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Technical-Vocational
Education
Dressmaking
Quarter 4 – Module:
Carry Out Measurements
and Calculations
TVE – Grade 8
Quarter 4 – Module: Module: Carry Out Measurements and Calculations
First Edition, 2020

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Dressmaking
Quarter 4 – Module 1:
Carry Out Measurements and
Calculations
Introductory Message
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 Let Us Learn!

This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes

required in taking accurate measurements of the client and carrying out
simple calculations and estimations of the cost of materials. The scope of this
module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The
language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons
are also arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order
in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you
are now using.

This module has one lesson:

• Lesson 1- Carry Out Measurements and Evaluation

After going through this module, you are expected to:

a. carry out and obtain measurements

b. perform simple calculation
c. estimate approximate quantities
d. perform the drafting of pattern of pattern for simple pajama.

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 Let Us Try!

PRE-TEST
Let us find out how much you already know. Read and understand the items below.
Write the letter of the correct answer in your quiz notebook.

1. The exactness of a measured distance or circumference.

a. appropriateness
b. accuracy
c. correctness
d. exactness
2. The measuring tool that helps make quick, accurate measurements for hems,
buttonholes, scallops and pleats is ____________.
a. seam gauge
b. tape measure
c. skirt marker
d. L-square
3. A perfect fit requires a measurement of body, pattern, and fabric.
a. exact
b. Accurate
c. Perfect
d. appropriate
4. The system where the unit of measurement is centimetre is _______________.
a. Metric System
b. English System
c. SI Measurement
d. Decimal System
5. It is a device used for general marking and for measuring fabric grainline when
laying out the pattern is __________________.
a. tape measure
b. yard stick
c. L-square
d. T-square
6. An electronic device used for speed computations.
a. computer
b. calculator
c. cellphone
d. none of the above
7. The four fundamentals of operation are applied on the following
EXCEPT________________.
a. converting body measurements
b. estimating cost of fabric
c. packing finished product
d. drafting pattern
8. Simple calculations cannot be applied in ________________.
a. getting the personal data of the clients/customers
b. getting the body measurements of the clients/customers
c. computing the cost of the apparel being made
d. getting the length and width of the fabric needed

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 9. An addition of 10% is added after estimating the cost of materials. Why?
a. for extra income of sewer
b. to provide an allowance in case there is fault
c. for convenience
d. none of the above
10.How many inches are there in 5.08 centimeters?
e. 1 ¼ inches
f. 1 inch
g. 2 ¼ inches
h. 2 inches

11.Which measure from the tip of the left shoulder to the tip of right

shoulder?

a. Tip of the bust c. Armhole

b. Shoulder d. Front Figure

12. Which measure from the center of the shoulder over the bust down

to the waistline level?

a. Armhole c. Tip of the Bust

b. Shoulder d. Front Figure

13. Which measure from the center of the shoulder to the tip of the
bust?

a. Tip of the Bust c. Shoulder

b. Front Figure d. Armhole

14. Which taken from the waistline down to desired length of trousers?

a. Length of pajama trousers c. Waist

b. Front figure d. Hip length
15. Which taken around the knee?
a. Bottom circumference c. Length of pajama trousers

b. Knee circumference d. Thigh measurement

16. From pt. 1measure downward equal to ______________ mark pt.2.

a. ¼ waist measurement c. Crotch

b. Hip length d. Length of Pajama trousers

17. From pt 1 measure downward equal to __________ mark pt. 3.

a. Length of pajama trousers c. Crotch

b. ¼ waist measurement d. Hip length

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18. From pt. 1 to the right measure equal to __________ mark pt. 5.
a. Crotch c. ¼ waist measurement

b. Hip length d. Length of pajama trousers

19. From pt. 6, add _____ inches, mark pt. 7.

a. 2 ½ c. 3

b. 2 d. 1 ½

20. From pt. 6 measure upward ____ inches, mark pt. 8.

a. 1 ½ c. 2

b. 2 ½ d. 3

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 Lesson
Carrying Out and Obtaining
1 Measurements

Let Us Study

The lesson deals on how to carry out and obtain measurements

in accordance with job requirements and instructions.

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

1. identify and use the types of measurement in accordance with
the job requirements; and
2. Gain mastery in taking body measurements
3. Manipulate the different measuring devices properly

Word Bank

• Accuracy – refers to the exactness of a measured distance or circumference.

• Grain – the direction of fabric threads. The yarns running parallel to the
selvages from the lengthwise; the yarns from selvage to selvage from the
crosswise grain.
• Hemline – the marked line at the bottom of the garment where the hem is
turned.
• Measurement – a systematic procedure of determining the quantity or
extent of the entire measurable dimension.
• Pattern – a piece of paper usually one-half of the body part used as a guide
in cutting the garment.
• Pleat – fold of fabric used to control fullness.

Two Systems of Measurement

Metric System – A decimal system of physical units based on a unit of length

known as the meter (Greek metron, “measure”). Nowadays, the unit of
measurement more commonly used is centimetre. Designers utilize centimetres in
drafting patterns. A centimetre has 10 equal parts.

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English System – the English system has inches for its basic unit.

However, it is infrequent in its utilization in dress making. It is still employed by

some designers. An inch has eight equal parts.

HOW TO READ TAPE MEASURE IN INCHES

Magnified

HOW TO READ TAPE MEASURE IN CENTIMETERS

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 Conversions from inches to centimetres are approximations (e.g. 1 inch was
converted to 2.5 centimeters; or when the measurement needs to be divided into 2,
1.3 centimeters is used). However, this will not adversely affect the pattern.

MEASURING DEVICES AND THEIR USES

Pattern and body measurements both require measuring tools. To ensure a

good fit, measure accurately with the best tool for the job. You can easily use the
following measuring tools depending on your needs:

• L-square
a. Uses. It divides the garment into the desired
measurement. It perfect squares and is useful
in making straight lines and numbers. It can
also function as a tape measure
b. Characteristics. It has two (2) arms connected
perpendicularly.
i. the longer arm is twenty-four (24) inches
long
ii. the shorter arm is fourteen (14) inches
long.

• Tape measure
a. Uses. It is used in taking body measurements. Fiberglass tape is
commonly used by professional dressmakers.
b. Characteristics. The front has the measurement of 150 centimeters and
60” on the other side.

• Yardstick
a. Uses. It is used for general marking and for measuring fabric grainline
when laying out the pattern.
b. Characteristics. It is made of smooth, shellacked hardwood or metal.

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• Ruler
a. Uses. It is used for general marking. It aids in connecting lines.
b. Characteristics. The most useful sizes are 12” or 18” (30.5 cm or 46 cm)
long. They are graduated in inches and centimetre which are commonly
made of wood.

• Transparent ruler
a. Uses. It lets you see what you measure or mark. This ruler is used to
check fabric grainline and to mark buttonholes, tucks and pleats.
b. Characteristics. The most useful sizes are 12” or 18” (30.5 cm or 46 cm)
long. They are graduated in inches and centimetre which are commonly
made of plastic.

• Seam gauge
a. Uses. This measuring tool helps make quick, accurate measurements
for hems, buttonholes, scallops and pleats.
b. Characteristics. It is a small, 6” (15 cm) metal or plastic ruler with a
sliding marker.

