learn in the exemplar and
the objectives you are expected to realize.
This part includes an activity that aims to check
What I Know
what you already know about the lesson to
take.
This section provides a brief discussion of the
What is It
lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.
This section provides an activity which will help
What I Can Do (1,2 & 3)
you transfer your new knowledge or skill into real
life situations or concerns.

This task aims to evaluate your level of mastery

What I Have Learned
in achieving the learning objectives.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

This contain instructions about recording your

Portfolio Goal Setting
positive, realistic goals before going through this
exemplar.
This contain instructions about completing the
Portfolio Completion -Your
components of the portfolio. This also includes a
Growth Clue!
rubric to guide you of how your portfolio will be
assessed.
At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this exemplar.

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 What I Need to Know

Most Essential Learning Competency:

LO 2. Prepare and Cut Materials for Ladies Skirt (TLE_HEDM9-12k-Id-2)

Sub-competency:

2.1 Prepare Materials (Fabric)

Objectives

After going through this exemplar, you are expected to:

A. Knowledge: Identify the commercial name of fabrics that are

available in the market.
B. Skill: Apply the techniques in preparing the fabrics for cutting.

C. Attitude: Value the importance of preparing the materials before

cutting.

Portfolio Goal Setting

Using the Portfolio Assessment Template provided by your teacher along

with this exemplar, accomplish now your weekly goal setting. Refer to the
objectives above. Think of positive and realistic goals that you can
considerably achieve with this exemplar. List them as your plans. Remember:
Do not proceed with this exemplar unless you have accomplished your goal
setting.

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 What I Know

Let us find out how much you know in cutting materials.

Multiple Choice.
Direction:
Choose the letter of the best answer from each of the following item
below. Write your answer on your quiz notebook.

1. This is NOT a fabric property printed on the label of the cloth.

A. Colorfast
B. Crease-resistant
C. Preshrunk
D. Synthetics

2. It is a fabric that can be preshrunk through laundering and drying.

A. Dry-cleanable fabric
B. Disposable fabric
C. Permanent press
D. Washable fabric

3. It is a kind of material from which garments are made.

A. Cotton
B. Fabric
C. Ornaments
D. Yarn

4. What makes the costume more attractive and presentable?

A. Accessories
B. Decorations
C. Ornaments
D. Trimmings

5. It is considered as the general rule in removing wrinkles and creases on the

materials.
A. Have it dry-cleaned.
B. Press on the right side of the cloth.
C. Press on the wrong side of the cloth.
D. Use damp pad and press.

6. This refers to the grain of the fabric that is the strongest and has less stretch.
A. Bias
B. Crosswise
C. Lengthwise
D. Twirls

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7. Which of the following is NOT an example of dress/garment trimmings.
A. Beads
B. Corsage
C. Lace
D. Rickrack

8. This characteristic is present if grain is lengthwise.

A. Has less stretch.
B. Has stretch.
C. Off-grain
D. Weak

9. It is done to avoid shrinkage after laundering.

A. Drying
B. Pressing
C. Shrinking
D. Soaking

10. Which of the following is NOT a fabric content property?

A. Animal fiber
B. Knitted
C. Plant fiber
D. Synthetic fiber

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 What is It

WORDS TO STUDY

 Fabric- a cloth material of which a garment is made

 Grain- direction or arrangement of fabric yarn.
 Lengthwise grain- fabric threads running along the selvage
 Accessories- articles that complete the costume
 Trimming- any ornamental addition to

Fabric is the basic material in making garments. In order to produce

quality products, there is a need to check it for faults. Use the checklist to
help you examine your fabric.

Common Faults Found in Fabrics

 Yarn flaws - broken, missing, uneven, uncut wales
 Color Changes - spotting, shading, rubbing off
 Misprinted pattern - off grain, off center
 Grease or oil spots
 Tears or cuts
 Sheds wrinkles - crush a corner to check for wrinkling
 Over finished - brittle, stiff
 Oversized - white powder appears when fabric is rubbed
 “Set” of grain - grain wit permanent press cannot be
change; avoid it off square 1” or more across width

Choosing Fabric

A wide selection of fabrics in various textures and colors is available

today. When selecting a fabric for your project, it is important to take the
fabrics fiber content, its texture (or”hand”), drape, color, and in some
instances and the size of its print, or its horizontal stretch, into account. Once
a piece of fabric is cut, it cannot be returned, and mistakes can be costly.

