Workshop 3: Writing Learning Competencies for Dressmaking NC II

Writers: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________

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Quarter 1

Content Standards: Demonstrate understanding on the elements and principles of designing, taking body measurements, drafting and cutting block pattern
for lady’s trousers, and cutting final pattern

Performance Standards: The learners are expected to design, take body measurements, draft the pattern and cut the final pattern for lady’s trousers.
.

Topics Learning Competencies Dimensions of Thinking

1. Core concepts in Dressmaking  Explain core concepts in Dressmaking as Factual Knowledge

2. Relevance of the course prescribed in the TESDA Training Regulations Conceptual Knowledge
3. Career opportunities  Discuss the relevance of the course Conceptual Knowledge
 Explore on opportunities for dressmaking as a
career
1. Design of lady’s trousers
a. Elements and Principles of Design Metacognitive
 Assess the appropriateness of design (elements and
b. Types of fabric suited for lady’s trousers.
principles of design) based on the clients
c. Types of different design of lady’s trousers.
 Identify the classification of fabrics for lady’s
d. Types of pockets Conceptualknowledge
trousers.
1. Slide pocket
2. Traditional pocket  Discuss and enumerate the different design of Conceptual knowledge
3. Embellished pocket lady’s, trousers, waistband and pockets
4. Welt pocket
5. Pouch pocket
6. Bound side and back pockets
7. Accordion or below patch pocket
8. Flap pocket
e. Types of waistband
1. Elastic in casing
2. Elastic attached to a casing
3. Wide panels with no elastic
4. Yoga waistband
 f. Types of pants
1. Bondage pants
2. Capri pants
3. Culottes pants
4. Jeans pants
5. Yoga pants
6. Low rise pants
7. Pedal pusher pants
8. Slacks
9. Maong pants
10. Palazzo pants

 Discuss how to ensure success in taking the body

measurements.
Factual Knowledge
2. Take client’s body measurements  Identify the parts of the body to be measured for a
a. Points to remember in taking body measurements. pair of lady’s pants.
Conceptual Knowledge
b. Procedure in taking the body measurements for lady’s  Demonstrate the parts of the body to be measured
pants. for a pair of lady’s pants.
c. Body measurements for lady’s pants.  Follow correct position and sequence in taking Procedural Knowledge
d. English and metric system of measurements. body measurements Procedural Knowledge
 Record body measurements in line with company
requirements/practice
3. Draft the pattern for a pair of pants  Discuss the different drafting tools and equipment Conceptual Knowledge
a. Drafting tools and equipment  Select drafting tools in accordance with job Conceptual Knowledge
b. Draft basic pattern/ foundation pattern requirements
1. 3 ways in making pattern  Define pattern
2. Kinds of pattern  Identify the different kinds of pattern Conceptual Knowledge
3. Importance of pattern  Discuss the importance of pattern Factual Knowledge
c. Pattern symbols for pattern  Procedure in drafting pattern for lady’s trousers Procedural Knowledge
1. Grain Line  Draft the pattern for lady’s trouser Procedural Knowledge
2. Fold Line  Describe the different pattern symbols in making Procedural Knowledge
3. Centre Front or Back pattern.
4. Cutting Line  Explain the importance of symbols in the pattern
5. Stitching Line making/garment construction.
6. Seam Allowance Marking  Draw and give the meaning of each symbols.
7. Adjustment Line  Apply the prescribe pattern symbols on the
8. Notches pattern.
  Manipulate pattern from basic to complex in
accordance with client’s specification
 Label final pattern and secure as per standard
4. Manipulate basic pattern for a pair of lady’s pants
operating procedure Procedural Knowledge
 Apply pattern symbols in line with company
requirements
5. Cut final pattern  Techniques in cutting final pattern for a pair of
1. Cut final pattern lady’s trousers. Procedural Knowledge
 Cut final pattern with/without seam allowance in Procedural Knowledge
accordance with company’s practice

Content Standards: Demonstrate understanding in preparing materials (fabric), lay-outing, cutting and marking for lady’s trousers.

Performance Standards: The learners are expected to prepare materials (fabric), lay-out, cut and mark for lady’s trousers.

6. Prepare Materials (fabric)  Check fabric width and quality, faults, selvages Factual Knowledge
a. Straightening the grain of the fabric. according to instruction and if needed appropriate
b. Soak the fabric action is taken in accordance with work
requirements
 Explain how to soak the fabric. Factual Knowledge
 Soaked/ drip dried and pressed in accordance with
standard fabric care. Procedural Knowledge
 7. Laying out the pattern on the cloth  Identify the different kinds of folds
a. Kinds of folds  Discuss the principles of laying out the pattern
b. Principles of laying out the pattern on the cloth. pieces on the cloth. Conceptual Knowledge
c. Laying out the pattern pieces completely.  Prepare the pattern pieces and check the accuracy Conceptual Knowledge
of measurements and design. Procedural Knowledge
 Lay out and pinned pattern pieces on the cloth in
accordance with fabric grain line.
8. Cutting the fabric
 Discuss the guidelines in cutting the fabric. Conceptual Knowledge
a. Guidelines in cutting the fabric
 Cut the fabric following the seam allowances. Procedural Knowledge
b. Cut the fabric
9. Marking the fabric Conceptual Knowledge
 Discuss the methods of marking the fabric
a. Methods of marking the fabric Procedural Knowledge
b. Mark the fabric  Transfer seam allowance on the fabric in
accordance with job requirements.
 Trace darts, pocket locations, waistband, zipper
Procedural Knowledge
placket on the fabric in accordance with specified
trousers design or style
 Mark seam allowances on the wrong side of fabric Procedural Knowledge
in accordance with job requirements

Content Standards: Demonstrate understanding in preparing the cut parts, preparing sewing machine operation, sewing garments and components using
standard sewing techniques and altering completed garments, for lady’s trousers.

Performance Standards: The learners are expected to prepare cut parts, prepare sewing machine for operation, sew garment parts and alter completed
garments.

10. Prepare cut parts

a. Back part  Identify the complete parts of lady’s trousers. Conceptual Knowledge
b. Front part  Pin cut parts in accordance with pants design Procedural Knowledge
c. Pocket facing and pocket bag  Press cut parts Procedural Knowledge
d. single fly and double fly
11. Prepare sewing machine for operation Conceptual Knowledge
 Classify sewing tools and equipment’s in
a. Sewing tools and equipment in assembling garment parts.
accordance with work specifications.
b. Care and maintenance of sewing tools and equipment Conceptual Knowledge
c. Prepare sewing machine for operation.  Differentiate the types of industrial sewing Conceptual Knowledge
1. Types of sewing machine machine operation
2. Needle types in their application  Identify the different types of needle for the Conceptual Knowledge
3. Parts and functions of sewing machine different types of sewing machine Procedural Knowledge
4. Upper and lower threading the SNL  Identify the parts and functions of sewing machine
5. Common sewing machine troubles and its remedies  Set up the sewing machine according to the
company’s requirements Procedural Knowledge
 Set up and adjust the tension of machine in Procedural Knowledge
accordance with work specifications Procedural Knowledge
 Conduct sample run to assess the performance of
sewing machine. Procedural Knowledge
 Clean and lubricate the sewing machine with Procedural Knowledge
company’s requirements
 Repair basic problem in accordance with
company’s procedure Procedural Knowledge
 Monitor machine operations.
  Identify the characteristics of a well fitted lady’s Conceptual Knowledge
12. Sew and assemble a pair of lady’s trousers trousers
a. Characteristics of a well fitted lady’s trousers  Prepare trousers parts for assembling. Conceptual Knowledge
b. Unit method of assembling a pair of lady’s trousers  Assemble garment parts in accordance with Procedural knowledge
c. Prepare all parts in assembling lady’s trousers. garment assembly instructions and pattern Procedural Knowledge
d. Procedure in assembling the parts of lady’ trousers specifications

 Sew placket, pocket, and beltloops with clean

corner and no raw edges. Procedural Knowledge

 Attach zipper without puckered and follow in Procedural Knowledge

sewing instruction.

