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This self – learning kit will introduce you the concepts of the Principles and Elements
of Design in making garments. This unit covers the knowledge about the Different Types of
Fabrics and its Characteristics, Uses and Care.
This learning material is not only your learning kit but also your trusted partner to
develop such skill. So enjoy and have fun!
This self – learning kit requires you to go through series of learning activities such as
understanding key concepts, performing and accomplishing activities and assessments in
order to complete each learning outcome.
If you have any problem regarding the contents and procedures in this self-learning kit
please feel free to ask your teacher. Make sure you practice your new skills during regular
work shifts to improve your speed, memory, skills and your confidence. Good luck and have
fun!
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MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY
LO 1. Draft and Cut Pattern for Sleeping Garments
1.1 Plan garment Design
Learning Competencies
1. Identify the principles and elements of design.
2. Identify the characteristics, care and the use of fabrics.
3. Differentiate all types of fabrics.
The personality of the wearer shows the kind of image she projects. Personalities differ
depending on the kind of clothing people wear. Introvert persons prefer clothes of simple yet
classical cut with pastel or light colors. Extroverts are creative, artistic, expressive and
energetic that prefer clothing that is comfortable, attractive and fashionable. They can wear all
kinds of clothing of varied style, colors and design with confidence.
Figure 1
2. Designs by Weaving are permanent because of the “color-fast dyes” as the fabric is
woven. They maybe in solid or in combination colors woven to form special designs.
Designs such as stripes use more colors of yarn and will always be straight
because they form “grain line” on the fabric. When horizontal lines cross vertical lines
to form rectangles or square, it is called plaid. When the design is formed by mixing
certain colors of nappy yarns to have speckled effects, it is called “tweeds”.
Figure 2 Figure 3
dress with plaid design dress with tweed design
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Principles of Design
Figure 4
2. Balance is the arrangement of a design on a space resulting to sense of equilibrium.
Figure 5
Figure 6
c. Radial balance is achieved when all parts of the design
are at equal distance from a central point.
Figure 7
3. Emphasis is achieved by the designer’s ability to create a center
of interest by which the viewer’s eyes are directed to a specific area
of a garment or body part.
Figure 8
Figure 9
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5. Harmony is the pleasing and congruent arrangement of
parts. It is the blending of all components of design. When
the structural lines, decorative lines, colors and
accessories all relate to each other comfortably, harmony
results.
Figure 10
Elements of Design
1. Line creates a visual dimension of length and width. When lines meet, space is
enclosed and a shape is defined.
a. Directional line - These affect the height and size of an individual.
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2. Color is a radiant energy loosely termed light that produces sensation in our eyes. It
is the most powerful element.
Figure 18
4. Form or shape refers to the form of a person showing the curves of the body. This
includes the shape of the face, neckline and the full body or figure.
Form – is a volume space enclosed a surface.
Shape – is simply a flat space enclosed by a line.
Figure 20 Figure 21
soft gown stiff gown
Color Wheel
Figure 22
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Hue is the other name for color. It is the particular shade of color that differentiates one from
another.
Primary colors are red, blue and yellow. They are the basic colors where different colors
originated.
Secondary Colors: Green, orange and violet. These are the colors formed by mixing the
primary colors.
Intermediate Colors stem from the combination of primary and secondary colors.
Figure 23
Neutral colors are the white, black and gray and are predominantly grayish and
brownish. They are sometimes called “earth tones.”
Figure 24
Intensity or chroma of a color corresponds to its purity and saturation in a color other than
black, white and gray.
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Color Schemes (Color Harmonies)
Figure 25
a) Monochrome or one color harmony includes only one color of different value. and
intensity. Example: any color mixed with white, gray, or black.
b) Adjacent colors (also called analogous colors) uses colors that neighbor each other
on the color wheel. Example: includes various values and intensities of reds and
oranges.
c) Complementary colors are opposite each other on the color wheel. Example: violet
and yellow, red and green, and blue and orange.
d) Single split complementary uses a primary color plus colors on either side of its
complement. Example: includes various values and intensities of greens, violet-reds
and red-oranges.
e) Double split complementary (also called tetradic) uses two pairs of complements,
one apart on the color wheel. Example: red, green, orange, and blue.
f) Triad uses colors at the points of an equilateral triangle (three colors spaced equally
on the color wheel). These are sometimes called balanced colors. Example: red, blue,
and yellow; green, orange, and purple, etc.
Looks and feelings are sometimes mirrored by our selection of colors. When we choose
colors, it reveals our personality. They make us feel and look happy or pretty and sometimes
make us look sad or ugly. Which of the colors below signifies the real you? Which one is your
favorite?
White makes us feel clean and fresh. White connotes innocence and purity.
Red makes us feel bold and daring. Red connotes passion and bravery.
Yellow makes us feel joyful. It also connotes cowardice and treachery.
Blue represents truth, loyalty, calmness and wisdom. Deep blue could also make us
feel depressed.
Green suggests life and abundance as this is the color of plants, but green could also
suggest jealousy.
Purple is the color of royalty, but it can also symbolize suffering.
Orange is a warm color that suggests deliciousness and ripeness. Eateries, especially
fastfood joints use orange with a touch of green to stimulate appetite.
Black suggests strength and dignity and is usually worn for formal evening affairs.
Black also symbolizes mourning and death.
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Activity 1
Instruction: Write your answer in a notebook. On top of it, write the title of the preceding
lesson, then the title of this activity written above “Activity 1”.
Lesson 2 Fabrics
Fabric is cloth made of fibers. Fibers are hair-like strands that are used to make yarn
or thread to make it fabric. Fabric is the cloth or material used in making our clothes, curtains,
tablecloths, sheets and many other items.
