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? Exact dimensions of a body
Take Body Measurements What should you be wearing to take body measurements? Undergarments or thin clothing
Take Body Measurements Should you take your own measurements or should you have a partner take your body measurements?
Take Body Measurements: Tool Flexible, non-stretchable, plastic, 60 inches long
Take Body Measurements: Tool How should the measuring tape be held? Snug, not tight
Techniques to Take Body Measurements for Women Bust: at the fullest part Waist: natural waist - smallest Hips: at the fullest part - butt 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 at 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 size chart on the back of the pattern envelope
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? They are standard from one pattern company to another “Standard Sizing”
Determine Pattern Size If I already know what size clothing I purchase, why do I need to know my pattern size. They are not related
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? Men and women can use it How would you select your pattern size? Use the measurement chart
Wearing Ease Do patterns fit your body measurements exactly Extra fullness built in for ease and comfort
Design Ease Extra fullness added by the designer to create a particular silhouette