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TLE-HE-DRESSMAKING
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
APPLY FINISHING TOUCHES ON
LADIES’ BLOUSE
TLE – Grade 10
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 – Module 4: Apply finishing touches on Ladies’ Blouse
First Edition, 2020

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TLE
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
Apply finishing touches on
Ladies’ Blouse
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the TLE-Dressmaking 10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module

on Apply finishing touches on Ladies’ Blouse!

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 What I Need to Know

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The module covers one lesson:

 Lesson 4 – Apply finishing touches on Ladies Blouse

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Discuss ways on how to apply the finishing touches on ladies blouse.
2. Apply finishing touches on ladies blouse.
3. Give importance on the labelling and packaging of the finished garments.

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 What I Know

Take this TEST:

Let’s find out how much you know about applying finishing touches on ladies’ casual
apparel. Read and understand the questions below. Write the letter of the correct
answer on your quiz notebook.

1. The final set of operation and process in sewing the garment is;
a. Finishing c. pressing
b. Packing d. tacking
2. Blanket tack is a type of;
a. Arrowhead c. buttonhole
b. Bar tack d. French tacks
3. An informal washable skirt with small sleeves is;
a. Executive polo c. polo jacket
b. Polo barong d. polo shirt
4. The following are characteristics of a good hemming except;
a. Stitches are unevenly distributed c. it is even in width
b. Stitches are flat d. no bulk or wrinkle
5. A fastener applied in the placket of women’s blouse?
a. Buttons c. snap fastener
b. Hook and eye d. zipper
6. Apparel means;
a. Accessories c. decorations
b. Clothing d. sewing
7. It is made of bones, metal or glass and it is a common closure on women’s
garment.
a. Buttons c. snap fastener
b. Hook and eye d. zipper
8. A common clothing of a grade school girls who has a waistband.
a. Jumper c. blouse/shirts
b. Long pants d. short pants
9. A stitch that holds folded edge like hem and facing.
a. Blanket stitch c. herringbone
b. Hemming d. slipstitch
10. Touches means to modify by adding fine details on a finished;
a. Accessories c. embroidery
b. Applique d. garment

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 Lesson
Apply finishing touches on
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This lesson deals with the preparation of fabrics and pressing tools
according to standard operating procedures, temperature setting in accordance with
fabric types and pressing sequence and packaging of finished garment.

What’s In

Directions: Answer the following statement/question below. Write your answer on

your activity notebook.

1. Discuss briefly the ways in applying finishing touches on ladies’ blouse.

2. Why finishing touches for ladies’ blouse important?

Essay Rubrics
Areas of
Assessment 10 points 7 points 4 points 1 point
Presents ideas Presents ideas
in an original in a consistent Ideas are too Ideas are vague
Ideas manner manner general or unclear

Organization Strong and Organized Some No

organized beg/mid/end organization; organization;
beg/mid/end attempt at a lack
beg/mid/end beg/mid/end

Understanding Writing shows Writing shows Writing shows Writing shows

strong a clear adequate little
understanding understanding understanding understanding

Mechanics Few (if any) Few errors Several errors Numerous

errors errors

TOTAL POINTS

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

What’s New

Directions: Answer the following statements/questions below. Write your answer on

your activity notebook.

1. What finishing touches are applied at the end of the zipper

opening?
2. Find out what hemming stitches are applicable to women’s wear/
3. Compare the effect of making a worked button hole to the machine
buttonhole.
4. Are fasteners necessary? Why?

Essay Rubrics
Areas of
Assessment 10 points 7 points 4 points 1 point
Presents ideas Presents ideas
in an original in a consistent Ideas are too Ideas are vague
Ideas manner manner general or unclear

Organization Strong and Organized Some No

organized beg/mid/end organization; organization;
beg/mid/end attempt at a lack
beg/mid/end beg/mid/end

Understanding Writing shows Writing shows Writing shows Writing shows

strong a clear adequate little
understanding understanding understanding understanding

Mechanics Few (if any) Few errors Several errors Numerous

errors errors

TOTAL POINTS

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 What is It

FINISHING TOUCHES

One of the important details of a constructed garment is the inclusion of finishing

touches. Finishing touches are fine, hand-finished details required at specific points
on a garment as reinforcement.

Following are final touches:

1. French tacks

Several types:
A. Blanket
B. Thread chain tack
C. Machine chain tack

1. Bar tacks
2. Arrowheads

HEMMING STITCHES

A step in finishing a hem is to make it lie flat on the area where it will rest when
it is turned up. Hem is finished with hemming stitches.