• T-
square

a. Uses. It is specially designed to locate cross grains, alter patterns and

square off straight edges.
b. Characteristics. It is usually made of wood

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• Skirt marker
a. Uses. This is a useful tool for
measuring hems heights accurately.
It provides much quicker method of
marking hems than when a
yardstick is used.
b. Characteristics. It comes in various
types – pin markers, chalk markers,
and combination pin-chalk
markers. The pin marker gives more
accurate marking. Chalk marks
tend to be thick and do not come out
of some fabrics.

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• Hip curve
a. Uses. This tool is used in connecting and shaping curve points.
b. Characteristics. The front part of the curve has a measure of inches. At
the back is a measure of centimetres. It is marked every five
centimetres.

• French curve
a. Uses. This is used to shape the depth of the neckhole and armhole of
the pattern.
b. Characteristics. There are two types of French curve:
i. Complex French Curve
ii. Standard French Curve

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Below is the diagram of the female body with identified points and lines. This can
be very useful in taking body measurements

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To Take Measurements

A. SHOULDER - measure from the tip of the left shoulder to the tip of right
shoulder
B. BACK CHEST -measure from the left (back) armhole seam to the right
(back) armhole

C. FRONT CHEST -measure from the left (front) armhole seam to the right
(front) armhole seam
D. BUST - measure around the bust with the tape measure running
on the same level in front, at the back and on the sides

E. TIP OF THE BUST-measure from the center of the shoulder o the tip of the
bust

F. DISTANCE OF THE BUST- measure across, from the tip of the tip of the bust

G. EMPIRE LEVEL - measure from the center of the front shoulder over the bust
down to the empire level, which is directly below the bust

H. EMPIRE CIRCUMFERENCE – measure around the whole circumference of the

empire level
J. FRONT FIGURE – measure from the center of the shoulder over the bust down
to the waistline level

K. WAIST - measure along the whole circumference of the body at the

waistline

L. FIRST HIP - measure around the hip level where the stomach is fullest

M. SECOND HIP - measure around the hip level where the buttocks is fullest
N. SHORT SKIRT - measure from the waistline level down to the desired skirt
length for a short skirt

O. LONG SKIRT - measure form waist line level down to the desired level for
a long skirt
P. ARMHOLE - measure around the circumference of the armhole

Q. LENGTH OF THE SHORT SLEEVE - measure form the tip of the shoulder
down to the desired length of the short sleeve

R. FULLEST ARM CIRCUMFERENCE – measure form the tip of the shoulder down
to the desired width of the hem of the short sleeve
S. ELBOW LENGTH - measure form the tip of the shoulder down to the tip of the
elbow

T. THREE-FOURTH LENGTH – measure form the tip of the shoulder over the
elbow(with the arm slightly bent) to the 3/4 length of the
sleeve

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 U. THREE-FOURTH CIRCUMFERENCE – measure along the whole circumference
of the ¾ level of the arm with two fingers in at the end of the
tape measure

V. LONG SLEEVE LENGTH – measure from the tip of the shoulder over the arm
slightly bent down to after wrist bone
E. WRIST - measure along the whole circumference of the wrist with
two fingers in at the end of the tape measure for easing

X. NECK - measure along the base of the neck with the two fingers in
at the end of the tape measure for easing

Let’s answer.

Direction: Answer concisely in your activity/quiz notebook into two or

three sentences only.

1. Which measuring device is used to take the circumference of the body?

2. What are the types of measurement?

LET US REMEMBER

A perfect fit requires perfect measurement of body, pattern and fabric.

Accurate measuring tools are essential for accurate sewing so be sure you have
the ones you need.

Let Us Practice

Task I: Sewing Unit of Construction

Select any female member in your family. Take her body measurements correctly in
two types of measuring systems.

Body Measurements English System Metric System

1. Front figure

2. Shoulder

3. Front chest

4. Back chest

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 5. Bust

6. Tip of the bust

7. Distance of the bust

8. Waist

9. First hip

10. Second hip

11. Length of short skirt

12. Length of Short Sleeve

13. Armhole

14. Fullest arm circumference

Task 2

Select 5 measuring devices you like. Draw these 5 chosen measuring devices.
Identify the uses and characteristics of each based on what you have learned in this
lesson.

Measuring tools Uses Characteristics

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

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 Lesson Performing Simple
2 Calculations

Let Us Study

This lesson deals with the simple calculations performed based on the requirements
of clients/customers.

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to perform simple calculation
based on the job requirements of the clients/customers.

Words to Study

• Calculation – the process or an act of calculating.

• Calculator – an electronic device used for speed computations.
• Conversion – a change of figures like changing from centimetres to
inches and vice-versa.
• Cost – the amount paid or charge for something that is acquired.
• IMC – Individual Measurement Chart
• Length – the longer or longest dimension of an object to measure.
• Width – measurement taken at the shortest dimension of the
object to measure.

Simple calculation is a process in which the four fundamental operations

maybe involved to measure accuracy of measurement and to have a well-fitted
garment.

Four Fundamental Operations Used for Simple Calculations

1. Addition,
2. Subtraction,
3. Multiplication, and
4. Division

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Applications of Simple Calculation

Simple calculation is an easy mathematical application used to determine the

accurate measurement of body parts, length and width of materials, and cost needed
to create an apparel for the clients/customers.

1. Measuring Body Parts

There are two kinds of measurement system as we have learned in the

previous lesson. These are the Metric System, where centimetre is used as standard
measure of length by designers of the new generation, and the English System
expressed in inches for basic unit. These systems are used in measuring the different
parts of the body.

When we put 1 inch on our Individual Measurement Chart (IMC) it should be

accompanied by its equivalent length of 2.54 centimetres of the Metric System.

Your client’s/customer’s body measurements are listed below. This is how the
actual body measures are recorded.

Individual Measurement Chart

Name: Date:

Body Parts Actual Body

Measure

Inches Centimetres

Girth measurements

• Shoulder 15 38.1
• Bust point width 6½ 16.51
• Bust
• Waist 34 86.36
• First hip 25 63.5
• Second hip
• Armhole 3 7.62
• Arm girth 34 86.36
Length measurements
15 38.1
• Back figure
• Front figure 10 ½ 26.67
• Bust point height

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 • Length of sleeve
• Length of skirt 15 38.1

15 ½ 39.37

8½ 21.59
8 20.32

22 55.88

2. Length and Width of Materials

In measuring the length and width of materials needed such as fabrics, we

can use either of the two system of measure. How do we convert a Metric to an
English measure.

As an example, let’s take this:

• How many inches are there in a 100 centimeters width of fabric?

• How many centimetres are there in a 60 inches length of fabric?

To answer these questions, let’s compute using the simple calculations below:

a. Given: 1 inch = 2.54 cm

Width of fabric = 100 cm

Equivalent of an inch to cm = 2.54

Calculation: 100 cm = 39.37 inches

2.54 cm
b. Given: 1 inch = 2.54 cm
Length of fabric = 60 inches

Equivalent of a cm to an inch = 2.54 cm

Calculation: 60 inches

X 2.54 cm
152.4 cm

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 3. Cost Needed

Simple calculations are also used in determining the cost needed in order to
buy a particular fabric or materials to be used by the dress maker.

Let’s take an example, you as a dressmaker need to buy a 60 inches length of

fabric to be used in making an apparel for your client. The cost of the fabric is
Php10.00 per centimetre. How much will it cost?

Step I – Convert 60 inches into centimeters.

60 inches

X 2.54 cm
152.4 cm

Step II – Multiply the cost per centimetre to the length of fabric converted.

