Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS – MANILA
Manila Education Center Arroceros Forest Park
Antonio J. Villegas St. Ermita, Manila

Dressmaking-10
Be Simple and Fashionable,
Draft and Cut the Basic
Pattern.

Quarter 2 Week 3 Module 3

Most Essential Learning Competency: LO 1. Draft
and cut pattern for ladies’ blouse (TLE_HEDM10BL-
IIad-5)

(TLE_HEDM10BL-IIad5)

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HOW TO USE THIS MODULE
Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will disturb
you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to
successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!

1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in

every page of this module.

2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing

enhances learning, that is important to develop and keep in
mind.

3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.

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

key card.

5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned

Enjoy studying!

PARTS OF THE MODULE

1. Expectations -These are what you will be able to know after
completing the lessons in the module.
2. Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the
concepts to be mastered throughout the module.
3. Looking Back to your Lesson - This section will measure what
learning’s and skills did you understand from the previous
lesson.
4. Brief Introduction- This section will give you an overview of the
lesson.
5. Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform with a
partner.
6. Check your Understanding - It will verify how you learned from the
lesson.
7. Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and
applications of the module.
8. Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from
the entire module.

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 LO1: Draft and cut Pattern for ladies Blouse
Expectations
At the end of the lesson, the learner is expected to:
1. Explain the guidelines in taking body measurement.
2. Demonstrate the proper way of taking body measurement.
3. Value the importance of following the proper procedure in taking body
measurement.

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

Direction: Write only the letter of the best answer on the space before the
number.
_______1. If the cost of the cloth per yard is Php55.00 and you need 1 and ½
yard for your project, how much is the total cost of the cloth?
A. Php110. 00 C. Php.75.00
B. Php 82. 50 D. Php 77.50
_______2. The part of the project plan which contains the process and activity
in doing the project.
A. Schedule C. Plan
B. Activity D. Procedure
_______3. Part of the project plan which determines the total cost of production.
A. Unit Cost C. Tools and Materials needed
B. Materials Needed D. Procedure
_______4. Which of the following should be done for a project to become
successful?
A. Evaluate your project C. Plan your project
B. Criticize your project D. Start Immediately
________5. Which of the following instruments is commonly used in evaluating
the projects?
A. Score card C. Checklist
B. Rubric D. Evaluation

PRE-TEST
Direction: Select the letter of the correct answer.

1.A long loose, fitting garment for women and children covering the body from
the neck or shoulder below the waistline.
A. Blouse C. Skirt
B. Shirt D. Trousers

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2. Part of the garment close to the face.
A. Collar C. Sleeve
B. Neckline D. Waistline
3. Tool used for taking body measurements.
A. Gauge C. Ruler
B. L- Square D. Tape measure
4. Measurement taken from one shoulder point to the other across the back.
A. Arm girth C. Neck
B. Bust line D. Shoulder
5. Taken around the body passing through the highest point of the bust.
A. Arm girth C. Neck
B. Bust line D. Shoulder
6. In drafting the basic lines of the basic bodice pattern, 1-2 is
A. 1 cm C. 2 cm
B. 3 cm D. 4cm
7. A fold and sewn into fabric to take in ease and provide shape to a garment.
A. Dart C. Placket
B. Facing D. Pocket
8. Proper arrangement of pattern pieces on the cloth.
A. Pattern Blocking C. Pattern Drafting
B. Pattern Styling D. Pattern Lay - out
9. Tool used to shape the neckline and armhole of the basic pattern.
A. French Curve C. L - Square
B. Hip Curve D. Tape measure
10. Part of the garment attach to the armhole.
A. Collar C. Neckline
B. Dart D. Sleeve

BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Accurate body measurements are an aid to a well- drafted pattern pieces
resulting to a well fitted garments. Carefulness and accuracy must always be
observed. Use and read tape measure correctly. Always follow the rules when
you take the body measurements. Base on the body measurement taken Basic
pattern is drafted using pattern paper and drafting tools. It is the template or
guide in making a style pattern from which laid out and cut into fabric before
being traced and assemble. Hence, Following the procedures and using of tools
correctly is important.

