Apparel & Design Production I 3.01 Evaluating Fit Apparel & Design Production I

Menu Body Measurements Measuring Tools Specific Measurements Determine Size Specialty Patterns Wearing and Design Ease

Take Body Measurements What are body measurements? Body Measurements: the exact dimensions of a body

Take Body Measurements What should you be wearing to take body measurements? Answer: Over undergarments

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

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: Tool How should the measuring tape be held? 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? 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 fro 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? The pattern companies have joined together for standard sizing.

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

Specialty Patterns: Multi-sized What might be included in a multi-sized pattern Several sizes are printed on each pattern piece

Specialty Patterns: Unisex What might be included in a Unisex Pattern? How would you select your pattern size? Unisex patterns are for men and women. Sizes are usually S, M, L, and XL. Refer to the size chart on the pattern for sizing

Wearing Ease Do patterns fit your body measurements exactly No, all patterns have a certain amount of built in ease for comfort

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