DRESSMAKING 3

• Body Measurements


  Measurement of body parts, including width, length, and girth
• Taking Body Measurements

  1. Measure shoulder width

  2. Measure back across width

  3. Measure back figure length

  4. Measure chest width

  5. Measure bust circumference

  6. Measure waist circumference

  7. Measure front figure length

  8. Measure bust height

  9. Measure armhole circumference

  10. Measure sleeve length

  11. Measure arm circumference

  12. Measure hip1 circumference

  13. Measure hip2 circumference

  14. Measure crotch/seat/rise

  15. Measure full length

  16. Measure thigh circumference

  17. Measure bottom circumference
• Bust Circumference


  Measure around the fullest portion of the bust with the tape measure passing over the shoulder blades running on the same level in front
• Front Figure Length


  Measure from the shoulder neck junction with the tape measure passing over the highest part of the bust down to the waistline
• Bust Distance


  Measure from the highest point of the bust to the opposite side
• Shoulder Width


  Measure from the tip of the left shoulder to the tip of right shoulder with the tape measure passing over the prominent bone
• Chest Width


  Measure from the left (front) armhole seam to the right (front) armhole seam
• Hip2 Circumference


  This measurement is taken 7 to 8 inches below the waistline. Measure around the fullest part of the buttocks with the tape measure closest at the side
• Individual Measurement Chart is used to determine the actual measurements needed in sewing sleeping garments
• Measurement


  Deals with the measurement of body parts
• Bust measurement


  Measure around the fullest portion of the bust with the tape measure passing over the shoulder blades running on the same level in front
• Back figure length


  Measure from the shoulder neck junction with the tape measure passing over the highest part of the bust down to the waistline
• Bust width


  Measures from the highest point of the bust to the opposite side
• Back across width


  Measure from the left (front) armhole seam to the right (front) armhole seam
• Waist circumference


  This measurement is taken 7 to 8 inches below the waistline
• Waist


  This body measurement is measured around the smallest portion of the torso
• Full length


  It is measured from the waistline down to the ankle bone
• Bottom circumference


  This measurement is taken around the ankle bone where the full-length falls
• It is important to follow the correct procedures in taking body measurements used in sleeping garments to ensure accurate fit and sizing
• Acquiring skills in taking body measurements will help in real-life situations like sewing or altering clothing
• Being knowledgeable about taking body measurements accurately allows you to provide precise information for custom-made or altered garments
• The tools needed are a tape measure
• Body parts to measure

  • Shoulder width
  • Back across width
  • Back figure length
  • Chest width
  • Bust circumference
  • Waist circumference
  • Front figure length
  • Bust height
  • Bust distance
  • Armhole circumference
  • Sleeve length
  • Hip1 circumference
  • Hip2 circumference
  • Crotch/seat/rise
  • Full length
  • Thigh circumference
  • Bottom circumference
• Things to consider when taking body measurements: accuracy, proper positioning of the tape measure, and following the correct procedures
• Tips for taking body measurements accurately: use a flexible tape measure, measure on a flat surface, have the person stand up straight, and take measurements over light clothing