10

Technology and
Livelihood Education
Quarter 1 - Module 2
Draft and Cut Pattern for Ladies’ Skirt
(Taking body measurement)

Dressmaking NC II

CO_Q1_TLE 10_Module 2
 10
Technology and
Livelihood Education
Quarter 1 - Module 2
Draft and Cut Pattern for Ladies’ Skirt
(Taking body measurement)

DRESSMAKING NC II
Dressmaking – Grade 10
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Draft and Cut Pattern for Ladies’ Skirt (Taking body
measurement)
First Edition, 2020

Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist
in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the
government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for
exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other
things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties.

Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand

names, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective
copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to
use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and
authors do not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Published by the Department of Education

Secretary: Leonor Magtolis Briones
Undersecretary: Diosdado M. San Antonio

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Romana T. Laoyan
Editors:
Reviewer: Jonalyn C. Ambrona
Mary Jane N. Malihod
Illustrator:
Layout Artist:
Management Team: Estela Leon-Cariño
Carmel F. Meris
Rosita C. Agnasi
Marie Carolyn B. Verano
Christopher C. Benigno
Juliet C. Sannad
Mary Jane N. Malihod
Armi Victoria Fiangaan
Brenda M. Cariño

Printed in the Philippines by:

Department of Education – Cordillera Administrative Region
Office Address: Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet
Telefax: (074) -422 -4074
E-mail Address: car@deped.gov.ph
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can
continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Each SLMS is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-
step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM.
This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need to ask
your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson. At
the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning.
Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in
using these.
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also provided
to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can best help
you on your home-based learning.
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of
this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and test. And read
the instructions carefully before performing each task.
If you have questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the tasks
in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Thank you.

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help you in
guiding the learner.

For the facilitator:

Hi, 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. Kindly, advise the learner’s parents or guardians of the
same procedure since they will be the primary supporters in the learners’ progress.
Please, do not forget to remind the learner to use separate sheets in answering all of
the activities found in the learning module.

For the learner:

Hello learner, Welcome to the Dressmaking NC II Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)

Module on Draft and Cut Pattern for Ladies’ Skirt (Taking body measurement). I

iii
hope you are ready to progress in your Grade 10 TLE in Dressmaking NC II with this
learning module. This is designed to provide you with interactive tasks to further
develop the desired learning competencies prescribed in our curriculum. With this, you
are expected to appreciate staking through the information and activity given.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

ICON LABEL DETAIL

What I Need to Know This contains the learning objectives which
you need to accomplish.

What I know This evaluates what you know about the

lesson you are to learn.

What’s In This connects the current lesson with a topic

necessary in your understanding.

What’s New This introduces the lesson through an activity.

What Is It This contains a brief discussion of the learning

module lesson.

What’s More These are activities to check your

understanding of the lesson.

What I Have Learned This summarizes the important ideas

presented in the lesson.

What I Can Do This is a real-life application of what you have

learned.

Assessment This is a post assessment of what you have

learned.

Additional Activity This is an activity that will strengthen your

knowledge about the lesson.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.

iv
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

What I Need to Know .............................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

What I Know ....................................................................................................... 2
What’s In ............................................................................................................ 3
What’s New ......................................................................................................... 4
What Is It ............................................................................................................ 5
What’s More ........................................................................................................ 6
What I Have Learned ........................................................................................... 7
What I Can Do .................................................................................................... 8
Post - Assessment ............................................................................................. 10
Additional Activity ............................................................................................. 12
Answer Key ....................................................................................................... 13
References ........................................................................................................ 14

v
 Lesson

1 Taking body measurement

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to
consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain
deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written to guide you to acquire the learning
competencies and develop your skills in taking a body measurement in dressmaking.
The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations.
The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. However, the order in which
you read the module can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

Quarter/Week Q1/W2
Learning Competency Code TLE_HEDM9-12SK-Ia-c-1
LO 1. Draft and cut pattern for ladies’
Learning Competency skirt
1.2. Take client`s body measurement
Learning Objectives:

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the different body points for body measurement;
2. enumerate the body points for body measurement;
3. perform /take the body measurement accurately;
4. develop traits such as honesty and valuing accuracy of output in achieving the
knowledge and skills in taking body measurement.

