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Week 3 Lesson 2

This document discusses body measurements that are important for dressmaking. It identifies 12 key body measurements like height, neck circumference, bust circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference, armhole depth, sleeve length, upper arm circumference, inseam length, garment length for tops and bottoms, and slit length. These measurements are taken either manually or from body data services and are crucial for creating well-fitting garments.

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Week 3 Lesson 2

This document discusses body measurements that are important for dressmaking. It identifies 12 key body measurements like height, neck circumference, bust circumference, waist circumference, hip circumference, armhole depth, sleeve length, upper arm circumference, inseam length, garment length for tops and bottoms, and slit length. These measurements are taken either manually or from body data services and are crucial for creating well-fitting garments.

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CARRY OUT

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!

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