Dressmaking 9

First Quarter – Week 3

Produce Ladies Skirt
Dressmaking– Grade 9
Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) – Based Exemplar
Quarter 1 – Week 3: Produce Ladies Skirts
First Edition, 2020

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Development and Quality Assurance Teams

Writers: ARLENE R. RUAZA
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 1. Draft and Cut Pattern Ladies Skirts (TLE_HEDM9-12SK-Ia-c-1)

Sub-competency:

1.3 Draft basic/block pattern

Objectives

After going through this exemplar, you are expected to:

A. Knowledge: Identify the different kinds of drafting tools in

accordance with job requirements;
B. Skill: Draft basic/block pattern for ladies skirts with appropriate
tools; and,
C. Attitude: Check basic pattern based on customer’s specifications.

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

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. A tool used in shaping the bottom edge of the skirt.

A. French curve
B. Hip curve
C. Slight curve
D. Short curve

2. It gives the dressmaker a blueprint of what a garment will look like.

A. Measuring
B. Pattern Drafting
C. Sewing
D. Sketching

3. A kind of pattern which contains exact body measurements and reflects

no definite style.
A. Envelope pattern
B. Foundation pattern
C. Pattern
D. Style pattern

4. The sequencing for the unit method of construction of the different parts of
the skirt is the same for all types of skirts.
A. False
B. For a particular skirt line only
C. Not suited for all
D. True

5. It is a pattern made by drafting from the measurements which have been

carefully taken from an individual or from a model.
A. Block pattern
B. Commercial pattern
C. Construction pattern
D. Final pattern

6. It is where the foundation of pattern drafting is based.

A. Chart
B. Draft
C. Measurement

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 D. Plan
7. A tool used to create a long graceful curve when designing garments or
making alterations.
A. French curve
B. Hip curve
C. L-Square
D. Ruler

8. This tool is used for markings.

A. Ballpen
B. Pencil
C. Tailor’s chalk
D. Tailor’s wax

9. These are tools required for transferring pattern markings to garment fabric
pieces and for making alterations on garments.
A. Cutting tools
B. Marking tools
C. Measuring tools
D. Pinning tools

10. This kind of style has all the allowances needed.

A. Basic
B. Block
C. Commercial
D. Style

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 What is It

DRAFTING PATTERN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Pattern maker must have the proper pattern making tools and supplies.
For making better communication with the workroom and to minimize errors
due to misunderstanding, the pattern maker should know and understand
some terminology related with pattern-making tools.

Uses of Drafting Tools

- Is used for
Pencil
markings

- Used to rub out

Eraser
something written

- A smaller about
30cm long and is
Ruler
used for marking
straight lines

- A flexible
measuring
device used in
taking body
measurements.
The front has the
measurement of
Tape Measure
150 centimeters
and 60 inches on
the other side.
Fiberglass tape is
commonly used
by dressmakers.

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 - Used to create
long graceful
curves when
designing
Hip Curve
garments or
making
alterations.

- Used in drafting
patterns or
making pattern
alterations. Use to
connect points to
create a smooth
curve, blending
French Curve
seam lines and
trueing pattern
alterations.
Perfect for the
neck curve and
arm.

- Used to transfer
measurements to
the draft pattern.
It also divides the
garment into
desired
measurement. It
L – Square or
has perfect
Tailor’s Square
squares and is
useful in making
straight lines and
numbers. It can
also function as a
tape measure.

- Is the template
from which the
parts of a
garment are
traced onto
Pattern Paper
fabric being cut
out and
assembled.
Patterns are
usually made of

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 paper, and are
sometimes made
of sturdier
materials like
paperboard or
cardboard if they
need to be more
robust to
withstand
repeated use.

- Used for laying or

Cutting Table
drafting patterns.

SALIENT MEASURES TO OBSERVE IN DRAFTING PATTERNS

1. Be sure to have an accurate division of the measurement. Use L-Square.
2. Use the aid of a hip curve if necessary.
3. Always use the L-square or ruler in making lines.
4. Use weights or dressmaker’s pins so that the pattern will not move.

