DETAILED LESSON PLAN

IN DRESSMAKING

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of 1 hour discussion, 80% of the students should be able to:
a. define trouser;
b. identify the needed body measurements for ladies trouser;
c. give the importance of body measurement;
d. demonstrate on how to take body measurement for ladies trouser.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: Taking Body Measurement for Ladies Trouser
Reference: TLE_HEDM9-12TR-IIIa-h-9
Materials: Power point Presentation, Tape measure

III. LEARNING ACTIVITIES

A. ACTIVITY
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity

Prayer.
Attendance.

Good morning class!

Good morning, ma’am!
Last meeting, we discussed about the body
measurements needed for the upper garment
specifically the blouse. What are again the
body measurements needed for the blouse?
Shoulder point width, apex distance,
blouse length, sleeve length, apex height,
bust, waist, and armhole.
Very good!
Now class, before we proceed to our lesson
proper, I’ll give you a simple activity and this
activity will help you to know our topic for
today. Are you familiar with the game
decoding? Yes/ No ma’am.

Decode me!
To make it simple, I will show you set of
numbers then you are going to decode it by
changing the set of numbers to letters. Are
you ready?
 Yes ma’am.
A B C DE F G H I J K L M N O P Q
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

R S T U V WX Y Z
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
20 1 16 5 13 5 1 19 21 18 5
Tape measure
2 15 4 25 13 5 1 19 21 18 5 13 6 14 20
Body Measurement
20 18 15 21 19 5 18
Trouser
Very good class!
B. ANALYSIS
Fashion show!
I am going to show you a video then later you
are going to tell me your observations. Is that
clear?
Yes ma’am.
(watch video)
What did you observe class?
Various answers from students.

Very good class! So, from that video who can

define a trouser?
Trouser is also called pants or slacks. It is
an outer garment covering the lower half
of the body from waist to the ankles and
divided into sections to cover each leg
separately.
Very good! Based on the definition, do you
think jeans, cargo pants, jogging pants, and
leggings a trouser?
Yes ma/am.
Body measurement refers to measuring the
actual person or people who will wear a
garment. Have you ever had the experience
of sewing or taking measurements from a
tailor?
Yes/ No ma’am.
What garment is it?
Various answers from student
That’s right. Now, let’s focus on how to take a
body measurement for ladies trouser. What
measuring tool do you think is needed when
taking a body measurement? Tape measure ma’am.

Very good!
There are tips in taking body measurements.
What are these? 1. Use a clear and correctly
numbered tape measure.
2. Start on the tip of the tape
measure when taking
measurement.
3. Never take your own
measurement.
4. Stand straight when being
measured.
5. Empty the pockets and remove
your belt.
6. Record your measurement.
Very good! Is that clear?
Yes ma’am.
There are ten body measurements needed
for ladies trouser.
1. Waist. it is taken around the waist at
the narrowest waistline point.
2. Hips. It is taken around the fullest
part of the hips and as a guide, this is
20 cm below your natural waistline.
3. Abdomen. It is measured 3-4 inches
below the waistline over the fullest
part of the abdomen.
4. Thigh. It is just below the crotch
around the leg.
5. Knee. It is measured around the knee
slightly flex.
6. Calf. It is taken at the back portion of
the lower leg.
7. Instep. It is measured around the hill
over the instep.
8. Side length to knee. it is measured
from the waist down to knee.
9. Side length. It is measured from the
waist down to the desired length.
10. Crotch. There are two ways in
measuring the crotch.
a. Depth- you need to sit on a flat
 chair. It is measured from the
waist to the top of the flat surface.
b. Length- it is measured from front
waist to the center of the body to
the back waist.
So, taking body measurement is one of the
most important steps in dressmaking.
Because when body measurements are
accurate, the garments can be fit. And a well-
fitted garment can enhance not only the
looks but also the personality.
C. ABSTRACTION
Since we are done with the discussion, did
you learn something?
Yes ma’am.
What is a trouser?
Trouser is also called pants or slacks. It is
an outer garment covering the lower half
of the body from waist to the ankles and
divided into sections to cover each leg
separately.
What are the ten-body measurement needed
for ladies trouser?
Waist, hips, abdomen, thigh, knee, calf,
instep, side length to knee, side length
and crotch.
Why is body measurement important?
Because when body measurements are
accurate, the garments can be fit. And a
well-fitted garment can enhance not only
the looks but also the personality.
Very good class!
D. APPLICATION
Directions: Find a partner then demonstrate in front the ten-body measurement needed
for ladies trouser.
1. Waist 6. calf
2. Hips 7. Instep
3. Abdomen 8. Side length to knee
4. Thigh 9. Side length
5. Knee 10. crotch

IV. EVALUATION
Direction: Answer the following questions.
 1. Which of the following define a trouser correctly?
a. It is an outer garment covering the lower half of the body from waist to the
ankles and divided into sections to cover each leg separately.
b. a garment fastened around the waist and hanging down around the legs, worn
typically by women and girls.
c. are a garment worn over the pelvic area, circling the waist, and splitting to cover the
upper part of the legs.
d. refers to a top without full button closures.
2. What measurement is taken at the back portion of the lower leg?
a. Waist b. calf c. instep d. crotch
3. What measurement is taken just below the crotch around the leg?
a. Thigh b. hips c. instep d. waist
4. What body measurement is taken from front waist to the center of the body to the
back waist?
a. Hips b. crotch c. thigh d. knee
5. What measurement is taken from the waist down to the desired length?
a. Depth b. side length to knee c. instep d. Side length

V. ASSIGNMENT
1. FOLLOW-UP ASSIGNMENT
Get the body measurement of you sister or mother for their trouser.
2. ADVANCE
Draft pattern for ladies trouser.
Cut pattern.

PREPARED BY:

CLAUDETTE B. LUMBOY
Applicant