 Sew waistband evenly from end to end according to

standard operating procedures. Procedural Knowledge

 Sew hemline allowance in accordance with the

given stitch/seam specification. Procedural Knowledge

 Mark and attach finishing touches in accordance

with garment design/style specifications. Procedural Knowledge

 Check finishing touches in accordance with

garment design/style specification. Procedural Knowledge

13. Alter completed Garment

 Identify basic principles of fitting and techniques.
a. Basic principles of fitting and techniques involved Conceptual Knowledge
 Conduct final fitting to ensure the quality of work.
b. Evaluation of finished lady’s trousers Procedural Knowledge
 Repair the work if needed.9
Procedural Knowledge
 Complete garment alteration.

Content Standards: Demonstrate understanding in applying finishing touches, trimming of excess threads, pressing finished garments, and packaging
finished garments for lady’s trousers.

Performance Standards: The learners are expected to apply finishing touches, trim excess threads, press finished garments and package finished garments.
 14. Apply finishing touches  Identify the different kinds of finishing touches,
a. Kinds of finishing touches, hemming, stitches, closures hemming, closures accessories and accent Conceptual Knowledge
accessories and accent
b. Apply finishing touches  Sew hemline allowances in accordance with the
Procedural Knowledge
given stitch/seam specifications.

 Check loose threads, missing metal buttons and

Procedural Knowledge
other attachments

 Fold leg bottom in accordance with garment style Procedural Knowledge

/design
15. Trimming excess threads  Identify the different trimming tools
a. Kinds of trimming tools Conceptual Knowledge
 Trim excess threads in accordance with sewing
b. Trim excess threads Procedural Knowledge
procedures

 Hang and reverse garments in accordance with

Procedural Knowledge
company’s procedure

16. Press finished garments  Identify the different kinds of pressing tools
a. Kinds of pressing tools Conceptual Knowledge
b. Steps in pressing the garments  Set up and check the pressure/heat according Procedural Knowledge
with company/s procedure

 Press finished garments in accordance with

product requirements, fabric specification and Procedural Knowledge
company’s procedure.

17. Labeling Garments

 Identify different label instructions Conceptual knowledge
a. Label textile clothing
 Label the finished men’s trousers Procedural Knowledge
b. Procedures in labeling the garments
18. Package finished garments
 Identify the different kinds of packaging materials Conceptual Knowledge
a. Kinds of packaging materials
 Package finished garments Procedural Knowledge
b. Procedures in packaging materials
Workshop 3: Writing Learning Competencies for Dressmaking NC II

Writers: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________

Quarter 2

Content Standards: Demonstrate understanding on the elements and principles of designing, taking body measurements, drafting and cutting block pattern
, and cutting final pattern for casual apparel (Blouse with Short Sleeves, collar and pocket)

Performance Standards: The learners are expected to design, take body measurements, draft the pattern and cut the final pattern for casual
Apparel (blouse with short sleeves, collar and pocket)
.

Topics Learning Competencies Dimensions of Thinking

Metacognitive Knowledge

1. Design of Casual Apparel (Blouse with short sleeves))

a. Elements and Principles of Design
b. Types of fabric suited for blouse.
c. Types of different design for blouse.
1.
 Assess the appropriateness of design (elements and Procedural knowledge
principles of design) based on the clients
 Identify the classification of fabrics for blouse. Conceptual knowledge
 Discuss and enumerate the different design of
casual apparel ( blouse)
  Discuss how to ensure success in taking the body
measurements.
 Point out the parts of the body to be measured for
making the blouse
 Explain the techniques to be followed before taking
the body measurements.
2. Take client’s body measurements  Identify the parts of the body to be measured Factual Knowledge
a. Points to remember in taking body measurements. horizontally, vertically and circumferential
b. Body points to be measured measurements. Conceptual Knowledge
c. Where and how body measurements are taken  Follow correct position and sequence in taking
d. Take the actual measurements body measurements
e. Measurements chart  Demonstrate on how to take the measurements Procedural Knowledge
correctly and accurately Procedural Knowledge
 Take the measurements systematically
 Record body measurements in line with company
requirements/practice
 Follow systematic way of taking the body
measurements

