Q3: February 15-26, 2021 S.Y.

2020-2021 Due: March 1, 2021

Our Lady of Lourdes Academy of Tagkawayan, Inc.

Bernadette Heights, Poblacion, Tagkawayan, Quezon 4321
Tel. No. (042)-717-7403

Technology and Livelihood Education (Dressmaking / Tailoring): Basic Concepts in Dressmaking

Student Name Contact
Grade Level/Section 7/ Information
Subject Teacher Ms. Joswina O. Carranza Contact 09203809761
Information carranza.jo@pnu.edu.ph

OBJECTIVES:
• Identify the tools and equipment used in household services.
• Specify the use of each tools and equipment.
• Use appropriately the cleaning tools, equipment, supplies, and materials in household services.

FIRM UP:
Definition of Dressmaking
The craft of sewing clothes and dresses is otherwise known as dressmaking and it is the art of sewing a beautiful
dress from fabric.

Difference between Dressmaker and a Tailor

Dressmaker Tailor
The difference between a dressmaker and a tailor is that a dressmaker specializes in clothes for women including
dresses and blouses, suits, evening wear, wedding and bridesmaids’ gowns, and sportswear, while a tailor makes clothes
for men, such as suits, jackets, and coats. Tailors and dressmakers can both perform simple alterations from adjusting
hemlines in repairing a split seam on any garment that requires repair.

Dressmaking History
During the ancient times, some people did not able to consider dressmaking as one of the areas in TVL for the reason
that they did not have the idea as to what are the things that can contribute to themselves. In some other way, as what
they have observed that some people who were already engaged in this learning area, find a way on how to earn a
living. Thus, through learning some skills and theories about it, it can contribute a lot to the development of oneself.
Since dressmaking is an old profession, some historians argued that its history goes back upon the invention of the
needles. Finally, dressmaking as a career became very popular and common in their place once woven fabrics like linen
and silk became the norm.

History of Tailoring
Tailoring is the art of designing, fitting, fabricating, and finishing garments. The word “tailor” comes from a French word
- “TAILLER”- meaning “to cut “. The Latin word for tailor was “SARTOR” meaning someone who patches or mends
garments. Then the English word “sartorial”, which is related to tailored garments, is derived from this word. Today the
word “tailor” generally refers to someone who creates custom men’s clothing and perform some repairs.

Importance of Dressmaking

1. Dressmakers are the ones who can make impressive dresses out of any fabric.
2. They are great designers creating different trends.
3. Dressmakers create different concepts and think out of the latest fashion.

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4. They the ones who can make any dream gown or dress a reality.
5. Dressmakers help in enhancing their body assets and their flows.

Studying dressmaking helps you become a good entrepreneur in the future. When you establish a shop, you can develop
your skills.

Technical and entrepreneurial skills are very much in demand nowadays. That’s the reason why most of you must have
to undergo training in order for you to become a more competitive by developing those skills which will help you in
earning a living for your future.

PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES (PECS)

Characteristics of a good dressmaker.
1. Confident. Trust yourself that you can produce a good output and let themselves appreciate it.
2. Systematic. A successful dressmaker should be knowledgeable enough in using his/her tools and equipment.
He/she can finish his work on time without wastage of time and available resources.
3. Persistent. A dressmaker should be self-determined and willing to come up with a good quality garment.
4. Accurate. A successful dressmaker should be precise enough in taking body measurements to the clients, draft
patterns and sew the garments.
5. Patient. A dressmaker should accept client’s requests without any complain and it should be considered the situation
as a great challenge.
6. Opportunity Seeker. With the skills learned and acquired in school, you have to develop the ability to look for a
place or establishments for shops like schools, offices, markets, wherein you can sell your products or offer your
services.
7. Efficient. A responsible dressmaker keeps on striving for excellence making each work an improved one compare
to the previous.
8. Committed. A successful entrepreneur is committed and dedicated to one’s work.
9. Cheerful. This means a happy and smiling appearance create a positive mood.

FORMULATING A BUSINESS IDEA

It is necessary to look around and see if the environment is conducive to start a business.

Steps to take in order to have a sound business idea:

1. Identify their needs and wants of the community. The ones being required for health and safety are the
needs which are defined as goods or services.
2. List down possible planned business ideas. Think how you can improve the needs and wants in the
community and the services that would relieve them.
3. Make a self-assessment method. Limit down the list of business ideas to those that only interest you and
you have the capability of doing by listing down your skills and interest.
4. Conduct a research. In performing a SWOT analysis all data are gathered from this research work.
5. Perform a SWOT analysis procedure. A strategic planning tool used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities, and threats involved in a project or in a business venture requiring a decision in pursuit of an
objective is called SWOT analysis. The positive attributes of your business idea and strengths. They include a
new or innovative product or service and relevant skills, competencies, knowledge, and work experience. The
negative attributes of your business idea are called weaknesses. They can be undifferentiated products or
services and lack of work experience.

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 6. Assess and finalize planned business idea. You may have thought of a sound business idea if it answers
the needs of the community, corresponds to your skills, and interests and has more strengths than weaknesses
and more opportunities than threats.

TRANSFER:
A. Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the word poll.

___________1. It is the art of sewing beautiful dress from fabric.

___________2. It is the art of sewing clothes and dresses.
___________3. The one who is responsible in specializing clothes for women including dresses and blouses, suits,
evening wear, wedding and bridesmaids’ gowns, and sportswear.
___________4. The one who specializes clothes for men, such as suits, jackets, and coats is called _____.
___________5. It is the art of designing, fitting, fabricating, and finishing garments.
___________6. It helps in enhancing their body assets and flaws.
___________7. They are the ones who make any dream gown or dress a reality.
___________8. They are the ones who can make impressive dress out of any fabric.
___________9. They are great designers creating different trends.
___________10. They are responsible in creating different concepts and think out of the latest fashion.
___________11. A characteristic of a good dressmaker wherein he /she must be cheerful and optimistic in dealing with
customers.
___________12. A characteristic of a good dressmaker wherein he / she must accept client’s request without any
complain.
___________13. A characteristic of a good dressmaker wherein he/she must be knowledgeable enough in keeping and
using his/her tools and equipment.
___________14. A successful dressmaker should be precise enough in taking body measurements to the clients, draft
patterns and sew the garments to achieve a well-fitted garment.
___________15. A dressmaker must be self-determined and willing to COME UP come up with a good quality garment
and be tactful enough to accept ORDERS order from the clients.

B. Multiple Choice. Encircle the corresponds to the correct answer.

1. He sews dresses that enhances body assets and hide flaws.

a. dressmaker b. mender c. sewer d. tailor

2. She is the one who can make impressive dresses out of any fabric.
a. dressmaker b. mender c. sewer d. tailor

3. He is responsible in altering clothes and ensuring that clothes fit costumers properly.
a. dressmaker b. mender c. seamstress d. tailor

4. It is one of the characteristics of a good dressmaker wherein he/she is self-determined and willing to come up with
a good quality garment.
a. accurate b. cheerful c. patient d. persistent

5. It is one of the characteristics of a dressmaker who is willing to attend customer’s request for alterations.
a. accurate b. cheerful c. patient d. persistent

6. It is defined as the art of sewing clothes and dresses.

a. altering b. dressmaking c. mending d. sewing

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7. It refers to the one who specializes clothes for men, such as suits, jackets, and coats.
a. dressmaker b. tailor c. sewer d. mender

8. It is one of the characteristics of a dressmaker in which a positive mood is shown.

a. cheerful b. confident c. efficient d. patient

9. It refers to the one who makes clothes for men.

a. dressmaker b. mender c. sewer d. tailor

10. It is the art of designing, fitting, fabricating, and finishing garments.

a. dressmaking b. mending c. sewing d. tailoring

11. It is one of the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur who is committed and dedicated to one’s work.
a. accurate b. committed c. patient d. persistent

12. It refers to the one who makes clothes for women.

a. dressmaker b. mender c. sewer d. tailor

13. She is the one who makes any dream gown or dress into reality.
a. dressmaker b. mender c. sewer d. tailor

14. It is one of the characteristics of a good dressmaker wherein he/she must be knowledgeable enough in keeping
and using his/her tool and equipment.
a. accurate b. confident c. persistent d. systematic

15. She is a great designer who creates different trends.

a. dressmaker b. mender c. seamstress d. tailor

REFERENCES:
• Dressmaking 3 and 4 Module 13 SEDP Series.
• Basic Media Systems, Inc. Young Leadership Livelihood Series.
• K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education Learning Module- Dressmaking/
Tailoring
• Aida H. Rondilla, et al. Dressmaking. Technical- Vocational- Livelihood Track: Home Economics Strand. Adrian
Printing Co. Inc., Volume 2

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