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Quarter 2- Module 3
Preparing Materials/Fabric for Ladies
Casual Apparel
Dressmaking – Grade 9
Quarter 2 – Module 3: Preparing Materials/Fabric for Ladies Casual Apparel

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Dressmaking
Quarter 2 – Module 3: Preparing
Materials/Fabric for Ladies
Casual Apparel

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to Dressmaking Self-Learning Module for Quarter 2 Module 3 on
Preparing Materials/Fabric for Ladies Casual Apparel. This module was
designed and developed collaboratively to enhance student’s knowledge,
skills, and attitude towards finishing an assembled garment to completion.
Further, this module helps you to understand the set of competencies for
Dressmaking NC II set by the standard of K to12 curriculum as the learners
strive to overcome challenges in school in terms of personal, social and
economic constraint.

This learning resource hopes to give engagement to the learners as a guide in

learning independently to the different learning activities at their own pacing.
Further, this aims to help learners to acquire the 21st century skills without
neglecting their needs and safety or other circumstances.

In addition, as a facilitator you are expected to give orientation t the learners

on how to use this module, keeping in track of learners’ progress while
assisting and encouraging them to manage their own learning as they answer
the different task, activities, pre-test and post-test which are included in this
module.

For the learner:

Welcome to Dressmaking Self-Learning Module for Quarter 2 Module 3 on
Preparing Materials/Fabric for Ladies Casual Apparel.

This module 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.

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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Let Us Learn! In this portion, objective of the

new lesson will be introduced.
This will give you an idea of the
Let Us Try! skills or competencies you are
expected to learn in the module
through pre-test for the learners.
This is where new lesson is
Let Us Study
introduced.
This comprises activities for
independent practice to solidify
Let Us Practice your understanding and skills of
the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the
Answer Key at the end of the
module.
This includes questions or blank
Let Us Remember sentence/paragraph to be filled in
to process what you learned from
the lesson.
This is a task which aims to
Let Us Assess evaluate your level of mastery in
achieving the learning
competency.
In this portion, another activity
Let Us Enhance will be given to you to enrich your
knowledge or skill of the lesson
learned.
Closing note of the relevance,
Let Us Reflect meaning and application of the
concepts and skills developed in
the lesson to real life experiences.
At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.
The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.

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 4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do
not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind
that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

Let Us Learn!
Welcome!

This module is prepared to help you achieve the required learning

outcomes. This will be the source of information that will enable you to
acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes in this particular trade
independently at your own pace or with minimum supervision or help
from your instructor.

This module contains the following Learning Outcomes:

1. Selecting fabrics for ladies’ casual apparel
2. Preparing and Handling fabrics for cutting

Learning Objectives:

After reading this information module, you are expected to

• explain the techniques in handling the fabric before cutting and

• name the kinds of trimming and accessories.

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 Let Us Try!
Pre-Test Let us find out how much you know the preparation of materials
or fabrics for casual apparel. Choose the correct answer from among the choices
and write it in 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. permanent press
c. washable fabric
d. none of these
3. It is a cloth materials from which garments are made.
a. cotton
b. fabric
c. fibers
d. yarn
4. This makes a costume complete.
a. accessories
b. decorations
c. ornaments
d. trimmings
5. It is considered a 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

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 Preparing Materials/Fabric for Ladies Casual
Lesson 1 Apparel

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 with permanent press cannot be changed;
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 fabric’s 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.

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 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
• Cotton
Generally, medium- Broadcloth
weight, woven fabrics • Cotton Corduroy
are easy to handle and • Cotton Lawn
are the best choice for • Cotton Poplin
beginners. Stiff and • Denim
bulky or fine fabrics are • Gingham
more difficult to sew • Linen
with.

Microfiber Fabrics Silk • Crepe de Chine

• Dupioni silk
• Habotai Silk
( China Silk)
These are chemically
produced filaments from • Silk Organza
nylon and polyester. It
is washable but they
tend to be heat sensitive
so care should be taken
when pressing them.

Wool • Camel Hair

• Cashmere
• Wool Tartan
• Worsted Wool
• Woven Wool

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 Knitted Fabrics • Natural wool • Double Knit
• Cotton • Interlock knit
• Various blends • Spandex
• Sweatsuit Fabric
It is constructed with • Tricot
loops rather than warp
and weft threads being
woven together.

Special Fabrics • Wool • Boucle

• Silk • Chiffon
• Taffeta
• Velvet
Special occasion wear.
Makes use of the most
luxurious and expensive • Lace
fabrics constructed in a • Satin
• Threads of silk,
variety of ways.
cotton or
synthetic fiber

• Tulle
• Nylon

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

Crease- resistant- this process is permanent and renders fabric

resistant to crease

Permanent Press - this finish 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.

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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.

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 Straighten the Ends of the Fabric

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.

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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 lie even.

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Pressing

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

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. Appliqué – a separate design for petals, leaves or figures which is cut and
applied to another surface
2. Binding – a bias strip used to decorate an edge

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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 of braid or cording
7. Gathers – fullness shirring consist of three or more rows of gather.
8. Lace – open work fabric made with bobbins, needles or 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 cloth gathered together or pleated as a trimming to finish

edges

14. Scallop – 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 or 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 jeweled collar worn closely around the neck
5. Corsage – a bouquet of real or artificial flowers worn on the right

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 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’s answer.
Directions: Answer the question concisely. Write your answer in your quiz
notebook.

1. What is the difference between natural and synthetic fiber?

2. Why is preshrinking of fabric important?

Let Us Practice
A. 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

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 Evaluation Checklist

Put a 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?

B. Modified TRUE or FALSE

Direction: Write the word TRUE if the underlined word/s makes the statement
true, but if the underlined word/s makes the statement false, supply the correct
word/s to make the statement acceptably true by writing it on your activity
notebook.
1. ____________________1. Leather is a smooth and soft fiber
2. ____________________2. Wool came from the thick hair of sheep
3. ____________________3. Pressed is a woven fabric, like pellon which has no
grain
4. ____________________4. Crosswise grain is the strongest grain
5. ____________________5. Fasteners in clothing are both functional and
decorative
6. ____________________6. In shrinking washable fabrics, let it stand for 60-90
mins
7. ____________________7. Immerse and soak the fabric in a hot water
8. ____________________8. Avoid wrinkling and dry fabric on the clothesline
9. ____________________9. Press and dry completely
10. ____________________10. Fold the fabric in a crosswise manner while lay-
outing

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 Let Us Practice More

A. Below are lists of fabrics: Classify the commercial fabrics

according to its fiber content.

Fiber Content

Fabrics Silk Cotton Wool

1. Woven

2. Microfiber

3. Knitted

4. Special
Fabrics

B. Matching Type
Direction: Match the description in COLUMN A to the words described at the
COLUMN B by the writing the letter of your answer in your activity notebook

COLUMN A work on fabric by hand or

____________1. a separate design
for petals, leaves or figures which
is cut and applied to another
surface
____________2. a bias strip used to
decorate an edge
____________3. pieces of bones,
metals, glasses of various shapes
having shank or holes
____________4. bands attached
over necklines, sometimes they
are cut as part of the front bodice
____________5. an ornamental
needlework consisting of designs,
machine
____________6. loop fastening
made of braid or cording
____________7. fullness shirring
consists of three or more rows of
gather.
____________8. open work fabric
made with bobbins, needles or
hook and can be hand or machine
made
____________9. fastening which
extends beyond the finish edges
used on closings with no lap

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 ____________10.piece of fabric COLUMN B
applied to a garment to form a
container a. Ribbons
b. trim
____________11. narrow fabric of c. Buttons
silk or velvet used for trimming d. Collar
e. Binding
____________12. flat woven zigzag Loop
f.
braid in mercerized cotton or Pocket
g.
rayon h. Ruffles
____________13. strips of cloth i. Tassel
gathered together or pleated as a j. Scallop
trimming to finish edges k. Appliqué
l. Laces
____________14. an edge finish m. Rickrack
made up of a series of semi-circles n. Embroidery
o. Frog
____________15. threads or braid
p. Gather
of silk or other fiber hanging in
q. Ribbons
loose fringes

____________16. Accessories of the

garment

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.”