3. Draft the pattern for blouse with short sleeve, collar and Conceptual Knowledge
pocket  Identify the different terms involve in pattern Conceptual Knowledge
a. Pattern making terms drafting/assembling garment
b. Dart terminology  Explain how these terms are used in pattern Factual Knowledge
drafting/dressmaking Procedural Knowledge
 Define dart terminologies used in pattern Procedural Knowledge

c. Pattern symbols for pattern

1. Grain Line
2. Fold Line  Give the meaning of each symbol Factual Knowledge
3. Centre Front or Back  Identify on where to apply the pattern symbols on
4. Cutting Line the pattern. Conceptual Knowledge
5. Stitching Line  Describe the importance of symbols in the pattern
6. Seam Allowance Marking making/garment construction Conceptual Knowledge
7. Adjustment Line
8. Notches Procedural Knowledge
9. Buttonholes
10. Buttons

d. Tools and equipment for pattern drafting  Classify various pattern making tools used in
apparel industry
  Identify the functions of different pattern making
tools

f. Draft the Pattern for Casual Apparel

Pattern for Blouse with short sleeve, collar and pocket  Define pattern
 Modify basic pattern to final pattern
1. Back bodice  Explain on how this pattern used as the basis for
2. Front bodice the design
3. Convertible collar  Explain and develop designs from basic pattern to
4. Set-in-sleeve construction pattern then to final pattern
5. Welt pocket  Describe the parts of blouse
 State the function of each part of the blouse.
 Draft/construct a basic pattern for front, back,
collar, sleeves and pocket.
 Follow the procedure in drafting bodice, collar,
sleeves and pocket.
 Used pattern tools correctly while making the
pattern for back part, front part, collar, sleeves and
pocket

 Explain pattern manipulation.

 Manipulate pattern in the form of garment
Conceptual Knowledge
11. Manipulate pattern components
Procedural Knowledge
a. pattern manipulation  Make final pattern for bodice, sleeves, collar and
b. dart manipulation pocket.
Procedural Knowledge
 Apply pattern symbols in line with company
requirements
5. Cut final pattern  Classify the different cutting tools
1. Cutting tools  Cut the final pattern of back, front, sleeves, collar Procedural Knowledge
2. Cut final pattern and pocket with/without allowances in line with Procedural Knowledge
the company’s practice.
  Use different strokes in cutting the final pattern
 Follow techniques in cutting pattern with
appropriate pattern symbols

Content Standards: Demonstrate understanding in preparing materials (fabric), lay-outing, cutting and marking for blouse with short sleeve, collar, and
pocket.

Performance Standards: The learners are expected to prepare materials (fabric), lay-out, cut and mark for casual apparel (blouse with short sleeve, collar,
and pocket.)

6. Prepare Materials (fabric)  Explain fabric width and quality, faults, selvages
a. Straightening the grain of the fabric. Factual Knowledge
 Explain how to soak the fabric.
b. Soak the fabric  Pre-wash the fabric and check the care instruction
provided by the manufacturer
 Iron out the fabric with the appropriate amount of Factual Knowledge
heat
 Straighten the grain of the fabric Procedural Knowledge

