Dressmaking

Obtaining Body
Measurements
 Let’s Recall:

Direction: Fill out the columns with the different parts

of sewing machine base from the given word/s from
the pool.

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 Obtaining Body Measurements
Taking up body measurement is very essential when it comes to
construction of garment especially for personal use. In this way
we can assure the accuracy of the garments to be use by a
specific person. This process must be taken properly using the
correct tool and correct steps base from the given instructions.
 Let’s Explore:

Why do you think it is

important to take the correct
body measurement when
constructing new dress or
garments?
 Let’s Elaborate:

Parts of body to be measured can be taken in:

● 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 is taken

around the body.
 MOST COMMON BODY MEASUREMENT

1. Neck - Loosely measure around the

circumference at the base of your neck.

2. 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).
3. Bust to Bust - Measure from your one
nipple to your other nipple.

4. Upper Bust - Measure around the

torso directly above the bust line. From
armhole to armhole +- 8cm down from
neck.
5. Lower Bust - Measure around the torso
directly under the bustline.

6. Waist - Measure around the waist at the

narrowest natural waistline point, allowing 2
fingers between your waist and tape
measure.
7. 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.

8. Shoulder to Bust - Measure from

tip of the shoulder to the center of
bust (nipple).
9. Front Shoulder to Waist - Measure
from tip of shoulder over bust to
natural waistline.

10. Shoulder to Shoulder – Measure

across the back of neck from socket
of one shoulder to socket of the
other shoulder.
11. Shoulder to Neck - Measure from
base of neck along top of shoulder
to the shoulder socket.

12. Down Center Back - Measure

from nape of neck to natural waist.
13. Upper arm girth – is taken
around the fullest part of the arm in
line with the armpit.

14. Lower arm girth or sleeve width

– is taken around the arm, 2 –3
inches below the armpit.
15. Sleeve length – is taken from the
shoulder tip point down to the
desired sleeve length.

16. Shirt length – is taken from the

nape down the center back to the
desired length.
17. Length of the pants or shorts – is
measures along the side below the
waist band to the desired length of
the pants or short.

18. Crotch or rise – is measure by

placing a ruler under the crotch then
measuring below the waistband
down to the top level of the ruler.
19. Desired knee circumference or
knee hole is taken around the fullest
part of the knee.

20. Desired bottom or Seam

circumference or leg hole – is taken
around the fullest part of the bottom.
 Metric Conversion Chart

Simple calculation is an easy mathematical application used to

determine the accurate measurement of body parts, length and width of
materials and cost needed to create an apparel. This is the process in
which the four fundamentals of operations (MDAS) is involved. Length and
Width of Materials. In measuring the length and width of materials needed
such as fabrics, we also need the use of the Metric measurement system.
1. How many inches are there in a 100 centimeters
width of fabric?
Given: 1 inch = 2.54 cm

Width of fabric = 100 cm Equivalent of an inch to cm = 2.54

Calculation: 100 cm = 39.37 inches 2.54 cm

2. How many centimeters are there in a 60 inches
length of fabric?
Given: 1 inch = 2.54 cm

Length of fabric = 60 inches Equivalent of a

cm to an Inch = 2.54 cm

Calculation: 60 inches X 2.54 cm 152.4 cm

 Let’s Remember

Costing is another important skill that we should study,

below is the Sample Computations for fabric, threads,
buttons and other supplies in sewing as of December
2020 in Divisoria Prices.
Performance Task:
Pattern Making
Using 1 whole manila paper, create a
pattern of a desire shirt that you want
to create. First measure the needed
part of your body and draft it on your
manila paper. To Guide you doing this
you can refer to this video.
 Performance Task in Dressmaking(Collage/Video)

Using your tape measure, take the measurement of your body

following the most common body measurement such as neck, bust, bust
to bust, upper bust, lower bust, waist, hips, shoulder to bust, front shoulder
to waist, shoulder to shoulder, shoulder to neck, down center back, upper
and lower arm girth, sleeve and shirt length, length of the pants, crotch,
knee hole and desired bottom.
Thank
You!