1
 What I Know
Pretest
Multiple Choice.
ACTIVITY I:
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen
letter on the answer sheet.
_____ 1. This body measurement for ladies’ skirt is taken around the smallest part
of the body.
A. Bust measure B. Waist measure
C. Hip measure D. Shoulder measure
_____2. It is a body measurement, taken from side waist point down to the knee
line or desired length.
A. Sleeve length B. Blouse length
C. Skirt length D. Pant length
_____3. Which of the following body measurement is needed for ladies’ skirt?
A. Bust measure B. Waist measure
C. Arm measure D. Shoulder measure
_____4. This body measurement is used in making a dart for ladies’ skirt.
A. Apex distance B. Waist measure C. Arm measure D. Hip measure
_____5. It is a body measurement for ladies’ skirt that is divided into four.
A. Apex distance B. Waist measure
C. Arm measure D. Shoulder measure
_____6. Which of the following body measurement is taken horizontally?
A. Apex distance B. Waist measure C. Bust measure D. Hip measure
_____7. What body measurement is needed for ladies’ skirt, is measured vertically?
A. Apex distance B. Skirt length
C. Waist measure D. Hip measure
_____8. The body measurement that is measured or taken circumferential.
A. Shoulder measure B. Hip measure
C. Blouse length D. Sleeve length
_____9. It is a body point located at the center of the neck at front.
A. Shoulder tip point B. Center neck point
C. Apex point D. Center waist point
_____10. The body measurement taken around the fullest part of the buttocks.
A. Waist measure B. Hip measure
C. Bust measure D. Crotch measure
_____11. The body measurement of hips is 34 inches, what is the one fourth of the
hips?
A. 8 ½ inches B. 8 ¼ inches C. 8 inches D. 8 ¾ inches 5
_____12. The length of the front skirt is usually longer than the back part with at
least how many inch?
A. ¾ inch B. ½ inch C. ¼ inch D. 1/8 inch
_____13. What body measurement is divided into four?

2
 A. Apex distance B. Waist measure C. Skirt length D. Hip depth
_____14. Which body point is used to locate in measuring skirt length?
A. Hip point B. Side waist point
C. Center waist point D. First hip point
_____15. Which is an example of vertical measurement?
A. Hip measure B. Side waist point
C. Waist measure D. Skirt length

What’s In

ACTIVITY 2 :
Solving Problem: Divide the following body measurement by solving the given
fraction. Write your answer in the answer sheet.

1. ¼ of 35 inches = 11. ¼ of 39 ½ inches =

2. ¼ of 37 ½ inches = 12. ¼ of 41 ½ inches =

3. ½ of 29 inches = 13. ½ of 13 ½ inches =

4. ½ of 15 ½ inches = 14. ½ of 43 inches =

5. ¼ of 33 inches = 15. ¼ of 31 ½ inches =

6. ¼ of 34 ½ inches =

7. ¼ of 38 ½ inches =

8. ¼ of 28 inches =

9. ½ of 26 ½ inches =

10. ½ of 32 ¼ inches =

3
 What’s New

The accurate body measurement is one of the most important in garment

construction. A well- fitted garment can enhance not only the look of the person
but also the personality. Taking body measurements is very important steps in
making a dress, dressmakers need to pay a lot of attention in every detail while
taking measurements for garment.

Try to measure the body measurement below by following the

illustration, get a partner and take the body measurement.

Image source :https://rebecca-angela.com.au/learn-to-sew-taking-accurate-body-

measurements/

4
 What Is It
Body points

HOW TO TAKE OF BODY MEASUREMENT

1. Shoulder Measure – is taken from the shoulder tip point to the other
shoulder tip point.
2. Bust measure - taken around the fullest part of the of the body passing
over the apex point at front and shoulder blade point at back inserting
2 or 3 finger tips for ease.
3. Waist measure – taken around the smallest part of the natural waistline
inserting 2 or 3 finger tips for ease.
4. Hip measure – is taken around the fullest part of the buttocks inserting 2
or 3 finger tips.
5. Apex distance – taken from apex point to the other apex point.
6. Apex height – is taken from shoulder neck point down to the apex point.
7. Shoulder blade distance – taken from shoulder blade point to the other
shoulder blade point. 9
8. Shoulder blade height – taken from shoulder neck point at back down to

