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TLE – HE - DRESSMAKING
Quarter 3 – Module 1:

PLAN DESIGN FOR LADIES'

TROUSERS
TLE - GRADE 10
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 3 – Module 1: Plan Design for Ladies' Trousers
First Edition, 2020

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TLE
Third Quarter – Module 1:
Plan Design for Ladies'
Trousers
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 10 Dressmaking

Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Plan Design For Ladies
Trousers!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the
teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic
constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore,
this also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

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

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. Furthermore, you are expected to
encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the
module.

For the learner:

Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education 10 Dressmaking

Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Plan Design for Ladies Trousers!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and
time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource
while being an active learner.

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 This will give you an idea of the skills or
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the module.

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lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
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Key at the end of the module.
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module.

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At the end of this module you will also find:

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developing this module.

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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!

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to
help you master the nature of planning design for ladies' trousers. 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. But the
order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the
textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1.1. Plan garment design;
1.2. Construct miniature trousers using the different types of fabric suited
for trouser construction;
1.3 Appreciate the importance of proper planning in trouser construction by
Familiarizing the client's body shape.

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 What I Know

TRUE OR FALSE.
Directions: Read and answer the following statements. Write “True” if the
statement states a fact and “False” if it doesn’t. Write your answer in your
quiz notebook.

__________ 1. Straight Leg Trouser is the style of trousers which can fit any body
type.
__________ 2. For Apple or Rounded shape should avoid Skinny jeans or trousers.
__________ 3. Trousers are basically office wear worn by corporate women and are
made up of cotton, polyesters and wool.
__________ 4. An Average posture stands fairly straight and the side seams of
pants fall straight and are lined up with the ankle.
__________ 5. Gaucho trouser is similar to leggings pants except that it has wider
legs with a flare at the bottom.
__________ 6. Rectangle body shape look best when they wear a low rise, skinny
trousers and wider leg.
__________ 7. Leggings are usually skin tight and are made up of denim, cotton and
lycra.
__________ 8. Super High Rise. Waistband is more than 1 inch above your waist.
__________ 9. Gabardine is a light wool or twill weave that's best for Spring and Fall.
__________10. Velveteen is an imitation of a velvet fabric. It is normally made of
cotton or a combination of cotton and silk.

Note: If you get 100% correct in this pre- assessment, skip the lesson but if
not and only get 50% to 99% correct, then proceed with the lesson

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Lesson
Plan Design for Ladies'
1 Trousers

The lesson deals with the client’s job requirements in accordance with
the standard operating procedure such as the preparation of garment
design. It also includes section of designs and fabrics and incorporation of
special needs of clients in the design based on procedure.

Good luck and use this learning material as your guide to become a
successful dress provider in the future.

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will
help you in guiding the learners. The following
are information that would lead to the activities
and assessment. Some activities may need your
own discretion upon checking, or you may use
rubric if provided. Please review the activities
and answer keys and amend if necessary.

What’s In

Direction: Answer the question below on your notebook

1. Why is it important to know the body type in designing the ladies trousers
design?
2. What are the things to consider in making a ladies trousers?

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 What’s New

Let us find out how much you already know about the lesson by answering
these items.
Identification

Directions: Name the following illustrations of trousers shown below. Write your
answer in your quiz notebook.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

What is It

There might be some confusion between the meaning of trousers, pants,

or even slacks. Some maybe asking what is more appropriate to use for ladies? Or
which one is for men? Even some dictionaries, the meaning seem to be
synonymous or interrelated with each other. In order to come up with a more
specific meaning, experts in sewing considered the origin from where these words
came from. In most parts of the United Kingdom and Ireland, trousers are the
general term for an outer garment which are worn at the hips or waist, and maybe
held up by their own fastenings, a belt, or suspenders (braces) while pant, a British
word, refer to as men under wears or underpants, plural of which are pantie. But,
in some other places, it is also an outer garment covering each leg separately and
usually extending from the waist to the ankle- and it comes from the word
“pantaloons”. Slacks are trousers especially for casual wear and it is usually used
in plural form.