Let Us Assess

A. Anagram
Direction: Arrange the words below and used that statement as a clue write your
answers in your activity notebook.
_______1. ( S BAND) strips of fabric, ribbon or bias applied to edges or set into
garments to finish or decorate
_______2. (RACE BELT) ornamental chain for wrist and arm
_______3.(CHO BRO) a large ornamental pin placed in front or shoulder arm
_______4.(REK O CHO) a short necklace or jeweled collar worn closely around
the neck

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 _______5. ( AGES ORC) a bouquet of real or artificial flowers worn on the right
shoulder or chest
_______6. (NAF) a flat device mounted on frame permanently
_______7. (FINED CHEK RHA) a piece of cloth cotton, linen or silk usually
square and decorated with lace and embroidery.
_______ 8.(THA) a shaped head covering, having crown and brim
_______9. (SHY ROIE) consist of hose and stockings.
_______10.( HOSES) high-heeled or flat-closed footwear fitted for comfort,
freedom and style

Let Us Enhance
Task 2:

From the given project plan in the previous module (drafting and

cutting pattern for ladies’ casual apparel), select appropriate trimmings and

accessories. Discuss how these trimmings are selected and attractively placed in

the dress.

Let Us Reflect

Reflective Journal Writing

Direction: Answer concisely the question on your activity notebook.

1. Briefly explain the techniques in preparing the fabrics before cutting.

2. What is the difference between trimming and accessories?

3. What do we mean by accessories of the dress?

POST-TEST
Multiple Choices
Direction: Read and analyzed the questions below and choose the best answer by
writing it down on your activity notebook
1. 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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2. These are NOT an example of dress/garment trimmings.
a. beads
b. corsage
c. lace
d. rickrack
3. This characteristic is present if grain is lengthwise.
a. has less stretch
b. off-grain
c. has stretch
d. weak
4. It is done to avoid shrinkage after laundering.
a. drying
b. pressing
c. shrinking
d. soaking
5. This is NOT fabric fiber content property.
a. animal fiber
b. knitted
c. plant fiber
d. synthetic fiber
6. This is NOT a fabric property printed on the label of the cloth.
a. colorfast
b. crease-resistant
c. preshrunk
d. synthetics
7. It is a fabric that can be preshrunk through laundering and drying.
a. dry-cleanable fabric
b. permanent press
c. washable fabric
d. none of these
8. It is a cloth materials from which garments are made.
a. cotton
b. fabric
c. fibers
d. yarn

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9. This makes a costume complete.
a. accessories
b. decorations
c. ornaments
d. trimmings
10. It is considered a 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

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 Matching Type
1. Applique
2. Binding
Preparing materials/fabric for ladies casual apparel

3. Buttons
4. Collar
5. Embroidery
6. Frog
7. Gathers
8. Lace
9. Loo
10. Pocket
11. Ribbons
12. Rickrack
13. Ruffles
14. Scallop
15. Tassel Post-Test
1. c
2. b
3. a
True or False
4. d
5. b
1. Wool
6. c
2. True
7. c
3. Non-woven

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Answer key to Activities

8. b
4. Lengthwise
9. a
5. True
10. c
6. 3-60 mins
7. Cold water
8. True
9. Tue
10. Lengthwise Let Us Assess
11. Bands
12. Bracelet
13. Brooch
Pre-Test 14. Chocker
1. c 15. Corsage
2. c 16. Fan
Lesson 3
17. Handkerchief
3. b 18. Hat
4. a 19. Hosiery
5. c 20. shoes
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