KINDS OF PATTERN

1. Block pattern – made by drafting from the measurements which have

been carefully taken from an individual or from a model.
2. Construction pattern – the intervening step between the block and the
final pattern. Designs are complicated, construction patterns are
sectioned.
3. Final pattern – provided with the necessary symbols that will guide the
cutter on how to lay out the pattern on the cloth. Symbols for darts, seam
allowances, grainline, centerfold, and notches and other markers are
used.

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 DRAFTING THE BASIC PATTERN

A. Drafting Tools
 Eraser
 Hip curve
 L-square
 Pattern Paper
 Pencil
 Ruler
 Sharpener
 Tape Measure
B. Equipment
 Cutting Table
C. Body Measurement Needed
1. Waist – taken around your natural waistline which is approximately 2”
above your hipbone.
2. Hip – taken around the prominent part of the buttocks which is about
7 to 8 inches from the hips.
3. Skirt length – the vertical measurement taken from the waist just
below the waistband down to the desired length of skirt
4. Skirt circumference – taken around where the desired skirt length fall.
5. Apex distance – taken from apex point to apex point

Individual Measurement Chart

Name: _____________________________ Date: ___________________________

Measurement Computed
Actual Body
Needed Measurement
Body Parts Measurement
Needed
Inches Centimeters (divisor) Inches Centimeters

Girth measurements
(Horizontal measurements)
 Apex distance 6½ 16.51 2 3.25 8.225
 Waist 25 63.5 4 6.25 15.875
 Hip 34 86.36 4 8.5 21.59

Length
measurements
(Vertical measurements)
 Length of Skirt 22 55.88 1 22 55.88

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Circumferential
measurement
 Skirt 20 50.8 2 10 25.4
circumference

Procedure:

Front and Back

A to B - skirt length

A to C - 5 inches or 7 inches

A to D - ¼ waist measurement plus 1 ½ inches for dart

C to E - ¼ hip measurement

D to E - 5 inches or 7 inches

B to F - ½ skirt circumference

A to G - ½ of apex distance

G to H - ¾ inches

G to I - ¾ inches

A to G = C to J

Note: Connect line with hip curve and straight edge.

A H GI D

C E
J

B F

After drafting the basic pattern check it correctly and accurately, especially
the: (1) Measurement and (2) Parts of pattern pieces; and then, cut the basic pattern
following the cutting lines smoothly.

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LET US REMEMBER

 The foundation pattern is a perfectly plain one-piece dress or waist

fitted to the figure as dictated by the current style. It is based in
the measurement of one individual.
 A foundation pattern is a guide or basis in the construction and
manipulation of flat pattern designing.
 Pattern drafting can be done well if you use the proper tools and
follow the step by step procedure.

What I Can Do 1

Activity I – Identification

Direction:
Fill in the blanks with the correct answer. Write your answer on your
activity notebook.

1. __________ used to create long graceful curves when designing

garments or making alterations.
2. __________ used to transfer measurements to the draft pattern. It also
divides the garment into the desired measurement.
3. __________ used for laying or drafting patterns.
4. __________ used in drafting patterns or making pattern alterations. It is
also use to connect points to create a smooth curve, blending seam
lines and trueing pattern alterations.
5. __________ is the template from which the parts of a garments are
traced onto fabric.
6. __________ taken around the prominent part of the buttocks.
7. __________ it is the vertical measurement taken from the waist to the
desired length of skirt.
8. __________ taken from appoint to apex point.
9. __________ taken around your natural waistline.
10. __________ taken around where the desired skirt length fall.

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 What I Can Do 2

Activity 1: Discussion

Thinking Critically

Answer the following questions. Write your answer on your activity

notebook.

1. What body measurements are needed in drafting the ladies skirt?

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
2. Why is it necessary to use a pattern when cutting a fabric for ladies’
skirt?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
3. Explain the factors that determine a good foundation pattern.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

Activity 2: Fill Me

Provide the measurements used in drafting ladies skirt pattern. Write your
answer on your activity notebook.

1. B from A is = ________________
2. A to D is = ________________
3. 6.25 inches is = ________________cm
4. 55.88 cm is = ________________inches
5. A to G is = ________________

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 What I Can Do 3

Activity 1
Directions:
Summarize the procedure in drafting the ladies skirt by writing the steps
in the boxes provided. Copy the boxes on your activity notebook.