152.4 cm

X Php10.00
Php1524.00

Let’s answer.

Direction: Answer concisely in your activity/quiz notebook into two or

three sentences only.

1. What mathematical operations are used in performing simple calculations?

2. How is the correctness of basic estimation applied?

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LET US REMEMBER

• A well-fitted garment depends on how your measurements are

taken. Success in garment construction depends on the accuracy of
body measurements.

• The correctness of basic estimation is applied by rounding it off to

the nearest hundredths as shown in the table below.

Let Us Practice

Task 1: Transfer in the IMC the body measurement you have taken from the female
member in your family.

Individual Measurement Chart

Name: Date:

Body Parts Actual Body

Measure

Inches Centimetres

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Task 2
Problem Solving

1. Satin cloth needed is 36 inches which costs Php 1.67 per inch. How much
would be the cost of the fabric that measures 105 centimeters?

2. The length of one side of a square cutting table is 1000 cm. give the width of
the table in inches.
3. Bases for Scoring
4.

Criteria Points

Complete solutions with correct answer 10 points

Correct answer but incomplete solution 5 points

Incomplete solution, wrong answer 2 points

Lesson Estimating Approximate

3 Quantities

This lesson deals with the estimation of approximate quantities based on the job
requirements of clients.

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to estimate approximate estimate
quantities based on the job requirements of the clients.

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 LET US STUDY

Words to Study

• Estimate-to form an approximate opinion of size, amount, number,

etc., calculate roughly
• Approximate- nearly, but not exactly
• Quantity- that property of a thing which admits of exact measurement
and numerical statement

Estimate approximate quantities is very important in every transactions for

production cost. An additional 10% on the cost of materials must be taken into
consideration to plan and produce a quality product. In estimate approximate
quantity the following factors are to be considered: measurements are identified
and recorded accurately; quantities are based on job requirements; quantities of
materials suitable for work to be undertaken are estimated; and recorded
according to the job instructions.
Sample:

INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENT CHART

Name:___________________________ Date:_____________________

Body Part to be Actual Body Measurement Computed

measured Measurement Needed Measurement to
(divisor) be used

Inches Cms Inches Cms

A. Shoulder 15 38.1 2 7.5 19.02

B. Back Chest 13 33.02 2 6.5 16.5

C. Front Chest 12 30.48 2 6 15.2

D. Bust 34 86.36 4 8.5 21.59

E. Height of the bust 8 20.32 As is 8 20.32

F. Distance of the 6 15.42 2 3.5 7.71
bust

G. Empire Level 13 33.02 As is 13 33.02

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 H. Empire 31 78.74 4 7.75 19.69
Circumference

I. Front Figure 16 40.64 As is 16 40.64

J. Back Figure 15 38.1 As is 15 38.1

K. Waist 24 60.69 4 6 15.17

L. First Hip 30 76.2 4 7.5 19.05

M. Second Hip 34 86.36 4 8.5 21.59

N. Short Skirt 13 33.02 As is 13 33.02

O. Long Skirt 20 50.8 As is 20 13.97

P. Armhole 15 38.1 2 7.5 25.4

Q. Length of the Short 13 33.02 As is 13 33.02
Sleeve

R. Fullest Arm 11 27.94 2 5.5 13.97

Circumference

S. Elbow Length 10 25.4 As is 10 25.4

T. Three-fourth length 13 33.02 As is 13 33.02

U. Three-fourth 8 20.32 2 4 10.16
circumference

V. Long Sleeve 21 53.34 As is 21 53.34

Length

W. Wrist 7 17.78 2 3.5 8.89

X. Neck 14 35.56 2 7 17.78

To estimate the correct yardage of the fabrics to be used in your project, refer to the
table below. This will avoid wastage of your RESOURCES:.

FABRIC CONVERSION

FABRIC WIDTHS

35”-36” 39” 41” 44”-45” 50” 52”-54” 55”-60” 66”

1¾ 1½ 1½ 1 3/8 1¼ 1 1/8 1 7/8

2 1¾ 1¾ 1 5/8 1½ 1 3/8 1¼ 1 1/8

Y 2¼ 2 2 1¾ 1 5/8 1½ 1 3/8 1¼
A 2 7/8 2¼ 2¼ 2 1¾ 1¾ 1 5/8 1½

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 R 3 1/8 2½ 2½ 2¼ 2 1 7/8 1¾ 1¾
D 3 3/8 3 2¾ 2 3/8 2¼ 2 1 7/8 1 7/8
A 3¾ 3¼ 2 7/8 2 5/8 2 3/8 2¼ 2¼ 2 1/8
G 4¼ 3½ 3 1/8 2 2¾ 2 3/8 2 3/8 2¼
E 4½ 3¾ 3 3/8 3 3 2 5/8 2 5/8 2½

4¾ 4 3 5/8 3 1/4 3¼ 2¾ 2¾ 2 5/8

5 4¼ 3 7/8 3 3/8 31/8 3 7/8 2 7/8 2¾

An additional ¼ yard for: large difference in fabric widths; one-directional

fabrics; styles with sleeves in one piece with body of garment.
I.

Evaluation Weight Student’s Grade Teacher’s

Grade

Workmanship 40%

Accuracy 40%

General Appearance 20%

OVERALL
100%

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 Drafting Pajama Trousers (Pants)

Pajama is a sleeping garment that consists of a pajama trouser and pajama

blouse.

Apply the measuring skill and the manipulation of measuring devices learned in
the previous lesson.
Necessary body measurements:

- Length of pajama trousers (pants) – 32 inches

*taken from the waist line down to desired length of trousers
- Waist measurement - 28 divided by 4 =7 inches
- Hip measurement - 36 divided by 4 = 9 inches
- Knee circumference - 18 divided 2 = 9
*taken around the knee (2 inches above the knee)
- Bottom circumference - 16 divided by 2 = 8
*taken around the ankle (comfortable loose)

Tools:
- Tape measure
- L-square
- Ruler
- Hip curve
- French curve

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 Steps:

Front:

1–2 - From pt. 1 measure downward equal to length of Pajama

trousers, mark pt. 2. Connect pts. 1 & 2 with straight

line. Square the line.

1–3 - From pt. 1 measure downward equal to crotch, mark pt

3. Square the line

4 - Get mid-point of 2 & 3, add 2 ½ inches upward, mark

pt. 4. Square the line.

1–5 - From pt. 1 to the right measure equal to ¼ waist

measurement, mark pt. 5.

3–6 - From pt. 3 measure to the right equal to ¼ hip

measurement, mark pt 6.
6–7 - From pt. 6, add 1 ½ inches, mark pt. 7

6–8 - measure upward 2 1/2 inches

4–9 - From pt. 4 measure ½ knee circumference

2 – 10 - From pt. 2 measure to the right equal to ½ bottom

circumference, mark pt. 10.

Back:
Same as the front pattern except:

B6 - B7 - From pt. 6 measure 2 ½ inches, mark pt. B7

***

B5 – B11 - From pt. B5 inward measure 1 inch, mark pt. B11

B11 – B12 - From pt. B11 measure upward 1 ½ inches, mark pt.

B12

5 – 13 - measure upward 1 inch. Connect pts. B12 and 13 with

straight line.

B12 – B14 - From pt. B 12 to B14, pt. 5 to 13,

5 - 13 measure 1 inch upward.

