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Module in

DRESSMAKING 10

MODULE 1: Draft and Cut Pattern for Ladies Skirts

PART B
Take Client’s Body Measurement

Prepared by: ANNA LIZA S. GUZMAN-ANNO

Teacher

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CONTENT: PRODUCE LADIES SKIRTS

CONTENT STANDARDS: The learner demonstrates understanding on the principles

of designing and sewing of ladies skirts.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: The learner plan, design and sew ladies skirts.

LEARNING COMPETENCIES: Draft and cut pattern for ladies skirts.

1.2 Take client’s body measurement

MODULE 1: TAKE CLIENT’S BODY MEASUREMENT

At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:

a. use appropriate measuring tool;
b. take accurate body measurement;
c. record required measurement; and
d. perform simple calculations.

Words to Study
• Tape Measure – a flexible tape with different type of measurements
essential for taking body measurements.
• Girth Measurements – taken horizontally and most of them go around
the entire circumference of the body.
• Length Measurements – taken vertically and their primary purpose is to
measure the distance between reference points on the body.
• Raw body measurement – the exact measurement as taken from the
specific body part
• Apparel – clothing, especially outerwear; garments; attire
• Bodice – the upper part of a woman’s dress which covers the body from
the neck or shoulders to the waist.
• Snug – comfortably fitted (not so tight and not so loose)

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HOW DO YOU USE THIS MODULES?

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks
that will disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple
instructions below to successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have
fun!

1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every

page of this module.
2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing
enhances learning, that is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned.
5. Enjoy studying!

INTRODUCTION:
The main objective of learning how to sew your own clothes is perfect fit.
You want to make clothes that you can wear comfortably. So, what should be
done to make sure you have clothes that fit you well?

The right measuring tools, correct and accurate body measurements

partly determine perfect fit. Thus, there is a need to take body measurements
carefully.

This might be your first attempt to serious sewing. Though you are not
expected to produce a perfect finished project on your first attempt, you would
like to make one that will inspire you to continue learning and mastering the skill
instead of mastering the use of a ripper. So, initially, you need three things:
good measuring tools, a good body measuring skill, and the ability to reduce the
measurements according to your specific sewing need.

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Checkpoint 1. LET’S SEE WHAT YOU ALREADY KNOW?

What do you remember about body measurements? Find out by taking the
quiz below.

I. IDENTIFICATION. Identify the body parts in the illustrations below.

A A _______________________
B
B _______________________
C
E C _______________________
D
D _______________________

E _______________________
F F _______________________

________________ _______________

II. ENUMERATION. Which body measurements below are needed for drafting a
skirt? Put a check on the box before the body measurements.

Crotch Knee Circumference

Waist Skirt Length
Hips Leg hole

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Two Systems of Measurement

1. Metric System – A decimal system of physical units based on a unit of length
known as the meter (Greek metron, “measure”). Nowadays, the unit of
measurement more commonly used is centimeter. Designers utilize centimeters
in drafting patterns. A centimeter has 10 equal parts and these are as follows:

1. The first line is 1 millimeter

2. The second line is 2 millimeters
3. The third line is 3 millimeters
4. The fourth line is 4 millimeters
5. The fifth line is 5 millimeters or one-half centimeter
6. The sixth line is 6 millimeters
7. The seventh line is 7 millimeters
8. The eight line is 8 millimeters
9. The ninth line is 9 millimeters
10. The tenth line is 10 millimeters or one centimeter

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Measuring the Body

As mentioned earlier, accurate or precise body measurement is vital to good fit.

Here are some pointers to ensure accurate body measurements:

1. Use the correct type tape measure. Choose one that is made of cloth or
flexible plastic with metal tips on both ends.
2. Wear comfortable clothes and ask someone to take your body
measurements. Do not take your own measurements because they will be
inaccurate.
3. Stand straight, tall and breathe normally while your body measurements are
being taken.
4. Tie a string or tape around your waistline. This will serve as a point or
reference especially vertical measurements.
5. Take the measurements in the order you are most comfortable, or measure al
vertical measurements first followed by horizontal and circumferential
measurements.

