3.01Evaluating Fit Apparel & Design Production I

Menu Body Measurements Measuring Tools Specific Measurements Determine Size Specialty Patterns Wearing and Design Ease

What are Body Measurements?? Body Measurements: the exact

dimensions of a body

Take Body Measurements What should you be wearing to take

body measurements?

Fitted clothing/undergarments

Take Body Measurements For more accurate body measurements,

have a partner take your measurements Use a measuring tape!

It is a flexible, non-stretchable, plastic, 60 inch long measuring tool

Be sure to hold it snug, but not tight

Determine Pattern Size How can I find my pattern size?

Compare your measurements to the charts in your book, on the pattern or in the pattern catalog. Find the measurements closest to yours.

Determine Patten Size Women: Bust size is the determining

measurement for dresses and tops Women: Hip size is the determining

measurement for shorts and pants Men: Chest size for jackets and tops Men: Neck band and sleeve length fro

dress shirts Men: Waist for pants and shorts

Determine Pattern Size

Luckily, the pattern companies have joined together for standard sizing.

However the Apparel Industry clothing is not standardized and varies from company to company so even if you know your size in clothing from a store its just not the same.

Determine Pattern Size If you fall between sizes: consider

design If design is loose-select smaller size If design is close fitting-select larger size

Specialty Patterns: Multi-sized

A multi-sized pattern includes: Several sizes printed on each pattern piece

Specialty Patterns: Unisex Unisex patterns are for men and women Sizes are usually S, M, L, and XL.

Refer to the size chart on the pattern for sizing

Wearing Ease A certain amount of built in ease for

comfort that all patterns are created with

Design Ease Extra fullness added by the designer to

create a particular silhouette

Techniques to Take Body Measurements for Women

Bust: at the fullest part Waist: natural waist Hips: at the fullest part Back Waist Length: prominent bone at the back of the neck to the waist

Techniques to Take Body Measurements for Men Chest: at the fullest part Waist: Smallest part of the waistline Inseam: From the underside of the crotch to

desired hem length Hips: at the fullest part Neck band: Measurement around the base of

the neck + ½” Arm length: from the prominent bone a the

base of the neck along the back of a slightly bent elbow to the wrist bone