TECHNOLOGY 7/8

LIVELIHOOD AND
EDUCATION

Dressmaking/ Tailoring
DRESSMAKING/TAILORING
EXPLORATORY COURSE
GRADE 7 AND GRADE 8
Quarter 1– Module 3:
Perform Simple Calculations

Development Team of Modified Strategic Instructional Material

Author : Ma. Imelda G. Espiritu – Teacher III/ San Simon High School
Editor : Maria Carmen M. Evangelista – EPS – EPP/TLE/TVL/EsP
Layout Artist : Alzien S. Malonzo – MT-1 / Senior High School in Apalit (Stand Alone 1)
Crishia May Anne L. Bolos – Teacher III / Guagua Elementary School

Management Team:
Zenia G. Mostoles, EdD, CESO-Schools Division Superintendent
Leonardo C. Canlas, EdD-Assist. Schools Division Superintendent
Rowena T. Quiambao, Assist. Schools Division Superintendent
Celia R. Lacanlale, PhD, Chief, CID
Maria Carmen M. Evangelista – EPS – EPP/TLE/TVL/EsP
Ruby M. Jimenez, PhD, EPS-LRMS
June D. Cunanan, ADM Division Coordinator
 What I Need to Know

Hello! You know that simple calculation is part

of our daily life? We measure and convert
measurements while we are sewing. A dressmaker
used English and Metric System while having
performance. The four fundamental operations such
as Multiplication, Division, Addition and Subtraction
(MDAS) is involved in measuring and converting
measurements.
Therefore, it is imperative to know how to
convert and perform simple calculations in measuring
the materials needed in sewing. This module provides
different activities that will help you to perform
mathematical computations.

Learning Competencies:
1. Apply the system of measurement.
2. Perform simple calculations based on the job requirement.
3. Demonstrate accurate reading measurements.

Learning objectives:
1. Convert English to Metric System and vice versa.
2. Perform simple calculations based on the job requirement.

What I Know
PRE-TEST

Let us determine how much you already know about performing simple
calculations. Take this test.

Multiple Choice:
A. Directions: Read each item carefully and choose your answer from the options
given. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
1) It is an electronic device used for speed computation.
A. Computer B. Calculator C. Cell phone D. Camera

2) This is the amount paid or charge for something that is acquired.

A. Cost B. Computation C. Payment D. Total Cost
 3) It is a change of figures like changing from centimeters to inches and vice
versa.
A. Calculate B. Converted C. Conversion D. Computation

4) How many centimeters are there in an inch?

A. 1.905 Centimeters C. 3.81 Centimeters
B. 2.54 Centimeters D. 5.08 Centimeters

5) How many yards are there in 4.572 meters?

A. 2 Yards B. 3 Yards C. 4 Yards D. 5 Yards

B. Convert the following. Do not forget to write your answers on your notebook.

6) 5 inches = __________ centimeters

7) 0.25 centimeters = __________ inch
8) 9 inches = __________ centimeters
9) 0.9144 meters = __________ yards
10) 5 yards = __________ meters

What’s In
CONNECT MY PREVIOUS LEARNING

Let us see if you can still remember the

discussion last time. Answer the following items.

Read the statement carefully. Choose from the box the word best describes the
statements. Write your answers on your notebook.

Seat Waist Shirt Length Shoulder L-Square

Leg hole Bust Metric System Sleeve Tape Measure

1. This is a system where the unit of measurement is centimeter

2. It measures across the back of the neck from the socket of one shoulder to the
socket of the other shoulder.
3. It measures from the shoulder tip point down to the desired length.
4. A 60” long tape. One side has inches and the other side has centimeters.
5. It is used on lapel, pants and skirt contours calibrated on both sides.
6. It is taken from the nape down the center back to the desired length.
7. It is taken around the body with the tape measure passing over the fullest part
of the bust at the back and over to the apex.
8. It is taken around the smallest part of the waistline.
9. It is s taken around the fullest part of the bottom.
10. Hip or _____ taken around the fullest part of the hip (buttocks) with two fingers
inserted under the tape measure.