Kinds of Body Measurements

There are three kinds of body measurements; horizontal, vertical, and

circumferential.

1. Horizontal measurements - these are measurements that run across the body.
The horizontal measurements are shoulder and bust distance. When measuring
these boy parts, keep the tape measure snug and parallel to the floor.

2. Vertical measurements - these are measurements that run along the body length
(from top to down). From shoulder to bust point, hip depth or crotch, sleeve
length, skirt length, pants length. When measuring these body parts, keep the
tape measure snug and perpendicular to the floor.

3. Circumferential measurements - these measurements are taken around the

different body parts such as neck, bust, waist, hips, armhole, wrist, knee
circumference and bottom circumference or leg hole. When measuring these
body parts, put or insert two fingers under the tape measure. It will serve as an
allowance.

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How to Take Accurate Body Measurement?

Body Measurements/
How it is being taken?
Abbreviations

1. Neck (N)

Measure around the fullest part of

the neck base.

2. Bust (B)

Measure the bust at the fullest

part. Measure all around the body
(total circumference.)

3. Upper Bust (UB)

Pass the measuring tape around

your back and up to the front, at
the level of your armpits.

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4. Lower Bust (LB)

Measure just below the bust and

around meeting the tape measure
at the front.

5. Waist (W)

It is taken around the natural

waistline or the narrowest/smallest
part of the trunk.

6. Hip 1 (H1)

Measure around the hip bone

approximately 12 cm. below the
waistline.

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7. Hip 2 (H2)

Pass the tape measure around the

widest part of the buttocks.

8. Bust Distance/ Apex

Distance (BD)

Place tape measure from one bust

point to the other bust point.

9. Bust Point/ Apex Height

(BP)

Measure from the shoulder point or

tip of the bust.

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10. Bodice/ Front length (B)

Measure from the shoulder to the

waist passing over the bust.

11. Back length (BL)

Measure from the shoulder to the

waist passing over the back bone.
Measure front and back length
with a string tied around the
waistline for accuracy.

12. Back width (BW)

Measure from arm crease to arm

crease at the back.

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13. Shoulder (SH)

Place tape measure at the shoulder

bone to shoulder bone passing
over at the back of the neck.

14. Hip Length/ Hip Depth (HL)

Measure from the waistline in line

with the fullest part of the hips
(downward)

15. Armhole (Armh)

Measure around the armhole

meeting the tape measure at the
shoulder bone.

16. Sleeve Length (SL) short/

long

Measure from the shoulder bone

down to desired length.

Short Long

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17. Upper arm (Uarm)

Relax your arm and let it hang at

your side. Your bicep should be
slightly tensed. Pass the measuring
tape around the thickest part of
your upper arm.

18. Wrist (W)

Measure around the wrist inserting

two fingers under the tape
measure for allowance.

19. Pant/ Skirt Length (PL/SL)

Measure from the waistline down

to the desired length.

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Checkpoint 2. Identification.
Direction: Identify the body measurements referred to in the statement
below. Write your answer before the number.

1. Taken from the tip of the left and right shoulder.

2. Taken around the hip level where the stomach is fullest.
3. Taken from the center of the back shoulder down to the waistline level.
4. Taken along the whole circumference of the body at the level of the
waistline.
5. Taken around the circumference of the armhole.

Activity 1: Body measurement.

Direction: Get your partner (family member) and prepare measuring tools
and let’s find out if you can follow the three (3) kinds of body measurement;
horizontal, vertical and circumferential. Remember that the accuracy of
measurement is very important.

To evaluate your task:

Let your partner (family member) to evaluate your work based on the
following data and to convert your measurements to centimeters.

Horizontal measurement Inches Centimeters

Shoulder
Front chest
Bust distance
Back width

Circumferential measurement Inches Centimeters

Bust Waist
First hip
Second hip
Armhole
Arm girth

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Vertical measurement Inches Centimeters

Figure back
Figure front
Bust height
Blouse length
Length of sleeve
Length of skirt

Checked by:

Signature above Printed Name

Body Measurements for a Skirt

1. Waistline Measurement. Run the

tape measure around the waistline.
(A)

This is the measurement around the

smallest part of your waist. You can tie a
string around to find the smallest part.
Wrap the tape around first to find your
natural waist, then measure.

