Technology and

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Dressmaking
TLE – Grade 9
Quarter 3 – Module 18: Laying Out Pattern Pieces
First Edition, 2020

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 Quarter 3
Self-Learning Module 18
Laying Out Pattern Pieces
Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the Dressmaking/Tailoring Grade 9 Self-Learning Module on

Laying Out Pattern Pieces!
This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and
reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and

independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims
to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely:
Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the Learner:

Welcome to the Dressmaking/Tailoring Self-Learning Module on

Laying Out Pattern Pieces!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while being an
active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson

at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.

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 EXPECTATION

At the end of the learning period, the students should be able to:

A. enumerate the tips to lay out pattern pieces for successful sewing;
B. follow procedure in laying out pattern pieces for children’s wear;
C. express willingness to perform the given activity.

PRETEST

Directions: Read and understand the statement carefully. Choose the letter of the
correct answer and write the answer on the space provided before the number.
_____ 1. What is considered as one of the most important symbol in pattern pieces?
a. center fold c. grain line
_ b. crease d. selvage
_____ 2. Which process cannot be performed after cutting?
__ a. alteration c. simulation
_ b. manipulation d. transition
_____ 3. What is the appropriate tool used in measuring the distance from the grain
__ line of the pattern piece to the selvage of the fabric?
_ a. curve rule c. sewing gauge
b. L – square d. tape measure
__
_____4. Which of the following is used to hold the pattern pieces in place while
cutting the fabric in the absence of pin?
_ a. needles c. pin cushion
b. pattern weights d. sewing kit
__ 5. When positioning pattern pieces with straight arrows this should be
_____
parallel to the selvage. Why?
_ a. Fabrics are easy to cut.
b. Fabrics cling to the pattern.
__ c. Fabrics will be straight when cut.
d. Fabrics will conform the pattern contour.

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 RECAP

Let us review!
Directions: Answer the questions below.

1. How to cut the final pattern of front blouse?

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. How to cut the final pattern of the back blouse with zipper allowance?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

LESSON
Laying Out Pattern Pieces

Tips to Lay out Pattern Pieces for Successful Sewing

1. Pressing

Pressing is essential, so you should press the pattern pieces prior to laying on fabric.
Pattern pieces commonly have creases, as a result of being folded in an envelope.
Press the creases out safely by using an iron in the low setting mode. In this way,
damaging pattern pieces will be avoided.

2. Follow the Lay out Guide

Different pattern comes with a layout guide. It should be follow. In following the
layout guide, the right layout for the fabric should also be chosen. The layout
depends on the fabric width and whether or not all the pieces need to lay the same
way.

3. Grain lines

Grain line is one of the most essential symbol on pattern piece. It tells what direction
the pattern piece should place on the fabric. The grain line and selvage is always
parallel to each other. In case pattern piece should be lay out crosswise, lengthwise
or on the bias, the grain line will tell this.

Pay great attention when cutting garment because if pieces aren’t straight, they can’t
be fixed once they are cut. Any alterations cannot perform after cutting. To ensure
straight lay out of pattern pieces on fabric takes some extra time prior to cutting, it
is worth doing.

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Ways to ensure pattern piece is straight:

o Pattern pieces not cut on the fold

In this case, when the grain line is parallel to the fabric’s selvage, pattern piece is
straight. Measure the distance from the grain line of the pattern piece to the selvage
of the fabric. Use ruler or a tape measure. Regardless of which grain line end to
choose first, pin its end and measure its distance from the fabric’s selvage.

o Selvage is wavy

In this case, find the straightest part. Line up selvage with the straight edge of cutting
board or table and measure to its edge. Measure the distance at the unpinned end
of the grain line. If measurement is different, move the pattern piece until the
distance from the selvage is the same at both ends of the grain line.

o Pattern piece is straight

When pattern piece is straight, go on and pin the rest of the piece in its place. The
pieces that are closest to the selvage are straight and finished pinning in place, use
its grain lines to measure for neighboring pieces.

4. Cutting

To ensure that pattern pieces stays in place while cutting it, place one hand on top
of pattern piece while cutting the fabric. It is more essential to hold pattern piece in
place with hand while cutting with pattern weights instead of pins. This is to avoid
pattern piece from shifting while cut. Pay attention because if pattern piece will be
lift a little or don’t hold in place while cutting, it may cause slight movement and it
will affects the sewing or fit of the piece.