7. Laying out the pattern on the cloth  Identify the different kinds of folds
a. Kinds of folds  Discuss the principles of laying out the pattern
b. Principles of laying out the pattern on the cloth. pieces on the cloth. Conceptual Knowledge
c. Laying out the pattern pieces completely.  Prepare the pattern pieces and check the accuracy Conceptual Knowledge
of measurements and design. Procedural Knowledge
 Lay out and pinned pattern pieces on the cloth in
accordance with fabric grain line.
8. Cutting the fabric
 Discuss the guidelines in cutting the fabric. Conceptual Knowledge
c. Guidelines in cutting the fabric
 Cut the fabric following the seam allowances. Procedural Knowledge
d. Cut the fabric
 9. Marking the fabric Conceptual Knowledge
 Discuss the methods of marking the fabric
c. Methods of marking the fabric Procedural Knowledge
d. Mark the fabric  Transfer seam allowance on the fabric in
accordance with job requirements.
 Trace pocket locations, button and buttonholes
Procedural Knowledge
position on the fabric in accordance with specified
polo uniform design or style
 Mark seam allowances on the wrong side of fabric Procedural Knowledge
in accordance with job requirements

Content Standards: Demonstrate understanding in preparing the cut parts, preparing sewing machine operation, sewing garments and components using
standard sewing techniques and altering completed garments, for men’s polo uniform.

Performance Standards: The learners are expected to prepare cut parts, prepare sewing machine for operation, sew garment parts and alter completed
garments.

10. Prepare cut parts

e. Back bodice  Identify the complete parts of men’s polo uniform.
Conceptual Knowledge
f. Front bodice  Pin cut parts in accordance with polo uniform
Procedural Knowledge
g. Patch pocket design
Procedural Knowledge
h. Sleeves  Press cut parts of polo uniform
i. collar
11. Prepare sewing machine for operation  Classify sewing tools and equipment’s in Conceptual Knowledge
d. Sewing tools and equipment in assembling garment parts. accordance with work specifications.
e. Care and maintenance of sewing tools and equipment  Differentiate the types of industrial sewing Conceptual Knowledge
f. Prepare sewing machine for operation. machine operation. Conceptual Knowledge
1. Types of industrial sewing machine  Identify the different types of needle for the
2. Needle types in their application different types of industrial sewing machine Conceptual Knowledge
3. Parts and functions of sewing machine Procedural Knowledge
 Identify the parts and functions of sewing machine
4. Upper and lower threading the SNL
 Set up the sewing machine according to the
company’s requirements
5. Common sewing machine troubles and its remedies Procedural Knowledge
 Set up and adjust the tension of machine in Procedural Knowledge
accordance with work specifications Procedural Knowledge
 Conduct sample run to assess the performance of
sewing machine. Procedural Knowledge
 Clean and lubricate the sewing machine with Procedural Knowledge
company’s requirements
 Repair basic problem in accordance with
company’s procedure
  Monitor machine operations.

 Identify the characteristics of a well fitted men’s

12. Sew and assemble men’s polo uniform polo uniform
a. Characteristics of a well fitted men’s polo uniform.  Prepare polo’s parts for assembling.
b. Prepare all parts in assembling men’s polo uniform.  Assemble garment parts in accordance with
c. Procedure in assembling the parts of men’s polo uniform. garment assembly instructions and pattern Conceptual Knowledge
specifications
Conceptual Knowledge
 Sew tailored collar with clean corner and no raw Procedural knowledge
edges. Procedural Knowledge

 Attach sleeves without puckered and follow in Procedural Knowledge

sewing instruction.
Procedural Knowledge
 Sew sleeves fit and well hung from the edge of the
shoulder and around the armhole as per Procedural Knowledge
specifications.

 Sew tailored collar at the neckline and corners

evenly and sharply sewn. Procedural Knowledge

 Flat seams without wrinkles.

Procedural Knowledge
 Sew hemline allowance in accordance with the
given stitch/seam specification.
Procedural Knowledge
 Mark and attach finishing touches in accordance
with garment design/style specifications.
Procedural Knowledge
 Check finishing touches in accordance with
garment design/style specification.
 13. Alter completed Garment
 Identify basic principles of fitting and techniques.
c. Basic principles of fitting and techniques involved Conceptual Knowledge
d. Evaluation of finished men’s trousers  Conduct final fitting to ensure the quality of work.
Procedural Knowledge
 Repair the work if needed.
Procedural Knowledge
 Complete garment alteration

Content Standards: Demonstrate understanding in applying finishing touches, trimming of excess threads, pressing finished garments, and packaging
finished garments for polo uniform.