Hemming is a kind of stitch that holds folded edge like hem and facing. A good
hemming is achieved if:

A. The stitches are flat

B. It has even in width
C. There are no bulks and wrinkles
D. Stitches are evenly distributed

Kinds of Hemming Stitching:

1. Vertical hemstitch
2. Slanting hemstitch
3. Herringbone stitch
4. Catch stitch
5. Slip stitch
6. Blind herringbone stitch
7. Buttonhole stitch

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WORKED BUTTONHOLES

Buttons and buttonholes are decorative in addition to the purpose. Accuracy

is necessary when marking your fabric if the buttons and buttonholes are to be
placed. Hand worked buttonholes are also done after the garment is finished.

FASTENERS for WOMEN’S/ MEN’S APPAREL

The main purpose in concealing garment closing is to keep the closing flat and
small. Closing is used in shirts and pants.

Fasteners are devices used to close the opening of garments and facilitate in
wearing.

Kind of Fasteners

A. Buttons – it is made of bone, metal or glass and it is common closure on

men’s garments.
1. Two-hole button
2. Four-hole button
3. Fabric cover button
4. Shank button
5. Ball button
6. Dome button
7. Rivet button
8. Novelty button

B. Hook and eye – this is used to hold lapped ends of waistband

C. Snap fastener – are used on flat surfaces where there is a little strain.
These are commonly used in baby dresses
Zipper – these are made with a synthetic coils or with a metal teeth

1. Chain zipper
2. Coil zipper
3. Concealed zipper
4. Open-ended zipper

HEM and HEM ALLOWANCES

One of the most important technique in sewing lies on the finishing of edges.
The first and most widely used finish for an edge is the hem.

 PRESSING THE FINISHED GARMENT

Good pressing – is essential good construction. Pressing equipment if used

correctly, aids in achieving flat seams, smooth edges and sharp creases.

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 Pressing tools – are essential for every pressing or ironing job. It is the process
of removing ceases and wrinkles to a finished garments.

Pressing Tools and aids:

1. Electric iron
It has a heat control mechanism, which maintains the correct
temperature for each fabric. Irons are available with aluminum or
stainless steel soleplates. The soleplates of the iron should be kept
smooth and clean.
2. Steam iron
This is convenient for pressing many garments. It may be either dry or
with water. The iron will last longer and will give better service if only
distilled water is used and if it is always emptied before storing. The
steam iron should never be stored on its soleplate because moisture
from the iron causes corrosion.
3. Ironing board
An ironing board should be smooth and well padded. It should firmly
at the correct height for efficient work. It is an adjustable board or leg
slides to adjust height for a standing and sitting positions.
4. Pressing cloth
This is a piece of fabric used when applying more heat you usually
would when ironing a fabric. Fabric used for pressing cloth should be
white or colorfast and washed freely.
5. Point presser
This is a narrow wooden board that tapers to a point at one end. It
provides a small, hand pressing surface for enclosed seams of shaped
pieces such as collars, cuffs and lapels.
6. Pounding block
It is used to pound ceases into heavy fabric used if moisture is needed
for better results.
7. Sleeve board
This is a small ironing board shaped and padded like a large one. The
narrow board is used for pressing seams and narrow garment section
and the wide board is used for long and straight seam.
8. Seam roll
This is helpful in pressing curves and seams that are in a tube area
without creasing another area of the garments.
9. Needle board
It is used beneath the pile of velvet and corduroy. It prevents the pile
from becoming matted during pressing.
10. Pressing cushion
This is used when pressing darts and curve seam. The two types of
pressing cushion are pressing mitt and tailor’s hem.

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Heat Pressure

Heat and pressure from an iron are combined with moisture in the clothing to
smooth it. Creases and wrinkles are flattened. These factors must be controlled to
ensure professional result and to protect your fabric.

Points to Consider:
1. Check the heat settings on your iron, and test press the fabric.
2. While pressing keep the weight of the iron in your hand.
3. Exert light pressure on the fabric and never rest the full eight of the iron on
the fabric.
4. To avoid damage to your fabric use a pressing cloth when it is necessary to
press on the wrong side.
5. For fabrics that require additional moisture dampen the cloth with a wet
sponge.

Pressing Techniques

Pressing is essential to the good look of a garment. After cutting the excess
threads on a finished garment, final pressing is done. The amount of final pressing
can be kept to a minimum touch up. Finish garment must have a well-pressed look.
To achieve this pressed look, there are techniques involved and these are the
following:

1. Press on the underside first to open seams and to smooth the sleeve cap.
2. Press the rolled collar and lapel.
3. Reverse to the right side out, pressing the yoke.
4. Press the center front placket and hemline on the grain of the fabric.
5. Press the sleeves, the hang or fold as necessary.

Special Pressing Instruction

Some fabrics cannot be pressed at all; heat and moisture would melt the fabric
or damage the finish. Vinyl is subject to discoloration so do not press.

Care of Iron
Irons get dirty and pick up color from the fabric dye so clean your iron
periodically, especially in pressing the light colored fabric.

