DRESSMAKING
3RD QUARTER
CARRY OUT MEASUREMENTS
AND CALCULATIONS
OBJECTIVES
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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
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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
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