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Lesson 3 - Measurement and Calculations

This document provides guidelines for taking accurate body measurements. It explains that precise measurements are needed to ensure proper fitting of sewn products. The document outlines the materials needed, such as a tape measure, and instructions for taking vertical, horizontal, and circular measurements of various body parts. Examples include measuring bust height, waistline, shoulder width, and sleeve length. Understanding correct measurement techniques helps create well-fitted clothing.

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Lesson 3 - Measurement and Calculations

This document provides guidelines for taking accurate body measurements. It explains that precise measurements are needed to ensure proper fitting of sewn products. The document outlines the materials needed, such as a tape measure, and instructions for taking vertical, horizontal, and circular measurements of various body parts. Examples include measuring bust height, waistline, shoulder width, and sleeve length. Understanding correct measurement techniques helps create well-fitted clothing.

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Lesson 3 – Measurement and Calculations

Objective

In the end of the lesson, you will be able to learn to take body measurements.

Exploration

Have you ever been frustrated when you have bought a blouse that perfectly fits the mannequin, but
apparently does not complement your body shape? Fortunately, having the right size of clothes is all you need to
know. Having the basic skills in measuring is enough to learn what specific size of clothes perfectly fits your body. It
is not important whether your clothes are expensive or not; having the right fitting clothes are more important to make
you look better and more proportioned.

Lesson Proper

Taking body measurements is not as easy as drawing borders in an oslo paper for a project. It requires
precision and accuracy to ensure that it will fit to the client's body frame. By following the correct guidelines, you have
a greater chance that your sewn products will be a success.

Guidelines Before Taking Body Measurements

Before starting to take body measurements, you have to make sure that you have the needed materials
such as pen, paper, and tape measure. It would also be an edge if you have informed your clients to wear the
appropriate clothing.

1. Use only one tape measure for the entire activity. Since tape measures are made from different
manufacturers, there is no assurance that all tape measures are the same.

2. Use the tape measure correctly and accurately. You should decide before starting if inches or centimeters
will be used for the body measurement. Once you have decided, it should be executed all throughout the process. It
is not a good practice to round off the measurement because it will make a great difference in the pattern.

3. Ask someone to take your body measurements. You cannot accurately do it by yourself. If you are being
measured, make sure to stand up straight and breathe normally to arrive at precise measurements.

4. Wear appropriate clothes. Using well-fitted clothes are more ideal for taking accurate body measurements
instead of thick clothing.
Reading the Tape Measure

Tape measure is a flexible tool that is used when taking body measurements. There are two units of
measurement that is commonly used in taking body measurements-inches and centimeters. The use of inch is known
as English system while the use of centimeter is known as metric system.

1. English system (inches)


An inch is divided into eight equal parts that should not be rounded off when taking body
measurements. Never use a tape measure with 10 equal parts per inch. Refer to the illustration below.

2. Metric system (centimeters)


A centimeter is divided into 10 equal parts or 10 millimeters. Refer to the illustration below.

Taking Body Measurements

Taking body measurements can be done in three ways. Vertical measurement is taken from top going
down, horizontally measurement is taken from left to right and circular measurement is taken around the body.

A. Vertical measurement is taken from the upper part of the body to the lower part.

1. Bust height is taken from the base of the neck down to the tip of the bust.

2. Front figure is taken from the base of the neck down to the waistline passing through the highest point of
the bust.

3. Blouse length is taken from the base of the neck passing through the bust point down to the desired
length.

4. Back figure is taken from the base of the neck passing through the shoulder blades down to the natural
waistline.

5. Sleeve length is taken from the shoulder tip point down to the desired length. Bend the arms for long
sleeves.
6. Skirt length is taken from the waistline down to the desired length.

B. Circular measurement is taken around the body or 360 degrees body part.

1. Bust line is fitting measurement taken around the fullest part of the bust.

2. Waistline is taken around the smallest part of the natural waistline.

3. Hipline is taken around the prominent part of the hips, which is about 7 to 8 inches from the waistline.

C. Horizontal measurement is taken from left to right.

1. Shoulder line is taken from the shoulder tip point to the other shoulder point across the back.

2. Bust width or bust/apex distance is taken from one bust point to the other bust point.

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