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STEPS IN TAKING THE BODY MEASUREMENTS FOR BLOUSE
A. HORIZONTAL MEASUREMENTS
o SHOULDER – Taken from one shoulder point arching slightly on the
nape to the other shoulder point.
o BUST – measured around the body passing through the highest
point of the bust.
o WAIST -measured around the smallest part of the body or Torso.
o HIPS – measured around the fullest part of the hips.
o UPPER ARM GIRTH- measure around the fullest part of the arm
o LOWER ARM GIRTH- measure around the arm where the sleeve
length is located
o BUST POINT WIDTH – measure across from one tip of the bust to
the other
B. VERTICAL MEASUREMENTS
o BACK FIGURE – taken from the base of the neck passing through
the back to the waistline.
o FRONT FIGURE – taken from the base of the neck passing over the
highest point of the bust to the waistline.
o BUST POINT HEIGHT – Taken from the base of the neck to the tip
of the bust.
o SLEEVE LENGTH – measure from the tip of the shoulder down to
the desired length.

Vlog viewing

To watch video about Steps in Taking body measurement, please visit to our
YouTube channel and Facebook page @FTHS Home Economics Dressmaking.

STEPS IN DRAFTING BASIC PATTERN FOR BLOUSE

A. DRAFTING THE FUNDAMENTAL LINES OF BASIC PATTERN
Draw a perpendicular line
1 - 2 = 2cm.
1 - 3 = 3 cm.
1 - 4 = 4cm.
2 – 5 = BPH
1 – 6 = BF
2 – 7 = FF
8 = Middle of 2 and 7
Square 2,4,8,5 and 7
to the right
Square 4,8, and 6
to the left

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B. DRAFTING THE BACK-BODICE PATTERN
1 - 8B = ½ Back neck or 6.5 -7.5 cm
Connect 8B to 2 with slight curve.
1 - 9B ½ Shoulder
9B- 10B = 3.5 cm.
Connect 8B and 10B
4 - 11B = ½ shoulder – 1.5 cm
8 – 12B = ¼ Bust + 1.5 cm
Connect 10B, 11B and 12B
with a French curve
8 - 13B = ½ bust pt. width
6- 14B = ¼ waist + 3cm
Connect 12B and 14B
6- 15B = ½ bust pt. width
Square 15 up to line 8
Lower 13B by 1.5 cm
15B -16B and 15B -17B= 1.5 cm
Connect 16B and 17B to 18B
Fold 16B over 17B, Connect 16B to 14B

C. STEPS IN DRAFTING THE FRONT BODICE PATTERN

2 -8F = ½ Back neck 6.5 or 7.5 cm
2- 9F = ½ Shoulder
9F- 10F = 4.5 cm
Connect 3 to 8F with curve line
Connect 8F to 10F
4 - 11F = ½ Shoulder – 2cm.
8 - 12F = ¼ Bust + 2.5cm
Connect 10F, 11F and 12F with a curve
line
5 - 13F = ½ Bust pt. width
Square down 13F- 15F
Lower 13F to 18F by 1.5 (dart point)
7 - 14F = ¼ Waist + 4cm. Connect 12F
and 14F
15F- 16F and 15F – 17F = 2cm. (waist
dart)
Connect 16F and 17F to 18F
14F – 19F = distance of 6 and 7
Connect 15 and 19 with ruler

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Fold 16B over 17B
Connect 6 to 14B
Fold !6 F over 17F
Connect 7 and 18F
Measure 12B and 14B
(Side Length)
Side length of back and
front should be equal

Basic pattern for sleeve

Place center line on a fold edge
pattern
1- 2 = Sleeve length or 19 – 20 cm
1 - 3-= 13cm
Square points 3 and 2 to the right
3 - 4 = ½ upper arm girth + 2.5
2 - 5 = ½ lower arm girth + 2.5
1 – 6 = 1 cm
Connect 6 to 4 and 5
Divide line 6 – 4 into 4 equal parts
and mark 7, 8 and 9
7 – 10 = 1.5 cm
8 – 11 = .05 cm
9 – 12 = .05 cm
Connect 6, 10, 11, 12 and 4 for back
sleeve cap
Trace on the other half for back
sleeve then unfold
Lower gradually from pt. 6 to middle
of 7 and10 then 8, 12 and 4 with
dotted line. cut off dotted line for
front sleeve

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ACTIVITIES:
Activity # 1
Take your mother’s body measurements and apply the pointers and
procedures in taking body measurements. Record the data on Measurement
Chart and compute the needed measurements in drafting the basic blouse
pattern. (See the Measurement Chart in your 1st QuarterModule2)

Activity#2
1. Using your drafting tools and computed body measurements, follow the
above procedure in drafting the basic blouse pattern.

