LESSON 1PRODUCE LADIES’ SKIRT

Learning Outcome: Draft and Cut Pattern for Ladies’ Skirt

Pre-Test:
General Instruction: Write your answer on one whole sheet of intermediate paper. Write your name and
section. Do not write anything on this module
A. Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the best answer.
_______1. Which of the following is an important factor in choosing a style of skirt?
A. age B. complexion C. figure D. occasion
_______2. The type of skirt suitable for most ladies.
A. straight B. mini C. flared D. pleated
_______3. Pleated skirt provides freedom of movement because of________.
A. Pleats B. width C. material D. length
_______4. Which of the following should be done for a project to become successful?
A. Evaluate your project. B. Plan your project.
C. Criticize your project. D. Start immediately.
_______5. Which of the following instruments is commonly used in evaluating projects?
A. scorecard B. rubric C. checklist D. evaluation
_______6. Which of the measurement around the smallest part of the body?
A. lower hip B. waistline
C. skirt length D. lower hip level
_______7. Nina needs to buy a skirt for her casual party. She is slim and skinny. Which of the following
skirt is suited for her?
A. layered B. tube C. miniskirt D. A-line
_______8. Which of the following is an important factor in choosing a style of skirt?
B. age B. complexion C. figure D. occasion
_______9. The type of skirt suitable for most ladies.
B. straight B. mini C. flared D. pleated
_______10. Pleated skirt provides freedom of movement because of________.
B. Pleats B. width C. material D. length
_______11.Which of the following refers to a tailored shirt.
A. Pants B. Trousers C. Blouse D. Shirts
_______12.Cynthia’s face is long and thin. Which neckline would you suggest to her?
A. V-neckline B. square neckline
C. round neckline D. closed neckline
_______13.In a round-shaped face, a type of neckline suitable is
A. Round, V-Neck B. Round, Square
C. Square, Sabrina D. V-necklines
_______14.Which neckline suitable for Square-shaped face.
A. Round, V-neck B. Round, Square
C. Square, Sabrina D. V-necklines
_______15.What would be the best to consider in choosing necklines for your dress?
A. Color of the skin B. Shape of the body
C. Shape of the neck D. Shape of the face

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 WEEK 1&2

Principles and Elements of Design

Good outfit should have proportion, balance, harmony, emphasis, and rhythm to express art principles.
Principles of design are recipe to good work of art. It combines to create an authentic placement that will
produce a good design.
Objectives:
At the end of this topic you are expected to:
1. identify the principles and elements of design;
2. explain the implication of elements and principles of design; and
3. apply principles and elements of design in designing ladies’ skirt.

Chroma- A quality of color combining hue and saturation.

Shade- A darkened area in a drawing or painting.
Tactile- Relating to the sense of touch.

Principles of Design
1. Emphasis- attracts attention in a garment. This one area or part of the body which needs emphasis or
needs attract attention.
2. Balance- This is feeling of visual equality in shape, form, value, color, etc. It is is the feeling of rest and
equilibrium. Balance can be symmetrical or evenly balanced or asymmetrical or unevenly balanced in
creating balance in dress designing objects such as darts, sleeves, and pockets are placed
equidistantly from the center for formal balance.
a. Symmetrical Balance b. Asymmetrical Balance

3. Harmony/Unity- The pleasing combination of the elements of design such as lines, shapes, color, or
texture which compliments one another.
4. Proportion- Refers to the relationship between one part of the design to another part or t the whole
design. It is comparing size, shape, and quantities. There is proportion when small prints are use for
small body size. Proportion is also attained when using odd numbers such as three flowers or five
buttons.
5. Rhythm- Lead the eyes from one path to another. It is created through the following:
a. Repetition- repeating color, texture, line or form in a way that stimulates the eye and mind.
Example: Pleated Skirt
b. Gradation- a gradual increasing or decreasing in size (large to small), direction or color ( light to
dark) Example: use of monochromatic color
c. Radiation-a condition of moving in all directions from center. Example: Sunshine design
d. Transition-Change from one element to another. To create good transition, use varied sizes of
designs. Example: Flowers of different sizes on fabric.