Procedure in Laying out Pattern Pieces for Children’s Wear

Blouse
1. Lay large pieces of pattern first on the
cloth.
2. Check that the center fold symbol fall on
the folded edge of the fabric.
3. Lay out pattern for facing.

Flared Skirt
4. Fold the fabric in 45°,
warp and weft meeting

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 Sleeve

5. Sleeve pattern may be laid open or close

to the fabric

Waistband

6. Lay - out waistband pattern along the

woof. (Another term for weft, the
crosswise grain of the fabric.)

Preparing bias facing: Fold the fabric 45°. Determine the facing needed and mark
directly on the cloth.

Note:
Lay out the pattern pieces on the fabric assuring that the center fold symbol
is place on the folded part of the fabric.

Pin the pattern Tips:

• Pointed end of pin should be place under the fabric
• Pins should be outside direction inside the stitching line.
• Use minimal number of pins, just place on the corners of the pattern.

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Activity 1: Matching Type
Directions: Match column A (term) with the choices found in column B (description).

Column A Column B
_____ 1. Woof A. Place on folded area of the fabric
_____ 2. Bias B. Direction of grain
______ 3. Selvage C. Cross wise grain
______ 4. Grain line D. Fold the fabric 45°
______5. centrefold
__ E. Finished edge of fabric
_
__
__
_
Activity 2: Identification
__
Directions:
__ Underline the appropriate term to make the statement correct.

1. Pointed end of pin should be place (above, under) the fabric.

2. Use minimal number of pins, just place on the (corners, middle) of the
pattern.
3. Lay (large, small) pieces of pattern first on the fabric.

4. When the grain line is (parallel, perpendicular) to the fabric’s selvage,

pattern piece is straight.
5. The layout of pattern pieces depends on the fabric (length, width).

WRAP UP

Directions: Complete the statement below.

Tips to lay out pattern pieces for successful sewing are _____________________

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

Ways to ensure pattern piece is straight are ________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

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 VALUING
Directions: Answer briefly.

Why it is important to be on focus when cutting pattern pieces on fabric?

___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

POST TEST

Answer with Confidence!

Know It Better!
Directions: Read and analyse the given procedure below. Write the correct data on
the blank that will complete and make the procedure correct.

1. Which of the principles in laying out pattern pieces comes first?

a. lay bigger piece first c. lay one after the other
b. lay smaller piece first d. mix small and big pieces
2. This is where to place the other hand while cutting the pattern pieces and
the fabric?
a. on the table c. on the top of the cloth
b. on the side d. on the top of the pattern piece
3. What is the pattern symbol that guides the cutter to place pattern portion
on the folded edge of the fabric?
a. centrefold c. notch
b. grain line d. seam line
4. Which pattern piece may be laid open or close to the fabric?
a. blouse c. sleeve
b. skirt d. waistband
5. How to lay out flared skirt on fabric?
a. Fold the fabric in 30°, warp and weft meeting.
b. Fold the fabric in 45°, warp and weft meeting.
c. Fold the fabric in 75°, warp and weft meeting.
d. Fold the fabric in 90°, warp and weft meeting.

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 KEY TO CORRECTION

C 5. width 5.
A 5.
B 4. parallel 4.
B 4.
D 3. large 3.
E 3.
A 2. corners 2.
D 2.
C 1. under 1.
C 1.
Pre – Test: Answer Activity 2: Answer
Activity 1: Answer

B 5.
C 4.
A 3. Note: Answers for recap, wrap up and valuing
D 2. may vary.
A 1.

Post Test: Answer

REFERENCES
⚫ Bueza, Haydee C. et al. (2014). Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade
9: Home Economics – Dressmaking: Learner’s Material, First Edition, 2014,
Manila, Philippines. Department of Education, p237 – p238.

⚫ Dress Forms USA (blog). “5 Tips to Lay Out Pattern Pieces for
Successful Sewing”. July 10, 2017 retrieved September 9, 2020
from https://dressformsusa.com/blogs/posts/5-tips-to-lay-out-pattern-
pieces-for-successful-sewing