Carry out measurements and calculations Across Back - Measure from armhole across

Accuracy – the exactness of a measured distance or circumference back to armhole positioning tape measure + -
Calculation – the process or an act of calculating 8cm down from nape of neck.
Calculator – an electronic device used for speed computation
Full Back - Measure from side seam, under
Conversion – a change of figures like changing from centimeters to inches
armpits to side seam across back, positioning
and vice versa
tape measure +- 4cm down under armpit.
Cost – the amount paid or charge for something that is acquired
English System – the English system has inches for its basic unit Sleeve Hole - Measure around the
Grain – the direction of fabric threads shoulder under the armpit.
Hemline – the marked line at the bottom of the garment where the hem is
turned
Bicep - Measure around the fullest part
IMC – Individual Measurement Chart of the upper arm.
Length – the longer or longest dimension of an object to measure
Measurement – a systematic procedure of determining the quantity or Elbow - Do a fairly loose measurement
extent of the entire measurable dimension around the bent elbow.
Metric System – a decimal system of physical units based on a unit of length
known as the meter (Greek metron, ―measure‖) Under Arm - Measure from under the
Pattern – a piece of paper usually one-half of the body parts used as a guide arm. Start at the armpit to the wrist.
in cutting the garments
Width – measurement taken at the shortest dimension of the object to Over Arm - Measure from outer
measure shoulder socket on outside of arm, with
OBTAIN MEASUREMENTS a bent arm, to the wrist.
Parts of body to be measured can be taken in: Side Seam - Measure from under armpit
 Horizontal measurement to natural waistline down.
 Vertical measurement
Upper Arm – Measure from the outer
 Circumferential measurement
1. The horizontal measurement is taken from the left of the figure to shoulder socket on outside of arm to
the right. crook of elbow.
2. The vertical measurement is taken from the top of the body figure MEN’S APPAREL(Measurement)
to its base. A. Vertical Measurement
3. Circumferential measurement is taken around the body. Shirt length - taken Neck
from the nape down measure –
the center back to the taken
Neck - Loosely measure around the circumference at the base of
desired length. around the
your neck.
neckline.
Bust - Lift your arms to the side. Measure
Sleeve length - Waist (w) –
around your body crossing over the fullest taken around
part of your bust. (The tape measure must taken from the the smallest
shoulder tip point
run directly over your nipples and across down to the desired
part of the
waistline. Insert
your shoulder blades on your back). sleeve length. two fingers
Bust to Bust - Measure from your one under the tape
measure for
nipple to your other nipple. ease or
allowance.
Upper Bust - Measure around the torso
Length of pants or Hip or seat (H) -
directly above the bust line. From armhole shorts – measures taken around
to armhole +- 8cm down from neck. along the side below the
fullest part of
Lower Bust - Measure around the torso the waist band to the the hip
directly under the bustline. desired length of the (buttocks) with
pants. two fingers
Waist - Measure around the waist at the inserted under
the tape
narrowest natural waistline point, measure.
allowing 2 fingers between your waist Crotch or Rise – Desired
Bottom or
and tape measure. measured by placing a
Hem
ruler under the crotch
Hips - Measure around the fullest part of then measuring below Circumfe-
your hips. As a guide, this is often 20cm the waistband down to rence or leg
the top of the level of hole – taken
below your natural waistline. Stand with around the
the ruler.
your knees together. fullest part of
the bottom.
Shoulder to Bust - Measure from tip of
B. Horizontal Measurements C. Vertical Measurement
the shoulder to the centre of bust Shirt length -
Shoulder - taken
(nipple). taken from
from one shoulder
Front Shoulder to Waist - Measure from point to the other.
the nape
down the
tip of shoulder over bust to natural center back to
waistline. the desired
length.
Shoulder to Shoulder - Measure across
Bust/Breast - taken Sleeve length
the back of neck from socket of one around the body with - taken from
shoulder to socket of the other shoulder. the tape measure the shoulder
passing over the fullest tip point
Shoulder to Neck - Measure from base down to the
part of the shoulder
of neck along top of shoulder to the blade at the back and desired sleeve
shoulder socket. over to the apex. length.
Upper arm girth - taken Length of pants
Down Center Back - Measure from nape around the fullest part of or shorts–
of neck to natural waist. the arm in line with the measured along
armpit. the side below
Lower arm girth or sleeve the waist band
width - taken around the to the desired
Back Shoulder to Waist - Measure from tip arm two to three inches length of the
of shoulder to natural waist line. below the armpit. pants.

Crotch or Rise – measured by
placing a ruler under the crotch then
measuring below the waistband down
to the top of the level of the ruler.
back and over to the apex.
Upper arm girth - taken around the
fullest part of
the arm in line with the armpit.

D. Horizontal Measurements
Shoulder - taken from one shoulder
point to the
other.

Bust/Breast - taken around the body

with the tape
measure passing over the fullest
part of the shoulder blade at the