Types of Fabrics
1. Woven fabric does not stretch except on the bias. Woven fabric is made up of
fibers which run straight at ninety degree angles to each other.
2. Knit fabric has loops of fiber that allow the fabric to stretch. The amount and the
direction of stretches are all variables. A knit may stretch in one direction or it may
stretch in both directions.
This is an important consideration when choosing fabric for a specific pattern. For
example, a bathing suit pattern will require equal two way stretch. If you choose a fabric that
only stretches in one direction, the suit is not going to fit properly, and you cannot even put it
on.
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Kinds of Cotton USES (Home and
Fabrics Characteristics Care
Apparel)
Used for crafts, home Tightly woven heavy-
1. Canvas decorating (curtains duty cotton
cushions and outdoor
gear)
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Used for robes, towels, Thick, absorbent cotton
10. Terrycloth beachwear and home
decorating
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For making a full range of A light to medium
5. Crepe de garments weight silk and comes
Chine in two-ply, three- ply,
and four- ply (the
heaviest) weights
For making Capri pants or A stiffer and crisper silk
6. Dupioni a fancy room divider that has telltale slubs
and raised yarn on the
fabric; easy-to-sew silk
that adds a lot of fashion
flair
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Perfect for all types of Medium to lightweight, it
3. Challis garments is hand washable and
doesn’t wrinkle much.
For scarves, Can be composed of
4. Crepe shawls, and bonnet wool, silk, cotton, or
trimmings synthetic. It varies in
quality and it is
Perfect for expensive. It is a
Making shirts beautiful fabric that
drapes well and is
extremely wearable.
Works well on tailored A twill-weave fabric,
5. Gabardine and constructed hand washable and do
garments not wrinkle
Used for coats Thick and bulky wool
6. Melton with a soft napped
surface but too thick to
handle
Widely used in the textile A very fine, expensive,
7. Merino industries closely-woven wool
made from Merino
sheep’s coats.
Figure 31
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c. Nylon Women's stockings were It was first developed as Remove oily
the first commercial use a substitute for imported stains before
of nylon. silk. With exceptional washing.
strength, excellent
Washes
Also used for clothing, elasticity; retains shape.easily; wash
upholstery and carpet, Woven fabrics feel with care to
rope, tents and fishing uncomfortable in
maintain
line. contact with skin. whiteness.
Press at low
temperatures
Figure 32 and dry clean
only.
d. Polyester Wash and wear clothing- Strong and durable Can be
often in combination with synthetic fabric; dries washable or
other fibers, especially quickly, with sharp pleat dry clean.
cotton and crease retention. Remove oily
stains before
Curtains, carpets, fiberfill, washing.
raincoats and hats. It is Needs little
ideal for constructing ironing or
Figure 33 strong outerwear for pressing.
damp climates. Use steam
iron at warm
setting.
e. Spandex Foundation garments; Stretch and recovery May be
Swimwear rate is high machine
Surgical hose Resists abrasion and laundered
Ski pants and other body oils with warm
sportswear With discoloration water
Dry on lowest
heat,
shortest
Figure 34 cycle.
Activity 2
Direction: Differentiate the following fabrics. Write your answer in a notebook. On top of it,
write the title of the preceding lesson, then the title of this activity written above “Activity 2”.
Scoring Rubric
1 point for every correct answer
Deduction of 1 point for every wrong answer in the boxes
10 points – perfect score
Generalization
Assessment
Instruction: Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. On top of your paper,
write the competency stated in the Most Essential Learning Competency.
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2. This color scheme uses colors at the points of an equilateral triangle or balanced colors.
3. It is a cloth made of fibers that are hair-like strands that are used to make yarn or thread.
4. This is the area inside an enclosed shape that lead to an interesting design.
5. This element of design affects the height and size of an individual.
II. True or False: Read each statement carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and
FALSE if it is incorrect.
1. Woven fabric stretch except on the bias.
2. Broadcloth is perfect for shirts because it is closely woven cotton that has slight rib.
3. Terrycloth are used for robes, towels, beachwear and home decorating.
4. Raw silk are used for blouses, dresses, evening gowns and trimmings.
5. Silk are collected from the cocoon of silk worm, strong and luxurious fabric with natural
luster.
III. Matching Type: Match column A (Descriptions) with column B (Manmade Fibers). Choose
the letter that best describes the statement.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. It is ideal for the construction of strong outerwear for damp climates. a. Acrylic
2. It is tailored outerwear, knitted wear, pile fabrics, blankets and carpets. b. Spandex
3. It is used for clothing, upholstery and carpet, rope, tents and fishing line. c. Nylon
4. This is used as foundation garments and swimwear which is damaged d. Polyester
by oils and light.
e. Rubber
5. This is used as foundation garments and swimwear which resist
abrasion and body oils. f. Rayon
Application
Direction: Make your own design of a teenager’s dress in a short or long bond paper
and answer the following questions. Use any coloring materials available at home. On
top of your short bond paper, write the competency stated in the Most Essential
Learning Competency.
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Score your work using the rubric shown below
Elements of Represented use Showed most of Showed few of the Showed one
Design of all elements the elements elements element
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Activity 1
Identification:
1. Value
2. Red
3. Emphasis
4. Hue
5. Orange
6. Red, blue and yellow
7. Intermediate colors
8. Black
9. Rhythm
10. Color
Assessment
Identification: True or False: Matching Type:
1. Tertiary colors 1. False 1. D
2. Triad 2. True 2. A
3. Fabric 3. True 3. C
4. Space 4. False 4. E
5. Directional line 5. True 5. B
Answer Keys