Activity 2

This time, show how much you’ve learned from pattern drafting. Be
ready with your IMC, measuring tools or drafting tools and your procedure. Use
the rubric below to evaluate your finished pattern.

Note: Let one member of your family to measure your body

measurement so that you can perform the basic pattern drafting based on
your IMC. Pattern now your skirt.

RUBRIC FOR PATTERN DRAFTING

Competent Developing Beginning

Criteria
(5) (3) (1)
Complete,
Complete,
Tools and appropriate but
appropriate and Incomplete.
Materials not properly
properly used.
used.
Followed the Failed to follow
Failed once in
steps correctly the steps
Workmanship following the
and correctly and
steps.
systematically. systematically.
All pattern Few of the Pattern symbols
symbols were pattern symbols were not

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 indicated were missing; indicated; no
correctly; properly labeled. label at all.
properly labeled
Failed once to
Observed Did not observe
observe neatness
neatness of work. neatness of work.
of work.
All Most of the Most of the
Accuracy measurements measurements measurements
were accurate. were accurate. were inaccurate.
Time Finished before Was not able to
Finished on time.
Management the allotted time. finish on time.

Legend:

35 – 95 19-21 – 85
31-33 – 93 15-17 - 83
27-29 – 90 11-13 - 80
23-25 – 88 7-9 - 78

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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. A _________ is a device used by dressmakers when making a garment.

A. Draft
B. IMC
C. Pattern
D. Sketch

2. An engineering type method based on set of body measurement is

_________.
A. Drafting
B. Drawing
C. Planning
D. Sketching

3. In drafting the ladies skirt pattern C to E is ¼ __________________.

A. Apex distance
B. Hip measurement
C. Skirt circumference
D. Waist measurement

4. This is the divisor for waist measurement.

A. As is
B. 2
C. 4
D. 8

5. This is the first step in drafting basic pattern.

A. Diagonal line
B. Horizontal line
C. Perpendicular line
D. Straight line

6. This refers to the body measurement taken from apex point to apex point.
A. Apex distance
B. Apex height
C. Bustline
D. Waistline

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7. A kind of pattern where all the allowances needed is indicated.
A. Basic
B. Block
C. Commercial
D. Style

8. This is the exact measure of the long arm of the L-square.

A. 16”
B. 18”
C. 24”
D. 36”

9. This is the basis of the foundation pattern.

A. Figure
B. Individuality
C. Personality
D. Measurement

10. What kind of pattern that has a complicated designs and patterns are
sectioned?
A. Block pattern
B. Construction pattern
C. Final pattern
D. Style pattern

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What I Have Learned
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. C What I Can Do 2
What I Know
6. A
Activity 1
7. D 1. A
8. C 1. The body measurements 2. B
9. D needed in drafting the 3. B
10. B ladies skirt are waistline, 4. D
hipline, skirt length, apex 5. A
distance and skirt 6. C
What I Can Do 3 circumference. 7. B
2. A pattern is necessary to 8. B
Activity 1 facilitate cutting of 9. B
materials. We also need to 10. D
First box: Measure at least 2”
review or check the client’s
from the top portion of the body measurements in the
pattern paper and 3” from drafted pattern we made in
the side. order to have an accurate What I Can Do 1
Second box: Draw a measurement and to avoid
perpendicular line and mark errors in dressmaking. Identification
the corner A. From A to B is 3. You can determine a good
the skirt length. Then, from A foundation pattern when 1. Hip curve
to C measure 5 to 7 inches you use the proper tools 2. L-square
and follow the step by step 3. Cutting table
down. From A to D is ¼ of
procedure. 4. French curve
waist measurement plus 1 1/2”
5. Pattern paper
for the dart. 6. Hip
Third box: From c to E is ¼ of Activity 2 7. Skirt length
hip measurement. Then, AC = 8. Apex distance
DE. 1. Skirt length 9. Waist
Fourth box: From B to F is ½ 2. ¼ waist measurement 10.Skirt
skirt circumference. Connect + 1 ½” for dart circumference
E to F with straight edge. 3. 15.875 cm
Fifth box: From A to G is ½ 4. 22 inches
apex distance. AG = CJ, then 5. Apex distance
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
Competency Based Curriculum in Garments

Competency Based Learning Material

Dressmaking-Volume II

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