BTLE 30233

CLOTHING
CONSTRUCTION
BBTLEDHE 3-1
Monday (5:00 – 8:00 PM)
 UNIT IV: BODY MEASUREMENT
 4.1 Knowledge of Various Landmarks in the
Body, Required for Making Garments
 4.2 Techniques of Taking Body Measurements
 4.2.1 Directly from the body (Vertical and Horizontal)
Topics to be  4.2.2 Indirectly from the ready-made garments
discussed:  4.2.3 From standard size charts
 4.2.4 Technique of calculating all the measurements
from chest measurement
 UNIT IV: BODY MEASUREMENT
 4.1 Take horizontal and vertical body measurement for
garment making.
 4.2 Take horizontal and vertical body measurement from
ready-made garment.
LEARNING  4.3 Take horizontal and vertical measurement from
OBJECTIVES standard chart for garment making.
 4.4 Calculate all body measure from chest measurement.
 ANTHROPOMETRIC
❑ It is derived from a Greek word Anthropos
meaning human figure and metric meaning
Prerequisites measurement.
and ❑ It is the systematic collection of
Techniques measurement of the human body and
for Body garment construction need that
measurement measurement of an individual or a dress
forms different parts to construct a garment
of proper fit.
 Importance of a Proper Measurement
1. It is very important for taking measuring
and thus creating a standard scale.
Prerequisites 2. Anthropometric data are used in the
and Readymade Garment Industry.
Techniques 3. Detailed measurements are very useful for
for Body standard drafting and making paper
patterns.
measurement 4. Measurements are also important for
proper fit as no two people’s figures are
alike.
 Importance of a Proper Measurement
5. The final look, silhouette, and fit of the
Prerequisites garment principally depend upon the
and measurement taken.
Techniques 6. Measurement is needed for
for Body calculating the exact quantity of fabric
measurement required, to avoid fabric wastage.
 Guidelines in Taking Body Measurement
1. It is very important to observe the figure of
your client carefully to look upon and record
Prerequisites any kind of abnormality or deviation from
and the normal figure and it should be
Techniques calculated while taking measurement and
for Body pattern making.
measurement 2. While taking the measurement the client
should be advised to stand erect in the
natural pose and if possible, in front of the
mirror.
 Guidelines in Taking Body Measurement
3. Measurements should be taken with a
proper tape without keeping it too tight or
Prerequisites too loose against the body.
and 4. Measurement should be taken in proper
Techniques order and in a certain sequence and should
for Body be recorded simultaneously.
measurement 5. All girth measurements should be taken
with the right ease as an allowance for
movements or change in figure.
 Guidelines in Taking Body Measurement
6. Repeat of the measurement for
conformation.
Prerequisites
and 7. Measurement should be taken over well-
fitted undergarments or over outer
Techniques garments only if it is fairly fitted.
for Body 8. Care should be taken at the start and finish
measurement of the measurement to avoid extra
measurement.
 Guidelines in Taking Body Measurement
9. While taking length measurement tape
should ne kept absolutely flat, smooth and
Prerequisites straight i.e. parallel to the spine or center
and front.
Techniques 10.While taking width measurements to be
for Body sure that tape does not sag and tape
measurement should be parallel to the floor.
11.Arc measurement should be taken from
center line to side stream.
 Ideal Body Measurements for Men
Chest Waist Hip Across Shoulder Neck Armhole
back depth

48 44 49 19 6 17.5 11 ½

Ideal Body 46 42 47 18.5 6 17 11

Measurement 44 38 45 18 6 16.5 10 ½

for Men and 42 36 43 17.5 5½ 16 10

Women 40 34 41 17 5½ 15.5 9½

38 32 39 16.5 5½ 15 9

36 30 37 16 5¼ 14.5 8½

34 28 35 15.5 5 14 8
 Ideal Body Measurements for Women
Bust round Waist Shoulder tip to Armhole depth Hip round
round shoulder tip (without ease)
24 22 11 6 28