5
 the shoulder blade pt.
9. Front bodice length or figure – taken from shoulder neck point passing
over the apex points down to the natural waistline.
10. Blouse length -Take from shoulder neck point passing over the apex
point
down to the desired length.
11. Sleeve length short - is taken from shoulder tip point down to the arm.
12. Sleeve length long - taken from shoulder tip point passing over the elbow
with the arm half way bent down to the wrist joint.
13. Arm measure = taken from the length of the short sleeve, then taken
around the arm.
14. Skirt length - taken from side waist point down to the knee line or below
the knee or desired length.
15. Pant length – Taken from side waist point down to the ankle point.
16. Crotch measure – taken from center waist point down to the intersection
of the thigh line
17. Knee circumference – Taken around the knee line one inch above.
18. Bottom circumference – Taken around the lower part of the length or
around the ankle point for pant.
19. Neck measure -- taken around the neck in your desired circumference.
20. Armhole - taken around the armhole passing over the armpit.
21. Hip depth - taken from waistline at back down to the fullest part of the

What’s More
ACTIVITY 3. Describe the following body measurement on how it was taken
/measured. Write your answer in the answer sheet.

Body measurement Description

1. Waist measure

2. Hip measure

3. Hip Depth

4. Skirt Length

5. Bottom
circumference

6
 What I Have Learned

ACTIVITY 4 :
Instruction: Answer the question briefly. Write your answer in the answer
sheet.

1. What are the body measurements for ladies’ skirt?

2. What are the body points needed in taking the measurement for skirt?
3. Why body measurement should be taken/measured accurately?

ENUMERATION
1.) 1.
2.

4.
3.

6.
5

2.) 1. 3.)

2.

3.

4.

7
What I What I Can Do

ACTIVITY 5: Identification

Instruction: Identify the body point where to start taking the body
measurement. Write your answer in the answer sheet.

1.____________________________ 6.___________________________

2.____________________________ 7.___________________________
3.____________________________ 8.___________________________

4.____________________________ 9.___________________________
5.____________________________ 10.___________________________

8
 ACTIVITY 6 : Body Measurement
Instruction: Take the following body measurement listed below. Write your
answer in inches on the answer sheet.

Actual Body Measurement taken

No. Body Measurement ( use inches )

1. Waist measure =

2. Hip measure =

3. Skirt length =

4. Hip depth =

5. Apex distance =

6. Bottom circumference =

Your output will be rated using the performance rubric below.

Criteria Rubric
20 15 10 5 total
Application Follow theThere are two Some Most of the
of procedures correct procedure procedure procedures
procedureswere not not followed were not
followed followed
correctly
Accuracy of Take There are two Some Most of the
measurement accurate body measurement body
measurement measurement not measurement
were not accurately not taken
taken taken accurately
accurately
Speed Finish the There are two Some Most of the
measurement body measurement measurement
on time measurement no completed not finished
/completed were not /completed
completed

Total score

9
 Post-Assessment

ACTIVITY 7: Multiple Choice

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen
letter in an answer sheet.

_____1. It is a body point located at the center of the neck at front.

A. Shoulder tip point B. Center neck point
C. Apex point D. Center waist point
_____2. The body measurement taken around the fullest part of the buttocks.
A. Waist measure B. Hip measure
C. Bust measure D. Crotch measure
____ 3. The body measurement of hips is 34 inches, what is the one fourth of
the hips measurement?
A. 8 ½ inches B. 8 ¼ inches
C. 8 inches D. 8 ¾ inches
_____ 4. This body measurement for ladies’ skirt taken around the smallest part
of the body.
A. Bust measure B. Waist measure
C. Hip measure D. Shoulder measure
_____5. Which of the following body measurement is needed for ladies’ skirt?
A. Bust measure B. Waist measure
C. Arm measure D. Shoulder measure
_____6. This body measurement is used in making a dart for ladies’ skirt.
A. Apex distance B. Waist measure C. 8 inches D. 8 ¾ inches
_____7. Which body point to locate in measuring skirt length?
A. Hip point B. Side waist point
C. Center waist point D. First hip point
_____8. The hip measure is taken or measured around the buttocks, which
body point is the starting point?
A. Hip point B. Side waist point
C. Center waist point D. First hip point
_____9. Which is an example of vertical measurement?
A. Hip measure B. Side waist point
C. Waist measure D. Skirt length
_____10. It is a body measurement for ladies’ skirt that is divided into four.
A. Apex distance B. Waist measure
C. Arm measure D. Shoulder measure
_____11. Which of the following body measurement is taken horizontally?
A. Apex distance B. Waist measure
C. Bust measure D. Hip measure