The table below gives an information on the description, content and

commercial names of the fabrics available in the market.

Fabrics Fiber Content Commercial Names

Woven Fabrics Cotton  Calico
 Chino
 Cotton Batiste

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Generally, medium weight,  Cotton
woven fabrics are easily to Broadcloth
handle and are the best  Cotton
choice for beginners. Stiff Corduroy
and bulky or fine fabrics are  Cotton Lawn
more difficult to sew with.  Denim
 Gingham
 Linen
Microfiber Fabrics Silk  Crepe de
Chine
These are chemically  Dupioni Silk
produced filaments from  Habotai Silk
nylon and polyester. It is ( China Silk)
washable but they tend to  Silk Organza
be heat sensitive so care
should be taken when
pressing them.
Wool  Camel Hair
 Cashmere
 Wool Tartan
 Worsted Wool
 Woven wool
Knitted Fabrics  Natural wool  Double Knit
 Cotton  Inter Knit
It is constructed with loops  Various blends  Spandex
rather than warp and weft  Sweatsuit
treads being woven Fabric
together.  Tricot
Special Fabrics  Wool  Boucle
 Silk  Chiffon
Special occasion wear.  Threads of silk,  Taffeta
Makes use of the most cotton, or  Velvet
luxurious and expensive synthetic fiber  Lace
fabrics constructed in a  Nylon  Satin
variety of ways.  Tulle

Chemical Fabric Finishes on the Label

Sanforized - a special mechanical process/treatment so as to
prevent shrinkage
Colorfast - retaining color of dye in faded when fabric is
subjected to the action of water

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 Crease resistant - this process is permanent and endures through
many washing

Handling Fabrics Before Cutting

The importance of fabric preparation is to preserve the fit of the

finished garment after washing.

Techniques in Preparing the Fabrics for Cutting:

A. Shrinking and soaking the fabric by laundering and drying
Washable fabrics can be pre-shrunk by laundering and drying. Pre-
shrunk washable fabric to prevent shrinkage later.
Procedure in Shrinking Washable Fabric

1. Fold the fabric lengthwise.

2. Immerse and soak the fabric in cold water (in large basin).
3. Let it stand for 30 to 60 minutes.
4. Remove it from the water. Do not wring nor dry the fabrics on the
clothesline.
5. Press the cloth when completely dry.
Be sure that the fabric to be cut is soaked before cutting. Soak the fabric
overnight in cold water.

Don’t squeeze the fabric. Let it dry without folding on the clothesline.

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 B. Straightening the end of fabrics
This process is to draw the thread or grain of the material of the uneven
crosswise or lengthwise edges to make it straight.
How to Straightening the end of fabrics

1. Clip the selvage on the shortest edge of the fabric.

2. Pick-up a loose crosswise threads and pull it out slowly.
3. Pull the thread all the way across the selvage.
4. Cut along a pulled thread.
Straighten fabric by pulling a thread that runs crosswise through the
fabric. Cut the fabric following this line.

C. Stretching the grains of fabrics

The process of pulling the cloth diagonally from one corner to the
opposite corner thus making the lengthwise to be right angle.
How to Stretch the Grain of Fabrics
1. Grasp opposite diagonal corners and pull.
2. Check to see if the fabric has been straightened.
3. Keep on pulling until the selvage comes together.
4. Smooth the material on the table and check if the fabric ends be
even.

Pressing

The process of removing wrinkles and creases in fabric by using the flat
iron. The general rule is to press the wrong side of the cloth in the lengthwise
grain. Pressing may enlarge or shrink he fabrics.