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Let’s answer.

Direction: Answer concisely in your activity/quiz notebook into two or

three sentences only.

1. How do you prepare Individual Measurement Chart?

2. What are the things to consider in preparing a simple project plan?
3. State the relevance of fabric conversion chart in estimating cost of materials.

LET US REMEMBER

In taking body measurements, body points and body lines must be

considered. Accurate body measurements should be recorded in Individual
Measurement Chart (IMC). Fabric conversion chart will guide you in
estimating cost of materials

Let Us Practice

Task 1

Draft pattern for your Pajama Trousers

Direction: Use the given measurements found in your module.

Prepare manila paper, pencil and other measuring devices for pattern drafting.

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 POST TEST

Directions: Read and understand the items below. Write the letter of the
correct answer in your quiz notebook.

1. Which measure from the center of the shoulder to the tip of the

bust?

a. Tip of the Bust c. Shoulder

b. Front Figure d. Armhole

2. Which measure from the center of the shoulder over the bust down

to the waistline level?

a. Armhole c. Tip of the Bust

b. Shoulder d. Front Figure

3. From pt. 1measure downward equal to ______________ mark pt.2.

a. ¼ waist measurement c. Crotch

b. Hip length d. Length of Pajama trousers

4. From pt. 6, add _____ inches, mark pt. 7.

a. 2 ½ c. 3

b. 2 d. 1 ½

5. Which taken around the knee (2 inches above)?

a. Bottom circumference c. Length of pajama trousers

b. Knee circumference d. Thigh measurement

6. From pt. 6 measure upward ____ inches, mark pt. 8.

a. 1 ½ c. 2

b. 2 ½ d. 3

7.Which measure from the tip of the left shoulder to the tip of right
shoulder?

a. Tip of the bust c. Armhole

b. Shoulder d. Front Figure

8. Which taken from the waistline down to desired length of trousers?

a. Length of pajama trousers c. Waist

b. Front figure d. Hip length

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9. From pt 1 measure downward equal to __________ mark pt. 3.

a. Length of pajama trousers c. Crotch

b. ¼ waist measurement d. Hip length

10. From pt. 1 to the right measure equal to __________ mark pt. 5.

a. Crotch c. ¼ waist measurement

b. Hip length d. Length of pajama trousers

11.A perfect fit requires measurement of body, pattern, and

fabric.
a. exact
b. accurate
c. perfect
d. appropriate
12. The exactness of a measured distance or circumference.
a. Appropriateness
b. Accuracy
c. Correctness
d. Exactness
13.The measuring tool helps make quick, accurate measurements for

hems, buttonholes, scallops and pleats is ______________.

a. seam gauge
b. tape measure
c. skirt marker
d. L-square
14.Simple calculations cannot be applied in____________.
a. getting the personal data of the clients/customers
b. getting the body measurements of the clients/customers
c. computing the cost of the apparel being made
d. getting the length and width of the fabric needed
15.The system where the unit of measurement is centimetre is_______.
a. Metric System
b. English System
c. SI Measurement
d. Decimal System
16.The device used for general marking and for measuring fabric

grainline when laying out the pattern is ___________.

a. Tape measure
b. Yard stick
c. L-square
d. T-square

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17.An electronic device used for speed computations is _________.
a. Computer
b. Calculator
c. Cellphone
d. None of the above
18.How many inches are there in 5.08 centimeters?
a. 1 ¼ inches
b. 1 inch
c. 2 ¼ inches
d. 2 inches
19.The four fundamentals of operation are _____________.
a. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
b. Sum, difference, product, quotient
c. Addend, subtrahend, multiplier, divisor
d. Plus, minus, times, divide
20.How many centimetres are there in 1 inch?
a. 2.45 cm
b. 4.25 cm
c. 2.54 cm
d. 5.24 cm

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Post Test Pre-Test
1. a 1. b
2. d 2. a
3. d 3. c
4. d 4. a
5. b 5. b
6. b 6. b
7. b 7. a
8. a 8. a
9. c 9. c
10. c 10.d
11.c 11. b
12. b 12. d
13. a 13. a
14. a 14. a
15. a 15. b
16. b 16. d
17. b 17. c
18. d 18. c
19. a 19. d
20. c 20. b
Assessing Finished/ Completed Work Lesson 1
Answer key to Activities
 References

Francisco, Chic R. Complete Step-by-Step Guide in Fashion Designing, Copyright

1992, Golden Ideas Publishing Home Inc.

Hilario, Carmelita B., Clothing Technology Made Easy, Publisher

National Book Store Printed 24k Printing Corp., Valenzuela City

Rojo, Duran, et. Al. Practical THE, Home Economics III and IV, Phillipine, Adriana
Publishing

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 Dressmaking
Quarter 4 – Module 2:
Drafting Pajama Blouse (front
and back)

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 Lesson Drafting Pajama Blouse
1 (front)
This module prepares to help achieve the required learning outcomes this
will be the source of information that will enable you to acquire the knowledge,
skills and attitudes in in this particular trade independently at your own pace or
with minimum supervision or help from your instructor.

This module contains the following learning outcomes:

1. Drafting Front Pajama Blouse

Learning Objectives:
After reading this information module you are expected to:
1. Draft pajama blouse using the given measurements
2. Follow the procedure correctly.

Let Us Try!

PRE-TEST
Direction: The following items below will test how much you already know about
the drafting of pajama blouse and front bodice. Select the correct answer from the
options given for each item. Write your answer on the activity notebook.
1. Which forms a right angle with each other or with a given line?
a. Circumference b. perpendicular c. draft d. corner point
2. Which are taken from the left going to the right side of the body parts?
a. Horizontal measurements b. circumference c. vertical d.
perpendicular
3. Which taken from neck shoulder point down to the desired length?
a. Length of pajama blouse b. bust c. hip measure d. shoulder
measurement
4. Which is pt. 3 – pt. 9?
a. ½ shoulder b. ¼ hip circumference c. bust height d. ¼ bust
circumference plus 1 inch
5. Which is taken from the shoulder tip point down to the desired length?
a. Shoulder measurement b. bust height c. length of blouse d. bust
distance
6. Which is taken around the fullest part of the bust?
a. Bust distance b. bust height c. bust circumference d. hip
circumference
7. Which is from pt. 1 - pt. 6 of back pajama blouse?
a. 2 inches b. 3 inches c. 4 inches d. 5 inches
8. Which is taken from neck shoulder tip point down to the natural waistline?

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 a. Length of blouse b. bust height c. skirt length d. Bodice
length/figure
9. Which is pt. 16 – pt. 18 (front bodice)?
a. 1/2 inch b. 3/4 inch c. 1 inch d. 1 ½ inches
10. Which tool is use to form neckline?
a. Ruler b. French curve c. hip curve d. tape measure
11. What is the device used by dressmakers as a guide when cutting an article
or garment?
a. Measuring devices b. cutting tools c. markers d. pattern
12. Which is made by individual measurements?
a. Commercial pattern b. drape pattern c. block pattern d. foundation
pattern
13. Which is the placing of fabric over the model’s body or mannequin?
a. Block pattern b. foundation pattern c. drape pattern d. commercial
pattern
14. Which is a preliminary sketch of a working plan?
a. Draft b. design c. style d. sketch
15. Which are taken from the upper point going down
a. Circumferential b. horizontal c. perpendicular d. vertical

LET US STUDY

Words to Study
Circumference – the measurements taken around the parts of the body
Horizontal measurements – are taken from left side going to the right side
of the body parts
Vertical measurements – are taken from the upper point going down
Perpendicular – forming a right angle with each other or with a given line
Draft – a preliminary sketch of a working plan

Kinds of sleeping garments:

1. Pajama – consists of a blouse and a trouser
2. Night gown – long, comfortable garment worn inside the bedroom
3. Nightie – a. one-piece b. two-piece (shorts and blouse)
4. Negligee – worn over a night gown when out of the bedroom

A perfect fit requires perfect measurements of the body, pattern and fabric.
Accurate measuring tools are essential for accurate pattern drafting. The skillful
use of these devices will help take body measurements and drafting of patterns
with accuracy and speed.

