STVE 9 Dressmaking/Tailoring

Week 8

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

CUTTING FABRIC

Background Information for Learners

After reading this information learning activity sheet, you must be

able to learn on how to cut fabric materials.

Cutting Garment Pieces

Garment construction is not difficult if the needed body

measurements are taken accurately, patterns are well-prepared, laid out, pinned
correctly on properly selected fabrics. Garment pieces are also properly cut with
appropriate tools.

Appropriate Tools Used for cutting Fabrics

1. Shear- a tool for cutting the fabric which has bent handles usually made of 6-
12 length inches; 7-8 inches are used most often.

2.Scissor come in 5 -6 inches lengths. One blunt point prevents the snagging of
fabrics when trimming.

Pointers on How to Cut Fabric

1. Keep the ends and sides of the material parallel with the table edges at all
times so that the grain never shafts.

2. Walk around the table as you cut.

3. Do not pick the cloth up from the table. Slip the left hand between the cloth
and the table.

4. Cut exactly even with the edge of the pattern.

5. Cut notches outward or make short (1/4) clip instead.

6. Do not use pinking shears to cut out the garment.

7. Look over the guide sheet to find out if extra pieces will be needed in finishing
such as shaped facing, bias, binding, straight bands for cuffs, or rectangles for
piped buttonholes.

8. Cut all pieces before marking or basting. Try to get the markings all done
before removing the work from the table.

9. Do not remove the pattern until you are ready to work on each piece.

10. Discard small scraps and collect those you wish to save in net bundle.

NOTE:

The success of a dressmaker or tailor depends on his/her ability to follow

directions accurately and use tools and fabric properly.

Learning Competency with code

Cutting Fabrics

Week 8

Activity1: True or False

Directions: Write True if the statement is correct, write false if the

statement is incorrect.

1. Walk around the floor as you cut the fabric.

2. Cut exactly even with the edge of the pattern.

3. Cut all pieces before marking or basting. Try to get the markings all done
before removing the work from the table.

4. Look over the guide sheet to find out if extra pieces will be needed in finishing
such as shaped facing, bias, binding, straight bands for cuffs, or rectangles for
piped buttonholes

5. Discard small scraps and collect those you wish to save in net bundle.

Activity2

Directions: Answer the question briefly.

1. What appropriate tools used in cutting?

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________

2. How do you cut the fabric properly?

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________

3. Why should we use appropriate and sharp shears in cutting?

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________
 STVE 9 Dressmaking/Tailoring

Week 8

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

CUTTING FABRIC

Background Information for Learners

After reading this information learning activity sheet, you must be able to
learn on how to cut fabric materials.

Cutting Garment Pieces

Garment construction is not difficult if the needed body

measurements are taken accurately, patterns are well-prepared, laid out, pinned
correctly on properly selected fabrics. Garment pieces are also properly cut with
appropriate tools.

Appropriate Tools Used for cutting Fabrics

1. Shear- a tool for cutting the fabric which has bent handles usually made of 6-
12 length inches; 7-8 inches are used most often.

2.Scissor come in 5 -6 inches lengths. One blunt point prevents the snagging of
fabrics when trimming.

Pointers on How to Cut Fabric

1. Keep the ends and sides of the material parallel with the table edges at all
times so that the grain never shafts.

2. Walk around the table as you cut.

3. Do not pick the cloth up from the table. Slip the left hand between the cloth
and the table.

4. Cut exactly even with the edge of the pattern.

5. Cut notches outward or make short (1/4) clip instead.

6. Do not use pinking shears to cut out the garment.

7. Look over the guide sheet to find out if extra pieces will be needed in finishing
such as shaped facing, bias, binding, straight bands for cuffs, or rectangles for
piped buttonholes.

8. Cut all pieces before marking or basting. Try to get the markings all done
before removing the work from the table.

9. Do not remove the pattern until you are ready to work on each piece.

10. Discard small scraps and collect those you wish to save in net bundle.

NOTE:

The success of a dressmaker or tailor depends on his/her ability to follow

directions accurately and use tools and fabric properly.

Learning Competency with code

Cutting Fabrics

Week 8

Activity1: True or False

Directions: Write True if the statement is correct, write false if the

statement is incorrect.

1. Walk around the floor as you cut the fabric.

2. Cut exactly even with the edge of the pattern.

3. Cut all pieces before marking or basting. Try to get the markings all done
before removing the work from the table.

4. Look over the guide sheet to find out if extra pieces will be needed in finishing
such as shaped facing, bias, binding, straight bands for cuffs, or rectangles for
piped buttonholes

5. Discard small scraps and collect those you wish to save in net bundle.

Activity2

Directions: Answer the question briefly.

1. What appropriate tools used in cutting?

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________

2. How do you cut the fabric properly?

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________

3. Why should we use appropriate and sharp shears in cutting?

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________