DRESSMAKING 4

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• TLE- Home Economics, Dressmaking, First Quarter - Module 4, Drafting Basic/Block Pattern for Pajama Shirt
• Pattern drafting


  The process of creating a pattern for a garment
• Basic/Block Pattern


  A basic pattern that can be used as a starting point to create different garment designs
• Sloper


  A basic pattern that is used as a starting point for drafting other patterns
• Accuracy


  The quality of being exact or precise
• Intersection

  The point at which two lines or surfaces meet and cross each other
• The success of a project is contained of different processes. Though some people mistaken that pattern drafting is hard to learn. However, in the end, your determination will determine your knowledge and skills in pattern drafting.
• Pajamas are the most common type of sleeping garments
• In this lesson, you will be allowed to have knowledge and skills in pattern drafting
• Tools Used in Pattern Drafting

  • L-Square
  • French curve
  • Tape Measure
  • Hip curve
  • Pencil
  • Pattern Paper
• Measurements needed in drafting pattern for Front Bodice Sloper

  • Shoulder width
  • Chest width
  • Bust Circumference
  • Waist circumference
  • Front figure length
  • Bust height
  • Bust distance
  • Armhole circumference
• Procedure in Drafting Front Bodice Sloper


  1. Draw construction line

  2. Mark point A

  3. Mark point B

  4. Mark point C

  5. Mark point D

  6. Mark point E

  7. Mark point F

  8. Mark point G

  9. Shape front neckline

  10. Shape front armhole

  11. Mark point L

  12. Connect points L-K

  13. Mark point M

  14. Square down point M

  15. Mark point N

  16. Mark point O

  17. Mark point P

  18. Mark point Q

  19. Connect point Q to point N
• Measurements needed in drafting pattern for Back Blouse Sloper

  • Armhole circumference
  • Back figure length
  • Shoulder width
  • Back across width
  • Bust circumference
  • Waist circumference
• Procedure in Drafting Back Bodice Sloper


  1. Draw construction line

  2. Mark point A

  3. Mark point B

  4. Mark point C

  5. Mark point D

  6. Mark point E

  7. Square out points B-C-D-E

  8. Mark point F

  9. Shape back neckline

  10. Mark point G

  11. Mark point H

  12. Connect points F and H

  13. Mark point I

  14. Mark point J

  15. Shape back armhole

  16. Mark point K

  17. Connect points J-K

  18. Mark point L

  19. Mark point M

  20. Mark point N

  21. Mark point O

  22. Mark point P

  23. Connect points O and P to point N

  24. Mark point Q

  25. Connect point Q to point M
• Measurements needed in drafting pattern for Set-in Sleeve


  • Sleeve length
  • Armhole circumference
  • Arm Circumference
• Procedure in Drafting Pattern for Set-in Sleeve

  1. Draw construction line

  2. Mark point A

  3. Mark point B

  4. Mark point C

  5. Square out points B and C

  6. Mark point D

  7. Mark point E

  8. Connect points D-E

  9. Mark point F

  10. Mark point G

  11. Mark point H

  12. Shape armhole

  13. Mark point K

  14. Connect K to E
• Cut Back sleeve pattern from point A – D – H – F – J – E – K – C – B – A
• Trace back sleeve pattern
• Drafting Pattern for Set-in Sleeve

  1. Draw construction line by tracing the outer edge of the L-square. Make corner A.

  2. A - B is 4½ inches downward

  3. A - C is the sleeve length

  4. Square out points B and C

  5. A - D is ½ inch on the construction line

  6. A - E is ½ of the armhole circumference

  7. Connect points D - E using L square

  8. Point F is the center of line D - E

  9. Point G is the center of line D - F

  10. Point H is ½ inch outward of point G

  11. Shape armhole using the French curve from point A - D - H - F - J - E

  12. C - K is ½ of the arm circumference

  13. Connect K to E using L square

  14. Cut Back sleeve pattern from point A - D - H - F - J - E - K - C - B - A

  15. Trace back sleeve pattern transfer points A - D - H - F - J - E

  16. H - 1 is ¼ inch inward

  17. F - 2 is 3/8 inch inward

  18. J - 3 is 3/8 inch inward

  19. Shape front armhole from point A - D - 1 - 2 - 3 and E with hand manipulation

  20. Cut front sleeve pattern from point A - D - 1 - 2 - 3 - E - K - C - B - A
• Read each statement carefully about drafting front and back sloper and fill in the blanks with the correct answer.
• Drafting the Pattern for Turban

  1. Tools

  2. Pattern

  3. Speed