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Taking Body Measurement

The document discusses how to take accurate body measurements which are essential for properly drafting clothing patterns, outlining the three ways to take measurements - vertically, horizontally, and circumferentially - and providing examples like bust height, shoulder width, and waist circumference. Correct measurement taking is emphasized as the foundation for ensuring well-fitted, flattering garments.

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Taking Body Measurement

The document discusses how to take accurate body measurements which are essential for properly drafting clothing patterns, outlining the three ways to take measurements - vertically, horizontally, and circumferentially - and providing examples like bust height, shoulder width, and waist circumference. Correct measurement taking is emphasized as the foundation for ensuring well-fitted, flattering garments.

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DRESSMAKING

by IRENE M. GNILO
ACTIVITY
U B E
J M L D

W O R D S
ULLF EBIDOC HTNGEL
Full Bodice Length
TSBU GHTIEH
Bust Height
LDERUOHS
Shoulder
STUB ANCETSID
Bust Distance
ECNK
Neck
TSUB
Bust
WENILTSIA
Waistline
PIHS
Hips
Body measurements needed in drafting the
blouse pattern
FULL BODICE BUST
LENGHT DISTANCE
BUST BUST
HEIGHT WAISTLINE
SHOULDER
HIPS
NECK
OBJECTIV
ES:
1. Read the tape measure correctly
2. Identify the three ways of taking body measurement
3. Follow the steps and ways of taking body
measurements
4. Take body measurements correctly and accurately
Taking body measurements is a very
important step in garment construction
because the correct fitting of the garment
depends on the accuracy
of the measurement

“A well fitted garment can enhance not only


the looks of the person but also the
personality.”
01 VERTICAL
Measurement
Ways
02 HORIZONTAL Taking
Measurement
Body
03 CIRCUMFERENTIAL
Measurement Measurement
01 VERTICAL
Measurement
Taken from the top of the body
figure to its base

full bodice length bust height


02 HORIZONTAL
Measurement
Taken from the left of the figure to the right

shoulder bust
distance
03 CIRCUMFERENTIAL
Measurement
Taken around the body

neck bust waistline hips


POINTS TO REMEMBER
in taking body measurement

1. Use a soft flexible type of tape measure so it will be


flat on the part to be measured.
Work in pairs.

2. Let your model/client stand straight while taking


measurement.

3. Remove extra bulk pockets like wallet, cellphone


and hanky.
POINTS TO REMEMBER
in taking body measurement

4. Tie a string on the exact waistline, as a point of reference


while taking measurement

5. Start with either horizontal or vertical measurements

6. When measuring, insert your two fingers under the tape measure
to serve as an allowance or ease.
POINTS TO REMEMBER
in taking body measurement
7. When measuring lengths, let the tape measure hang freely
for more accurate measurements.
8. Record the body measurements in the Clients body
measurement chart
taking body measurements

Full Bodice Length


measure from the
shoulder base neck to
the waistline
taking body measurements

Bust Height
measure from the
shoulder base neck to
the bust point
taking body measurements

Shoulder
place the end of the
tape measure on
shoulder tip passing
the nape across the
other shoulder tip
taking body measurements

Bust Distance
measure from one
bust point to another
bust point
taking body measurements

Neck
loosely measure
around the
circumference at the
base of your neck
taking body measurements

Bust
measure the fullest
part of the bust
inserting two fingers
in it
taking body measurements

Waistline
place the tape
measure around the
fullest part of the
waist.
taking body measurements

Hips
place the tape
measure in line and
around the fullest part
of the hips
activity
taking body measurement

1. The students will work in pairs.


2. Each pair will measure their body parts and record it in the
Clients Body Measurement Chart .
3. The students will be given 15 minutes to do the activity.
What are the 3 ways of taking body
measurements?
How are they taken?
01 VERTICAL
Measurement
taken from the top of the body figure to its base

02 HORIZONTAL
Measurement
taken from the left of the figure to the right

CIRCUMFERENTIAL
03 Measurement
taken around the body
Why is it important to take body
measurements accurately?

Taking body measurements is a very


important step in garment construction
because the correct fitting of the garment
depends on the accuracy
of the measurement
Much of the success in garments
construction depends upon the taking of
accurate measurement that will result in a well
fitted garment and constructed dress which
possess the following characteristics
DESCENT
RESPECTABLE
ELEGANT
SATISFYING
STIMULATING
BUT SIMPLE
evaluation
Direction: Tell what body measurement are referred to in the following.

1. It measured from the shoulder tip passing the nape across the other shoulder tip.

2. It is measured around the fullest part of the bust inserting two fingers in it.

3. It is measured from one bust point to another bust point.

4. It is measured around the fullest part of the waist.

5. It is measured around the fullest part of the hips.


evaluation
Direction: Tell what body measurement are referred to in the following.

1. It measured from the shoulder tip passing the nape across the other shoulder tip.
SHOULDER
2. It is measured around the fullest part of the bust inserting two fingers in it.
BUST
3. It is measured from one bust point to another bust point.
BUST DISTANCE
4. It is measured around the fullest part of the waist.
WAISTLINE
5. It is measured around the fullest part of the hips.
HIPS
assignment

Select one from any member


of your family and take their
measurements, then record it in
the Clients Measurement Chart.

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