Elements of Design
Design refers to the general arrangement of lines, colors, shapes, details, etc.
1.Line

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 The basic part of any design is formed by lines. The eye tends to follow the direction of the line in a
dress design or in the fabric of the dress. Lines may be horizontal, vertical, straight, curved, diagonal, radiating,
down-sweeping, up-sweeping, or angular, and they are capable of creating interesting illusions.
a. Horizontal- gives the impression of shorter and heavier.
b. Vertical – gives the impression of height.
2. Color
Refers to specific hues and have three properties which are chroma, intensity, and value.
Color wheel-is used to show chromatic scale in a circle using all colors made with primary, triad, and
complimentary pairs that can produce dull or neutral color.
Black and white can be added to produce tint shade and tones.
Value- can be used with colors as well as black and white
Intensity- is the dullness and brightness of color.
3. Texture
It is about surface quality with tactile or visual. It is the degree of roughness or smoothness.
4. Shape
The two-dimensional lines with no forms or thickness. Shapes are flat and can be grouped into two
categories, geometric and organic.
5. Form
This is a three-dimensional object having volume and thickness.

EXERCISES

General Instructions: Answer the three exercises (check this, questions and practicum) In separate sheet
of paper. Do not write anything In this module.

CHECK THIS
Identify what principles of design is followed in each of the following.
__________1. The use of pleats in a dress design.
__________2. Small collar to a small body.
__________3. The use of adjacent color in the color wheel.
__________4. Flowers or brooches on a dress.
__________5. Pockets on both sides of skirt.

1. What are the implications of elements and principles of design in

dressmaking?
2. How does each principle of design attain? Give examples.

Instructions: Design your own skirt. Rewrite the rubrics on the separate sheet of paper
and answer the checklist.
ASSESSMENT YES NO REMARKS
1. Is your design unique?
2. Are the principles of design followed?
3. Are the prices of materials reasonable
and available in the locality?
Equivalent:(A mark check is equivalent to five points) 15 – 95%
10 - 90%
5 - 85%

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 Kinds of Skirt

Objectives:
1. Share the importance of skirt suitability in different body types
2. Assess the kind of skirt suited for different body types.
3. Draw skirt design.

Flare- to spread out or extend beyond the perpendicular.

Slim- Small or narrow in proportion to length or height; thin.
Elongated- to lengthen
Plump- having full of round shape

Skirts can be worn in any occasions, whether you have to dress formally or simply chill out in casuals.
In choosing the kind of skirt which is appropriate and becoming, you need to consider your size and figure.
A-LINE SKIRT
This is basic skirt that form letter “A”. It is narrow from narrow to broader
while approaching to hem.

FLARED SKIRT
This is an A- line skirt only with extra flare at the hem. A flared skirt is
suitable for thin people as it gives sexy appearance.

FIT AND FLARE SKIRT

Kind of flared skirt but its flare starts from the hips. It gives emphasis on the hip
curve and hides the lack of thigh curve.

STRAIGHT SKIRT
This type of skirt falls from the hips. This is suitable for most ladies but it still varies
depending on length, body shape, and waistline.

PENCIL SKIRT
This skirt is broader on the hips and narrower on the hem, just above the knee,
and sometimes has a back slit. It is suitable for women with slim figure as it
accentuates the hips and buttocks.

TUBE SKIRT
This skirt is longer version of pencil skirt. It goes down below the knee. This
appropriate to those with slim and skinny figure.

MINISKIRT
This type of skirt can be very short and gives emphasis on a woman’s beautiful
pair of legs. It also suitable for short woman because it elongates the legs.

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PLEATED SKIRT
The flare of this skirt is reduced by pleats and fits the waist. It looks nice on both
slim and little plump figure.

BALLOON SKIRT
This is Bia or semi bias one piece of skirt. It fits the waist and the flare starts from
the waist.

LAYERED SKIRT
This skirt has gather on waist. The whole skirt tiered into pieces to form a layer.
This style broadens the hips and makes the waist look narrower.

EXERCISES
General Instructions: Answer the three exercises (check this, questions and practicum) in separate sheet
of paper. Do not write anything in this module.

CHECK THIS
Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Nina needs to buy a skirt for her casual party. She is slim and skinny. Which of the following
skirt is suited for her?
A. layered B. tube C. miniskirt D. A-line

2. Which of the following is an important factor in choosing a style of skirt?

A. age B. complexion C. figure D. occasion
3. The type of skirt suitable for most ladies.
A. straight B. mini C. flared D. pleated
4. Pleated skirt provides freedom of movement because of________.
A. Pleats B. width C. material D. length
5. This kind of skirt is suitable for short-legged person.
A. miniskirt B. midskirt C. tube skirt D. long pleated

1. How do you choose a skirt design suited to your height, and figure?
2. Why do we need to consider the body figure in choosing the kind of skirt?

