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DRESSMAKING
(EXPLORATORY)

CATHY P. BIORE
Writer

Leizlee B. Daowag
Team Leader
Department of Education • Republic of the Philippines

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 DRESSMAKING EXPLORATORY 7/8
Quarter 1
LESSON 2.2
Appropriate Design Based on the Client’s Feature
Author: CATHY P. BIORE

This learning module will give you the basic knowledge in assessing the appropriateness of
design based on the client’s features that will help you in building the competencies you need to
develop in the K to 12 Technology and Livelihood Education Program. The lessons included in this
module are presented developmentally so that after finishing the first lesson, you are ready to apply
your learning to the succeeding lessons and accumulate more knowledge and skills until you
complete all the four most essential learning competencies

For this week, this module provides the learners with the basic concepts and principles in
assessing the appropriateness of design based on the client’s feature. Knowing your body type is the
foundation of great style. It also includes reading specifications applying the elements of design which
is considered the building block of design. This will make them realize the importance of knowing your
body type in choosing your clothes.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Learning Outcome 2: Appropriateness of Design based on the Client’s Features
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1. Assess the appropriateness of design based on the client’s features.

2. Read specifications.

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasksthat will disturb you while
enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to successfully enjoy the
objectives of this kit. Have fun!

1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every page of this module.

2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing enhances learning, which is
important to develop and keep in mind.

3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.

4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer key card.

5. Analyze conceptually the post-test and apply what you have learned.

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6. Enjoy studying!

For this lesson, you are expected to:

1. Assess the appropriateness of design based on the client’s features.
2. Read specifications

Let us start your journey in learning more on how to assess the appropriateness of design based
on the client’s features. I am sure you are ready and excited to answer the Pre-test. Smile and cheer
up!

Let us check what you have learned using your stock knowledge by answering this test.

A. Direction: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the best answer from the choices
below.

_____1. What kinds of clothes you can wear if you have a figure with a large bust?
a. High neck lines b. Short sleeves c. Tight belts d. “V” neck lines
_____2. If you have a Tall and Angular Figure, you can wear the following except:
a. Fabric with bright and bold patterns c. Outfits in one color
b. Well-tailored trousers d. Dresses that fall from the yoke lines
_____3. What do you need to wear when you have a Tall and Plump Figure?
a. Simple styles without ruffles c. Sleeves with pleats
b. Fabrics that cling or have shiny surface d. Build all-over pattern
_____4. Which of the following lines is used when you want to look wider?
a. Diagonal lines b. Vertical lines c. Curvy lines d. Horizontal lines
_____5. A type of texture which gives an illusion of increased size and used for extreme cold.
a. Glossy texture Coarse and thick texture c. Fine and soft texture d. Dull texture

B. Complete the crossword below.

ACROSS
2. It is defined as the
external appearance, form,
or figure of a garment.
3. A line used when you
want to become taller and
narrower.
DOWN
1. It refers to the quality of the surface.
The fabric used can affect the
appearance of the garment.
4. It adds mood, expression, and
enhances the appearance of a
wardrobe.
5. It refers to the direction of the fabric
designs.

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Let’s have a review of our previous lesson about Taking Body measurements.

A. Identify the following body measurements by arranging the jumbled letters.

1. __________________ 2. __________________ 3. __________________

HELMOAR ABKC THEGLN TSWAI

4. __________________ 5. __________________
REDSOULH HTIDW BTSU

B. Answer the following questions.

1. How many centimeters are there in an 80 inches length of fabric?

Given:
Calculation:
Answer:

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2. How many inches are there in a 90 centimeters width of fabric?
Given:
Calculation:
Answer:

Appropriateness of Design based on the Client’s Features

The type of figure that you have, its proportions and characteristics, should be given due
consideration when choosing your own garment designs.

Below are pointers that you can use as guide in personal styling. Go over these pointers and
determine carefully which figure type you belong to and use it as basis in choosing your clothes.

Figure What to wear What not to wear

1. Separate of contrasting colors 1. Tight fittings garments
2. Double breasted coats and 2. Clingy fabrics
jackets 3. Outfits in one color
3. Fabric with bright and bold
Tall and Angular
Figure patterns
4. Dresses that fall from the yoke
lines
5. Well-tailored trousers
1. Clothes with style lines taking 1. Bulky fabrics
the attention from the waist line 2. Large prints
Short and Slim 2. Skirts pleated into waist 3. Large tight belts
figure
3. Soft color and one color outfits 4. Part-colored outfits
4. Small printed patterns
1. Clothes that have intricate
1. Simple styles without ruffles
style lines
2. Interesting collar and neck line
2. Sleeves with pleats or gathers
3. Separates that bypass the
at sleeve heads
Tall and Plump
waistline
Figure 3. Fabrics that cling or have
4. Matt surfaced fabrics
shiny surface
4. Build all-over pattern
5. Pale colors

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 1. Simple styles with vertical tucks 1. Anything tight or with waistline
or seams 2. Ruffles
2. Straight dresses with a narrow 3. Separates that contrast too
Short and Plump center much in color
Figure
3. “V” neck lines 4. Fabrics which are either bulky
4. Fabrics with vertical stripes or or with large patterns
small all-over prints 5. Trousers
1. High necklines
1. “V” neck lines
2. Empire line dress
2. One-piece dress or with hip line
3. Ruffles on the bodice
Figure with a large interest
bust 4. Tight belts and tightly fitting
3. Separates with a dark top and
waist
light skirt
5. Short sleeves
1. Styles that hang from the 1. Trousers
shoulder or a chest yoke line 2. Hipster skirts
Figure with a large 2. Interesting neck line detail 3. Shirt or full-bottomed sleeves
hips
3. Separates with a bright top and 4. Tight belts at waist or hip level
dark-colored skirt

Elements of Design
The basis for developing and creating textile and clothing products are the elements of design.