26 24 12 6¼ 30

Ideal Body 28 24 13 6¾ 32

Measurement 30 25 13 ½ 6¾ 34

for Men and 32 26 13 ½ 7 36

Women 34 28 14 7¼ 38

36 30 15 7¼ 40

38 32 15 ½ 7¼ 42

40 34 16 7½ 44

42 36 16 7 1/2 46
Various
Landmarks in
the Body,
Required for
Making
Garments
Key Body Landmarks
1. Top of Head. The crown of the head.
2. C.F. Neck (Center Front Neck). The
hollow “pit of the neck” located between the
clavicles (collar bones) at the base of the
front neck.
3. C.B. Neck (Center Back Neck). The bone
at the base of the backneck which
protrudes when you tilt your head forward.
4. H.P.S. (High Point of Shoulder). The point
where the shoulder meets the neck at the
base of the side of the neck.
Key Body Landmarks
5. Shoulder. The point between the clavicle
(collar bone) ends, you can feel a “knob” there
and the outside upper edge of the acromion
(shoulder bone).
6. Bust (in Women’s wear) or Chest (in Men’s
wear and Children’s wear). The horizontal
line at the fullest point of the bust or chest,
which typically goes over the shoulder blades,
under the arms and across the nipples.
7. Waist. The horizontal line at the natural waist,
which is the narrowest point around the torso,
below the bottom rib and above the hip bones.
Key Body Landmarks
8. Hip. The horizontal line at the widest point of
the hip, typically across the fullest part of the
buttocks and over the upper rib and above the
hip bones.
9. Crotch. The base of the torso at its center
point between the legs.
10. Knee. The horizontal line which goes over the
protruding bone at the inside of the knee and
across the kneecap.
11. Ankle. The horizontal line that goes across
the inside ankle’s most prominent point.
12. Floor. The soles of the feet.
How to Measure Body Dimensions
1. Bust/ Chest. The circumference along the
horizontal line at the fullest point of the bust
or chest, your tape measure should go over
the shoulder blades, under the arms and
across the bust points.
2. Midriff. The circumference around the top of
the diaphragm, just under the bust.
3. Waist. The circumference along the
horizontal line that is the natural waistline, at
the narrowest point around the torso, below
the bottom rib and above the hip bones.
How to Measure Body Dimensions
4. High Hip. The circumference around the
upper part of the hips and across the fullest
part of the abdominal area. Typically, on the
female figure, this line falls 4” below the
waist.
5. Hip. The circumference along the horizontal
line at the widest point of the hips, across
the fullest part of the buttocks and over the
upper end of the thigh bone. This
measurement is also referred to as the
“Seat”.
How to Measure Body Dimensions
6. Mid-Neck. The circumference of the neck
measuring along the horizontal line that is 1”
up from the H.P.S. on each side neck.
7. Neck at Base. The circumference around
the base of the neck. Take measurement
starting at the C.B. Neck point, go around to
the H.P.S. and C.F. Neck, your cord or chain
will naturally fall into a nice curve from these
points, then back to C.B. Neck.
8. Cross Shoulder. The horizontal width
measured from shoulder point to shoulder
point. Take measurement at back shoulder.
How to Measure Body Dimensions
9. Side Shoulder. The length of one side of the
shoulder, measure from H.P.S to shoulder point.
10. Shoulder Slope. The distance measured from an
imaginary horizontal line at H.P.S. down to shoulder
point.
11. Cross Front. The horizontal width across the front
of the body taken from the armhole to armhole.
Take measurement at the half way point between
the shoulder and the underarm, this generally falls
3” below the C.F. Neck point.
12. Cross Back. The horizontal width across the back
of the body taken from armhole to armhole. Take
measurement at the half way point between the
shoulder and the underarm, this generally falls 4”
below the C.B. Neck point.
How to Measure Body Dimensions
13. C.F. Neck to Waist. The vertical length
taken from C.F. Neck point to Waist at center
front.
14. C.B. Neck to Waist. The vertical length
taken from C.B. neck point to waist at center
back.
15. Armhole. The circumference of the
imaginary line that is the arm socket, starting
at the shoulder point and going around to
the underarm and back up to the shoulder
point.
How to Measure Body Dimensions
16. Side Upper Torso. The length from mid
point of the underarm at armhole line to
waist line.
17. Bust Points Around Neck. The length
measured from one bust point up to H.P.S.,
around back of neck, through C.B.
18. Bust Points Width. The horizontal distance
from one bust point across to the other.
How to Measure Body Dimensions
19. Arm Length.
o The length of the arm from shoulder point to
wrist bone.
o Measure along the outside of the arm, with
arm relaxed.
o Arm lengths are used in apparel for making
sleeve lengths.
o Sleeve lengths are measured in 3 different
ways: (1) from the shoulder point; (2) from
the H.P.S.; and (3) from C.B. Neck.
How to Measure Body Dimensions
20. Upper Arm Length. The length measured from
the shoulder point to the prominent bone at
back of elbow. Measure while arm is bent and
the forearm is at a right angle to the upper arm.
21. Forearm Length. The length from the
prominent bone at back of elbow joint to the
wrist line. Measure while arm is bent and the
forearm is at a right angle to the upper arm.
22. Inside Arm Length. The length from armhole
line at the mid point of the underarm to inside
wrist along wrist line. Measure with arm relaxed.
How to Measure Body Dimensions
23. Bicep. The width around the widest part of
upper arm, located approximately half way
between the shoulder and elbow points, and
in line with the bottom of the imaginary
armhole line. Measure with arm hanging
down and relaxed.
24. Elbow. The width around elbow measured
while arm is bent so that the forearm is at a
right angle to the upper arm.
25. Wrist. The width around the wrist at the
point of the prominent bone on the inside
(thumb side) of the forearm.
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Activity:

1. Get the measurement of your key