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About this Self-Learning Kit

Welcome to the world of Dressmaking!

This self – learning kit will introduce you the concepts to develop competencies:
plans, designs and sews sleeping garments. This unit covers the knowledge, skills and
attitudes needed to apply quality standards. The unit also includes the application of relevant
safety procedures and regulations, organization procedures and customer requirements.
This kit will present information about the techniques and processes which will guide the
learner in developing the skills and knowledge to work effectively and efficiently.

This learning material is not only your learning kit but also your trusted partner to
develop such skill. So enjoy and have fun!

FOR THE LEARNER

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.
Remember you must:
 Get instruction from your teacher regarding this Self-Learning Kit;
 Read and understand all information and key concepts
 Perform all activities and assessment designed for you. Use separate sheet
of paper for your answers. Check your activities using the answer keys
located at the last part of the module.
 Submit your outputs to your teacher for evaluation and recording.
 Complete and accomplish this Self-Learning Kit before proceeding to the next
Self-Learning Kit.

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 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY

LO 1.3 Draft basic/ block pattern

Learning Competencies

1. Follow the steps in drafting the foundation pattern of skirt and pajama.
2. Apply measurements accurately.
3. Use the tools properly.

Discussion and Examples

Lesson 1 Procedure in Drafting Basic Skirt Pattern

Pencil Cut Skirt

Measurements Needed in Pencil Cut Skirt

Sample Measurement:
Parts of the body Actual Body Measurement Computed
measured Measurement Needed Measurement
Waist 26 ¼ 6 1/2
Bust Distance 7 ½ 3 1/2
Hip1 34 ¼ 8 1/2
Hip2 36 ¼ 9
Skirts length 22 1 22
Procedure in drafting the basic skirt pattern
1. Draw 2. A – B is 5
construction line inches
by tracing the downward.
outer edge of the
L-square mark
corner as A.

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3. A – C is 8 4. A – D is the
inches skirts full length.
downward.

5. Square
out points B – C
– D.

6. A – E is
¼ of the waist
circumference
plus 1 inch for
the dart.

7. B – F is ¼ 8. C – G is
of the hip1 ¼ of the hip2
circumference. circumference

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9. Square 10. Connect
point G down to points E – F – G
line D, mark – with a curve
intersection as rule.
point H.

11. A – I is ½ 12. Connect

inch down on the point I to E with a
construction line. curve rule.

13. A – J is ½ 14. Square

of the bust down point J to
distance. line B mark
intersection as K.

15. J – L is ½ 16. J – M is
inch towards ½ inch towards
point A. point E.

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 17. Connect 18. N from
points L and M to point H is ½ in
point K with a upward.
straight line.

19. Connect Skirt Pattern

N to D with a along lines I – B
slight curve. –C–D–N–G
–F–E- M–J–
L and I.

Activity 1

Direction: Draft your skirt pattern using the given measurements. Use ¼ sheet of manila
paper (pattern paper).
1. Write your name on the Sample measurement:
upper left corner of your
Waist 26 inches
pattern paper.
2. Title of the activity Bust Distance 7 inches
3. Draft the Skirt Pattern Hip1 34 inches
Hip2 36 inches
Skirts length 22 inches

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Rubric in Drafting the Pattern for Skirt
Item 15 10 5 Score
Tools were Lack of one tool, Lack of two or more
Tools complete, some are tools, some
appropriate and appropriate and are appropriate and not
correctly used. correctly used. correctly used.
Correct Correct Failed to follow the
Methods and Methods and correct method and
Procedure
procedures correctly Procedures procedures
followed. incorrectly followed.
Pattern All pattern details Some pattern details All pattern details are not
were correctly were inaccurately drafted correctly and
measured and drafted. accurately.
accurately drafted.
Speed Finished the pattern Finished the pattern Finished the pattern
ahead of time. on time. beyond the allotted time.

Lesson 2 Procedures in Drafting Pattern for Pajama Pants

Measurements Needed in Drafting Pattern for Front Pajama Pants

Sample measurement:
Parts of the body Actual Body Measurement Computed
measured Measurement Needed Measurement
Hip2 35 ¼ 8 3/4
Thigh 21 ½ 10 1/2
Crotch/seat/rise 11 1 11
Full length 37 1 37
Leg circumference 16 ½ 8

Procedures in Drafting Pattern for Pajama Pants

1.Draw 2.A – B is the

construction line full length of the
by tracing the pajama pants.
outer edge of the
L-square, make
corner A.

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3. A – C is
the
crotch/rise/seat
measure plus
1½ inches for
garter casing.

4. Square 5. C – D is
out points B – C 1/4 of hips
circumference
plus 1 ½ inches
for allowance.

6. Square 7. E – F is
up point D to line 1 ½ inches
A mark outward.
intersection as
point E.

8. D – G is 9. D – H is 2½.
1½. inches inches towards
E.

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10. Shape 11. C – I is
front crotch from ½ of the leg
point G to F with circumference
a French curve. plus ½ inch for
allowance.

12. Connect 13. J is the

points F and H center of line IG.
with a straight
line.

14. J to K is 15. Connect

½ inch from I points I to K with
inward. a straight line.