What’s New
MEASUREMENT AND CONVERSIONS

You have to remember that simple calculation is an

easy mathematical application used to determine the
accurate measurement of the body parts, length and
width of materials and cost needed to create an apparel.

This is the process in which the four fundamental

operations (MDAS) is involved.

In measuring the length and width of materials

needed such as fabrics, we also need the use of the Metric
Measurement System.

It is important to perform simple calculations accurately

to produce a good and accurate result. Here are the
following measurements in English System and converted
into Metric System and vice versa

Metric Conversion Chart for Fabric and Sewing

1/4 inch = 0.635 centimeter 7 inches = 17.78 centimeters
1/2 inch = 1.27 centimeters 7.5 inches = 19.05 centimeters
5/8 inch = 1.59 centimeters 8 inches = 20.32 centimeters
3/4 inch = 1.905 centimeters 8.5 inches = 21.59 centimeters
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters 9 inches = 22.86 centimeters
1.5 inches = 3.81 centimeters 9.5 inches = 24.13 centimeters
2 inches = 5.08 centimeters 10 inches = 25.4 centimeters
2.5 inches = 6.35 centimeters 10.5 inches = 26.67 centimeters
3 inches = 7.62 centimeters 11 inches = 27.94 centimeters
3.5 inches = 8.89 centimeters 12 inches = 30.48 centimeters
4 inches = 10.16 centimeters 13 inches = 33.02 centimeters
4.5 inches = 11.43 centimeters 1 yard = 0.9144 meters
5 inches = 12.7 centimeters 2 yards = 1.8288 meters
5.5 inches = 13.97 centimeters 3 yards = 2.7432 meters
6 inches = 15.24 centimeters 4 yards = 3.6576 meters
6.5 inches = 16.51 centimeters 5 yards = 4.572 meters
Example:
1. How many are there in 100 centimeters width of fabric?

Answer:

a. Given: 1 inch = 2.54

Width of fabric = 100cm
Equivalent of an inch to cm

b. Calculations 100cm = 39.37 inches

2.54

COST NEEDED

Example:
You need to buy a 60 inches length of fabric to be used in making a dress to your
customer. You have known that the cost of the fabric that you are going to use is
P5.00 per centimeter. How much will you need to buy it?

Step I – Convert the 60 inches length of fabric into centimeters.

60 inches
X 2.54 cm
152.4 cm

Step II – Multiply the cost per centimeter to the length of fabric converted.
152.4 cm
X Php 5.00
Php 777.00

Sample Computations for fabric, thread, buttons

and other supplies in Sewing

DESCRIPTION OF UNIT
QUANTITY UNIT TOTAL COST
MATERIALS COST

3 yard Polyester cotton 25.00 75.00

1 spool Red Thread 15.00 15.00

6 piece Pattern paper 2.50 15.00

10 piece Buttons 3.00 30.00

1/4 yard Pelon 10.00 2.50

 What is it
ENRICHMENT

Let us see if you can perform simple conversion of

the following measurements from English System
to Metric System.

A. Convert the following. Write your answers on your notebook.

1) ¼ inch = _____ centimeters
2) 1 inch = _____ centimeters
3) 3.5 inch = _____ centimeters
4) 5 inches = _____ centimeters
5) 9 inches = _____ centimeters
6) 1 yard = _____ centimeters
7) 3 yards = _____ centimeters
8) 5 yards = _____ centimeters
9) 20 yards = _____ centimeters
10) 50 yards = _____ centimeters

B. Read and understand the question. Write the correct answers on a separate sheet
of paper.
1) How many are inches there in 6.35 centimeters?
_____________________________________________
2) What are the four fundamental operations?
_____________________________________________
3) How many centimeters are there in 2 inches?
_____________________________________________
4) A dressmaker needs to buy 100 inches length of fabric that cost Php.15.00 per
centimetre. Find the total cost of the fabric?
_____________________________________________
5) An electronic device used to speed computation.
_____________________________________________