Ironing and Pressing

Ironing is done by using a back and forth motion while pressing is done by
using an up-and-down motion. Ironing can stretch the fabric out of shape cause
wrinkling and puckering on finished so always press.

Pressing Special Fabrics

1. The yarns of pile fabrics should not be flattened in pressing. Lay the fabric
pile wrong side up over towel and press lightly.

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 2. Laminated fabrics need very little pressing. Paper should be slipped under
the seam allowance so that the iron will not come in contact with the foam.
3. Knitted fabrics should not be iron back and forth since this may stretch
the fabric out of shape; a gentle stamping motion should be used.
4. Nylon should be pressed on the wrong side with the cool iron or with a
steam iron.
5. Dacron a low setting temperature should be used when pressing it.

PACKAGING the FINISHED PRODUCT

Almost anything, the wraps of a product can be called a package. In the

context of the industry, materials to be handled, shipped and used are allowed for
packaging to facilitate a form of handling many products.
Consumers, particularly the students have learned to associate the design,
color and the quality of the package with the quality of the products. They want to
be assured that the package commands quality workmanship and attracts interested
consumers to purchase the merchandise during exhibits and bazaars in school.

Labeling of Garments

Projects labels must be informative such as the duration of the garment,

project preparation, and skills learned by the students. Labels must be pasted or
pinned on garments.
All finished projects are to be labeled to identify the owner. Project label is
written on one fourth sheet of paper bearing the name of the student, year and
section, name of project, number of the project, date started, date finished, swatch,
cost of the finished project and teacher’s signature. In checking the project the will
be based on the given criteria for evaluation and date of submission.

In the industry labeling differs to that of the school.

The following are the labeling information:

A. Brand and trademark

B. Name of the manufacturer
C. Amount and fiber content – Ex. 90% cotton, 10% polyester
D. Country of origin – Ex. Made in the Philippines
E. Care instruction
Examples:
1. Machine wash cold
2. Do not bleach
3. Warm iron
4. Dry cleanable
5. Machine wash warm

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 Packaging
Product packaging is important in modern marketing. Packaging is a
means of protecting the content and it also serves as a merchandising aid.

These are the packaging labels of garments :

A. Inside
1. Folding the garment
2. Item packaging
3. Packing in plastic poly bag
4. Waffle packing, vial or bag
B. Intermediate
1. Wrap bag in foam and tape foam
2. Vacuum seals waffle pack in a plastic bag
3. Place the sealed bag inside a cardboard box
4. Layers sealed bags inside a plastic in two-tone box
5. Label plastic two-tone box
C. QA documents (Quality Assurance)
Certificate of compliance, including origin and analysis shall be put into
“QA documents” envelop to be included in the shipment.
D. Outside
1. Place wrap inside packages inside the intermediate cardboard box.
2. Securely seal box with packing tapes.
3. Place packing slip inside the box.

Packaging Materials

The design elements like shape, texture and color illustrate packing that
contributes to the package. Modern package is not only a mere product container
but also a primary function of protecting the contents.

The following are used as packaging materials:

A. Synthetic

1. Cellophane
2. Plastic envelop
3. Plastic bags
4. Paper bags
5. Paper cartons
6. Paper wrapper
7. Paper shopping bags

B. Chipboard (Items for outside packing)

1. Insert board – this is used in folding and packing shirts.

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2. Shirt board – used in preparing shirts for bagging.
3. Flower cups – protect any embroidered or flower accessory during shipping.

Dress board – provides stability and protection for garments during shipment .

If the business is registered, and has a business name, the owners may use
the business name for product labels. The business name may also be printed on
the packaging material to make it unique and distinct from other products being sold
in the market. Here are some ways in packaging products.

Sometimes special packaging materials are used to keep the items being sold
in good condition all the time. It keeps out dirt and moisture while the items are kept
in storage until they are sold.
Common packaging materials are made out of paper, plastic, cardboard, or
even indigenous materials such as local fibers like sinamay. Here are more creative
ways to package household linens.

Packaging Practices

Packaging practices are listed below:

A. Quality Control Section. Before packing each blouse is checked and double
checked
B. Ironing Section. Garments are ironed to remove the folds and creases.
C. Packing Section. Dresses are folded properly inside a plastic envelope and sealed.
D. Shipment Section. The individually packed blouses are placed in big safety boxes
by dozen and ready for loading and shipment.

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 What’s More

Student’s Activity:

Directions: Supply the given information as your label in your project. Write this
on a short size bond paper.

Name of the Student: ______________________________

Year and Section: _________________________________
Name of Project: ___________________________________
Project Number: ___________________________________
Date Started: ______________________________________
Date Finished: _____________________________________
Swatch : ___________________________________________
Cost of the Finished Product: _______________________
Teacher’s Signature: _______________________________

What I Have Learned

Directions: Answer the following. Write your answer on your activity notebook.