Pattern
Pattern is a device used by dressmakers as a guide when cutting an article
or garment. It is cut from a pattern paper and is used as a guide in cutting the
garment. A garment is sewn based on a pattern.

Types of Sewing tools

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 1. Measuring and Drafting Tools –
2. Cutting Tools –
3. Marking tools
4. Pinning and Sewing Tools
5. Materials
6. Pressing Tools

Kinds of Measuring and Drafting Tools

1. L-square
2. Hip curve/curve ruler
3. French curve
4. Ruler/See-through ruler
5. Yardstick/meter stick
6. Tape measure

Drafting Pajama Blouse

A. Necessary measurements:
- Length of Pajama Blouse – 25 inches
It is taken from the neck shoulder point down to the desired length
- Shoulder measurement – 15 divided by 2 = 7 ½ inches
It is taken from the shoulder tip point passing at the to the other
shoulder tip point
- Bust circumference -34 divided by 4 = 8 ½ inches
It is taken around the fullest part of the bust passing over the
shoulder blades at the back.
- Bust height - 9 inches
It is taken from the neck shoulder tip point down to the bust point
- Bust distance – 6 inches
It is taken from the bust point to the other bust point
- Hip circumference– 36 divided by 4 = 9 inches
It is taken around the fullest part of the hip.

B. Tools: C. Materials:
- Tape measure - Pencil
- L-square - Manila paper
- Hip curve/curve ruler
- French curve
- Ruler

D. Procedure:

Front Pajama blouse

Draw perpendicular line using L-square. Mark the intersecting point, pt.1.
1. From pt. 1 – pt. 2 –measure downward equal to length of pajama blouse,
mark pt. 2. Square the line.
2. From pt. 1 – pt. 3 – measure downward equal to 1/2 shoulder measurement
plus 1 inch, mark pt. 3. Square the line
3. From pt. 1 – pt.4 – measure to the right equal to 1/2 shoulder measurement,
mark pt. 4.

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 4. From pt. 1 – pt. 5 – measure to the right 3 inches, mark pt. 5.
5. From pt. 1 - pt. 6 – measure downward 4 inches, mark pt. 6.
Connect pts. 5 & 6 with curve line
6. From pt. 4 – pt. 7 – measure downward 1 inch, mark pt. 7.
Connect pts. 5 and 7 with straight line. Elongate this line,
then from pt. 7 add 3 inches , mark pt. 8.
7. From pt. 3 – pt. 9 – measure to the right 1/4 bust measure plus 1inch, mark
pt. 9.
Connect pt. 8 & pt. 9 with straight line.
8. From pt. 2 – pt. 10 – measure to the right equal to 1/4 hip measurement,
mark pt. 10. Connect pts. 9 and 10 with curve ruler.

Illustration:

Let Us Practice

Task 1: Drafting Front Pajama Blouse

Direction: Draft front pajama blouse using the given measurements found in the
module. Follow the steps correctly. Write the measurements in your drafted
pattern.

Task 2: Drafting pajama blouse using own body measurements

Direction: Ask any member from your family to take your own body measurements.
Write these measurements inside of your drafted pattern

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 Lesson Drafting Pajama Blouse
2 (back)

This module prepares to help achieve the required learning outcomes this
will be the source of information that will enable you to acquire the knowledge,
skills and attitudes in in this particular trade independently at your own pace or
with minimum supervision or help from your instructor.

This module contains the following learning outcomes:

1. Drafting Back Pajama Blouse

Learning Objectives:
After reading this information module you are expected to:
• Draft back pajama blouse using the given measurements
• Follow the procedure correctly.
• Differentiate back Pajama blouse pattern from the front Pajama
blouse pattern

LET US STUDY

Drafting Back Pajama Blouse

Necessary measurements: Tools/materials:

- Length of Pajama Blouse – 25 inches - Tape measure
- Shoulder measurement – 15 divided by 2 = 7 ½ inches - L-square

- Bust measurement -34 divided by 4 = 8 ½ inches - Hip curve

- Hip measurement – 36 divide 4 = 9 inches - French curve

- Ruler
-
Pencil
-
Manila paper

Procedure:
Front Back Pajama blouse
Draw perpendicular line using L-square. Mark the intersecting point, pt.1.
1. From pt. 1 – pt. 2 –measure downward equal to length of pajama blouse,
mark pt. 2. Square the line.
2. From pt. 1 – pt. 3 – measure downward equal to 1/2 shoulder
measurement plus 1 inch, mark pt. 3. Square the line

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 3. From pt. 1 – pt.4 – measure to the right equal to 1/2 shoulder
measurement, mark pt. 4.
4. From pt. 1 – pt. 5 – measure to the right 3 inches, mark pt. 5.
5. From pt. 1 - pt. 6 – measure downward 2 inches, mark pt. 6.
Connect pts. 5 & 6 with curve line
6. From pt. 4 – pt. 7 – measure downward 1 inch, mark pt. 7.
Connect pts. 5 and 7 with straight line. Elongate this line,
then
from pt. 7 add 3 inches , mark pt. 8.
7. From pt. 3 – pt. 9 – measure to the right 1/4 bust measure plus 1inch,
mark pt. 9.
Connect pt. 8 & pt. 9 with straight line.
8. From pt. 2 – pt. 10 – measure to the right equal to 1/4 hip measurement,
mark pt.
9. 10. Connect pts. 9 and 10 with curve ruler

Illustration:
Back
5 4
1
6 7 8

3 9
Write the
measurements here

2 10

Let Us Assess:
Direction: Answer
1. Differentiate the front and back pajama blouse
2. What are the measurements need to be divided by 4? Why by 4 and not
by 2?

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 Let Us Practice

Task 1: Drafting Front Pajama Blouse

Direction: Draft front pajama blouse using the given measurements found in the
module. Follow the steps correctly. Write the measurements in your drafted pattern.

Task 2: Drafting back pajama blouse using own body measurements Write the
measurement inside of the drafted pattern.

Lesson
3
Drafting Bodice Pattern

This module prepares you to help achieve the required learning outcomes
this will be the source of information that will enable you to acquire the knowledge,
skills and attitudes in in this particular trade independently at your own pace or
with minimum supervision or help from your instructor.

This module contains the following learning outcomes:

1. Drafting Front bodice pattern

Learning Objectives:
After reading this information module you are expected to:
1. Draft back pajama blouse using the given measurements
2. Follow the procedure correctly.

LET US STUDY
Pattern

Is a device used by dressmakers as a guide when cutting an article or garment.

A garment is based on a pattern. Beginners in sewing will find it very helpful to use
a foundation pattern. Producing a good foundation pattern depends greatly upon
one’s accuracy in taking body measurements.

