10 Department of Education-Region III

TARLAC CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION

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TLE 10
DRESSMAKING NC II
Quarter 4: Week 5 & 6
Learning Activity Sheets
 TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION – DRESSMAKING 10

Name of Learner: ___________________________ Quarter 4: Week 5 & 6

Grade Level/Section: ________________________ Date: ______________

APPLYING FINISHING TOUCHES AND PRESSING TECHNIQUES FOR

LADIES’ TROUSERS

I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Trousers need not be over-decorated with embellishment except for those

pants worn during presentations or shows. There are just some embellishments and
decorations which we can employ in our trousers. Trousers are formal wear that is
why, there is no need to put many decorations in it.

TYPES OF FASTENERS
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fastening. They come in many shapes
and sizes and can be made from a
variety of materials including shell,
bone, plastic, nylon, and metal.
Buttons are sewn to the fabric either
through holes on their face, or through
a hole in stalk called a shank, which is
on the back. Buttons are normally
sewn on by hand, although a two-hole
button can be sewn on by machine.

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2. Snap Fasteners are used where a
lightweight fastening is needed. They
are available in a black or silver metal
finish in a range of sizes. Small, clear
plastic snaps may be used on fine
fabrics. There are many types of non-
sew snap with decorative metal or
colored caps, which are attached
using a special tool or a hammer.
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3. Hooks and Eyes are versatile Fasteners/dp/B083TS2Z85

fasteners that can fit into both straight

bars and round eyes and are strong
enough not to open under stress.
They are made in different sizes and
strengths and are frequently used on
waistbands and at the top of the zipper
openings. Sew-on snap fasteners are
available in range of sizes, and non-
sew snaps provide an alternative to
buttonholes on casual garments.
Hook-and-loop fasteners, usually cut
from a strip, are easy to open and
close and are often used for garment
detail such as cuffs, and in home
furnishings.

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4. Zippers are probably the most used of plastic-molded-invisible-and-how-to-diy-shorten

all fastenings. There are many types

available, in variety of lengths, colors,
and materials, but they all fall into one
of five categories: skirt or pant zippers,
metal or jeans zippers, invisible
zippers, open-ended zippers, and
decorative zippers.

APPLYING FINISHING TOUCHES FOR LADIES’ TROUSERS

1. Hemming Stitches

Machine Sewing: Load your bobbin and top spool with the same color of thread. The
thread should match as closely as possible with the original thread used on the pants.

For a simple hem with straight stitching, set your machine for a small to medium
straight stitch. In this picture, notice that the stitch width lever is set to the extreme left
position. Fold the hem so that the cut edge is folded in toward the crease. Begin
stitching 1/8 inch from the top of the hem and go all the way round.
2. Straight Stitching is used for jeans or for the lining of dress pants. The seam side
of pant linings normally faces the seam side of the pants so that the interior and the
exterior of the pants both present the finished side. Pant linings are usually sewn with
the pants right side out, but with the pant leg gathered toward the crotch so that the
lining extends enough for sewing.

3. For Blind Stitching, set the stitch width and the stitch pattern to the correct position.
Here, the stitch width lever has been set to the middle position.
4. A Machine Blind Stitch consists of three or four straight stitches that sew the inside
hem followed by a sideway stitch that attaches the inside hem to the pant leg by just
a thread. This picture shows a sewing machine that uses a cam and dial to select the
sewing pattern. For cam number 1, the dial has to be set at position B to select the
blind stitch which is illustrated in gray color on the side of the machine under the letter
B. Read the instruction manual for your own sewing machine to determine how to
select the stitch pattern.

5. Sewing the Blind Hem Stitch. Working with the pants inside out, fold the hem so
that the cut edge is folded toward the crease as for the straight hem, but then fold the
final edge toward inside of the cuff leaving 1/8 inch to start sewing. The photograph
illustrated above is the technique for folding the material.
Folding the material for a Blind Hem Stitch. This photograph shows how the cut
end of the pants cuff is folded toward the inside of the ironed crease; the pant leg is
folded once more leaving a 1/8-inch offset for machine blind stitching. For some
materials, it is necessary to iron the fold toward the inside of the previously ironed
crease to make the sewing easier and more accurate.

The material is in position for Blind Stitching. Notice that the inner seam is offset
about 1/8 inch to the right of the fold in the pant leg.
 ATTACHING FASTENERS FOR LADIES’ TROUSERS

HOOK AND LOOPED EYE

1. Stitch around each hole on the hook,
without stitching through to the right side.
Take two or three stitches over the neck
of the hook to secure it. Finish with
backstitches near the hook.
2. Position the eye so that the loop
projects over the fabric edge by about 1/8
in (3mm). Fasten the thread securely.
Stitch around each hole. Stitch over each
side of the eye inside the fabric.

3. Fasten the hook and eye. The finished

edges of the two parts of the garment
should just meet and lie flat, so that no
part of the hook or eye is visible on the
right side of the garment.