10
_____12. What body measurement is needed for ladies’ skirt, is measured
vertically?
A. Apex distance B. Skirt length
C. Waist measure D. Hip measure
_____13. The body measurement that is measured or taken circumferential.
A. Shoulder measure B. Hip measure
C. Blouse length D. Sleeve length
_____14. The length of the front skirt is usually longer than the back part with
at least.?
A. ¾ inch B. ½ inch C. ¼ inch D. 1/8 inch
_____15. It is a body measurement, taken from side waist point down to the
knee line or desired length.
A. Sleeve length B. Blouse length
C. Skirt length D. Pant length

11
 Additional Activity

ACTIVITY 8: Picture Reading

Instruction: Identify the illustration on how to take the body measurement

for ladies skirt .Write your answer in the answer sheet .

12
 13
1.skirt length
2.waist measure
3.apex distance
4.hip depth
5.hip measure
6.bottom circumference
Performance output
will be evaluated
through given
rubrics.
Additional Activity
1.b
2. b ACTIVITY 5:
3. a 1. Center neck 1).1. Hip measure
4.b. point 2.waist measure
5. a 2.armpit point 3.apex distance
6. a.. 3. First hip point 4.hip depth
7. b . 4. Shoulder neck 5.bottom
8. a.. point. circumference
9. d.. 5. Apex point 6.skirt length
10.b.. 6. Center waist 2). 1. side waist
11. a point. point
12. b 7. Side waist point. 2. hip point
13. b 8. Shoulder tip 3. apex point
14. b point. 4. knee point
15. c 9. Shoulder blade 3). The body
pt. measurement
10. Center neck should be taken
point .at back /measured
accurately to have
a good out come or
Post-Assessment What I Can Do What I Have Learned
1.b
1.Taken around the fullest 1.Bust-35” 2.c
part of buttocks. 2. Waist-26” 3.b
2.Taken around the smallest 3. Hip -36” 4.a
part of the body. 4.Back waist-15” 5.b
3.It is measured around the 5.Front waist -14 ½ “ 6.a
bottom of the skirt. 6.High bust-34” 7.b
4.Taken from apex point to 7.High hip -35” 8 .b
the other apex point. 8.Skirt length -23” 9.b
5.Taken from waist line at 9.Inseam -33” 10.b
back down to the fullest part 10.sleeve length -21” 11.a
of the buttocks 12.b
13.b
14.a
15.d
What’s More What’s New What I Know
Answer Key
References

Kallal, Mary Jo. Clothing Construction. Macmillan, 1985.

Starnes, Jill. Clothing Construction. Publisher Not Identified, 1973.

Technology and Home Economics III - Clothing I

O'Sullivan, Arthur. Urban Economics. McGraw- Hill/Irwin, 2009.

Image source : https://rebecca-angela.com.au/learn-to-sew-taking-accurate-body-

measurements/

Image source: https://forum.seamly.net/t/measurement-diagrams/634

Image source: https://forum.seamly.net/t/measurement-diagrams/634

14
 For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:
Department of Education - Bureau of Learning Resources (DepEd-BLR)
Ground Floor, Bonifacio Bldg., DepEd Complex
Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines 1600
Telefax: (632) 8634-1072; 8634-1054; 8631-4985
Email Address: blr.lrqad@deped.gov.ph * blr.lrpd@deped.gov.ph
Telefax: (632) 8634-1072; 8634-1054; 8631-4985

Email Address: blr.lrqad@deped.gov.ph * blr.lrpd@deped.gov.ph

15