Performance Standards: The learners are expected to apply finishing touches, trim excess threads, press finished garments and package finished garments.

14. Apply finishing touches  Identify the different kinds of finishing touches,
c. Kinds of finishing touches, hemming, stitches, closures hemming, closures accessories and accent Conceptual Knowledge
accessories and accent
d. Apply finishing touches  Sew hemline allowances in accordance with the
Procedural Knowledge
given stitch/seam specifications.

 Check loose threads, missing buttons and other

Procedural Knowledge
attachments

 Bodice hem allowances, and sleeves are folded and

Procedural Knowledge
pinned in accordance with client’s specification.

 Finish operations in accordance with company’s Procedural Knowledge

procedure

15. Trimming excess threads  Identify the different trimming tools

c. Kinds of trimming tools Conceptual Knowledge
 Trim excess threads in accordance with sewing
d. Trim excess threads Procedural Knowledge
procedures

 Hang and reverse garments in accordance with

Procedural Knowledge
company’s procedure

16. Press finished garments  Identify the different kinds of pressing tools
c. Kinds of pressing tools Conceptual Knowledge
d. Steps in pressing the garments  Set up and check the pressure/heat according Procedural Knowledge
with company/s procedure
  Press finished garments in accordance with
product requirements, fabric specification and Procedural Knowledge
company’s procedure.

17. Labeling Garments

 Identify different label instructions Conceptual knowledge
c. Label textile clothing
 Label the finished men’s trousers Procedural Knowledge
d. Procedures in labeling the garments
18. Package finished garments
 Identify the different kinds of packaging materials Conceptual Knowledge
b. Kinds of packaging materials
 Package finished garments Procedural Knowledge
c. Procedures in packaging materials

Content Standards: The learner demonstrates understanding of one’s Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies (PECS) in Tailoring

Performance Standards: The learner independently creates a plan of action that strengthens and/or further develops his/her PECs in Tailoring.

1. Assessment of Personal Competencies and Skills (PECS) vis-à- 1. identify areas for improvement, development, and Conceptual Knowledge
vis a practicing entrepreneur in the locality. growth,
1.1 characteristics
1.2 lifestyle 2. align your PECs according to your business or Conceptual Knowledge
1.3 skills career choice, and
1.4 traits
2. Analysis of PECS in relation to a practitioner. 3. create a plan of action that ensures success in Procedural Knowledge
3. Application of PECS to the chosen business/career your business or career choice

Content Standards: The learner demonstrates understanding of environment and market in garments in one’s province.

Performance Standards: The learner independently creates a business vicinity map reflective of potential market in garments in a province
1. Product Development 1.1 Explain what makes a product unique and
2. Key Concepts of developing a product. competitive
3. Finding value for the product. 1.2 Identify what is “value” to the customer
Factual Knowledge
4. Innovation 1.3 Apply creativity and innovative techniques to
Conceptual Knowledge
4.1 Unique Selling Preposition develop marketable product.
Procedural Knowledge
a. Employ a unique selling preposition (USP) to
the product/service.
5. Selecting business idea 2.1 Enumerate various criteria and steps in Factual Knowledge
6. Key concepts of selecting a business idea selecting a business ides
6.1 Criteria 2.2 Analyze a business based on the Conceptual Knowledge
6.2 Techniques criteria/techniques set.
2.3 Apply the criteria/steps in selecting a viable Procedural Knowledge
business idea
7. Branding 3.1 Identify the benefits of having a good brand. Conceptual Knowledge
3.2 Enumerate the criteria in developing a brand Conceptual Knowledge
3.3 Create a unique product brand Procedural Knowledge