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TLE (Dressmaking)
Activity Sheet 2
Quarter 2 – MELC 1
Kinds of Seams and Seam Finishes

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

TLE GRADE 9
Activity Sheet No. 2
First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message
Welcome to TLE – HE Dressmaking 9!

The Dressmaking 9 Activity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of

the Schools Division of Kabankalan City and DepEd Regional Office VI - Western
Visayas through the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD). This is
developed to guide the learning facilitators (teachers, parents and responsible
adults) in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Basic Education
Curriculum.

The Dressmaking 9 Activity Sheet is self-directed instructional materials

aimed to guide the learners in accomplishing activities at their own pace and time
using the contextualized resources in the community. This will also assist the
learners in acquiring the lifelong learning skills, knowledge and attitudes for
productivity and employment.

For learning facilitator:

The Dressmaking 9 Activity Sheet will help you facilitate the teaching-
learning activities specified in each Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)
with minimal or no face-to-face encounter between you and learner. This will be
made available to the learners with the references/links to ease the independent
learning.

For the learner:

The Dressmaking 9 Activity Sheet is developed to help you continue

learning even if you are not in school. This learning material provides you with
meaningful and engaging activities for independent learning. Being an active learner,
carefully read and understand the instructions then perform the activities and answer
the assessments. This will be returned to your facilitator on the agreed schedule.
 Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) TLE – Dressmaking 9

Name of Learner:___________________ Grade and Section: _________Date: ______

TLE GRADE 9 ACTIVITY SHEET

Kinds of Seams and Seam Finishes

I. Learning Competency with Code

Assemble sleeping garment parts - TLE_HEDM9- 12SG-IIa-g-3
3.1 Prepare Cut Materials

II. Background Information for Learners

Lesson 5 Kinds of Seams and Seam Finishes

Carefully selected and well-constructed seams and seam finishes are important
—even critical—steps in the construction process. They are basic techniques
used in the sewing process.

1.Seam is the basic structural element of a garment or household textile item. It

is a means by which two pieces of fabric are joined. Typical examples: plain,
French, flat-fell.

2.Seam finish is applied to/used on the unfinished seam edge to prevent

raveling, curling, or rolling. Typical examples: turned and stitched, double-
stitched, bound, serger.

Factors when selecting a seam and seam finish:

1. Fabric
- Is it tightly or loosely woven?
- Is it a single knit or double knit? Does the fabric ravel, curl, or roll?
- What is the weight of the fabric: light, medium, or heavy?
- Is it sheer?

2. Use of garment
- Is it sportswear or evening wear?
- How often will it be worn?

3. Care of garment
- Will it be machine-washed, hand-washed, or dry-cleaned?

4. Location of seam/seam finish

- Is it curved or straight?
- Will it be exposed as in an unlined skirt?
- Will it be enclosed as in a collar seam?
 5. Sewing ability and skill
- Are you a novice or an experienced sewer?

6. Equipment
- Do you have only a straight-line stitching sewing machine?
- Do you have a serger?

Standards.
A well-constructed seam should be:
 Smooth and even in appearance on the inside and outside parts. (Properly adjust
machine tension, stitch length, and presser foot pressure to suit the fabric and
thread. Make sure fabric does not crease.)
 Do this as well as with its width all throughout.
 Press open or close according to the type of seam and how it should be used in
the construction process.
 If stitched with thread, the thread should be appropriate to the fabric type and
fiber content. (Thread color should match or slightly darker.)

A well-constructed seam finish should:

 be neat and smooth in appearance, without added bulk;
 protect the area and prevent the edge from raveling, stretching, rolling, or curling;
and
 not be visible from the right side of the garment.