*When measuring a circumference, put two

fingers under the tape measure. This will
serve as additional allowance.

2. Lower Hip Measurement.. On the

other side of the hip, run the tape
measure from the waistline level to
the level where the buttocks are
fullest. This will be where the lower
hip level will fall. (B)

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3. Lower HipLine. Run the tape

measure along the lower hip level
where the buttocks are fullest. If the
stomach is prominent or rounded add
an allowance of 2 or more inches (or
5.1 cm. or more) until the fullness of
the stomach is covered. (C) This is
done so that the skirt will fall nicely
and not bulge around the stomach
area

4. Skirt length. Run the tape measure

from the waistline level down to the
skirt length desired. (D) Skirt length
may vary depending on the skirt style.
Note down the varying skirt length
that you may desire, like mini length,
channel length, midi length, etc.

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Measurements Needed in Making a Skirt Pattern

Standard
Actual
Body Parts to be Measured Measurements for
Measurements
Lower Hip Level
A. Waistline
B. Lower Hip Level
a. Extra Small Figure 5½” (14 cm)
b. Small Figure 6½” (16.5 cm)
c. Medium Figure 7½” (19 cm)
d. Large Figure 8½” (22 cm)
e. Extra Large Figure 9½” (24.5 cm)
f. Lower Hip
C. Skirt Length
a. Regular Skirt Length
b. Mini Skirt Length
c. Midi (mid-knee) Skirt
Length
d. Maxi skirt Length
e. Long Gown Length

Procedure in Taking Body Measurements for Ladies Skirt

Materials Needed: Tape Measure, Personal Measurement Chart (PMC)

PERSONAL MEASUREMENT CHART (MC)

Customer’s Name:_________________________________ Date Taken:__________

Body Parts to be Actual Body Measurement Computed

Measured Measurement Needed Measurement
Waist Circumference ¼
Hip1 Circumference ¼
Hip2 Circumference ¼
Skirt Length

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Activity 2: Act Like a Dressmaker.

Directions: Find your own model and measure her actual body measurement
needed in making the skirt pattern by following the procedures in taking body
measurements for ladies skirts. This will be the actual measurements needed
in sewing the ladies skirt.

PERSONAL MEASUREMENT CHART (MC)

Customer’s Name:_________________________________ Date Taken:__________

Body Parts to be Actual Body Measurement Computed

Measured Measurement Needed Measurement
Waist Circumference ¼
Hip1 Circumference ¼
Hip2 Circumference ¼
Skirt Length

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▪ The body measurements were taken horizontally and

vertically. Measurements should be accurate and exact, not
tight or loose.
▪ Accurate body measurements help produce correct patterns
and well-fitted garments.
▪ Time in constructing a garment is saved if body
measurements are taken accurately.
▪ Always insert two fingers when taking the girth measurement.

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Self-Assessment Check: Let us find out how much learning you have
acquired after studying this lesson. Take the test that follows.

1. In the list below, before each measurement, write V for vertical

measurements, H for horizontal measurements and C for circumferential
measurements.

Neck Back Length

Bust Back Width
Waist Shoulder
Hip 1 Armhole
Hip 2 Wrist
Bust Distance Crotch
Bust Point Skirt Length
Front Length Sleeve Length

2. Pretend that you are going to sew a skirt. Enumerate the body measurements
that you need to take.

ASSIGNMENT: Give what is asked.

1. Differentiate pattern drafting and pattern marking.

2. What are the two kinds of pattern drafting.

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Resources: You may read the following articles for more readings on
planning a garment design.

▪ Pictures were taken from Google.com

▪ Stitch and Design (Learning Module in Dressmaking and Tailoring-
Technology and Livelihood Education by: Ines Alcantara-De Guzman,
PhD)

Job well done, Northwesternian!

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