1. Describe a well-pressed garment.

2. Why are the pressing tools essential in pressing job?
3. Enumerate five pressing tools and their uses.
4. Give the importance of labelling the finished garment before packing.
5. What do you think is the reason why synthetic materials for packing are
commonly used today?

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 Essay Rubrics
Areas of
Assessment 10 points 7 points 4 points 1 point
Presents ideas Presents ideas
in an original in a consistent Ideas are too Ideas are vague
Ideas manner manner general or unclear

Organization Strong and Organized Some No

organized beg/mid/end organization; organization;
beg/mid/end attempt at a lack
beg/mid/end beg/mid/end

Understanding Writing shows Writing shows Writing shows Writing shows

strong a clear adequate little
understanding understanding understanding understanding

Mechanics Few (if any) Few errors Several errors Numerous

errors errors

TOTAL POINTS

Assessment

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on your quiz notebook.
1. Georgette is an example of __________________ fabric.
a. Cotton
b. Linen
c. Silk
d. Wool

2. A garment label information like 90% cotton, 100% polyester falls under;
a. The amount and fiber content
b. Brand and trade mark
c. Care instruction
d. Name of the manufacturer

3. Blanket tack is a type of;

a. Arrowheads
b. Bar tack
c. Buttonhole
d. French tack

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4. ____________________ is an informal washable shirt with small sleeves.
a. Executive polo
b. Polo barong
c. Polo jacket
d. Polo shirt

5. Touches means to modify by adding fine details in a finished;

a. Accessories
b. Applique
c. Embroidery
d. Garment

6. Apparel means;
a. Accessories
b. Clothing
c. Decoration
d. Sewing

7. It is a stitch that holds folded edge like hem and facing.

a. Basting
b. Blanket stitch
c. Hemming
d. Herring bone stitch

8. ____________________ should be smooth and well padded.

a. Ironing board
b. Needle board
c. Pressing cloth
d. Sleeve board

9. The following are all characteristics of a good hemming except;

a. Stitches are unevenly distributed
b. Stitches are flat
c. Stitches are even in width
d. There are no bulks or wrinkles

10. To modify by applying fine details in a finish garments means;

a. Finishing
b. Hem
c. Touches
d. Tacks

11. It is made of bone, metal, or glass and a common closure on women’s

garments.
a. Buttons

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 b. Hook and eye
c. Snap fastener
d. Zipper

12. It is the process of removing creases and wrinkles to a finished garments.

a. Creasing
b. Finishing
c. Pressing
d. Pounding

13. After garment is _________________, it is pressed when needed.

a. Completed
b. Constructed
c. Cut
d. Sewn

14. Anything that protects, embellishes, or wraps a product can be called;

a. Bundle
b. Cargo
c. Package
d. Stocks

15. It provides a barrier to protect your fabric from direct contact with the hot
iron.
a. Needle board
b. Pressing cloth
c. Seam roll
d. Sleeve board

16. What kind of a special fabric should not be ironed back and forth?
a. Knitted fabric
b. Laminated fabric
c. Pile fabric
d. Woven fabric

17. It is done by using a back and forth motions and can stretch the fabric out of
shape.
a. Cutting
b. Ironing
c. Pressing
d. Washing

18. It is a slip of paper showing an inscription that indicates character or

ownership.
a. Label
b. Order slip
c. Price

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 d. Warp
19. What kind of fastener is applied in the placket of of women’s blouse?
a. Button
b. Hook and eye
c. Snap fastener
d. Zipper

20. It is the final set of the operation and process in sewing the garment.
a. Finishing
b. Packing
c. Pressing
d. tacking

Additional Activities

Directions: Share your learning insights/reflection about the lesson. Write your
answer on your activity notebook.

I have learned that ________________ ________________ ______.

I have realized that ________________ _________________ _____.

I will apply _____________ _________________ _______________.

Answer Key

D 10. A 20. C 10.

B 9. D 19. C 9.
D 8. A 18. A 8.
A 7. B 17. C 7.
B 6. A 16. B 6.
D 5. B 15. D 5.
A 4. C 14. D 4.
D 3. A 13. C 3.
C 2. C 12. A 2.
A 1. A 11. C 1.

WHAT I KNOW ASSESSMENT

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References

Iowa Home Economics Association, UNIT METHOD OF CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION,

pp. 43

Compiled Instructional Material, Garments 302

Simplicity, Sewing Book, pp. 24-25, p.233

Home Making for You and Me, pp. 28-30

Rostrea Cosem, MASS PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE IN GARMENT TECHNOLOGY,

pp.76-77

Competency – Based Learning Material ( Grade 10 )., GARMENTS NC II.,pp. 140-182

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