There are three ways of making pattern

1. The foundation pattern – is made from the individual measurement. The
foundation pattern is composed of five parts. It has no allowance.
1. The front bodice 4. The back skirt
2. The back bodice 5. The sleeve

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 3. The front skirt

2. The drape pattern – is the placing of fabric over the model’s body or
mannequin. This is the most expensive pattern as it utilizes more fabrics. It
is also known that creates original effect.
3. The commercial pattern – are sold in the department stores. They have the
package of directions and contain the actual pattern pieces one will use to
cut out fabric. They include a sheet of instructions.

Drafting Front Bodice Pattern

Necessary measurements:
- Bodice length/Figure – 15 inches
It is taken from the shoulder neck point down to the natural waistline
- Shoulder measurement – 15 divided by 2 = 7 ½ inches
- Bust measurement- 32 divided by 4 = 8
- Waist measurement – 24 divided 4 = 6
It is taken around the natural waistline just enough for the wearer’s comfort
- Bust height – 9 inches
- Bust distance – 6 inches

Tools/materials:
- L-square -Pencil
- Hip curve -Manila paper
- French curve
- Tape measure

Procedure:
Draw perpendicular line using L-square. Mark the intersecting point, pt. 1.
1. From pt. 1 - pt. 2 - measure downward equal to Bodice length or figure,
mark
pt. 2. Square the line.
2. From pt. 1 – pt. 3 - measure downward equal to 1/2 Shoulder
measurement
plus 1 inch, mark pt. 3. Square the line.
3. From pt. 1 – pt. 4 - measure to the right equal to 1/2 Shoulder
measurement,
mark pt. 4. Square down.
4. From pt. 1 – pt. 5 - measure to the right 2 ½ inches, mark pt. 5
5. From pt. 1 – pt. 6 - measure downward 3 inches, mark pt. 6
Connect pts. 5 and 6 with a French curve.
6. From pt. 4 – pt. 7 - measure downward 1 ¾ inch, mark pt. 7.
7. From pt. 3 – pt. 8 - measure to the right equal to 1/4 bust measurement,
mark
pt. 8.
8. From pt. 8 – pt. 9 - add to the right 1/2 inch to 1 inch, mark pt. 9.
9. Pt. 10 - mid-point of pt. 7 and corner of pt. 7 and line 2 & 8,
mark
pt. 10.
10. From pt. 10 – pt. 11- measure inward 3/4 inch, mark pt. 11.
Connect pts. 7 and 11 with straight line.
11. From pt. 2 – pt. 12 - measure to the right 1/4 waist measurement, mark pt.
12.

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 12. From pt. 12 – pt. 13- add to the right 1 ½ inches, mark pt. 13.
Connect pts. 9 and 13 with straight line.
13. From pt. 1 – pt. 14 - measure downward equal to bust height, mark pt. 14.
14. From pt. 14 –pt. 15 - measure inward 1/2 bust distance, mark pt. 15.
Connect pts. 14 and 15 with a broken line.
15. From pt. 2 – pt. 16 - measure to the right equal to 1/2 bust distance, mark
pt.
16. Connect pts. 15 and 16 with straight line.
16. From pt. 16 – pt. 17- measure to the left 3/4 inch, mark pt. 17.
17. From pt. 16 – pt. 18- measure to the right 3/4 inch, mark pt. 18.
Connect pts. 15 and 17, pts. 15 and 18 with straight
line

Illustration:
Front bodice pattern

1 5 4

6 7
Write your
measurements 11 ‘ ‘10
3 here
14- - - - - 15 8 9

2 ,
17 16 18 12 13

Let Us Practice

Task 1: Draft front bodice pattern using the given body measurement. Write the
measurement inside of the drafted pattern

Task 2: Draft front bodice pattern using own body measurements. Direction:
Request any member of the family to take your own body. Measurements necessary
in drafting bodice pattern

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 POST TEST

Direction: The following items below will test how much you already know
about the drafting of pajama blouse and front bodice. Select the correct answer
from the options given for each item. Write your answer on the activity notebook.
1. Which is taken from the shoulder tip point down to the desired length?
a. Shoulder measurement b. bust height c. length of blouse d. bust
distance
2. Which is taken around the fullest part of the bust?
a. Bust distance b. bust height c. bust circumference d. hip
circumference
3. Which tool is use to form neckline?
a. Ruler b. French curve c. hip curve d. tape measure
4. Which forms a right angle with each other or with a given line?
a. Circumference b. perpendicular c. draft d. corner point
5. Which are taken from the left going to the right side of the body parts?
a. Horizontal measurements b. circumference c. vertical d.
perpendicular
6. Which taken from neck shoulder point down to the desired length?
a. Length of pajama blouse b. bust c. hip measure d. shoulder
measurement
7. What is the device used by dressmakers as a guide when cutting an article
or garment?
a. Measuring devices b. cutting tools c. markers d. pattern
8. Which is made by individual measurements?
a. Commercial pattern b. drape pattern c. block pattern d. foundation
pattern
9. Which is the placing of fabric over the model’s body or mannequin?
a. Block pattern b. foundation pattern c. drape pattern d. commercial
pattern
10. Which is a preliminary sketch of a working plan?
a. Draft b. design c. style d. sketch
11. Which are taken from the upper point going down
a. Circumferential b. horizontal c. perpendicular d. vertical
12. Which is pt. 3 – pt. 9 (bodice)?
a. ½ shoulder b. ¼ hip circumference c. bust height d. ¼ bust
circumference plus 1 inch
13. Which is from pt. 1 - pt. 6 of back pajama blouse?
a. 2 inches b. 3 inches c. 4 inches d. 5 inches
14. Which is taken from neck shoulder tip point down to the natural waistline?
a. Length of blouse b. bust height c. skirt length d. Bodice
length/figure
15. Which is pt. 16 – pt. 18 (bodice)?
a. 1/2 inch b. 3/4 inch c. 1 inch d. 1 ½ inches

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Pre-Test
Post Test 1. B
1. C
2. A
2. C
3. B 3. A
4. B 4. A
5. A 5. C
6. A 6. C
7. D
7. A
8. C
9. C 8. D
10. A 9. B
11. D 10. B
12. D 11. D
13. A
12. C
14. D
15. B 13. C
14. A
15. D
Answer key to Activities
 References

Francisco, Chic R. Complete Step-by-Step Guide in Fashion Designing, Copyright

1992, Golden Ideas Publishing Home Inc.

Hilario, Carmelita B., Clothing Technology Made Easy, Publisher

National Book Store Printed 24k Printing Corp., Valenzuela City

Rojo, Duran, et. Al. Practical THE, Home Economics III and IV, Phillipine, Adriana
Publishing
CBLM

Clothing technology Made Easy, Carmelita Bildan Hilary

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Dressmaking
Quarter 4 – Module 3:
Drafting Back Bodice

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 Lesson
1
Drafting Back Bodice

This module prepare to help achieve the required learning outcomes this will
be the source of information that will enable you to acquire the knowledge, skills
and attitudes in in this particular trade independently at your own pace or with
minimum supervision or help from your instructor.

This module contains the following learning outcomes:

1. Drafting Back Bodice

Learning Objectives:

After reading this information module you are expected to:

• Draft back bodice using the given measurements
• Follow the procedure correctly.

Let Us Try!

