Taking Body

Measurements
Describe the
HORIZONTAL
following:
VERTICAL

CIRCUMFERENTIAL
Ways in Taking Body
Measurements
Horizontal Vertical Circumferential
measurement measurement measurement

-taken from the left -taken from the -taken around

of the figure to the top of the body the body
right. figure to its base
 1. Remove heavy
clothing
Rules in Taking
Body 2. Wear well-fitted
garment.
Measurements
3. Measure
accurately.
 4. Read the tape
measure on the
Rules in Taking correct side.
Body 5. Record
Measurements measurement
accurately
 Taking Body
Measurements
Horizontal Measurements
Shoulder width
• measure from the
left shoulder
bone to the right
shoulder bone at
the back
Across Chest/ Chest
width front
• taken from the left
armpit to another
armpit at the front.
Across Back / Chest
width back
• measure from the left
arm crease to the
right arm cease at the
back.
Bust Distance
• measure from left
bust point to the
right bust point or
nipple to nipple
Measure the following parts of the
body:
-shoulder width
-across chest
-across back
-bust distance
Identify the following measurements:
1. Measure from the left shoulder bone to the right
shoulder bone at the back
2. Measure from left bust point to the right bust
point or nipple to nipple.
3. Measure from the left arm crease to the right arm
cease at the back
4. Taken from the left armpit to another armpit at
the front
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CRCIUCMFEERNE
CIRCUMFERENCE

SELEVE ENLTGH
SLEEVE LENGTH
R MAHLE O
ARMHOLE

W I SAT
WAIST
USBT
UPERP IPH
BUST
UPPER HIP

BIECP
BICEP
LWOER IPH
LOWER HIP

PNATS E N LTG H
PANTS LENGTH
 Taking Body
Measurements
Vertical Measurements
Center Back/Back Figure

• measure from the

nape down to the
waistline. Or from the
base of the neck to
the waistline at the
back.
Neck

• can be measured from

the base of neck down
to desired depth of
neckline. Or can be
measure loosely around
the base of the neck.
Front Figure
• measure from the
shoulder neck,
down to the
waistline at the
front.
Bust Height
• measure from base
of the neck down to
the bust point or
nipple
Skirt/Pants Full length
• measure form the
waistline down to
the desired length
of the pants/skirt.
Blouse Length
• measure from the
base of the neck
down to the desired
length of the
blouse.
Crotch/seat/rise
• allow her to sit on a
flat chair, then
measure at the side
from the waistline
to the top surface to
the chair.
Measure the following parts of the
body:
Center Back/Back Figure
Front Figure
Neck
Bust Height
Skirt/Pants Full length
Blouse Length
Crotch/seat/rise
 Taking Body
Measurements
Circumferential Measurements
Arm Circumference/
Bicep
• this measurement is
taken around the
arm where the
sleeve length fall.
Armhole Circumference
• loosely measure
around the armpit
meeting the tape
measure on the
shoulder bone.
Bust Circumference-

• measure around
the fullest portion of
the bust.
Waist Circumference

• measure around
the smallest part of
the trunk or natural
waistline.
Upper Hip/Hip 1–
• measure around
the hip 10cm/4inch
below the waist.
Lower Hip/Hip 2
• measure around
the fullest part of
the buttocks
20cm/4inch below
the waist.
Thigh Circumference
• measure around
the fullest part of
the thigh.
Bottom Circumference
• measure around
the leg where the
short/pants full
length falls.
Measure the following parts of the
body:
Bottom Circumference
Thigh Circumference
Lower Hip/Hip 2
Upper Hip
Waist Circumference
Arm Circumference/ Bicep
Armhole Circumference
Bust Circumference
Performance Task No. 3

TAKING BODY
MEASUREMENTS
Criteria

Proper Use of Tool 5 pts

Application of Procedure 20 pts
Speed/Time work allotment 5 pts

TOTAL 30 pts
 Body Part to Measure Actual Measurement
1.Neck
2. Shoulder
3. Chest Width Back
4. Chest Width Front
5. Back Figure
6. Front Figure
7. Bust Height
8. Bust Distance
 Body Part to Measure Actual Measurement
9. Bust Circumference
10. Waist
11. Hip 2/Lower Hip
12. Armhole Circumference
13. Arm Circumference
14. Pants/ Skirt Length
15. Bottom Circumference
Body Shapes
Female Body
Shape
Apple body shape traits:
• The hips and shoulders have the
same width; waistline has the same
width or is wider.

• The weight gains mainly around the

waist, at least in proportion to the
other parts of your body.
Apple body shape traits:
• The lower legs and arms are
slender.

• The high hip is wider than the

lower hip.
Apple body shape traits:
• The bust and/or midriff are larger
than lower hip.

• The body is short-waisted.

• The thighs or hips are probably

the narrowest part of the body. .
Apple body
shape
Pear body shape traits (Triangular):
• The hips are wider than the
shoulders.

• The body is round and have

sloping shoulders.
Pear body shape traits (Triangular):
• The waistline is well-defined
(and might even have killer abs).
• The buttocks and thighs are full
and round.
• Pear body shapes gain weight
on their thighs
Pear Body Shape
Hourglass Body Shape:
• The hips and shoulders have
about the same width.

• The body is round and have

sloping shoulders
Hourglass Body Shape:
• The waistline is well-
defined.

• The lower hips are wider

than the high hips.
Hourglass Body Shape:
• The thighs are full but
narrower than the lower hips.

• Hourglass body shapes gain

weight through the hips and
above the waist.
Hourglass
body shape
Rectangle body shape traits:
• The hips, waistline, and shoulders
have about the same width.

• The weight gains weight evenly, but

may gain some more through the
upper back or neck.
Rectangle body shape traits:
• The shoulders are rather
straight.

• The buttocks are flat and the

body has an athletic build and
small.
Rectangle
Inverted body shape traits:
• The body shoulders
are prominent and
broad straight. Hips
are wider than the
waistline.
Inverted body shape traits:
• The body build is
athletic.

• The chest is larger and

fuller back than
rectangles.
Inverted
Body
Shape
Identify the body shapes below. Choose your
answer from the box of fruit or vegetable that
corresponds to each shape. Draw only the answer
on your paper
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