ARMHOLE
WAIST
SHOULDER TO BUST
BUST TO BUST
UPPER ARM
SIDE SEAM
SHOULDER TO NECK
FRONT SHOULDER TO WAIST
ACROSS BACK
LENGTH OF PANTS
DOWN CENTER BACK
SLEEVE HOLE
VERTICAL MEASUREMENTS
HORIZONTAL
MEASUREMENTS
CIRCUMFERENTIAL
MEASUREMENTS
Answers
Answer:
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
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
Learning Outcome 1: Obtain measurements
Read the Information Sheet 1.1 very well then find out how much you can remember and how much you learned by doing Self-check 1.1.
Information Sheet 1.1
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
Neck - Loosely measure around the circumference at the base of your neck.
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 - Measure from your one nipple to your other nipple.
Upper Bust - Measure around the torso directly above the bust line. From armhole to armhole +- 8cm down from neck.
Lower Bust - Measure around the torso directly under the bustline.
Waist - Measure around the waist at the narrowest natural waistline point, allowing 2 fingers between your waist and tape measure.
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 - Measure from tip of the shoulder to the centre of bust (nipple).
Front Shoulder to Waist - Measure from tip of shoulder over bust to natural waistline.
Shoulder to Shoulder - Measure across the back of neck from socket of one shoulder to socket of the other shoulder.
Shoulder to Neck - Measure from base of neck along top of shoulder to the shoulder socket.
Down Center Back - Measure from nape of neck to natural waist.
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Back Shoulder to Waist - Measure from tip of shoulder to natural waist line.
Across Back - Measure from armhole across back to armhole positioning tape measure + - 8cm down from nape of neck.
Full Back - Measure from side seam, under armpits to side seam across back, positioning tape measure +- 4cm down under armpit.
Sleeve Hole - Measure around the shoulder under the armpit.
Bicep - Measure around the fullest part of the upper arm.
Elbow - Do a fairly loose measurement around the bent elbow.
Under Arm - Measure from under the arm. Start at the armpit to the wrist.
Over Arm - Measure from outer shoulder socket on outside of arm, with a bent arm, to the wrist.
Side Seam - Measure from under armpit to natural waistline down.
Upper Arm – Measure from the outer shoulder socket on outside of arm to crook of elbow.
MEN’S APPAREL
(Measurement)
A. Vertical Measurement
Shirt length - taken from the nape down the center back to the desired length.
Upper arm girth - taken around the fullest part of the arm in line with the armpit.
Lower arm girth or sleeve width - taken around the arm two to three inches below thearmpit.
Desired Bottom or Hem Circumference or leg hole – taken around the fullest part of the bottom.