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MEASUREMENT
S AND
CALCULATIONS
 WHAT IS THIS TOPIC ABOUT?

Body measurements refer to measuring the actual

person (or people) who will wear a garment. These are
different from garment measurements and can be taken
manually or purchased from different body data
services. Many body measurements are important to
building a balanced, well-fitting garment.
 LEARNING TARGET
 Identify and recognize the parts to be
measured
 Identify and recognize the parts to be
measured
Body Measurements and How They Are Taken

Red measurements wrap all the way around body (circumference)

Gold measurements are lengthwise along or across one side of the body.
Body Measurements usually used in dressmaking and how
they are being measured.

1. HEIGHT
Body Measurements usually used in dressmaking and how
they are being measured.

2. NECK
Body Measurements usually used in dressmaking and how
they are being measured.
3. Shoulder width
Body Measurements usually used in dressmaking and how
they are being measured.
4. Bust
Body Measurements usually used in dressmaking and how
they are being measured.
5. Waist
Body Measurements usually used in dressmaking and how
they are being measured.
6. Belly
Body Measurements usually used in dressmaking and how
they are being measured.
7. Hip
Body Measurements usually used in dressmaking and how
they are being measured.
8. Armhole
Body Measurements usually used in dressmaking and how
they are being measured.
9. Sleeve length
Body Measurements usually used in dressmaking and how
they are being measured.
9. Sleeve length
Body Measurements usually used in dressmaking and how
they are being measured.
10. Around upper arm
Body Measurements usually used in dressmaking and how
they are being measured.
11. Pants inseam
Body Measurements usually used in dressmaking and how
they are being measured.
12. Garment length
Body Measurements usually used in dressmaking and how
they are being measured.

12. Garment length

(DRESS)
Body Measurements usually used in dressmaking and how
they are being measured.

12. Garment length

Top (blouse or jacket)
Body Measurements usually used in dressmaking and how
they are being measured.

12. Garment length

Top (pants/skirt)
Body Measurements usually used in dressmaking and how
they are being measured.

13. Slit Length

Assignment!

On your book, answer Assessment on

page 218. Letter A.
Submit a screenshot of your answer in
our Schoology course.
Thank You!