A Mobile-Based Computer-Aided Pattern Crafting and Marker Making (CAPCAMM) Manual for Teaching TLE 12 Pattern Drafting

This study created and assessed the Computer-Aided Pattern Crafting and Marker Making (CAPCAMM) manual, a mobile-based instructional tool designed to modernize the instruction of Pattern Drafting in Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) 12. The CAPCAMM manual addresses the instructional gap between conventional manual drafting methods and the digital competencies the modern garment industry requires. Utilizing mobile applications, the manual provides students step-by-step exercises that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and industry alignment in pattern drafting. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving Grade 12 Dressmaking students from two public high schools in Surigao del Sur. The experimental class, which used the CAPCAMM manual, demonstrated significantly improved posttest results compared to a control group that followed traditional methods. Evaluation tools adapted from DepEd standards and supported by evidence-based literature assessed the manual’s usability, content quality, and technical effectiveness. Analysis of the data involved the use of descriptive statistical methods, weighted mean, and T-tests. Findings confirmed that the CAPCAMM manual enhanced student performance and engagement and offered teachers a practical and scalable digital resource. Despite infrastructure and training limitations, the study highlights the viability of mobile-based CAD instruction in vocational education settings. It recommends broader adoption of the CAPCAMM manual to align TLE instruction with current industry standards, ensuring learners are better prepared for technical careers in garment production.