PRE-TEST
Direction: The following items below will test how much you already know about
the drafting of back pajama blouse. Select the correct answer from the options
given for each item. Write your answer on the activity notebook.

1. What body measurement is use for pt. 1 – pt. 2 (bodice)?

a. Bodice length/figure b. Shoulder measurement c. bust height d. dart
2. What is pt. 1 – pt. 5 (bodice)?
a. 2 inches b. 2 ¼ inches c. 2 ½ inchesd. 2 ¾ inches
3. What body measurement is use for pt. 2 – pt. 11 (bodice)?
a. Bodice length b. bust distance c. bust height d. waist circumference
4. Which tool is use to connect straight line?
a. French curve b. curve ruler c. ruler d. hip curve
5. Which is use to form the curve of the armhole?
a. Hip curve b. L-square c. French curve d. ruler
6. Which is sometimes called a “foundation pattern”?
a. Block pattern b. Construction pattern c. commercial pattern d. drape
7. Which is provided with necessary symbols that will guide the designer on
how to layout the pattern on the cloth?
a. Block pattern b. final pattern c. foundation pattern d. final pattern
8. From pt. 9 – pt. 10 - measure inward _____________ , mark pt. 10 of back
bodice.
a. ½” - 5/8” b. ½” – ¾” c. 1/2 “ – 1” d. ¾” – 1”
9. From pt. 1 – pt. 6 - measure downward _______, mark pt. 6 of back bodice.
a. 1 ¾ inch b. 3 inches c. ¾ inch d. 2 ½ inches

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 10. Connect pts. 5 and 6 with a ______________(bodice).
a. L-square b. hip curve c. ruler d. French curve
11. Which is another kind of free-hanging garment extending from the waist
down?
a. Pajama trousers b. culottes c. skirt d. bodice
12. Pt. 1 – pt. 2 – measure downward equal to the ___________(skirt).
a. Length of skirt b. bodice length c. length of pajama trousers d. length
of blouse

13. Pt. 1 – pt. 3 – measure downward ___ hip depth? (front skirt)
a. 3” b. 3 ½ “ c. 4” d. 5 “
14. Pt. 12 –pt. 13 – upward, ____for side deduction. (front skirt)
a. ½” b. ¾” c. 1” d. 2”
15. Pt. 6 – pt. 9 – to the left, measure ______ of back skirt pattern.
a. 5/8 inch b. 3/4 inch b. 1/2 inch 1 inch

LET US STUDY
Kinds of Patterns:
1. Block pattern –this is sometimes called “sloper” or “Foundation Pattern”. It is
made by drafting from the measurements, which have been carefully taken
from an individual or from a model. It is to be traced in another pattern for
construction purposes.
2. Construction patterns – this is the intervening step between the block and
the final pattern. When designs are complicated, construction patterns are
pieced together to visualize the style of the garment.
3. Final pattern – this provided with necessary symbols that will guide the
designer on how to layout the pattern on the cloth. Symbols for darts, seam
allowances, grain line, centerfold, notches and other markers are used.

Techniques involved in drafting and blocking of patterns

1. Get the measurements of different persons
2. Construct the pattern for each measurement
3. Compare the patterns drafted
4. Improve errors
5. Continue drafting exercises until you have mastered the steps
6. Never attempt to cut the fabrics until you have practiced making patterns
with different measurements

Necessary measurements:
- Bodice length/Figure – 15 inches
- Shoulder measurement – 15 divided by 2 = 7 ½ inches
- Bust measurement- 32 divided by 4 = 8
- Waist measurement – 24 divided 4 = 6
- Bust height – 9 inches
- Bust distance – 6 inches

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Tools/materials:
- L-square -Pencil
- Hip curve -Manila paper
- French curve
- Tape measure

Draw perpendicular line using L-square. Mark the intersecting point, pt. 1.
1. From pt. 1 - pt. 2 - measure downward equal to Bodice length or figure,
mark
pt. 2. Square the line.
2. From pt. 1 – pt. 3 - measure downward equal to 1/2 Shoulder
measurement
plus 1 inch, mark pt. 3. Square the line.
3. From pt. 1 – pt. 4 - measure to the right equal to 1/2 Shoulder
measurement,
mark pt. 4. Square down.
4. From pt. 1 – pt. 5 - measure to the right 2 ½ inches, mark pt. 5
5. From pt. 1 – pt. 6 - measure downward 3/4 inch, mark pt. 6
Connect pts. 5 and 6 with a French curve.
6. From pt. 4 – pt. 7 - measure downward 1 ¾ inch, mark pt. 7.
7. From pt. 3 – pt. 8 - measure to the right equal to 1/4 bust measurement,
mark
pt. 8.
8. Pt. 9 - mid-point of pt. 7 and corner of pt. 7 and line 2 & 8,
mark
pt. 9.
9. From pt. 9 – pt. 10 - measure inward 1/2 inch – 5/8 inch, mark pt. 10.
Connect pts. 7 and 10 with straight line.
10. From pt. 2 – pt. 11 - measure to the right 1/4 waist measurement, mark pt.
11.
11. From pt. 11 – pt. 12- add to the right 1 ¼ inches, mark pt. 12.
Connect pts. 9 and 12 with straight line.
12. From pt. 1 – pt. 13 - measure downward equal to bust height, mark pt. 13.
13. From pt. 13 –pt. 14 - measure inward 1/2 bust distance, mark pt. 14.
Connect pts. 14 and 15 with a broken line.
14. From pt. 2 – pt. 15 - measure to the right equal to 1/2 bust distance, mark
pt.
15. Connect pts. 14 and 15 with straight line.
15. From pt. 15 – pt. 16- measure to the left 5/8 inch, mark pt. 16.
16. From pt. 15 – pt. 17- measure to the right 5/8 inch, mark pt. 17.
Connect pts. 14 and 16, pts. 14 and 17 with straight
line.
line.

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 Diagram:
Back bodice

1 5 4
6 7

10 ‘ ‘ 9
3
13- - - - - 14 8

2 ,
16 15 17 11 12

Let Us Assess
1. Why need to continue drafting exercises until you have mastered the steps.
Discuss briefly
2. What are the measurements need to be divided by 2? Why need to be divided
by 2?

Let Us Practice

Task 1: Draft back bodice pattern using the given measurements

Direction: Write the measurement inside the drafted pattern.

Task 2: Draft back bodice pattern using own body measurements.

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 Lesson Drafting Basic Skirt
2 Pattern

This module prepare to help achieve the required learning outcomes this will be the
source of information that will enable you to acquire the knowledge, skills and
attitudes in in this particular trade independently at your own pace or with
minimum supervision or help from your instructor.

This module contains the following learning outcomes:

1. Drafting front skirt

Learning Objectives:
After reading this information module you are expected to:
• Draft back pajama blouse using the given measurements
• Follow the procedure correctly.

LET US STUDY

SKIRT
A skirt is another kind of free-hanging garment extending from the waist down

Types of Skirt
1. Fitted skirt
2. Gored skirt
3. Pleated skirt
4. Gathered or shirred skirt-
5. Layered skirt
6. Wrapped around skirt
7. Yoke skirt or combination skirt -
8. Culottes skirt (combination of short and skirt)
9. A-line skirt

Fitted skirt Gored Pleated

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Things to remember in drafting patterns

1. In drafting the pattern always start drawing lines from A to Z or from 1 to 100.
2. In every stage of work always refer to the illustration to ensure the right placement of the
alphabets or numbers.
3. There are portion in some instructions. It means fractional unit of the L-square is used
4. Take utmost care in making the shape of the neck, the sleeve cap, the armhole, the waistline
and the back crotch to be sure of a good fitting.
5. Be accurate in translating the actual body measurement in pattern making.

