3.01 Evaluating Fit: Determine Pattern Size Apparel & Textile Production I

Menu Body Measurements Measuring Tools Specific Measurements Determine Size Specialty Patterns Wearing and Design Ease Indicators of Proper Fit

Take Body Measurements What are body measurements?

Take Body Measurements The actual dimensions of the body Used to determine pattern size

Take Body Measurements What should you be wearing to take body measurements?

Take Body Measurements Undergarments Well fitting garment

Take Body Measurements Should you take your own measurements or should you have a partner take your body measurements?

Take Body Measurements For Accuracy Use a partner to take measurements Take measurements twice

Take Body Measurements: Tool Which measuring tool should be used to take body measurements? Measuring tape is a flexible, non-stretchable, plastic, 60 inch long measuring tool. It do

Take Body Measurements A measuring tape Flexible and non-stretchable, Plastic 60 inch long

Take Body Measurements: Tool How should the measuring tape be held?

Take Body Measurements Hold snug but not tight

Techniques to Take Body Measurements for Women Bust: at the fullest part Waist: natural waist Hips: at the fullest part Back Waist Length: prominent bone at the back of the neck to the waist

Techniques to Take Body Measurements for Men Chest: at the fullest part Waist: Smallest part of the waistline Inseam: From the underside of the crotch to desired hem length Hips: at the fullest part Neck band: Measurement around the base of the neck + ½” Arm length: from the prominent bone a the base of the neck along the back of a slightly bent elbow to the wrist bone

Determine Pattern Size How can I find my pattern size?

Determine Pattern Size Compare your measurements to the charts in your book, on the pattern or in the pattern catalog. Find the measurements closest to yours.

Determine Patten Size Women: Bust size is the determining measurement for dresses and tops Women: Hip size is the determining measurement for shorts and pants Men: Chest size for jackets and tops Men: Neck band and sleeve length for dress shirts Men: Waist for pants and shorts

Determine Pattern Size How will my pattern size from one company compare to patterns from other companies?

Determine Pattern Size Most pattern companies use a set of standard body measurements

Determine Pattern Size If I already know what size clothing I purchase, why do I need to know my pattern size? Apparel Industry clothing is not standardized and varies from company to company.

Determine Pattern Size Apparel Industry clothing is not standardized and varies from company to company.

Determine Pattern Size If you fall between sizes: consider design If design is loose-select smaller size If design is close fitting-select larger size

Specialty Patterns: Multisized What might be included in a multisized pattern Several sizes are printed on each pattern piece

Specialty Patterns: Multisized Several pattern sizes in one pattern

Specialty Patterns: Unisex What might be included in a Unisex Pattern? How would you select your pattern size?

Specialty Patterns: Unisex Patterns are for men and women Sizes are usually S, M, L, and XL Refer to the size chart on the pattern or in the pattern catalog for sizing

Wearing Ease Do patterns fit your body measurements exactly

Wearing Ease All patterns have a certain amount of built in ease for comfort Garments would be too tight and unattractive Wrinkles and pulls would occur

Design Ease Extra fullness added by the designer to create a particular silhouette