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 DESIGNS OF LADIES TROUSERS

Trousers are basically office wear worn by corporate women. They are
made up of cotton, polyesters and wool and looking great with a formal blouse and
shirt.
As fashions change, the lengths of slacks or trousers vary now from very
short to knee length, to just below the knee, and on down to the ankle and just
below it. The legs of trousers may be slightly flared, straight, or tapered. Careful
construction of them will enable us to construct a pair of trousers which will be
well-tailored and contribute to a neat appearance regardless of specific style or
design. To come up with the best trouser that would complement your body is to
understand one’s body type or shape, the posture of the body and the type of fabric
used in making the trouser. There are six main body shapes that will guide you in
choosing the best style of trouser to wear: Hourglass, Triangle, Inverted Triangle,
Rectangle, Diamond and Rounded shape.

DIFFERENT SHAPES OF THE BODY

1. For Triangle shape, it is best to wear a trouser with the straight leg.
2. For Inverted Triangle shape, a peg trouser, with pleats on the top, and has a
waistband. Wide leg lining trouser is also good for this body shape.
3. For Rectangle shape, low rise, skinny trousers and wider leg is best for this
shape. Avoid big flares and cargo pants and silky flowing trousers for office or
night out.
4. For Hourglass shape, high-waist and wide-legged trousers underline the
curvaceous body are of great style options.
5. For Oval or Diamond shape, trousers should be in classic style with flat fronts,
and no extra from zips, pleats or gathers. Low rise trousers should not be worn
and waistbands should not be too tight. Boot cuts are best suited for this shape
and if tall enough, straight cuts or palazzo is of great choice.

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6. For Apple or Rounded shape, a pair of boot cut jeans will help this body shape
looks slimmer and create a line waist down. Skinny jeans or trousers should be
avoided.

Another factor to consider is the type of posture that a wearer has. Posture
type can be classified into three categories:

1. Average. When the wearer stands fairly straight and the side seams of
pants fall straight and are lined up with the ankle, she has average posture.
2. Forward-tilted hip. When the wearer stands in somewhat slouched manner;
fairly flat, low seat, and has high prominent roll below the front waist or high
prominent hip bones. This posture causes pants to sag under the seat
unless the pattern is altered.
3. Backward-tilted hip. When the wearer stands with the tummy lowered and
posterior out and up and the pants hike up over the seat. In here, the pattern
crotch length is not corrected.

STYLES OF TROUSERS

1. Straight Leg Trouser is the style of trousers which can fit

any body type. It can be found in different designs and best for
business meetings and in casual workplace. It has uniform
width from thigh all the way to hem. The straight line help
balance out any body type and has the ability to hide wide and
bulky thighs. It is ideal for women with wider hips, larger
thighs as well as for slender women.

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2. Gaucho trouser is similar to Capri pants except that it has
wider legs with a flare at the bottom. This is ideal for warm
weather. The short breathable legs keep the woman cool and
the wide and flowing legs can have a similar appearance to a
skirt depending on the amount of fabric used and the amount of
flare. Women with long legs can wear any style or colour gaucho
trousers and women with shorter or heavier legs should wear
longer gaucho trousers in a light color.

3. Boot Cut Trouser has similar design to straight leg trousers

except that it has a slight flare at the bottom so that it can
easily fit over a pair of boots. This works well with any body
type.

4. Skinny Trouser is the style for women who have skinny,

straight legs and slim figures. Skinny trousers hug the legs and
the hips very closely and make the lower half of the body look
small. It is important that the top half of the body is in
proportion.

Leggings are usually skin tight and are

made up of denim, cotton and lycra.

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5. Cropped Trouser is best suited during
summertime. It is not as short as capri pants,
instead, it has a hem that falls between the ankle
and the calf. It has straight legs and do not hug
the legs too closely. Women with shorter stature
should avoid cropped trousers that have a cuff
because they will make women shorter than they
already are. It is best suited for casual or
business casual occasions.