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Dress or Garment Trimmings and Accessories

Trimming details change continually, so you should study trimming

types and check them in the fashion news. Plan the trimming as integral part
of the garment, not last minute addition. Casual apparel, even in its simplicity,
needs trimming in order to be complete.
 Trimmings are the ornamental addition to the bare fabrics or a finished
garment. This is also used to enhance or emphasize the beauty of the
apparel.
Common Trimmings Used in Dresses

1. Applique - a separate designs for petals, leaves or figures which is cut

and applied to another
Surface.
2. Binding - a bias strip used to decorate an edge.
3. Buttons - pieces of bones, metals, glasses of various shapes having
shank or holes.
4. Collar - bands attached over necklines, sometimes they are cut as
part of the front bodice.
5. Embroidery – an ornamental needlework consisting of designs, work on
fabric by hand or
Machine.
6. Frog - loop fastening made braid or cording.
7. Gathers - fullness sharing consist of three or more rows of gathers.
8. Lace - open work fabric made with bobbins, needles hook and
can be hand or machine
Made.
9. Loop - a fastening which extends beyond the finish edges used
on closings with no lap.
10. Pocket - a piece of fabric applied to a garment to form a
container.
11. Ribbons - a narrow fabric of silk or velvet used for trimming.
12. Rickrack - a flat woven zigzag braid in mercerized cotton or rayon.
13. Ruffles - strips of clothes gathered or pleated as a trimming to finish
edges.

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 14. Scollap - an edge finish made up of a series of semi-circles.
15. Tassel - threads or braid of silk or other fiber hanging in loose
fringes.

 Accessories are the articles that complete the costume. The final
touches that make the outfit perfect.

The following are the accessories used in dresses

1. Bands - strips of fabric, ribbon or bias applied to edges or
set into garments to finish
decorate.
2. Bracelet - ornamental chain for wrist and arm.
3. Brooch - a large ornamental pin placed in front or shoulder arm.
4. Chocker - a short necklace or jewelled collar worn closely around
the neck.
5. Corsage - a bouquet of real or artificial flowers worn on the right
shoulder or chest.
6. Fan - a flat device mounted on frame permanently.
7. Handkerchief - a piece of cloth cotton, linen or silk usually square
and decorated with lace
and embroidery.
8. Hat - a shaped head covering, having crown and brim.
9. Hosiery - consist of hose and stockings.
10. Shoes - high-heeled or flat-closed footwear fitted for comfort,
freedom and style.

LET US REMEMBER !

Fabric is stronger, long lasting and drapes well when cut in lengthwise
fold. It should be grain
Perfect before cutting, shrinking and pressing to come up with a
perfect cut and fit.

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 What I Can Do 1

Activity I – Recalling Facts

Direction:
Fill in the blanks with the correct word to complete the statement. Write
your answer on your activity notebook.

Content Costly Print Returned Stretch

A wide selection of fabrics in various textures and colors is available

today. When selecting a fabric for your project, it is important to take the
fabrics fiber 1. ____________, its texture (or”hand”), drape, color, and in some
instances and the size of its 2. ____________, or its horizontal 3. ____________,
into account. Once a piece of fabric is cut, it cannot be 4. ____________, and
mistakes can be 5. ____________.

Activity 2

Below is the list of fabrics. Classify the commercial fabrics according to

its fiber content. Do this on your activity notebook and put check () on what
fiber content they belong.

FIBER CONTENT
FABRICS SILK COTTON WOOL
1. WOVEN
2. MICROFIBER
3. KNITTED
4. SPECIAL FABRICS

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 What I Can Do 2

Activity: Discussion

Thinking Critically

Answer the following questions.

Write your answer on your activity notebook.

1. What is the importance of fabric preparation before cutting?

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

2. Why is preshrinking of fabric important?

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

3. Explain briefly the techniques in preparing the fabrics before cutting

a.___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
b.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
c.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
d.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

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 What I Can Do 3

LET US APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

Task 1 Preparing the fabric for cutting

 Materials:
1. Fabric
2. Basin of water
3. Flat Iron
4. Pressing board

 Instructions:
1. Shrink fabric
2. Straighten fabric
3. Stretch fabric
4. Press fabric

 Evaluation Checklist

Put check () after each item YES NO

1. Was the fabric straightened out properly?
2. Was the fabric grain perfect?
3. Was the fabric pre-shrunk?
4. Was the fabric pressed to remove wrinkles before cutting?

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 What I Have Learned

Activity I - Multiple Choice

Direction:
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on your activity
notebook.

