Senior High School

Dressmaking
First Quarter – Week 2
Produce Ladies Skirt
DRESSMAKING – Grade 11
Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) – Based Exemplar
Quarter 1 – Week 2: ProduceLadies Skirt
First Edition, 2020

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Development and Quality Assurance Teams

Writers: IVY ROSE A. BADIANG
Illustrator: JESSICA L. PENAVERDE
Layout Artist: WENDY G. ARNIDO
Language Editor: RUTH R. MAGLASANG
Content Evaluator: MARITES R. SARIM ______
Layout Evaluator:
Management Team: PSDS/DIC
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Rationale

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Project PPE (Portfolio Predicate on Exemplar) is a backup contingency response of the Schools
Division of Surigao del Sur for learning delivery and learning resource which parallel to the on-
going endeavors of the higher offices in the Department. It is the utilization of a lesson exemplar
that is streamlined in a teacher-and-learner-friendly format to cater to the new classroom setup in
light of the COVID-19 health crisis. These exemplars will be paired with a self-contained and
self-instructional portfolio.

The portfolio is a deliberate collection of works that highlight a learner’s effort that would enable
the him/her to see his/her growth and achievement, ability to reflect on his/her own work and
ability to establish goals for future learning.

Introductory Message

For the teacher:

Welcome to the TVL_DRESSMAKING- 11 – First Quarter Exemplar on Produce Ladies Skirt!

This exemplar was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators from different
schools in the Division to assist you in helping the learners meet the standards anchored on Most
Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) set by the Department while overcoming the
constraints in schooling brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

As a teacher, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this exemplar in the most fit
modality. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning through portfolio assessments.

For the learner:

Welcome to TVL_DRESSMAKING - 11 – First Quarter) Exemplar on Produce Ladies Skirt!

This exemplar 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 resource while being an active learner, either at home or in school. To help you with
this, this exemplar comes with a Weekly Portfolio Assessment. Your teacher will provide you
with a template and you will be given a privilege to organize the portfolio in your own creative
way.

This exemplar has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of the competencies you are

What I Need to Know
expected to learn in the exemplar and the objectives you
are expected to realize.

This part includes an activity that aims to check what

What I Know

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 you already know about the lesson to take.

This section provides a brief discussion of the lesson.

What is It
This aims to help you discover and understand new
concepts and skills.

This section provides an activity which will help you

What I Can Do (1,2 & 3)
transfer your new knowledge or skill into real life
situations or concerns.

This task aims to evaluate your level of mastery in

What I Have Learned
achieving the learning objectives.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the module.

This contain instructions about recording your positive,

Portfolio Goal Setting
realistic goals before going through this exemplar.

This contain instructions about completing the

Portfolio Completion -Your
Growth Clue! components of the portfolio. This also includes a rubric
to guide you of how your portfolio will be assessed.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing this

exemplar.

What I Need to Know

Most Essential Learning Competency:

LO 1. Draft and cut pattern for ladies’ skirts (TLE_HEDM9-12SK-Ia-c-1)

Sub-competency:

1.2. Take Client’s Body measurement

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Objectives

After going through this exemplar, you are expected to:

A. Knowledge: Identify the parts of the body to measure for ladies skirt
B. Skill: Make a chart measurement for ladies skirt

C. Attitude: Appreciate the importance of following the correct procedure in

taking measurements.

Portfolio Goal Setting

Using the Portfolio Assessment Template provided by your teacher along with this
exemplar, accomplish now your weekly goal setting. Refer to the objectives above. Think of
positive and realistic goals that you can considerably achieve with this exemplar. List them as
your plans. Remember: Do not proceed with this exemplar unless you have accomplished
your goal setting.

What I Know

Multiple Choice.

Direction:
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on your activity
notebook.

1.Why do you have to work in pairs when taking body measurements?

A. To lighten the work.
B. To ensure accuracy.
C. To make the activity fun.
D. To make the process easy.

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2. Why is a measurement chart necessary in taking body measurement?
A. It makes work easy.
B. It makes work systematic.
C. It records the measurements needed.
D. It ensures that all measurements are taken.

3. What will happen if your measurement are inaccurate?

A. The skirt will not fit properly.
B. Your effort will be worth it.
C. Your money will not be wasted.
D. The quality of the skirt will not be affected.

4. How do you ensure accurate measurements?

A. Measure twice.
B. Measure snugly.
C. Use drafting tools.
D. Use the right measuring tool.

5. Why should your client observe proper posture when taking body measurements?
A. To make work easy.
B. To prevent backache.
C. To retain good posture.
D. To ensure accurate measurements.

6. What tools are needed in taking body measurements?

A. L square
B. Meterstick
C. Ruler
D. Tape Measure
7. The condition or quality of being true, correct, or exact.
A. Accuracy
B. Correctness
C. Precision
D. Validity
8. Which measurement is taken the smallest part of the torso?
A. Bust Distance
B. Hip 1
C. Hip 2
D. Waistline
9. Which measurement is taken 8 inches down from the waist?
A. Bust Distance
B. Hip 1
C. Hip 2
D. Waistline
10. Which measurement is taken from the waist down to the length.
A. Bust Distance
B. Length of skirt
C. Hip 2
D. Waistline

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 What is It

Taking Body Measurements

Taking body measurements is a very important step in garments construction because the
correct fitting of the garment depends on the accuracy of the measurements. When taking
body measurements, you will need a tape measure, a measurement chart, and a pencil or pen.
You also need to consider the following guidelines in taking body measurements to ensure
accuracy.

Measurements can be taken without assistance, but the task is easier when you have someone
to help you.

Rules in Taking Body Measurement

 Wear undergarments or bodysuit when measuring.