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Drafting Basic Skirt Pattern

Front Skirt

Measurements: Tools:
- Length of Skirt - Tape measure
- Waist measure - L-square
- Bust distance - Hip curve/curve ruler
- Hip measure

Procedure:
1 – 2 – measure downward equal to the length of skirt. Square the line.
1 – 3 – measure downward 5’ hip depth. Square the line.
1 – 4 – measure to the right equal to ¼ waist measure.
4 – 5 – add 1 ½ inches to the right for waist allowance
1 – 6 - measure to the right equal to ½ bust distance
1 – 7 - measure downward 3” dart height:
7 – 8 – measure to the right equal to ½ bust distance. (Connect pts. 7 & 8 with broken lines)
6 – 9 – to the left, 3/4inch
6 – 10 – to the right, ¾ inch. Connect pts. 6 & 8, 9 & 8, 10 & 8 with straight line.
3 – 11 – to the right, measure equal to ¼ hip measure.
2 – 12 – to the right, measure equal to 11/4 hip measure
12 – 13 – upward, ½ inch for side deduction. Connect pts. 2 13 with curve ruler/hip curve
1 – 14 – downward, ¼ inch center deduction. Connect pts. 14 & 5 with curve ruler/hip curve

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Let Us Assess
1. Mention two body measurements necessary in drafting skirt pattern. How
are these body measurements taken?

Let Us Practice

Task 1: Draft front skirt pattern using the given measurements found in the
module

Task 2: Draft front skirt pattern using own body measurement. Ask any female
member of the family take your own body measurement.

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 Lesson
3
Drafting Back skirt

This module prepare to help achieve the required learning outcomes this will be the
source of information that will enable you to acquire the knowledge, skills and
attitudes in in this particular trade independently at your own pace or with
minimum supervision or help from your instructor.

This module contains the following learning outcomes:

1. Drafting Basic Back Skirt

Learning Objectives:
After reading this information module you are expected to:
• Draft basic back skirt
• Follow the procedure correctly.

LET US STUDY
Salient Measures to Observe in Drafting Patterns
1. Be sure to have an accurate division of the measurements.
2. Use the aid of a hip curve if necessary.
3. Always use the L-square and ruler in making lines.
4. French curve is necessary in shaping the neckline as well as that of the
armhole to produce a perfect curve.
5. Use weights or dressmaker’s pins so that the pattern will not be moved

Drafting Basic Skirt Pattern

Back Skirt
Measurements: Tools:
- Length of Skirt - Tape measure
- Waist measure - L-square
- Bust distance - Hip curve/curve ruler
- Hip measure

Procedure:
1 – 2 – measure downward equal to the length of skirt. Square the line.
1 – 3 – measure downward 5’ hip depth. Square the line.
1 – 4 – measure to the right equal to ¼ waist measure.
4 – 5 – add 1 ½ inches to the right for waist allowance
1 – 6 - measure to the right equal to ½ bust distance
1 – 7 - measure downward 3 ½ ” dart height:

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7 – 8 – measure to the right equal to ½ bust distance. (Connect pts. 7 & 8 with
broken lines)
6 – 9 – to the left, measure 5/8 inch
6 – 10 – to the right, measure 5/8 inch. Connect pts. 6 & 8, 9 & 8, 10 & 8 with
straight line.
3 – 11 – to the right, measure equal to ¼ hip measure.
2 – 12 – to the right, measure equal to 11/4 hip measure
12 – 13 – upward, ½ inch for side deduction. Connect pts. 2 13 with curve
ruler/hip curve
1 – 14 – downward, ½ inch center deduction. Connect pts. 14 & 5 with curve
ruler/hip curve

Diagram:

Back:

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Let Us Assess
1. What is the difference between front and back skirt?

Let Us Practice

Task 1: Draft back basic skirt using the given measurements

Task 2: Draft Back basic skirt using own body measurements.

POST TEST

Direction: The following items below will test how much you already know
about the drafting of basic back skirt. Select the correct answer from the options
given for each item. Write your answer on the activity notebook.

1. Connect pts. 5 and 6 with a ______________ (back bodice pattern).

a. L-square b. hip curve c. ruler d. French curve
2. Which is another kind of free-hanging garment extending from the waist
down?
a. Pajama trousers b. culottes c. skirt d. bodice
3. Pt. 1 – pt. 2 – measure downward equal to the ______________ (skirt).
a. Length of skirt b. bodice length c. length of pajama trousers d. length
of blouse
4. What body measurement is use for pt. 1 – pt. 2?(Back bodice)
a. Bodice length/figure b. Shoulder measurement c. bust height d. dart
5. What is pt. 1 – pt. 5?(back bodice)
a. 2 inches b. 2 ¼ inches c. 2 ½ inchesd. 2 ¾ inches
6. What body measurement is use for pt. 2 – pt. 12?(skirt)
a. ¼ Waist measure b. ½ shoulder measure c. 1/4 hip measure d.
½ hip measure
7. Which tool is use to connect straight line?
a. French curve b. curve ruler c. ruler d. hip curve
8. Which is use to form the curve of the armhole?
a. Hip curve b. L-square c. French curve d. ruler
9. Which is sometimes called a “foundation pattern”?
a. Block pattern b. Construction pattern c. commercial pattern d. drape
10. Which is provided with necessary symbols that will guide the designer on
how to layout the pattern on the cloth?
a. Block pattern b. final pattern c. foundation pattern d. final pattern
11. From pt. 9 – pt. 10 - measure inward _____________ , mark pt. 10 of back
bodice.
a. ½” - 5/8” b. ½” – ¾” c. 1/2 “ – 1” d. ¾” – 1”
12. From pt. 1 – pt. 6 - measure downward _______, mark pt. 6 of back bodice.
a. 1 ¾ inch b. 3 inches c. ¾ inch d. 2 ½ inches
13. Pt. 1 – pt. 3 – measure downward ___ hip depth? (front skirt)
a. 3” b. 3 ½ “ c. 4” d. 5 “
14. Pt. 12 –pt. 13 – upward, ____for side deduction. (front skirt)
a. ½” b. ¾” c. 1” d. 2”
15. Pt. 6 – pt. 9 – to the left, measure 5/8 inch of back skirt pattern.
a. 5/8 inch b. 3/4 inch b. 1/2 inch 1 inch

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Pre-Test
1. A
2. C
Post Test 3. D
1. A
4. C
2. C
3. A 5. C
4. A 6. A
5. C 7. D
6. C
7. C 8. A
8. C 9. C
9. A 10. D
10. D
11. A
11. C
12. C 12. A
13. D 13. D
14. A
14. A
15. A
15. A
Answer key to Activities
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Francisco, Chic R. Complete Step-by-Step Guide in Fashion Designing, Copyright

1992, Golden Ideas Publishing Home Inc.

Hilario, Carmelita B., Clothing Technology Made Easy, Publisher

National Book Store Printed 24k Printing Corp., Valenzuela City

Rojo, Duran, et. Al. Practical THE, Home Economics III and IV, Phillipine, Adriana
Publishing

CBLM
Clothing technology Made Easy, Carmelita Bildan Hilary

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