Learning Area HE-DRESSMAKING Grade Level 10

W3-4 Quarter FOURTH Date

I. LESSON TITLE Procedure in Assembling Ladies Trousers
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING Sew and assemble ladies trousers
COMPETENCIES (MELCs) TLE-HEDM9-12TR-Iva-h-11
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Preparing parts for sewing ladies’ trousers
Unit method of assembling ladies’ trousers
Characteristics of a well-tailored ladies’ trousers
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
I. Introduction (Time Frame: 60 mins)
Clothing construction is a creative skill; it can become an art with time, practice, and the ability to make wise sewing
decisions. There are many techniques can be used to produce the same end result. The dressmaker has their own
techniques. The technique chosen should be compatible with the garment style, the fabric, the sewing equipment
available, and the individual’s skill.

Assembling the Trousers

1. The crotch seam and all leg seams are made before the pocket and placket are constructed.
2. The outside leg seams, pocket and placket are constructed before the inside leg and the crotch seams are made.
The first method is common and will be employed in our slacks.
Front of Trousers
1. Stay stitch waistline, side edges, inside leg seam edges, and front crotch seam edges.
2. Machine baste darts and tucks; do not machine stitch until after first fitting.
Front Crotch Seam
1. Determine type of seam to be used. A flat-fell seam is strong and appropriate. A plain seam is satisfactory if a finish is
used that helps strengthen it, such as binding its edges, or turning under and edge stitching the seam allowances.
2. Stitch permanently after first fitting.
Back of Trousers
1. Stay stitch back sections of slacks and machine baste darts in front.
Back Crotch Seam
1. Use same type of seam in center front. If flat-fell seam is used, be sure it is made in same direction as front.
2. Baste seam, but do not stitch or complete seam until after fitting.
Pinning for Fitting
1. Pin inner and outer leg seams, wrong sides together.
2. Try on slacks, and pin tape snugly at waistline for fitting.
3. Adjust seams and darts as necessary, allowing hip, thigh, and crotch to fit with enough ease for freedom of movement,
enough so that slacks do not droop awkwardly.
4. Fit in sitting and bending positions.
5. Fit waistline in same manner as for skirt. Mark corrects hem line.
6. Remove garment and adjust pinning to prepare for stitching. If plain seams are to be used, remove pins from seams,
slipping them into a single thickness of garment to show any alteration in seam line.
7. Turn garment in the right sides together and pin-baste new seam line for stitching.
8. If flat-fell seam is to be used, leave seams in the wrong sides together, and pin-baste for stitching.
Joining Front and Back Units
1. Stitch and press any darts or tucks and crotch seams. Stitch and press inner leg seams with crotch seams and two inner
leg seams exactly.
2. Clip seams on curves and trim seam allowances where seams cross.
3. Leg seams may be reinforced with narrow cotton twill tape extending 2” to either side of crotch seam. Finish seams in
same manner as crotch seams.
4. Stitch and press outer leg seams from hem to crotch, leaving the right side open above the pocket marking, and the left
seam open for the placket.
Pocket in Side Seam
The pocket is placed in the right-side seam. The pocket in a seam will not open if there is sufficient ease allowance in the
fitting of the slacks at the waist and the upper hem. Pocket in side seam: In step 1, the front pocket section has been basted
to the front of the garment side seam, and the back pocket section to the back of the garment side seam. Step 4 shows that
the pocket sections have been stitched together and the pocket top has been pinned to the waistline of the front of the
garment so that it will be caught permanently in the waistline seam.

1. Press back seam allowance toward the back of the garment. Press front seam allowances toward front of the garment.3/
2. Turn pocket front inside, rolling seam just to under side; machine top stitch on front edge of garment ¼ “from fold to form
firm pocket edge. If top stitching is not desired, press seam allowances toward pocket and under stitch before pocket is
turned inside.
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Bar Tack on Side-Seam Pocket
In sports clothes, the side seam pocket should be strengthened at the upper and lower ends of opening by working a bar
tack across them.
1. Take several stitches ¼” long across seam at lower end of pocket opening, using buttonhole twist or embroidery thread
to match garment.
2. Cover ¼ stitches with tiny overhand stitches close together, catching a few threads of the fabric at the same time. Work
across ends with tiny overhand stitches.
3. Repeat at top of pocket after waistband has been applied to garment. Bar Tack (1)- Several stitches of thread are
being sewed across the end of the opening.
Bar Tack (2)- These stitches are now being covered with overhand stitches close together, picking up a few threads of the
fabric at the same time.
Bar Tack (3)- The ends have been finished with small bar tacks.

Placket
Insert zipper as directed for side zipper.

