Home Economics - Junior Secondary 2 - Basic pattern drafting

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 11

CLASS: Junior Secondary School 2

AGE: 13 years

DURATION: 40 minutes each for 2 periods

DATE:

SUBJECT: Home economics

TOPIC: Basic Pattern drafting

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to

1. ) Mention and explain the basic body measurements required to make a dress
2. ) Define patterns and state its uses
3. ) List and explain the types of patterns, their advantages and disadvantages

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Recommended Home economics textbooks for Junior Secondary School 2

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES: PERIOD 1-2:

NOTE

BASIC PATTERN DRAFTING

Basic Body Measurements Required to Make a Dress

1. Bust:
   • Measure around the fullest part of the bust, ensuring the tape is level across the back and front.
   • Purpose: Helps determine the fit of the dress around the chest area.
2. Waist:
   • Measure around the natural waistline, which is the narrowest part of the torso.
   • Purpose: Essential for ensuring a fitted waistline, especially for dresses with waist seams.
3. Hips:
   • Measure around the fullest part of the hips, usually about 8–10 inches below the waist.
   • Purpose: Helps ensure the dress fits comfortably over the hips.
4. Shoulder Width:
   • Measure across the back from one shoulder seam to the other.
   • Purpose: Ensures the dress fits correctly across the shoulders and back.
5. Neck to Waist:
   • Measure from the base of the neck (at the center back) to the waistline.
   • Purpose: Helps in creating the correct dress length and fitting.
6. Full Length (or Dress Length):
   • Measure from the shoulder or neck to the desired length of the dress (e.g., knee-length, floor-length).
   • Purpose: Determines the overall length of the dress.
7. Armhole:
   • Measure around the armhole, ensuring the tape sits comfortably without pinching.
   • Purpose: Important for dresses with sleeves to ensure a proper armhole fit.
8. Sleeve Length:
   • Measure from the shoulder seam down to the wrist or desired sleeve length.
   • Purpose: To determine the length of sleeves, if applicable.

Patterns and Their Uses
A pattern is a template or guide used in the process of making garments. It is typically made of paper, fabric, or another material, and outlines the shape and size of each part of a garment to be sewn together.

• Uses of Patterns:
• Guidance for Construction: Patterns provide the structure for cutting fabric accurately and ensuring proper fit.
• Reproducibility: Patterns allow for multiple garments to be made in the same design and size.
• Customization: Patterns can be modified to adjust to different body types, styles, or preferences.

Types of Patterns, Their Advantages, and Disadvantages

1. Flat Patterns
   • Description: A two-dimensional pattern made of paper, typically used for making basic shapes like skirts, dresses, and shirts.
   • Advantages:
     • Simple and easy to understand.
     • Can be reused multiple times.
   • Disadvantages:
     • Limited flexibility for complex or detailed designs.
     • Requires precise measuring and adjustments for fitting.

2. Draped Patterns
   • Description: A pattern created by draping fabric directly onto a dress form or model to create a garment's shape.
   • Advantages:
     • Allows for creative and custom designs.
     • More accurate fit, especially for complicated designs.
   • Disadvantages:
     • Time-consuming process.
     • Requires skill in fabric manipulation.

3. Sloper Patterns
   • Description: A basic, well-fitting block pattern used as a starting point for garment design.
   • Advantages:
     • Serves as a template for custom-fit garments.
     • Provides consistency for designing various styles.
   • Disadvantages:
     • Needs modification for each unique design.
     • Requires additional steps to adapt for different fabrics or styles.

4. Commercial Patterns
   • Description: Pre-made patterns available for purchase from pattern companies, often with a variety of sizes and designs.
   • Advantages:
     • Easy to use for beginners.
     • Offers a wide range of designs and sizes.
   • Disadvantages:
     • May not provide a perfect fit without alterations.
     • Limited to the available designs offered by the company.

5. Paper Patterns (Tracing Patterns)
   • Description: Patterns that can be traced from an existing garment or another pattern onto paper for duplication.
   • Advantages:
     • Cost-effective and customizable.
     • Can be adjusted easily for different sizes.
   • Disadvantages:
     • Time-consuming tracing process.
     • Can lead to inaccurate designs if not done carefully.

EVALUATION:

1. Why is it important to take accurate body measurements when making a dress?
2. Explain the difference between flat patterns and draped patterns, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages.
3. How do sloper patterns contribute to the design and fit of a garment?
4. What are the key uses of patterns in garment construction, and how do they aid in ensuring a proper fit?
5. How does the choice of pattern type affect the complexity and creativity of a garment design? 

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively