Measuring Master for Slopers

From Our Text

The Practical Guide to
Patternmaking for Fashion
Designers:
Juniors, Misses, and Women
By Lori Knowles
Fundamentals of Patternmaking
Instructor: Joan McKenna

Student Name: Date:

Needs List & Notes for Measurement Taking
Text Used: The Practical Guide to Patternmaking for Fashion

Needs List:

Fairly new Measuring Tape (One that has not stretched, yet.)
Crotch/Underarm Measuring Tape (If you can find one.)
2 yards Weighted Cord (Ends knotted so that lead shot will NEVER come out)
inch elastic - cut into 4 pieces (Each piece must be the equivalent to hip measurement +
2 inches OR bust measurement + 2 inches..WHICH EVER IS BIGGER !)
Quilt Quality Safety Pins Size 2. Quantity: Around 30
Washable Magic Markers
Dressmakers Chalk
Yard Stick
Great Fitting Bra
Tight T shirt and Exercise Shorts or a Body Suit. (Will get MARKED UP.)
Pencils and Erasers
Calculator

Notes:

Lori Knowles did NOT write this book for zaftig women.
For each measuring team, you need: a Victim, a Measurement Taker, & a Scribe.
Try not to wear black.
No Shoes. Socks OK.
Garment seams ARE distracting.
Measure to the nearest 1/8 of an inch.
Give the VICTIM breaks or she will lose her posture.
Dont baste any lines..This is TOO detailed and a waste of time.
Chose your biggest side to measure: Right or Left. Front or Back.
Use Weighted Cord for plumb lines and curved lines.
Plan on spending ONLY 1 hour on each VICTIM.
You MUST finish each member of your team before YOU go home.

Prepping Live Models: Figure #

2.6 Use Weighted Cord
2.7 Measure Around the Bust first
2.9 There are 2 hips: Stomach-HIGH HIP & Derriere-LOW HIP
2.10 Use Weighted Cord
2.11 This line is also called the Horizontal Balance Line. (HBL)
2.12 Use Weighted Cord
2.13 Use Weighted Cord. Mark entire underarm bodice side seam.
Student Name: Date:

Womens Measurements for Lori Knowles Text with Additions

Measurements were taken on the RIGHT / LEFT side of my body. (Circle One)

1. Shoulder Girth Level (Fig 2.15): ______

2. Total Upper Chest Level: ______

3. Total Bust Level: ______

Cup Size (page 42): ______

Bra Size (page 42): ______

4. Total Rib Cage Level: ______

5. Total Waist Level: ______
NOTE: Waists are not straight.

Total Front Waist: ______

Total Back Waist: ______

6. Shoulder Seam: ______

7. Half the Front Neckline: ______

Neckline Circumference: ______

8. CFront Neckline to Shoulder Tip: ______

9. Half the Front to Mid-Armhole: ______

10: Half the Front Upper Chest: ______

11. Half the Front Bust Level: ______

12. Half the Front Rib Cage Level: ______

13. Bust Span: ______

14. Half the Bust Span: ______

15. Half the Front Waist: ______
16. Half the Back Neckline: ______

17: Center Back Neck to Shoulder Tip: ______

18. Halfway Across Shoulder Blades: ______
HBL from crease to crease: ______

19. Half the Back Upper Chest: ______

20. Half the Back Bust Level: ______

21: Half the Back Rib Cage Level: ______

22. Half the Back Waist: ______

23: Dart Placement (Measure This): ______

24: Side Seam Length: ______

25: High Neck to Front Side Seam: ______

26. High Neck to back Side Seam: ______

27. Center Front Length: ______

28: Front Total Length: ______

29. Shoulder Tip to Center Front Waist: ______

30: Shoulder Tip to Apex: ______

31. Bust Radius: ______

Areola Diameter: ______

32. Center Back Length: ______

33. Back Total Length: ______

34. Shoulder Tip to Center Back Waist: ______
Dont Check Your Measurements
KEEP MEASURING !

35. Total Arm Length: ______
(Hold Tape at Shoulder)

CB to Shoulder Tip, Down Arm,
Around Bent Elbow to Wrist: ______
(Mens Arm Measurement)

36. Underarm Length: ______

37. Forearm Length: ______

38: Biceps Circumference: ______

39: Elbow Circumference: ______

40: Wrist Circumference: ______

41: Hand Circumference: ______

Stomach & Derriere Circumference: ______

42: Total Low Hip Measurement: ______

Total High Hip Measurement: ______

Panty Size (page 42) Letter & #: ________

43: Low Hip Depth at Center Front: ______

High Hip Depth at Center Front: ______

44. Low Hip Depth at Side Seam: ______

High Hip Depth at Side Seam: ______

45. Low Hip Depth at Center Back: ______

High Hip Depth at Center Back: ______

46: Half the Front Low Hip: ______

Half the Front High Hip: ______

47. Half the Back Low Hip: ______

Half the Back High Hip: ______

48. Outseam/Side Seam to Floor: ______

49: Inseam to the Floor: ______

50: Crotch Depth: ______
(Sit straight on a flat surface
& measure depth at side seam)

51. Outseam to Ankle: ______

52. Inseam to Ankle: ______

53. Crotch Length: ______

Front Crotch Length: ______

Subtract FCL from #53 to get the following:
Back Crotch Length: ______

54. Total Thigh Circumference: ______

Mid-Knee Circumference: ______
(With straight leg)

55. Total Calf Circumference: ______

56. Knee Level from Waist: ______

57: Knee Level to Ankle Level: ______

58: Total Ankle Circumference: ______

59: Foot Circumference: ______

Head Circumference: ______
(Where hat sits)

Hat Size (page 42) Letter & #: ________

Dont Check Your Measurements
Change Jobs & Keep Measuring !