Waistband
Construct and apply waistband, using either top-stitched application given for the gathered skirt or the directions of the skirt
which feature the invisible stitching and the longer underlap, as well as interfacing.
The latter waistband may be top stitched along all edges for a more tailored appearance if desired.

Hem for Trousers

Women’s and girls‟ slacks are usually finished with a plain hem rather than cuffs. Finish cut edge by edge stitching or apply
seam tape; turn up hem at desired length, press fold, pin-baste, and slip stitch to garment. Be sure the edge is even before
edge stitching or applying seam tape.

Fasteners
Attach hook-and-eye fasteners to waistband as directed for skirt.

Pressing
Give trousers a final pressing, matching inside and outside leg seams
to locate position for front and back creases
A well-fitted garment is a source of satisfaction and looking good. Fitted garments are comfortable and allow the wearer to
perform normal activities. They also fit snugly on the body of the wearer.

Characteristics of a well – tailored ladies’ trousers

1. Have the appropriate amount of ease for body movement.
2. The waist snugly.
3. The pants fit smoothly on hips and crotch.
4. The pants length appropriate for the style and individual.
5. Hang straight and parallel. There is no pulling or stretching when the wearer is moving.

D. Development (Time Frame: 20 mins.) Arrange the steps on assembling ladies trouser in chronological order. Write 1 on the
1st step, 2 on the 2nd step so on and so forth.

______ Front of Trousers

______ Placket
______ Bar Tack on Side-Seam Pocket
______Fasteners
______Joining Front and Back Units
______Pocket in Side Seam
______Back of Trousers
______Pinning for Fitting
______Pressing
_____ Back Crotch Seam
_____ Hem for Trousers
_____ Waistband
_____ Front Crotch Seam
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
E. Engagement (Time Frame: 400 mins.)
Activity 2: Assemble the ladies’ trousers based on the given procedures found in the introduction. (100 points)

Evaluation of Finished Ladies’ Trousers

Evaluation of trousers may be based on the following criteria
Indicators Perfect Student’s Teacher’s
Score Score Score
1.Materials being used (20 points)
a. Is the cloth soft and absorbent enough to provide comfort for which it is intended to be 5
used? Is it colorfast?
b. Is the fabric design suitable for ladies’ trousers? 5
c. Do the thread and buttons match the color of the fabric? 5
d. Was the material preshrunk? 5
2.Worksmanship (30 points)
a. Are the stitches straight or neatly curved in accordance with the edges on which they 8
are applied?
b. Are the seams flat and straight? 8
c. Are the trouser legs are equal lengths? 7
d. Is the cord flat and smooth? 7
3.Fit (30 points)
a. Does the waistline fit comfortably? 10
b. Is the hip loose enough to permit ease in movement? 10
c. Is the length adequate? 10
4.General appearance (20 points)
a. Do the ladies trousers look neat and feel comfortable when worn? 20
Total points 100

A. Assimilation (Time Frame: 20 mins.)

Your sister jeans were accidentally ripped on the crotch part. She asks you to sew her ripped jeans. How will you connect the
back and front crotch trousers?
V. ASSESSMENT (Time Frame: 10 mins.)
(Learning Activity Sheets for Enrichment, Remediation, or Assessment to be given on Weeks 3 and 6) Read and answer the following statements. Write “True” if the
statement states a fact and “False” if it doesn’t. Write your answer on your quiz booklet
____1. In attaching the pocket, it is placed in the right-side seam.
____2. Slacks for girls are usually finished with cuffs.
____3. Stay stitching is usually used in joining the crotch.
____4. Attaching the placket and pocket should be made before joining the leg seams and the crotch seams.
____ 5. The darts or tucks and crotch seams must be stitched and pressed first in joining the front and back trousers.

VI. REFLECTION (Time Frame: 10 mins.)

• Communicate your personal assessment as indicated in the Learner’s Assessment Card.
Personal Assessment on Learner’s Level of Performance
Using the symbols below, choose one which best describes your experience in working on each given task. Draw it in the column
for Level of Performance (LP). Be guided by the descriptions below:
 - I was able to do/perform the task without any difficulty. The task helped me in understanding the target content/ lesson.
✓ - I was able to do/perform the task. It was quite challenging, but it still helped me in understanding the target content/lesson.
? – I was not able to do/perform the task. It was extremely difficult. I need additional enrichment activities to be able to do/perform this
task.
Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP
Number 1 Number 3 Number 5 Number 7
Number 2 Number 4 Number 6 Number 8

VII. REFERENCES LM Dressmaking 10 pp.326-328

Prepared by: DINNA A. PLATON Checked by: LANI ALONTE

OLIVIA M. HIBAYA
MEL RIA E. ALONTE
ALLAN E. MEDENILLA
RO evaluator: Lani A. Alonte