HOOK AND LOOPED EYE

1. Stitch the hook to the wrong side of the
overlapping edge, with their ends about
1/8 in (3mm) in from the edge. Close up
the opening and mark the positions of the
bears with pins on the right side of the
underlap.

2. Stitch around the first hole on a bar.

Slip the needle between the fabric layers,
along to the second hole, and stitch
around it. Slip the needle to the second
bar position and stitch. Finish by fastening
the thread securely.
Lapped Zipper- Skirt zipper in a skirt or a dress is usually put in by means of a lapped
technique or a centered zipper technique. For both techniques, you will require the
zipper foot on the sewing machine. A lapped features one side on the seam- the left-
hand side- covering the teeth of the zipper to conceal them.

1. Sew the seam, leaving enough if the

seam open to accommodate the zipper.

2. Secure the end of the stitches.

3. Insert the right-hand side of the zipper

first. Fold back the right-hand seam
allowance by 1/2 in (1.3cm). This folded
edge is not in line with the seam.

4. Place the folded edge against the

zipper teeth. Baste.

5. Using the zipper foot, sew along the

baste line to secure the zipper tape to the
fabric. Sew from the bottom of the zipper
to the top.
6.Fold back the left-hand seam allowance
by 5/6in (1.5cm) and press. Place the
folded edge over the sewn line of the
other side. Pin and then hand baste along
fold line.

7. Starting at the bottom of the zipper,

sew across from the center seamline and
then up the side of the zipper. The
finished zipper should have the teeth
covered by the fabric.

PRESSING TECHNIQUES FOR LADIES’ TROUSERS

Starting at the Top

1. Learn how to use your steam iron. Although the exact instructions on how to use
an iron vary from model to model, the general concept is the same. First, fill the water
reservoir before plugging it in to avoid any mishaps or electrical shocks. Next, plug it
in and select your desired settings. Give it a couple minutes to heat the water. Always
keep it sitting on its heel, rather than flat on a surface, to avoid scorching the surface.
Once you're ready to begin pressing your pants, keep this in mind:
• When pressing pants, all you need to do with the iron is gently press downward
for a second or two and give the fabric a squirt of steam as you do so, with none
of the back-and-forth movement that comes with regular ironing.

2. Select the right settings. First, check the inside tag to your pants. Read the care
label. Note the recommendations it gives for which temperatures and settings to use
on your iron. Adjust your iron's settings accordingly.
• If the care label is missing, check the tags to any matching articles if it came as
part of a set with a jacket or vest.
• If you are unsure of what setting to use, practice on the inside of the pants first,
where no one will see any marks (such the waistband or the pockets).
• Start with the lowest temperature possible if you don't know which one to use.

3. Start with the pockets. With the fly unzipped, fold the waist of your pants so you
can draw the pocket liners clear of the pants' “wrong side” and into the open. Lay one
pocket flat on the ironing board. Use your iron to press it flat. Move on to the next
pocket and repeat. With each press, give the fabric a squirt of steam.
• The “wrong side” is whichever part of your clothing doesn't see the light of day.
In the case of pants, that means the inside of the waist and legs.
• Since pockets are so small, this is a good place to begin practicing “pressing”
as opposed to “ironing.”
4. Move on to the upper pants. Draw the pants over the ironing board, so the edge
of the board slips inside the waist, as though you were helping the board to get
dressed. Press along the waistband first. Reposition the pants as you go until you
complete the full circuit around the band. From there, press the rest of the upper parts
(hips, butt, and front) above the crotch seam, repositioning the pants on the board as
needed.
• Keep your presses short and sweet. Pressing too hard for too long can result
in an imprint of the zipper, seams, or pockets underneath. To be safe, adjust
the pockets and fly as needed to keep them out your iron's way.
• If your pants are pleated, don't attempt to press the creases out of existence.
Keep them folded as they were originally stitched and press them as is.
• To protect the fabric and prevent it from shining afterward, cover the area that
you are about to press with a thin layer of cloth. Make sure that it is clean and
free of lint and fluff.

Creasing the Legs

1. Find your creases. Lay the pants lengthwise along your ironing board. Lay
them on one side, with one leg lying flat on top of the other. Look for the original
creases along the front and back of each leg. Make sure the front creases of both
legs line up perfectly with each other, then do the same with the back. If the
original creases have faded from view:
• Look inside the bottom of each leg to find its seams.
• Pinch the inseam and out seam of one leg together at its hem.
• Lay the leg back down just like that.
• Smooth the hem out while holding the seams together.
• The two farthest points from the seams should mark the bottom of your
creases.
• Do the same with the out seams in the waist of your pants to find the tops
of your creases.