Seams
Seams may be created with thread by hand or machine (sewing machine and
serger) or with fusion through chemical bonding. When a serger/overlock
machine is used to construct a seam, the fabric edges are finished all in one
process. The basic seams are plain, French, and flat-fell. Unless otherwise
stated, a seam is stitched 5/8 –inch from the cut edge. The fabric from the
stitching line to the cut edge is called a seam allowance

1. Plain Seam A plain seam is the simplest seam to make and is the basis for
many other seams. It is a good choice for the novice sewer. This seam can be
used on woven and knit fabrics and on straight or curved areas. It can be
constructed by hand or machine. A seam finish is needed on most woven
fabrics, especially when the seam is exposed and when knit fabric curls or rolls.

https://
www.threadingmyway.com/2012/10/seams.html
 2. French The French seam is basically a seam within a seam. It is strong and
durable but should be used only on straight edges. This seam is used on
light-weight woven, sheer, and other delicate fabrics. It is an excellent choice for
see-through fabrics. French seams can be constructed by hand or sewing
machine. Seam finish is not needed.

https://www.dutchlabelshop.com/en_ca/blog/sewing-french-seams/

3. Flat-Fell (also called flat-felled) This seam is designed for woven fabrics and
straight edges. It is used when constructing sports-wear, men’s and children’s
wear, reversible items, and heavy-duty items requiring strong, durable seams. It
is generally made with a sewing machine and can be difficult to construct on
heavy fabric. No seam finish is necessary.

https://sewingland.org/flat-felled-seam/

Seam Finishes
Seam finishes may also be referred to as “edge” finishes, as they may be used
in locations other than seam allowances. These locations include hem edges
and facings. The method of construction is almost always the same and the
goal is to prevent a raw edge from raveling (woven fabric) or curling (knit fabric).

1. Edge Stitched - As a seam finish, this technique is reserved primarily for knit
fabrics. It is used to prevent the edges of the fabric from rolling or curling. The
finish requires a sewing machine making it easy to construct. Edge stitching is
suitable for straight or curved seams and edges.
 https://garmentsmerchandising.com/types-of-stitch-used-in-garments/

2. Hand-Overcast This is one of the original methods of finishing seams and

edges dating prior to the invention of the sewing machine. There are occasions
when this edge finish is the most appropriate technique to employ. This stitch is
done by hand rather than by machine. Use a hand needle and single thread to
match the fabric color. It is not difficult but it may take some skill to create
uniformed stitches.

https://

www.thesprucecrafts.com/what-is-a-overcast-stitch-1106417

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

 Learning Module in dressmaking 9 page 143-148

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B41NpxO8pu79TTJIdjNBODZUWDg/view

IV. Activity Proper

1. Directions / Instructions

Read and perform all the activities below. Use the rubrics provided for your
reference.
 2. Exercises / Activities

A. Activity 1

Match Column A (Factors) with Column B (Statements) when selecting seams and
seam finishes. Write the letter of the correct answer in a ¼ sheet of pad paper.

A B
Factors Statements

1. Sewing Ability A. Single or double knit

2. Fabric B. Machine or hand wash
3. Use of garment C. Curve or straight
4. Care of garment D. Experienced sewer
5. Location of the seam E. Evening or sportswear

B. Activity 2

How do you describe a well-constructed seam? Explain in your own words.

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3. Guide Questions

1. What is the difference between seam and seam finish?

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2. What factors do you consider in selecting seam and seam finish?

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 4. Rubric for Scoring

Rubrics for Activity 2

Outstanding Satisfactory Needs Improvement
15 10 5
Content Content is Content is Content is
clear and slightly clear incomplete
comprehensive and
comprehensiv
e
Organization Construction Structure and Structure lacks
and organization of transition and
organization of the paper is detracts from the
the paper is quite easy to message
easy to follow follow

Grammar Usage, Usage, Contains numerous

punctuation punctuation grammatical errors,
and spelling and spelling punctuations and
are correct have minor spellings
errors

V. Reflection

1. How did you find the lesson? Easy, moderate, difficult? Explain your
choice.
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2. Which part of the lesson you find interesting? Why?

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VI. Answer Key

1. Experienced sewer
2. single knit or double knit
3. evening or sports wear
4. machine or hand wash
5. curve or straight