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 Instruction: Make a design of skirt appropriate for the following body figures.
1. Slim and skinny
2. Tall and Slender
3. Short and Plump
4. Tall and Skinny

Project Planning

Objectives:
1. Justify the importance of making project plan for the success of the project.
2. Identify the parts of project plan.
3. Make project plan for athletic ladies’ skirt.

Project planning is needed when sewing a skirt because it will help us manage our resources correctly
such as tome, money, materials, and manpower which contribute to the success of the project

Sample of Project Plan

Name of the Project:
Date Started:
Date Finished:
I. Objectives
General objective
Sew a well made ladies’ athletic skirt.
Specific Objectives:
1. Use correct tools and materials properly
2. Make an accurate pattern for ladies athletic skirt.
3. Construct a well-made ladies’ skirt.
4. Observe good working habits.
II. Design of the project plan

III. Tools and materials needed

A. Tools
Tape measure, shears, and tailor’s chalk
B. Materials
Quantity Description Unit Cost Total Cost
¾ yard Cotton/Spandex 100.00 P100.00
1 spool Thread 15.00 P15.00
1 yard 1-inch width garter/ elastic band 30.00 P30.00
TOTAL P145.00

IV. Procedure
ACIVITY DATE STARTED DATE FINISHED
1. Take body measurement.
2. Draft the basic and final pattern.

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 3. Lay out and pin pattern.
4. Cut and mark cloth.
5. Sew the side seam.
6. Fold and stitch the garter casing.
7. Insert the garter.
8. Fold and sew the seam.
9. Fit and evaluate.
V. Evaluation
Rubric in constructing Ladies Skirt
Item 3 2 1 Score Weighted
Score
Pattern Complete and Accurately made Incomplete and
(20 %) accurately pattern but lacks inaccurate
made pattern one pattern
Thread Correct shade Correct kind and Incorrect shade
(10%) of thread color but do not of thread, does
matches the match the shade not match the
color of fabric of fabric color of fabric
Machine Stitches are Some stitches are Uneven
Stitching even, and crooked; did not stitches, too far
(40%) proper length, follow the seam from seam line.
followed the line, same on both Not similar on
seam line. sides. both sides
Garter Perfect Perfect attachment Wrong
Casing attachment of of garter but bulky attachment of
(10%) garter, flat and or crooked garter, bulky
straight and crooked
Hems Correct even Correct, some Folds and
(20%) fold, smooth, folds are uneven, stitches are
flat and smooth flat and uneven, not
properly properly finished properly
finished finished
Fitting Comfortably fit Somewhat loose Too tight on
(10%) on waist and on waist waist and hips
hips
TOTAL

Equivalent

Numerical Rating Descriptive Rating

95-99 HS- Highly Skilled

90-94 MS- Moderately Skilled
85-89 S- Skilled
80-84 US- Unskilled

EXERCISES
General Instructions: Answer the three exercises (check this, questions and practicum) in separate sheet
of paper. Do not write anything in this module. Please attach your outputs.

CHECK THIS
Choose the letter of the correct answer.

_______1. If the cost of the cloth per yard is Php 55. 00 and I need 1 and ½ yards for my project, how much is
the total cost of the fabric?
A. Php 110.00 B. Php 75.00 C. Php 82.50 D. Php 77.50
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_______2. The part of the project plan which contains the process and activity in doing the project.
A. schedule B. plan C. activity D. procedure
_______3. Which of the project plan determines the total cost of production?
A. unit cost B. tools and materials needed
C. materials needed C. procedure

_______4. Which of the following should be done for a project to become successful?
A. Evaluate your project. B. Plan your project.
C. Criticize your project. D. Start immediately.

_______5. Which of the following instruments is commonly used in evaluating projects?

A. scorecard B. rubric C. checklist D. evaluation

1. Why do we need to make project plan for ladies’ athletic skirt?

Instruction: Make your own project plan for ladies’ athletic skirt.

Prepared by:
KRISTINE A. AGRCIO
G-10 Dressmaking Teacher

Contact No.:09164650096
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