There are four elements of design – line, shape, texture and color.

1. Line – refers to the direction of the fabric designs. An important feature of the line is that it
provides movement. Different lines affect the visual representation of an individual’s height,
width and size.

a) Vertical lines- are used when you want to become taller and narrower.
b) Horizontal lines - are used when you want to look wider.
c) Diagonal lines - are used to emphasize a part of the body. These are often found in V-
neckline, flared skirts or pants.
d) Curvy lines - are used to emphasize body curves. These are often found in necklines,
sleeves and fitted skirts.
e) Jagged lines - suggest illusion of excitement, drama, and confusion.

2. Shape or Form – defined as the external appearance, form, or figure of a garment. The shape
or form of the garment can be used by the wearer to draw attention to or away from the
various parts of the body.

a) Hourglass shape shows the curves of the women’s body.

b) Wedge shape is for both men and women wherein the shoulder part is broader and
narrower at the bottom.
c) Tubular shape - is used by men and women. The tubular shape does not cling to the
body.

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 d) Bell shape - shows a fitted waist and a bell-shaped skirt.
e) A-Line shape - shows a narrow top and broadens out in the lower part.

3. Texture – refers to the quality of the surface. The fabric used can affect the appearance of the
garment.

a) Coarse and thick texture gives an illusion of increased size. It is preferred for extreme
cold.
b) Mostly fines, soft and medium cloth are used in dress.
c) Glossy texture reflects light and gives an illusion of increased size. These are used in
parties.
d) Dull texture absorbs light and reduces the size.

4. Color – adds mood, expression, and enhances the appearance of a wardrobe. It is the most
important element of design for fashion designing.

Activity 1
Determine the pointers to be considered in the following figure.

1. If you have a short and plump figure, what are the clothes you can wear? Give 3.

1.______________________________________________________

2.______________________________________________________

3.______________________________________________________

2. If you have a tall and angular figure, what are the clothes you can wear? Give 3.

1.______________________________________________________

2.______________________________________________________

3.______________________________________________________

3. If you have a figure with large bust, what are the clothes you cannot wear? Give 3.

1.______________________________________________________

2.______________________________________________________

3.______________________________________________________

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Activity 2
Identify how these lines affect the visual representation of an individual’s height, width or size.

LINE EFFECTS

1. Diagonal lines

2. Vertical lines

3. Jagged lines

4. Curvy lines

5. Horizontal lines

✽ The type of figure that you have, its proportions and characteristics, should be
given due consideration when choosing your own garment designs.
✽ The basis for developing and creating textile and clothing products are the
elements of design. There are four elements of design – line, shape, texture and
color.

A. Identify the concepts or terms described in the statements. Write your answer on the line.

________________1. It refers to the quality of the surface.

________________2. It is defined as the external appearance, form, or figure of a garment.

________________3. It adds mood, expression, and enhances the appearance of a wardrobe.

________________4. It refers to the direction of the fabric designs.

________________5. This shape is for both men and women wherein the shoulder part is
broader and narrower at the bottom.

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 B. Answer the following questions briefly.

1. How do pointers and guidelines in personal styling affect the client’s choice of clothes?
_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

2. Why are the elements of design important in the clothing industry? __________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Write Agree if the statement is correct and Disagree if the statement is incorrect.

________1. You cannot wear clothes with large prints if you have a short and slim figure.

________2. Bell-shape shows a narrow top and broadens out in the lower part.

________3. Color is the most important element of design for fashion designing.

________4. Figure with a large hips can wear styles that hang from the shoulder or a chest yoke line.

________5. Jagged lines are used to emphasize body curves.

________6. Coarse and thick texture reflects light and gives an illusion of increased size. These are
used in parties.

________7. Short and plump figure can wear clothes with vertical stripes or small all-over prints.

________8. Dull texture absorbs light and reduces the size.

________9. If you have tall and plump figure, you can wear sleeves with pleats or gathers at sleeve
heads.

________10. An important feature of the line is that it provides movement.

Directions: Write a reflective learning based on our lesson by answering the questions below.

1. What learning have I found from this lesson?___________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

2. What part of the lesson did I find most challenging? Why? _________________________
______________________________________________________________________

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3. What is my conclusion on the lesson?________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

Congratulations! You are now ready to experience Week 5

Team Leader: MRS. LEIZLEE B. DAOWAG

Validators: MA. CARIDAD C. BONDAD

MARITES P. CHAVEZ

Illustrator: NEIL JOHN R. RIÑON

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