Semi-detailed Lesson Plan in

GFD 4 Machine Operation and Maintenance

I. Objectives
At the end of this lesson, students are expected to:
a. define seam and seam finishes
b. identify the different types of seams and seam finishes
c. sew different types of seam and seam finishes, and
d. appreciate the importance of seam and seam finishes in garment construction

II. Subject Matter

Topic : Garment Construction Process Seams and

Seam Finishes
References : (August 2020). 7 Different Types of Seams
and How to Use Them in Garments. Retrieved from
https://www.masterclass.com

Heaton, L. Baker, M. (2014). Seams and Seam Finishes.

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension.
http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/fcs2/fcs2304/fcs2304.pdf

https://youtu.be/Ax6JDDP_6O8
https://youtu.be/CGICpUOHUUg
Methods : Lesson discussion, Hands-on teaching, PPT
presentation, Interactive learning, Games, Recitation
Materials : PPT, Video presentation, Module, Rubrics

III. Procedure

A. Pre-discussion Activities

a. Greeting

 The teacher will greet or ask the class “How is your day?’’

b. Prayer

 The teacher will call the assigned student for the prayer

c. Review

 What was our last topic?

 What you’re understanding on the last topic? The teacher
will call at least two students from the class to share
B. Lesson Proper

1. Motivation

 The teacher will start the discussion by introducing the topic by the use of
motivation games.
 The teacher will present a game “Guess the word/s” using the slide deck
presentation, together with a picture which will describe the word/s

1. S E L F – B O U N D S E A M 2. P I N K E D F I N I S H

3. P L A I N S E A M 4. F R E N C H S E A M

5. B O U N D S E A M F I N I S H

 The teacher will ask question in connection to the game and will ask for at
least two class volunteers. Based from your answers, what have you
noticed?

Follow up questions:
- What is seam?
- What is seam finishes?

 After the students gave their thoughts and guesses. The teacher will then
start the lesson using PowerPoint presentation for further discussion of
different types of seam and seam finishes.

 The teacher will show a video presentation on how to sew different types
of seam and seam finishes.
 IV. Activity

Post Discussion

 The teacher will present an example garment to the class for students to
identify what type of seam/seam finish is used on the garment.

1. What type of garment is this?

Answer: T-shirt
2. what type of seam/seam finish is used on
the garment?
Answer: Plain seam and over-edge/serge
finish.

1. What type of garment is this?

Answer: Undergarment
2. what type of seam/seam finish is used on
the garment?
Answer: French seam

Image from: wired.com

V. Generalization

 The teacher will recap the discussion by asking the following questions to
the class:
- What is the basic technique in garment construction?
- What are the different types of seam and seam finishes?
- What makes a seam?

VI. Evaluation

 The teacher will give a 20 items test, consist of 10 objective type

questions and essay type questions.

Test I. Multiple choice

1. What do you call a type of seam that is commonly 4. A type of seam finish which made by the help of
used by dressmakers? pinking shears

a. Flat felled seam a. Clean finish

b. Plain seam b. Self-bound finish
c. French seam c. Pinked finish
d. Slot seam d. Bound finish

2. A decorative seam that also adds interest with a 5. It is used to apply in an unfinished seam edge to
contrasting fabric placed underneath. prevent raveling, curling, or rolling.

a. Slot seam a. French seam

b. Double topstitched seam b. Seam finish
c. Overcast finish c. Seam
d. Plain seam d. Finish

3. It is a strong neat seam which can be seen either

inside or outside of the garment

a. Flat felled seam

b. Single topstitched seam
c. Corded seam
d. Lapped seam
 Test II. Modified TRUE or FALSE

1. Clean finish is similar to machine stitching 4. Self-bound seam is constructed in a

wherein the raw edges are turned under at similar way to flat felled seam
approximately 1 inch.
o TRUE
o TRUE o FALSE
o FALSE

2. A seam should be smooth both inside and 5. Mock seam look similar to plain seam
outside when finished
o TRUE o TRUE
o FALSE o FALSE
3. Seam is used to join two or more pieces of
fabric together
o TRUE
o FALSE

Test III. Essay

Directions: Answer the following questions in 3-5 sentences.

- Based from your own understanding what is the difference between a seam and
seam finish?
- Explain the importance of seams and seam finishes on garment construction

VII. Assignment

 The teacher will instruct students to sew at least 5 seams and 5 seam
finishes as an assignment/output. Then, it will be asses with the use of the
provided rubrics.

Direction:
Sew at least 5 seams and 5 seam finishes. The fabric should 5 by 5 inches in size.
Take a picture of the finished seams/finishes, compile on a PDF file, and provide a short
description to it.

Materials:

- Iron - Sewing machine

- Fabric
- Sewing tools
 Scoring Rubric
CATEGORY Excellent Good (3) Acceptable Needs Score
(4) (2) improvemen
t (1)
The project The project The project The project
looks looks neat, looks has a lot of
Craftmanship professionally with very acceptable, errors
made, with no little errorswith two or
errors seen seen more errors
seen
The project The project The project The project
was was was does not
successfully successfully partially show any
carried out carried out successfully originality,
Creativity from concept from executed and copied
to completion concept to and lacks
with full completion originality
originality with cited
samples
from other
sources

The project The project The project The project

Use of was made was made was made did not use
sewing tools, with complete with 4 or with less any sewing
and materials sewing tools, more sewing tools and
and materials sewing tools and materials
tools and materials
materials
Practiced all Practiced Practiced Did not
of the most of the some of the practiced all
Safety in precautions precautions precautions of the
workplace and safety and safety and safety precautions
standards in standards standards and safety
using sewing in using in using standards in
tools sewing sewing using sewing
tools tools tools
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