SHS3 Design And Communication Technology · Semester 2 Week 18: Garment Design Technology

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.3.3.LI.4 - Make Pattern adjustments and alterations

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain the difference between pattern adjustment and pattern alteration using at least two concrete garment examples.
Identify common garment fitting problems (e.g., tight shoulders, short waist, narrow hips) and match each problem to the appropriate pattern adjustment technique.
Demonstrate at least three pattern adjustment techniques on a paper pattern, such as lengthening, shortening, widening, or narrowing, with accurate measurements.
Apply pattern alteration techniques to modify a basic pattern for a specific vocational garment, such as a nurse’s uniform, chef’s apron, or security guard shirt.
Justify the choice of a particular adjustment or alteration method for a given garment fitting problem, explaining the reasoning in a group presentation.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Extended Drawing (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Garment Design Technology (3.3)
Content standard: 3.3.3.CS.1 - 3.3.3.CS.1 Demonstrate understanding and techniques in conceptual and geometrical drawings in designing garments. 3.3.3.LO.1 Use the principles and skills of concept sketches, object manipulation and geometrical drawings to design garments for different vocations.
Indicator: 3.3.3.LI.4 - Make Pattern adjustments and alterations
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 18 (Week 38 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 106

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Group work/Collaborative Learning: Let learners in groups explain pattern adjustments and alterations through the use of videos, photographs, drawings, charts etc. Present their findings in a whole class discussion

Research, group work: Help learners in their groups to find out the importance of pattern adjustments and alterations with the use of internet surf, videos, photographs, drawings, etc. Generate a manual chart on pattern adjustments and alterations with their importance/uses. Present report in a whole class discussion

Collaborative Learning, research, experiential learning: In mixed groups, let learners examine pattern adjustments and alterations during garment design and pattern making. Prepare a manual report to be presented in a whole class discussion

Project based learning, Group work: Pair learners and ask them to identify different garment fitting problems and discuss how they can be adjusted and altered using their knowledge in pattern adjustment and alterations

Assessment (3.3.3.AS.4). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Materials:
- Sketch pad
- Pair of scissors
- Cutting knife
- Fabrics
- Access to internet
- LCD projector
- Photographs
- Drawings
- Measuring tape
- charts
- papers