2. Start by pressing the front crease of one leg. First, neatly fold whichever leg
is on top up and over the waist so you can press the leg underneath. Give the very
bottom of the front crease a short press. Then move to the very top of the crease
and give that a quick press, too. Now that both ends are clearly marked go back
to the bottom and work your way up the crease to its top.
• Don't go all the way up to the waistband. For pleated pants, keep the top
of your crease just below the very bottom of the pleats. For non-pleated
pants, keep the top of your crease six inches below the waistband.
• Remember to lift the iron off the pants after each press. Don't drag it up
along the seam as if you were ironing. Doing so can stretch the material
and create an odd fit and/or appearance.
• Unless the care label says otherwise, don't spare the steam since this helps
your creases to remain sharp.
• Be mindful of the pockets as you near the top. Fold them out of your iron's
path to keep them out the way, so you don't end up with their imprint on the
front of your pants.
3. Move on to the back crease and second leg. Once you have finished your front
crease, repeat the process with the back, if desired. Then flip the top leg back down,
into its original position. Flip your pants over, so that the leg you just pressed is now
lying on top of the other. Carefully fold the top leg up and over the waist, being mindful
not to ruin those sharp creases. Repeat the process with the second leg, starting with
the front crease and ending with the back.[9]
• If needed, press each leg in between its creases to get rid of any wrinkles there.
Just be careful around the seams running up the middle of the leg since these
might create imprints when pressed.
• To keep its creases sharp, give the first leg a chance to cool off before flipping
the pants over and pressing the second leg.

Maintaining Creases

1. Let the pants cool down. After you finish the second leg, flip the first leg back into
its proper position so that it lies fully on top of the leg underneath. Then let the pants
sit on the ironing board for a little while before removing them. Give them a chance to
cool down so that the creases have a chance to stiffen up before being moved.
2. Apply a vinegar solution. Mix equal parts white vinegar and water. Pour this into
a spray bottle so you can mist and dampen a clean, lint-free cloth. Before removing
the pants from the ironing board, cover a portion of one crease with this dampened
cloth until the crease absorbs all the moisture. Spray the cloth with enough solution to
dampen it again and apply the cloth to the next portion. Repeat until all the creases
have been treated.
• Use a spray bottle and cloth to avoid soaking your pants accidentally.
• Keep the pants on the ironing board until they are dry.

3. Smack them dry. Use a flat piece of unvarnished wood (such as the handle-end of
a bristle brush) to draw out lingering steam. With the pants still on the ironing board,
smack the bottom of one crease. When you do, hold the wood there for a second, on
top of the ironing board, pinching the crease between the two. Then raise the wood
again and repeat this process up against the length of each crease.
• The wood needs to be unvarnished to absorb moisture left by the steam.
 4. Hang your pants up. Use hangers specifically designed to secure pants in place,
so they don't slip off and ruin their creases or become wrinkled. Hang your pants in
the same manner that you laid them out on the ironing board. Drape the outside of
one leg over the bar with the other leg lying flat on top of it.
• Your pants may still contain some moisture even after smacking them dry. Allow
them to hang for a few hours and air-dry before putting them on.

II. LEARNING COMPETENCY

LO 4. Apply finishing touches on ladies’ trousers. (TLE_HEDMP-12TR-IVi-j-12)

• 4.7 Apply finishing touches.
• 4.8 Press finished garment.

III. ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 1

Option 1. Make a compilation of the Different Types of Fasteners through researching

on the internet. Print your outputs in a long size bond paper/s.

Option 2. Create your own version of scrapbook through cutting out of pictures from
old catalogs/brochures/magazines/printed materials. Apply your own creativity by
using your available resources/materials at home.
ACTIVITY 2
Option 1. Make a short video presentation on how to press ladies’ trousers. Ask a
family member to supervise you while doing the activity. Your final output can be
submitted to your TLE teacher through personal message via Facebook Messenger
or through your TLE Group Chat.

Option 2. Ask a family member to take photos of you showing the step-by-step
procedures on how to press a garment properly. You can also ask a family member to
supervise you while you are doing the activity. Your final output can be submitted to
your TLE teacher through personal message via Facebook Messenger or through your
TLE Group Chat.

Rubrics in Evaluating the Performance of the Students

Activity 3

Direction: Answer the following question based on your knowledge and

understanding. Write your answers on the space provided for.

1. Why is it important to apply the finishing touches and pressing techniques for ladies’
trousers?
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REFLECTION

What are the qualities/characteristics/values/traits that you need to

demonstrate to accomplish the lesson?
 What are the new learnings that have you can apply/adapt in your daily life?

REFERENCE FOR LEARNERS

https://www.wikihow.com/Press-Pants

K to 12 Basic education Curriculum Technology and Livelihood Education Learning

Module Dressmaking/Tailoring 10, 140-167.

Answers Key

ACTIVITY 1
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ACTIVITY 2
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ACTIVITY 3
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Prepared by:

KHRISTINE V. CASARENO
Teacher II
Tibag High School

Note: Practice Personal Hygiene Protocols at all times.