DRESSMAKING 3RD QUARTER CARRY OUT MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS OBJECTIVES ❑ ❑ ❑ Perform body measurements Select appropriate measuring tools for the required task Read measurements with accuracy Definition of Terms Accuracy – the exactness of a measured distance or circumference Calculation – the process or an act of calculating Calculator – an electronic device used for speed computation Conversion – a change of figures like changing from centimeters to inches and vice versa Cost – the amount paid or charge for something that is acquired English System – the English system has inches for its basic unit Grain – the direction of fabric threads Hemline – the marked line at the bottom of the garment where the hem is turned Definition of Terms IMC – Individual Measurement Chart Length – the longer or longest dimension of an object to measure Measurement – a systematic procedure of determining the quantity or extent of the entire measurable dimension Metric System – a decimal system of physical units based on a unit of length known as the meter (Greek metron, ―measure) Pattern – a piece of paper usually one-half of the body parts used as a guide in cutting the garments Width – measurement taken at the shortest dimension of the object to measure Parts of body to be measured can be taken in: Horizontal measurement ❑ Vertical measurement ❑ Circumferential measurement ❑ 1. The horizontal measurement is taken from the left of the figure to the right. 2. The vertical measurement is taken from the top of the body figure to its base. 3. Circumferential measurement is taken around the body. Neck Neck - Loosely measure around the circumference at the base of your neck. Bust Bust - Lift your arms to the side. Measure around your body crossing over the fullest part of your bust. (The tape measure must run directly over your nipples and across your shoulder blades on your back). Bust to bust Bust to Bust - Measure from your one nipple to your other nipple. Upper Bust Upper Bust - Measure around the torso directly above the bust line. From armhole to armhole 8cm down from neck. Lower bust Lower Bust - Measure around the torso directly under the bust line. Waist Waist - Measure around the waist at the narrowest natural waistline point, allowing 2 fingers between your waist and tape measure. Hips Hips - Measure around the fullest part of your hips. As a guide, this is often 20cm below your natural waistline. Stand with your knees together. Shoulder to bust Shoulder to Bust Measure from tip of the shoulder to the center of bust (nipple). Front shoulder to waist Front Shoulder to Waist Measure from tip of shoulder over bust to natural waistline. Shoulder to shoulder Shoulder to Shoulder - Measure across the back of neck from socket of one shoulder to socket of the other shoulder. Down center back Down Center Back Measure from nape of neck to natural waist Back shoulder to waist Back Shoulder to Waist - Measure from tip of shoulder to natural waistline Across back Across Back Measure from armhole across back to armhole positioning tape measure + - 8cm down from nape of neck Full back Full Back - Measure from side seam, under armpits to side seam across back, positioning tape measure +4cm down under armpit. Sleeve hole Sleeve Hole Measure around the shoulder under the armpit. Bicep Bicep - Measure around the fullest part of the upper arm. Elbow Elbow - Do a fairly loose measurement around the bent elbow. Side seam Side Seam Measure from under armpit to natural waistline down. Upper arm Upper Arm – Measure from the outer shoulder socket on outside of arm to crook of elbow Men’s Apparel A. Vertical Measurement Shirt length - taken from the nape down the center back to the desired length. A. Vertical Measurement Sleeve length - taken from the shoulder tip point down to the desired sleeve length. A. Vertical Measurement Length of pants or shorts – measures along the side below the waist band to the desired length of the pants A. Vertical Measurement Crotch or Rise – measured by placing a ruler under the crotch then measuring below the waistband down to the top of the level of the ruler. B. Horizontal Measurement Upper arm girth - taken around the fullest part of the arm in line with the armpit. B. Horizontal Measurement Lower arm girth or sleeve width - taken around the arm two to three inches below the armpit. B. Horizontal Measurement Desired Bottom or Hem Circumference or leg hole – taken around the fullest part of the bottom. Thank you! God Bless CREDITS: This presentation template was created by Slidesgo, including icons by Flaticon, and infographics & images by Freepik