16.Connect
points GK with a *Note – You are
curve rule. now ready to
draft the back
pajama pattern.

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17. Trace the 18. Add 1 ½
front pajama inches from G
pattern outward and
mark it as point
L.

19. I-M is ¾ 20. K-N is ¾

inch outward. inch outward.

21. Connect 22. D-O is ¾

L, N and M. inch inward

23. F-P is 1 inch, 24. P-Q is 1 ½

connect O-P with inches up
straight line

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 25. Connect A-Q 26. Connect
with straight line points Q to L.

27. Cut back

pajama pants
pattern along
lines A, C, B. M,
N, L, G, P, Q and
A.

Activity 2

Direction: Draft your front and back pajama pattern using the given measurements. Use 1
whole sheet of manila paper (pattern paper).

1. Write your name Sample measurement:

on the upper left
Hip2 35
corner of your
pattern paper. Thigh 21
2. Title of the Crotch/seat/rise 11
activity
Full length 37
3. Draft the Front
and Back Pajama Leg circumference 16
Pattern

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 Rubric in Drafting the Pattern for Pajama
Item 15 10 5 Score
Tools were Lack of one tool, Lack of two or more
Tools complete, some are tools, some
appropriate and appropriate and are appropriate and not
correctly used. correctly used. correctly used.
Correct Correct Failed to follow the
Methods and Methods and correct method and
Procedure
procedures correctly Procedures procedures
followed. incorrectly followed.
Pattern All pattern details Some pattern details All pattern details are not
were correctly were inaccurately drafted correctly and
measured and drafted. accurately.
accurately drafted.
Speed Finished the pattern Finished the pattern Finished the pattern
ahead of time. on time. beyond the allotted time.

Lesson 3 Patch Pocket

Procedure in Drafting Pattern for Patch Pocket

1. Draw 2. A – B is 8
construction inches down,
line by tracing square point B
the outer edge outward.
of the L- This includes 1 ½
square. Make inches opening fold
corner A. and ½ inches on
bottom.

3.A – C is 6 4. D is the
inches outward, intersection of lines
square C B and C.
downward..
This includes ½
inches on both
sides.

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 5.E is center of 6. B – F is ½
line B and D. inch upward.

7. D – J is ½ 8.Connect points F
inch upward. and J to E with a
straight line.

Self - Check 3

Direction: Draft the Patch pocket. Use ¼ sheet of manila paper (pattern paper).
1. Write your name on the upper left corner
of your pattern paper.
2. Title of the activity
3. Draft the Patch Pocket

*Follow the measurements on the pattern

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Rubric in Drafting the Pattern for Patch Pocket
Item 15 10 5 Score
Tools were Lack of one tool, Lack of two or more
Tools complete, some are tools, some
appropriate and appropriate and are appropriate and not
correctly used. correctly used. correctly used.
Correct Correct Failed to follow the
Methods and Methods and correct method and
Procedure
procedures correctly Procedures procedures
followed. incorrectly followed.
Pattern All pattern details Some pattern details All pattern details are not
were correctly were inaccurately drafted correctly and
measured and drafted. accurately.
accurately drafted.
Speed Finished the pattern Finished the pattern Finished the pattern
ahead of time. on time. beyond the allotted time.

Generalization

 Foundation pattern- a simple pattern which contains the exact body

measurements: front blouse, back blouse, front skirt, back skirt and
sleeve.
 The body measurements needed in drafting pencil cut skirt are waist,
bust, hip1, hip2 and skirt length
 The body measurements needed in drafting pajama are hip2, thigh
circumference, crotch, full length and leg circumference.
 Patch pocket are made of a separate piece of cloth sewn on the outside of
garment and can be used for decoration on blouse, shirts and jackets.

Application

Direction: Based from the body measurement obtained in IMC or Individual

Measurement Chart, draft your skirt front and back pajama pattern and patch pocket.
Use 1 whole sheet of Manila paper/pattern paper each pattern.
Skirt Front and Back Pajama Pattern Patch Pocket
Measurement needed: Measurement needed: *use standard
Waist 26 inches Hip2 35 inches measurement
Bust Distance 7 inches Thigh 21 inches
Hip1 34 inches Crotch/seat/rise 11 inches
Hip2 36 inches Full length 37 inches
Skirts length 22 inches Leg circumference 16 inches

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Rubric in Drafting the Pattern for Skirt, Pajama and patch pocket
Item 15 10 5 Score
Tools were Lack of one tool, Lack of two or more
Tools complete, some are tools, some
appropriate and appropriate and are appropriate and not
correctly used. correctly used. correctly used.
Correct Correct Failed to follow the
Methods and Methods and correct method and
Procedure
procedures correctly Procedures procedures
followed. incorrectly followed.
Pattern All pattern details Some pattern details All pattern details are not
were correctly were inaccurately drafted correctly and
measured and drafted. accurately.
accurately drafted.
Speed Finished the pattern Finished the pattern Finished the pattern
ahead of time. on time. beyond the allotted time.

References

Margallo, Lowela. LM – Dressmaking| Grade 9. DepEd. Quezon City

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