Technology and

Livelihood Education
(Dressmaking/Tailoring)
9
Quarter
4
Dressmaking
TLE – Grade 9
Quarter 4 – Module 1: Cutting Fabric
First Edition, 2020

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Quarter 4
Self-Learning Module1
Cutting Fabric
Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

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

Cutting Fabric!

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 Cutting

Fabric!

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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EXPECTATIONS

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

a. State the guidelines in cutting fabric for garment construction,

b. Follow the procedures in cutting fabric for different parts of a garment,
c. Show appreciation on the given activity.

PRETEST

Directions: Write TRUE if the given statement is correct and FALSE if not.

_____ 1. Precision is key to making a beautiful finished item.

_____ 2. Pin pattern pieces to the fabric after cutting.
_____
_ 3. The actual cutting fabric takes far less time than all the pinning and
_ preparation.
______
__ 4. Lay your hands on your side while cutting.
__
_____ 5. Cut notches outward instead of inward.
___
_
__
__ RECAP

Let us review!
Direction: Answer the questions briefly.

1. What is the importance of fold symbol in fabric layout?

____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

2. Where are you going to place dressmaking pins in pinning pattern to fabric?
Why?

____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

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LESSON

Cutting Fabric

Cutting fabric accurately is just as important to getting a professionally

finished project as the actual sewing is. With a little extra care taken to
learn how to cut fabric, you will be on your way to the next step – sewing.

Precision is key to making a beautiful, finished item – inaccurate cutting

means an inaccurate finish, it just won’t look sharp and pristine.

Check if seam allowances are included in the pattern. Pin pattern pieces
to the fabric before you start cutting. This way you will make sure yo u are
using the minimal wastage of fabric.

Keep the fabric flat on the table so that it will not slip or stretch out of
shape. Place your left hand on the pattern very close to the place where you
are going to cut. This will keep the fabric in place. Make long even cuts by
opening the shears wide every time you cut. Keep the cutting blade resting on
the table.
When you cut, cut very close to the edge of the pattern or on the cutting
line. Use the point of the shears when cutting corners or short places. Cu t
notches outward instead of inward. Deep inward notches weaken the seams.
The actual cutting fabric takes far less time than all the pinning and
preparation. Carefully cut around the pattern pieces with sharp scissors to get
a nice accurate clean edge. Try to follow the pattern piece as closely as possible.
Sometimes you may want to rough cut around the pieces first and then
go back and cut properly. This allows you to turn the pieces for the best
direction to cut. When you have several pieces laid out on your table, it can
initially be a little awkward until they are all separated.

Procedures in cutting fabric for children’s wear as follows:

Back Blouse
Fold fabric depends on the width of
your fabric.

Cut back blouse from neckline,

shoulder to the hem.

Move around the table while cutting

the fabric

Two pieces connected together

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Front blouse
Ensure you have the grain running in
the right direction according to your
pattern pieces. The straight grain of a
fabric runs parallel to the selvage.

Lay your hands on the fabric while

cutting.

Two pieces separate each other after

cutting.

Facing

Facing is cut where it is intended to be

used following the pattern symbols
provided.

Cut on folded fabric.

Bias Facing

A rigid woven fabric will have stretch in

the bias, that’s why we cut it on the
diagonal for binding and piping.

Bias Facing is cut 45° angle

Flared Skirt
Fold the fabric off - crosswise centrefold
enough for skirt pattern.

Cut cloth following the final pattern

Front skirt is 2 pieces connected each

other while back part is 2 pieces
separate each other after cutting.

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Puff sleeves

Lay pattern flat on fabric.

Cut fabric following the final pattern.

Resulting to two fabric pieces for

sleeve.

Collar

Cut fabric following the

final pattern

Back part of the collar

laid on folded part of
fabric.

Waist Band

Cut skirt waist band along the pattern

Pocket Patch

pockets comes in several shape and

size

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Recheck the completeness of the garment parts after cutting the fabrics

Reminders:
1. Check the completeness of the patterns vis-à-vis dress design
2. Prepare the cutting tools and materials needed.
3. Start cutting fabric from the biggest part of the garment to the smallest
part.
4. Arrange and bundle the parts.

ACTIVITIES
Activity 1: Identification
Directions: Identify the pattern cut on the picture.

1. 2. 3.

____________________ ____________________ ____________________

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4. 5.

____________________ ____________________

Activity 2: Fabric Cutting

Direction: 1. Prepare the cutting tools and materials needed.
2. Start cutting fabric from the biggest part of the garment to the
smallest part.
3. Arrange and bundle the parts.

W R A P-UP

Trivia Card: To sum up the lesson, make a trivia card of what you have learned
today.

VALUING

Direction: Complete the statement below.

I have realized . . . __________________

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I want to learn more in _________________________________

POST TEST

Answer with Confidence!

Know It Better!
Direction: Read and analyze the question below. Write your answer on your answer
sheet.

_____ 1. Where to place the other hand while cutting the fabric?
a. on the side c. top of the pattern
_ b. top of the table d. edge of the cloth

_____
__ 2. The pattern symbol which guide the cutter to place pattern portion on the
folded edge of the cloth.
_ a. centerfold c. notch
b. grain line d. seam line
__
_____ 3. You are on the process of cutting the fabric. Which among the following
should NOT to be done on fabric?
_ a. flatten c. lift
b. fold d. rolled
__
_____4. How are you going to cut bias facing?
a. It is cut 90 degrees angle.
_ b. It is cut 45 degrees angle.
c. It is cut in the same shape as the part to be used.
__ d. It is specifically cut for straight edges for smoother result.

_____ 5. It keeps the pattern and fabric flatter while cutting.

a. dressmaking clippers c. dressmaking pins
_ b. dressmaking needles d. safety pins

__

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KEY TO CORRECTION

True 5. Collar 5. C 5.
False 4. Bias facing 4. B 4.
True 3. Waistband 3. C 3.
False
True
2.
1.
References
Sleeve
Pocket
2.
1.
A
C
2.
1.

Pre – Test: Answer Activity 1: Answer 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, p239 – p243.

⚫ De Guzman, Ines A. (2006). Technology and Livelihood Education – Second

Year, 2006. Innovative Educational Materials, Inc., p161.

⚫ https://www.spencerogg.com/a-beginners-guide-to-accurately-cutting-fabrics/

⚫ https://blog.treasurie.com/how-to-cut-fabric/

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