2. Make use of Scoring Rubric in evaluating your work. Take a photo and
send to your teacher

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REMEMBER
 Getting the body measurements rights will save you lots of time and
money.
 Accurate measurements should neither be too tight nor too loose.
 Following the procedure in drafting pattern correctly and accurately will
result to a well-made Blouse Pattern.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

A. Direction: Complete the table below by listing down the body measurements for
each category.

Vertical Horizontal Circumferential

measurements measurements measurements

B. Critical Thinking:
1. Why is there a need to determine the exact location of the waistline?
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

POST TEST
Direction: Select the letter of the correct answer.
1. A long loose, fitting garment for women and children covering the body from
the neck or shoulder below the waistline.
A. Blouse C. Skirt
B. Shirt D. Trousers
2. Part of the garment close to the face.
A. Collar C. Sleeve
B. Neckline D. Waistline
3. Tool used for taking body measurements.
A. Gauge C. Ruler
B. L- Square D. Tape measure

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4. Measurement taken from one shoulder point to the other across the back.
A. Arm girth C. Neck
B. Bust line D. Shoulder
5. Taken around the body passing through the highest point of the bust.
A. Arm girth C. Neck
B. Bust line D. Shoulder
6. In drafting the basic lines of the basic bodice pattern, 1-2 is
A. 1 cm C. 2 cm
B. 3 cm D. 4cm
7. A fold and sewn into fabric to take in ease and provide shape to a garment.
A. Dart C. Placket
B. Facing D. Pocket
8. Proper arrangement of pattern pieces on the cloth.
A. Pattern Blocking C. Pattern Drafting
B. Pattern Styling D. Pattern Lay - out
9. Tool used to shape the neckline and armhole of the basic pattern.
A. French Curve C. L - Square
B. Hip Curve D. Tape measure
10. Part of the garment attach to the armhole.
A. Collar C. Neckline
B. Dart D. Sleeve

Glossary
 Girth-the measurement around the middle of something, especially a
person's waist.
 Bust-a woman's chest as measured around her breasts.
 Hips- the part of the body from the waist to the top of the leg
 Buttocks-either of the two round fleshy parts that form the lower rear
area of a human trunk
 Across-expressing movement over a place or region.
 Bodice – The close-fitting upper part of the dress covering the chest and
back above or below the waist.
 French curve – tool used to shape the neckline and armhole of the
pattern.
 Point – A sharp or tapered end.

Reference
https://www.vectorstock.com/royalty-free-vector/sewing-border-vector-634519
www.bitmoji.com

www.AR emojis.com

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learning-modules

Technology and Home Economics111 Competency Based Learning Material

Learning Module Dressmaking

Department of Education and Sports, SEDP Series Technology Clothing II Fourth Year

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Writers: Harrycel Rycel Chesry M. Palgan, Teacher I-F. Torres High School
Nilda C. Sigua, Teacher II- F. Torres High School

Validators: Josephine T. Abitria HT VI – Dr.Juan G. Nolasco High School

Joanne A. Lozano, MT1, A.Villegas High School,
Marina A. Gareza, HT- TPaez High School
Reviewers: Carmelina DM. Tan PSDS,
Management Team: Maria Magdalena M. Lim-Schools Division Superintendent-
Manila, Aida H. Rondilla-Chief Education Supervisor Lucky S. Carpio-EPS and Lady
Hannah C Gillo, Librarian II-LRMS

KEY TO CORRECTION
Looking Back to your Lesson Pre-Test
1. C 1.A 6.A
2. D 2.A 7.A
3. B 3.D 8.D
4. D 4.D 9.D
5. C 5.B 10.D
Check your Understanding

Horizontal Vertical Circumferential

Shoulder Back figure Bust Line
Bust point Front Figure waistline
width Bust point Hipline
height Arm girth

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Post test
1. A 6.A
2. A 7.A
3.D 8.D
4. D 9.D
5. B 10.D

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