 Use tape measure that does not stretch.
 Tie a string around your natural waistline.
 Pull the tape snug, but not too tight.
 Be sure to keep the tape parallel to the floor.
 Take girth measurements, then length measurements.
 Ask the subject to stand in a relaxed, upright position in stocking feet.
 Insert two fingers in taking girth measurements.
 Record all measurements on a chart accurately.

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How to Measure

Measuring Tools

 Tape measure
 Pencil
 Notebook
 Hem gauge
 Hem Marker

Procedure in Taking Body Measurements

There are several parts of the body to be measured. These are taken in:

 Horizontal measurement
 Vertical measurement
 Circumferential measurement

The horizontal measurement is taken from the left of the figure to the right.

Bust Distance. Taken from nipple to nipple.

The circumferential measurement is taken around the body.

Waist/Waistline. Measurement taken around the smallest part of the torso.

First hip. Measurement taken around the hip level where the stomach is fullest. Taken $
inches down from the waist.

Second Hip. Measurement is taken around the hip level where the buttocks are fullest. Taken
8 inches down from the waist.

The vertical measurement is taken from the top of the body figure to its base.

Length of Skirt. Measurement is taken from the waist down to the desired length.

Measurement Chart for Ladies Skirt

Body Measurement Actual Divisor Final

Bust Distance 2
Waist 2
Hip 1 2
Hip 2 2
Length of Skirt -

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What I Can Do 1

Activity I -

Direction:

Answer the following questions. Write your answer in your activity notebook.

1. What tools are needed in taking body measurements?

2. What body measurements should be taken in drafting a skirt pattern?
3. How are body measurements taken?
4. Why is accurate body measurement important?

What I Can Do 2

Activity – 2

Direction:

Identify the body measurements referred to in the statement below. Write your answer in
your quiz notebook.

1. Taken from the smallest part of the torso.

2. Taken from nipple to nipple..
3. Taken around the hip level where the stomach is fullest.
4. Taken around the hip level where the buttocks are fullest
5. Taken from the waist down to the desired length.

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 What I Can Do 3

Activity 3. Show Mo! Measurement Chart Mo!

Direction:

Make a Measurement Chart and take body measurements by pair. Use the rubric below to
assess your performance.

Measurement Chart for Ladies Skirt

Body Measurement Actual Divisor Final

Bust Distance
Waist
Hip 1
Hip 2
Length of Skirt

Rubric for Taking Body Measurements

Criteria Competent (5) Developing (3) Beginning (1)

Tools and Complete, Complete, Incomplete
Materials appropriate, and appropriate but not
properly used. properly used.
Measured all body Measured most of Some of the body
parts correctly. the body parts parts were not
correctly. measured correctly.
All measurements
Workmanship were recorded One body Most of the
accurately on the measurement was measurements were
measurement chart. not recorded. recorded incorrectly.

Followed all the Followed most of Failed to follow the

guidelines in the the guidelines. guidelines.
body measurements.
Accuracy All measurements One measurement Two or more
were accurate was inaccurate. measurements were
inaccurate.
Safety Work Was extra careful in Was careful in using Was not careful in

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 Habits using tools; proper tool; proper posture using tools, proper
posture was was observed most posture was not
observed at all of the time. observed.
times.
Time Management Finished before the Finished on time. Was not able to
allotted time. finish on time.

What I Have Learned

Multiple Choice.

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Direction:
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on your activity
notebook.

1. Which measurement is taken 4 inches down from the waist.

A. Bust distance
B. Hip 1
C. Hip 2
D. Length of skirt

2. Which measurement is taken from nipple to nipple.

A. Bust distance
B. Hip 1
C. Hip 2
D. Waistline

3. What will happen if your measurement are inaccurate?

A. The skirt will not fit properly.
B. Your effort will be worth it.
C. Your money will not be wasted.
D. The quality of the skirt will not be affected.

4. How do you ensure accurate measurements?

A. Measure twice.
B. Measure snugly.
C. Use drafting tools.
D. Use the right measuring tool.

5. Why should your client observe proper posture when taking body measurements?
A. To make work easy.
B. To prevent backache.
C. To retain good posture.
D. To ensure accurate measurements.

6. What tools are needed in taking body measurements?

A. L square
B. Meterstick
C. Ruler
D. Tape Measure
7. The condition or quality of being true, correct, or exact.
A. Accuracy
B. Correctness
C. Precision
D. Validity
8. Which measurement is taken the smallest part of the torso?
A. Bust Distance
B. Hip 1
C. Hip 2
D. Waistline

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 9. Which measurement is taken 8 inches down from the waist?
A. Bust Distance
B. Hip 1
C. Hip 2
D. Waistline
10. Which measurement is taken from the waist down to the length.
A. Bust Distance
B. Length of skirt
C. Hip 2
D. Waistline

What I Know

1. B
2. D What I Have Learned
3. A
4. D 1. B
5. D 2. A
6. D 3. A
7. A 4. D
8. D 5. D
9. C 6. D
10. B 7. A
8. D
9. C
10. B

Answer Key

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What I Can Do 1 What I Can Do 3
What I Can Do 2
Activity 1
Activity 2
 Portfolio Completion – Your Growth Clue!

You now go back to your portfolio and work on the other components that follow
your Goal Setting. Remember that your portfolio is a deliberate collection of your works
with the help of the exemplar. Highlighting your efforts here enables you to see and reflect on
your growth and achievement and your ability to establish goals just to learn. Upon
completion of your portfolio, please be guided of the rubric below.

Rubric for Portfolio Assessment

References

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Technology and Livehood Education – Grade 9 Home Economics – Dressmaking First
Edition, 2014

Iapparel.wordpress.com/planning-garment-design/ladies-casual-dress

Dressmaking Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track: Home Economics Strand

Aida H. Rondilla, Elena C. Reyes, Josephine T. Abitria

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