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

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

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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Take Body Measurements: Tool
How should the measuring tape be held?
Snug but not tight

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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

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

16. 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

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

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