San Miguel National High School

Visita, San Miguel Island, Tabaco City

Dressmaking – TLE 9
QUARTER 3 LAS Number 6

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS TOPIC: CHILDREN’S WEAR

Learning Competencies:
L.O. 1. Draft and cut pattern for children’s dress
 identify the body parts to measure in making children’s wear;
 demonstrate and follow the steps in taking body measurements for children’s wear;
 discuss the procedure in drafting front blouse pattern; and
 express willingness to perform the given activity.

Background Information for Learners

Body Measurements for Children’s Wear

Children’s wear requires specific measurements to achieve the design identified by the customers.

There is probably no sewing activity so satisfying as sewing for children. You get quick results for one
thing because the garments have smaller dimensions. Also, more shortcuts can be taken into consideration in
terms of techniques. Children’s garment should be constructed to survive vigorous activity and endless
washings. Other special considerations include providing room for sudden growth spurts and planning garment
that are easy to put on.

Size range charts

Babies
Newborn (1-3
Age 6 months
months)
Weight 3-6 kg 6-8 kg
Height 17-24 inches 24-26 ½ inches

Toddlers
Si ½ 1 2 3 4
Breast 19” 20” 21” 22” 23”
Waist 19” 19 1/2“ 20” 20 ½” 21”
Approx. Height 28” 31” 34” 37” 40”
Finished Dress Length 14” 15” 16” 17” 18”

Children
Breast 20” 21” 22” 23” 24” 25”
Waist 19 ½” 20” 20 ½” 21” 21” 22”
Hip - - - 24” 25” 26”
Back Waist Length 8 ¼” 8 ½” 9” 9 ½” 10” 10 ½”
Approx. Height 31” 34” 37” 40” 43” 46”
Finished Dress Length 17” 18” 19” 20” 22” 24”

Girls
Size 7 8 10 12 1
Breast 26” 27” 28 ½” 30” 3
Waist 23” 23 ½” 24 ½” 25 ½” 26 ½”
Hip 27” 28” 30” 32” 3
Back Waist Length 50” 52” 56” 58 ½” 6

Chubbie
Size 8½c 10 ½ 12 ½ c 14 ½ c
Breast 30” 31” 33” 34 ½”
Waist 28” 29” 30” 31”
Hip 33” 34 ½” 36” 37 ½”
Back Waist Length 12 ½” 13 ¼” 14” 14 ¼”
Approx. Height 52” 56” 58 ½” 61
Body Measurement for Children’s Wear

Shoulder width measure Back Across Width

from the tip of the left measure from the left
shoulder to the tip of shoulder arm joint to the
right shoulder with the opposite side,
tape measure passing approximately 4 to 5
over the prominent inches down from the tip
bone. of the shoulder.
Back Figure Length Chest Width measure
measure from the nape from the left (front)
to the waistline on the armhole seam to the
cord. Allow the tape right (front) armhole
measure to hang freely. seam.

Bust Circumference Waist Circumference

measure around the measure around the
fullest portion of the bust smallest portion of the
with the tape measure waist or torso.
passing over the
shoulder blades running
on the same level in
front.
Front Figure Length Armhole Circumference
measure from the measure around the
shoulder neck junction base of the arm with the
with the tape measure tape measure closes at
passing over the highest the tip of the shoulder
part of the bust down to
the waistline.
Crotch/seat/rise This Hip Circumference.
measurement is taken in Measure around the
two ways. For male lowest part of the
customer insert a ruler buttocks with the tape
on the rise and measure measure closes at the
from the waistline to the side.
upper edge of the ruler.
For female customer
allow her to sit on a flat
chair, then measure at
the side from the
waistline to the surface
to the chair.

Arm Circumference this measurement is taken around the arm where the sleeve length fall.
High Circumference Leg Circumference
measure around the Measure around the leg
fullest part of the thigh where the short/pants
with the tape measure full length falls.
closes at the side.
 Dress Full length Skirt’s length Measure
Measure from the from the waistline to the
shoulder neck joints to desired length.
the desired length of the
dress

Full length Measure

form the waistline down
to the desired length of
the pants.

Front Blouse Pattern

Measurements Needed in Children’s Front Blouse Sloper

Parts of the Body Actual Body Measurement Computed

Measured Measurement Needed Measurement
Shoulder 13 ½ 6½
Chest Width 11 ½ ½ 5¼
Armhole Circumference 12 ½ 6
Front Figure Length 13 1 13
Bust Circumference 28 ¼ 7
Waist Circumference 24 ¼ 6

Procedures in Drafting Front Blouse Sloper Using Measurements on IMC

1. Draw construction line by tracing the outer edge of the
L – square or measure 2 inches from the top edge
downward and 1 inch from left to right, connect lines
perpendicularly. Then, mark corner as point A.

2. A – B is 2½ inches downward on the construction line.

3. A – C is 4 inches downward on the construction line.

4. A – D is ½ measurement of the armhole circumference.

5. A – E is the front figure length.

6. Square out points B – C – D – E.

7. A – F is 1¾ inches on the horizontal construction line.

8. A – G is 1/2 of the shoulder width measurement. Sway

point G down.

9. G – H is 3/4 inch down on the swayed line.

10. Connect point H to F with a straight line.

11. Shape front neckline from point F to B with a French

curve.

12. C – I is ½ of the chest width or ½ of the shoulder

measure less ½ inch.
13. D – J is ¼ of the bust circumference measurement.

14. Shape front armhole from points H – I – J with a French

curve.

15. E – K is ¼ of the waist circumference measurement.

16. Connect points K - J with straight line

17. K – L is ¼ inch upward on line KJ

18. Connect point L to point E with a slight curve

LEARNING ACTIVITY 1. Performance Task.
Directions. Take a body measurement for children (1 boy and 1 girl). Write your answer on a separate sheet.

INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENT CHART (IMC) for Children’s Wear

Customer’s Name (Boy): __________________________ Date Taken: _____________

Customer’s Name (Girl): __________________________ Date Taken: _____________

Parts of the Body Measured Girl Model Boy Model

Shoulder width
Back Across width
Back Figure length
Chest width
Bust Circumference
Waist Circumference
Front Figure length
Armhole circumference
Sleeve length
Hip 1 Circumference
Hip 2 Circumference
Lap Circumference
Crotch/Seat/Rise
Full length
Bottom width
Skirts length

LEARNING ACTIVITY 2
Directions. Read each sentence carefully. Tell whether the given procedure is True or False. Write your
answer on a separate sheet.
________________ 1. E – K is ¼ of the waist circumference measurement.
________________ 2. D – J is ¼ of the bust circumference measurement.
________________ 3. Shape front armhole from points H – I – J with a curve rule.
________________ 4. A – E is the front figure length.
________________ 5. Connect points K - J with French curve.

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,
p205 - 210.

Prepared by:

IRISH JANE B. TABELISMA

TLE Teacher
San Miguel National High School