Body Measurement 1 2 3 4 Tools for

Body Measurement 1. 2. 3. 4. Tools for taking body measurements Tape measure: for measuring parts of the body. Pencil: for writing down the measurement. Paper: for recording the measurement. A string: to be tied around the natural waist line.

Guidelines for taking body measurement 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Take measurement over close-fitting garments or under garments. For accurate measurement, let a friend /classmate take your body measurement for you. Measure accurately. Use a tape measure that does not stretch. Record each measurement as soon as it is taken. Pull the tape so that it is snug but not too tight. Stand well.

Basic body measurement For girls: i. bust. ii. Waist iii. Hip iv. Length of back (bodice) v. Skirt length vi. Across back vii. Across chest

For boys: Measurement for shirts. i. Neck : measure round fullest part of the neck. ii. Chest: measure round the fullest part of the chest round. iii. Sleeve length: measure from point of shoulder to elbow and from elbow to wrist bone. Patterns for garments: Patterns for clothing construction are shapes of garments parts, cut of paper.

ASSIGNMENT 1. State and explain all the different methods of measuring the body dimensions 2. Draw the diagrams of the body Dimensions numbering them accordingly. Due Date: 14 th April, 2020 /on Resumption Note: Use Pencil for all drawing , Bold and clear diagram is required and label correcrtly always.