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TLE
Quarter 3 – Module 4
Lesson 1: Pattern Drafting and
Cutting Fabric for Household
Linen
Technology and Livelihood Education – Grade 6
Quarter 3 – Home Economics
Module 4 Lesson 1: Pattern Drafting and Cutting Fabric for Household Linen
First Edition, 2020

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TLE
Quarter 3 – Module 4
Lesson 1: Pattern Drafting and
Cutting Fabric for Household
Linen
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
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 at home.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different
activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be
reminded of the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking
your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
module, do 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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 Let Us Learn

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to
help you master the Home Economics. 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.
Learning to sew for the family is an enjoyable activity. Sewing is a skill that
can be developed by every member through constant practice. For a start, one
can begin by sewing simple projects such as a hand towel, a place mat, or a
centerpiece, using swatches cloth. Then you can start sewing household
linens.

After going through this module, you are expected to: drafts pattern for
household linens steps in drafting pattern, safety precautions (TLE6HE-0d-
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Let Us Try

Read the questions cautiously and encircle the letter of the

precise answer.

1. Which among the choices is the tip in laying the pattern in the fabric?
a. Keep safe all sharp equipment
b. Mark all stitching and folding lines
c. Cut along the edges of the pattern
d. Make a trial placement of all the pattern
2. What type of fabric that is folded in the middle, in such a way that the
two edges meet together, opposite the fold?
a. Vertical Fold
b. Diagonal Fold
c. Crosswise Fold
d. Lengthwise Fold

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3. How do you measure the throw pillow that you want to make?
a. Hold the left and right corners. Measure the pillow’s height. Hold the
top and bottom corners. Measure the pillow’s width.
b. Hold the top and bottom corners. Measure the pillow’s width. Hold the
left and right corners. Measure the pillow’s height.
c. Hold the top and bottom corners. Measure the pillow’s height. Hold
the left and right corners. Measure the pillow’s width.
d. Hold the left and right corners. Measure the pillow’s width. Hold the
top and bottom corners. Measure the pillow’s height.
4. Which among the choices is one of the hints in cutting the fabric and
transferring sewing lines?
a. Mark all stitching and folding lines
b. Cut along the edges of the pattern
c. Make a trial placement of all the pattern
d. Keep safe all sharp table and equipment
5. What safety precaution measure should follow when you are in the
sewing room?
a. Evaluation of every material.
b. Make sure floors are unclean.
c. Drinking and eating around machines
d. Organized working inside the sewing room.

Let Us Study

Careful and systematic planning is the first step in making a good

project. To ensure that the mission will come out exact cut, the following
techniques have to be mastered: folding the fabric, laying the sample on the
fabric, and transferring sewing lines.
The test of your abilities and skills is best shown in how you can create
or produce something based on the knowledge you acquired.

Now that you are prepared for your fabric, you are now ready to draft
your pattern.

Many young boys and girls like you are excited to start sewing, while
others are quite afraid because they might waste the materials. That’s why we
need to draft a pattern first before we start to sew.

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How to draft a pattern for pillowcase?
1. Measure your pillow at home. Get the length and width.
How to measure your throw pillow?
• Step 1. Hold the pinnacle and backside corners of the pillow and pull
the cloth tight.
• Step 2. Measure the pillow’s height, from pinnacle to bottom, along
the facet of the pillow.
• Step 3. Hold the left and right corners of the pillow and pull the cloth
tight.
• Step 4. Measure the pillow’s width, from the left to right, along the
edge of the pillow.

height

width

2. On your pattern paper, draw a vertical line, which is the width

measurement, and horizontal line which is the length measurement.
3. Extend lines to form a rectangle.
4. Add 5/8 in. seam allowances along the three sides of the pattern and 2
inches on the opening.
5. Cut the pattern.

Types of fabric Fold

1. Lengthwise fold – the fabric is folded in the middle, in such a way that
the two edges meet together, opposite the fold.

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2. Crosswise fold – the fabric is folded in the middle, but the two edges are
not together, rather, the edges are on the opposite side of the fold. In this
fold, the two raw edges meet at the edge and are together opposite the fold.

Tips in laying the pattern in the fabric

1. Determine which type of cloth fold you will use to maximize the use of the
fabric.
2. Fold the fabric with the wrong side out band lay it on the table.
3. Make a trial placement of all the pattern pieces to economize the use of the
fabric
4. Pin all components of the pattern on the cloth. Make sure the pins are
placed at the right angles to the edge of the pattern, one inch from the
edge. About six inches apart for straight edges. For curved edges, the pins
should be nearer to each other.
5. Avoid lifting the fold while putting the pins on their places. It might
change the position of the grain line.