C. Write the equivalent of the following measurements. Use another sheet of paper
for your answers.
1) 4.5720 meters = __________ yards
2) 3.6576 meters = __________ yards
3) 1.8288 meters = __________ yards
4) 0.9144 meters = __________ yards
5) 2.7432 meters = __________ yards
 Reflection
It is important to know the Mathematical Conversion of
English System to Metric System and vice versa. As a
dressmaker it used to determine the accurate
measurement of the materials to be used whether in
English or Metric System. If you needed the
measurement in English System and the given is in
Metric System, at least it is easy for you to convert it.

What I can do
APPLICATION

Match the column A with column B. Write the letter of your answer on your notebook.
A B
_____1) 1 inch A. 10 inches
_____2) 1 yard B. 5 yards
_____3) 0.635 cm C. 1/4 inch
_____4) 4.572 meters D. 0.9114 meters
_____5) 25.4 cm D. 2.54 cm

ASSESSMENT

Based on what you have learned from this lesson,

answer following test items. I believe you can do it!
Good luck!

A. Directions: Read each item carefully and choose your answer from the options
given. Write your answers on your notebook.

1) An electronic device used for speed computation

A. Computer B. Calculator C. Cellphone D. Camera
 2) The amount paid or charge for something that is acquired
A. Cost B. Computation C. Payment D. Total Cost

3) A change of figures like changing from centimeters to inches and vice versa
A. Calculate B. Converted C. Conversion D. Computation

4) How many centimeters are there in one inch?

A. 1.905 Centimeters C. 3.81 Centimeters
B. 2.54 Centimeters D. 5.08 Centimeters

5) How many yards are there in 4.572 meters?

A. 2 Yards B. 3 Yards C. 4 Yards D. 5 Yards

B. Convert the following. Use your notebook in answering.

6) 6. 5 inches = __________ centimeters
7) 7. 0.25 centimeters = __________ inch
8) 8. 9 inches = __________ centimeters
9) 9. 0.9144 meters = __________ yards
10) 10. 5 yards = __________ meters

C. Compute the following. Use another sheet of paper for your computations.
1) How many centimeters are there in a 60 inches length of fabric?

2) You need to buy 30 inches length of fabric to be used in making a dress to your
customer. You have known that the cost of fabric that you are going to used is
Php.4 per centimeter. How much will you need to buy?

Congratulations! You did a great job! Rest

and relax. And see you to the next lesson.
Good luck!
What I Know What is in What is it
A. 1) Metric System A
1) B 2) Shoulder 1) 1.0.635 cm
2) C 3) Sleeve 2) 2.54 cm
3) C 4) Tape Measure 3) 8.89 cm
4) B 5) L-Square 4) 12.7 cm
5) 22.86 cm
5) D
6) 0.9144 m
B.
7) 2.7432 m
6) 12.7 cm
8) 4.572m
7) ¼ inch 9) 50.8 m
8) 22.86 cm 10) 127m
9) 1 yard B.
10) 4.572 cm 1) 2.5 inches
Application Assessment 2) MDAS
1) E A. 3) 5.08cm
2) D 1) B 4) Php3,810
3) C 2) C 5) Calculator
4) B 3) C C.
5) A 4) B 1) 5 yards
5) D 2) 4 yards
B. 3) 2 yards
6) 6. 12.7 cm 4) 1 yard
7) 7. ¼ inch 5) 3 yards
8) 8. 22.86 cm
9) 9. 1 yard
10) 4.572 m
C.
1. 60 inches
X2.54 cm
152.4 cm
2. 30 y
X 2.54 cm
76. 2cm
76.2 cm
X Php 4
Php304.8
Answer Key