Capris are popular among women which are worn during summer. These are made
up of cotton, denim and polyester

6. Wide Leg Trouser has straight legs that is wider and more
flowing than straight leg trousers. Tall, slender women are
wearing this kind of trousers because it can make the bottom
appear larger than the top half. When paired with the right
shoes, wide leg trousers can help elongate the legs and slim
the figure down. These types of trousers are available as part
of a women's suit or as a casual pair of trousers for any
occasion.

Palazzos are generally loose in fitting and are best suited to

lean women and goes well with tank tops and trendy blouses.
These are made up of wrinkle free fabric.

TYPES OF WAISTBAND FOR TROUSER

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1. Super High Rise. Waistband is more than 1 inch above your waist.
2. High Rise Jeans. Waistband is 1 inch above your waist.
3. Medium Rise Jeans. Waistband is located precisely on the waist.
4. Medium to Low Rise Jeans. Waistband is located typically 2-3 inches
below the belly button. The most popular rise in most denim brands, especially
for women.
5. Low Rise Jeans. Waistband is very low, 3-5 inches below the belly button.
6. Ultra-Low-Rise Jeans or Brazilian Low-Rise Jeans. Brazilian jeans are
growing in popularity and are renowned for their daring sexy cuts, high quality
and original embellishments.

TYPES OF FABRIC SUITED FOR LADIES TROUSERS

Women buy a pair of trousers to add to their wardrobe and wear in the
workplace. They choose the best one that suits them and best for their body types.
They find the styles of trousers that look most flattering to them aside from this
they give comfort and ease of movement in their workplace. There are various
styles, designs and colors to match every woman’s taste when it comes to trousers.
But then, to come up with well-fitted and well-constructed trouser fabrics must be
given importance in constructing or buying a pair of trousers to give more flattering
and more catching effect to the wearer.
In choosing the best fabric suited for ladies’ trousers, choose fabric which is
firmly woven to hold its shape and would complement more to your body shape.
Texture and design should be properly examined to avoid scratchy feeling when it
is used. There are also fabric types which require lining to prevent undergarments
and seam allowances seen through. Choose medium-weight blends fabric for
trousers.

TYPES OF FABRICS SUITED FOR LADIES TROUSERS

Gabardine is a light wool (or cotton once in a

while) twill weave that's best for Spring and
Fall. It is usually woven in 10-12 ounce
weights that are warm in the summer and not
warm enough
in winter.

Polyester has the same characteristics as the

cotton but may not easily gets dirty as cotton.

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Cotton has an elegant appearance for women
but for women with lots of activities, this is not
appropriate because it snags easily and is hard
to clean and care for when it gets dirty.

Corduroy is a type of fabric that has strips on

one side alternating between flat and slightly
fluffy, which gives a ribbed effect. Corduroy is
quite thick and is often used to make trousers
and jackets.

Velveteen is a type of imitation velvet. It is

normally made of cotton or a combination of
cotton and silk. It has a pile that is short (never
more than 3mm deep), and is closely set. It has
a firm hand and a slightly sloping pile. Unlike
true velvet, this type has greater body, does not
drape as easily, and has less sheen

Satin is also commonly used in apparel: satin

baseball jackets, athletic shorts, women's
lingerie, nightgowns, blouses, and evening
gowns, but also in some men's boxer shorts,
briefs, shirts and neckties. It is also used in the
production of pointed shoes for use in ballet.
Other uses include interior furnishing fabrics,
upholstery, and bed sheets.

Flannel is a soft, lightweight fabric. It works

well for colder-temperature shirts, pants and
jackets.

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Linen is a medium-weight fabric with little
elasticity (hence it wrinkles). But it conducts
heat and is a popular choice for warm-weather.

Denim is a heavy-weight fabric with very little

drape or stretch.

PARTS OF TROUSERS

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Parts of Trousers

1. Waistband is a strip of fabric fastened at the top of trousers that fits around the
waist.
2. Fly is an opening/placket covering the groin which makes the pants easier to
put on or take off. It conceals the mechanism such as zipper, velcro or buttons.
3. Leg(s) or leggings are form-fitting covering for the legs.