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Tips in cutting the material and transferring sewing lines

1. Cut the large pieces first.

2. Cut along the edges of the pattern.
3. Hold the fabric with your left hand. Do not hold the pattern and cloth
up nor place your hand below the material while cutting. This may
additionally stretch the cloth out of shape if cut in this manner.
4. For long spaces, such as straight side seam, use long strokes.
5. For short spaces use short strokes.
6. With the use of tracing wheel and dressmaker’s carbon paper so that
all marking is on the wrong side of the fabric.
7. Fold each piece together with the pattern until you are geared up to
work on it.
8. Before removing the pattern, the pin from the fabric, study each piece
carefully so you will know what part of the project it is and what you
will do.

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Steps in cutting the fabric for household linens

1. Fold the cloth on its lengthwise grain with the wrong side out.
2. Lay and pin the pattern on the cloth
3. Mark all stitching and folding lines
4. Mark all the allowances
5. Cut the cloth.
6. Transfer all marks to the other side of the cloth.

Safety Precaution

Equipment storage
1. Keep safe all sharp table and equipment
2. Keep hazardous items secure from somebody else’s use.
3. Dispose to keep all sharp needles and pins in a special jar.

Personal and other safety

1. Ensure you’re working tables are at a good level.
2. The light in the room
3. When sewing, keep your fingers clear of the sewing point at all times,
especially when you are in a well-lighted room or you use a newly
purchased machine.
4. When cutting always ensure you are wearing close shoes.

Sewing room or designated area

1. Make sure floors are clean of any unnecessary items while working.
2. The organized person while working inside the sewing room.
3. If possible, avoid drinking and eating, especially around machines and
materials.

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 Let Us Practice

Give the tips or steps of the following:

Steps in cutting the fabric for household linens

Let Us Practice More

Rearrange the following tips in cutting the fabric and transferring

sewing lines. Write the number before each sentence.

____________ Hold the fabric with your left hand. Do not keep the pattern
and material up nor area your hand beneath the material while
cutting. This may additionally stretch the fabric out of form if
reduce in this manner.
____________ Before removing the pattern, the pin from the fabric, study
each piece carefully so you will know what part of the project it
is and what you will do.
____________ With the use of the tracing wheel and dressmaker's carbon
paper so that all marking is on the wrong side of the fabric.
____________ Fold every piece together with the pattern until you are geared
up to work on it.

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____________ For long spaces, such as straight side seam, use long strokes.
____________ Cut the large pieces first.
____________ For short spaces use short strokes.
____________ Cut along the edges of the pattern.

Let Us Remember

Answer and explain the following questions. Write your answer in your
notebook.
1. Define the following folding procedures.

a) Lengthwise fold
b) Crosswise fold

2. Give some tips in laying patterns and cutting.

a._________________________________________________________________________
b._________________________________________________________________________
c._________________________________________________________________________
d._________________________________________________________________________
e._________________________________________________________________________

Rubrics
Criteria 5 3 1
Explanation Explanation is Explanation is a Explanation is
detailed and clear. little difficult to difficult to
understand, but understand and
includes critical is missing
information. important
information.
Neatness The work is The work is The work
and presented in neat, presented in an appears sloppy
clear and organized organized but and
Organization
that is easy to read. may be hard to unorganized it
read at times. is hard to know
what
information
goes together.
Completion All tasks are Two of the tasks Several of the
completed. are complete. tasks are not
complete.

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 Let Us Assess

Enumerate the safety precautions in sewing.

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 Let Us Enhance

Draw the needed tools, materials, and equipment, and the size of the
fabric, used in making a pillowcase. Use another bond paper.

Rubrics to assess finished project

Indicators

1. The detail of the figure is clear.

2. Colorful appearance
3. Attained exact measurement of the figure.
4. The drawing is neatly made
5. The folded exact width of allowances.
Points
10- All indicators were met
9- 4 indicators were met
8- 3 indicators were met
6- 2 indicators were met
5- 1 indicator was met

Let Us Reflect

Answer and explain the following questions. Write your answer in

your notebook.

1. How do we draft the pattern for a pillowcase?

2. How do we fold the material when cutting?
3. Why do we need to keep the cloth while cutting?
4. What variety of stroke is used in reducing lengthy spaces?

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Let Us Try Let Us Practice
1. D 1. Fold the cloth on its lengthwise grain with the wrong side
2. D out.
3. C 2. Lay and pin the pattern on the cloth
4. B 3. Mark all stitching and folding lines
5. D 4. Mark all the allowances
5. Cut the cloth
6. Transfer all marks to the other side of the cloth.
Let Us Practice More
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Answer Key
 References

Agbayani, Mercita M. (2010) Home Economics and Livelihood Education.

Vicarish Publication & Trading , Inc. Sta. ana, Manila, Philippines.

Bantigue, R.M. and Pangilinan, J.P. (2014) Growing up with Home

Economics and Livelihood Education. FNB Educational, Inc. Quezon
City, Philippines.
Bernardino, Josephine C., and Paragas, Alma L. (2010) Home Economics and
Livelihood Education. Phoenix Publishing House, Inc. Quezon City,
Philippines.

Velasquez, Gee E., Co, Margie Lorraine P., and Banzon, Cynthia B. Jo-es
Publishing House, Inc. Dalandanan, Velasquez City, Philippines.

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