1. Which of the following is the basic material in making garments?

A. Cloth
B. Fabric
C. Stuff
D. Thread

2. What faults in the fabrics does spotting, shading, rubbing off?

A. Color changes
B. Misprinted pattern
C. Over finished
D. Yarn flaws

3. Which fabric faults does grain with permanent press cannot be changed?
A. Misprinted pattern
B. “Set” of grain
C. Sheds wrinkles
D. Yarn flaws

4. Which of the following is NOT a commercial name of woven fabrics?

A. Calico
B. Chino
C. Denim
D. Silk Organza

5. Crepe de Chine is one of the commercial names of what fabric?

A. Knitted fabrics
B. Microfiber Fabrics
C. Special Fabrics
D. Woven fabrics

6. A special mechanical process/treatment so as to prevent shrinkage

A. Crease-resistant
B. Colorfast
C. Permanent press
D. Sanforized

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7. This kind of finish is permanent and endures though many washings.
A. Enduring press
B. Everlasting press
C. Permanent press
D. Perpetual press

8. How does washable fabrics be pre-shrunk?

A. By laundering
B. By drying
C. By laundering and drying
D. By washing and drying

9. Which of the following is the first step in straightening the end of the
fabrics?
A. Clip the selvage on the shortest edge of the fabric.
B. Cut along a pulled thread
C. Pick-up a loose crosswise thread and full it out slowly
D. Pull the thread all the way across the selvage

10. It is the process of pulling the cloth diagonally from one corner to the
opposite corner thus making the lengthwise to be right angle.
A. Shrinking and soaking the fabric
B. Straightening the end of fabrics
C. Stretching the grains of fabrics
D. Pressing

Activity 2 – Matching Type

Direction:
Match Common trimmings from Column A to the used of this trimming
to column B. Write the letter of your answer in your activity notebook.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

1. A narrow fabric of silk or velvet used for trimmings. A. BINDING

2. An open work fabric made with bobbins, needles or B. LACE
hook and can be hand or machine made.
3. A threads or braid of silk or other fiber hanging in loose C. RIBBONS
fringes.
4. A bias strip used to decorate an edge. D. RUFFLES
5. A strips of cloth gathered together or pleated as a E. TASSEL
trimming to finish edges.

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What I Know
1. D
What I Have Learned 2. D
Activity 1 3. B
4. A
1. B 6. D 5. C
2. A 7. C 6. C
3. B 8. C 7. B
4. D 9. B 8. A
5. B 10. C 9. B
10. B
Activity 2
1. C
2. B What I Can Do 2
3. E
4. A Thinking Critically
5. D
1. To preserve the fit of the
finished garment after
washing.
2. To prevent shrinkage later.
3. A. Shrinking and soaking
the fabric by laundering What I Can Do 1
and drying. Be sure that I – Recalling Facts
the fabric to be cut is
What I Can Do 3 soaked before cutting. 1. Content
B. Straightening the end of 2. Print
1. YES
fabrics. Straighten the 3. Stretch
2. YES
fabric by pulling a thread 4. Returned
3. YES
that runs crosswise through 5. Costly
4. YES
the fabric.
C. Stretching the grains of
the fabric. Pulling the cloth II –
diagonally from one corner 1. Woven- Cotton
to the opposite corner. 2. Microfiber-Silk/Wool
D. Pressing. It is the process 3. Knitted- Wool/Cotton
of removing wrinkles and 4. Special fabric-
creases in fabric by using Wool/Silk
the flat iron.
Answer Key
 Portfolio Completion – Your Growth Clue!

You now go back to your portfolio and work on the other components
that follow your Goal Setting. Remember that your portfolio is a deliberate
collection of your works with the help of the exemplar. Highlighting your efforts
here enables you to see and reflect on your growth and achievement and
your ability to establish goals just to learn. Upon completion of your portfolio,
please be guided of the rubric below.

Rubric for Portfolio Assessment

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References

Dressmaking 10 Learning Module,

Navarro, Leticia de Guzman, Homemaking for You and Me; 1985,pp.12-13
T.H.E III, Home Technology, Clothing 1; p. 33

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