4. Seam is a line where two pieces of cloth are joined by sewing near the edge of the
fabrics (inseam and out seam).
5. Bottom(s) are the lowest part of trousers.

6. Trouser support the belt loops on the waistband of the trousers were the belt
passes on serve as support to the wearer.

What’s More

IDENTIFICATION
Directions. Identify the following items being described. Write your answer in
your quiz notebook.

_________1. These are styles of trousers which can fit any body type. It can be found
in different designs and best for business meetings or in casual
workplace.
_________2. These are trousers for women who have straight legs and slim figures.
_________3. It is usually skin tight and are made up of denim, cotton and lycra.
_________4. It has the same characteristics as the cotton but may not be that easily
gets dirty as cotton.
_________5. It is a heavy-weight fabric with very little drape or stretch.

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 What I Have Learned

Direction: Write a reflection of your learning journey on this module by completing

the guide phrases below.

I have learned that ______________________

_____________________
______.

I have realized that ___________________________________________

_____.

I will apply __________________

_____________________
_______________.

What I Can Do

Instruction:

Cut 3 different types of miniature trousers/pants you like to wear using a

3”x 3” size of scrap cloth. Paste and label it in a long bond paper and put it in a
plastic envelope.

Scorecard for Miniature Trousers

Exact Type of Trouser 10 pts. PS TS

Correct shape and description of the Trousers
Workmanship 10 pts.
Following the correct procedure
Neatness 5 pts.
No stain or dirt
General appearance 5 pts.
Beautiful finished article
legend
PS Perfect score
TS Teacher’s Score

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 Assessment

Multiple-Choice
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on
the activity notebook.

1. It is a type of fabric that has strips on one side alternating between flat and
slightly fluffy, which gives a ribbed effect.
a. Corduroy b. satin c. velveteen d. linen

2. This are basically an office wear worn by corporate women. They are made up of
cotton, polyesters and wool and looking great with a formal blouse and shirt.
a. Blouse b. trousers c. bonnet d. shirt

3. The type of body shape that must avoid skinny jeans or trousers.
a. Oval shape b. hourglass c. triangle d. rectangle

4. The best body shape to wear a straight leg type of trousers

a. Oval shape b. hourglass c. triangle d. rectangle

5. This type of trousers is similar to straight leg trousers except that it has a slight
flare at the bottom so that it can easily fit over a pair of boots.
a. Boot cut c. cropped trousers
b. skinny trousers d. gaucho trousers

6. It is the style of trousers which can fit any body type.

a. Boot cut c. straight leg trousers
b. skinny trousers d. gaucho trousers

7. This type of trousers is similar to Capri pants except that it has wider
legs with a flare at the bottom.
a. Boot cut c. straight leg trousers
b. skinny trousers d. gaucho trousers

8. The type of waistband that is very low, 3-5 inches below the belly button.
a. Low rise jeans c. high rise jeans
b. medium rise jeans d. high jeans

9. The type of jeans that are renowned for their daring sexy cuts, high quality and
original embellishments.
a. Ultra-low rise jeans c. high rise jeans
b. medium rise jeans d. super high jeans

10. It is a heavy-weight fabric with very little drape or stretch.

a. Denim b. satin c. linen d. corduroy

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 Answer Key

What I Know What’s In (Answers may Vary)

What’s New
1. True
1. Straight Leg Trousers
2. True
2. Gaucho Trousers
3. True
3. Boot Cut Trousers
4. True

5. False
4. Skinny Trousers
6. True
5. Capri / Cropped Trousers
7. True

8. True

9. True

10. False
What’s More

Identification
WHAT I CAN DO 1. Straight leg Trousers
Task 1 2. Skinny trousers
(It will be graded using the rubric.) 3. Leggings
4. Polyester
ASSESSMENT 5. denim
1. a
2. b What I have learned
3. a (Answers may vary)
4. c
(It will be graded using the rubric.)
5. a
6. c
7. d
8. a
9. a
10. a

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