Taking Clients Body Measurement

Taking Clients Body Measurement

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  TAKING CLIENT’S BODY MEASUREMENT
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  WORDS TO STUDY GirthMeasurements- 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 of the body
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  Rules in TakingBody Measurements 1. Use a tape measure that does not stretch. 2. Make sure your client wears well-fitted undergarments and outer garments. 3. Tie a string around the natural waistline of the client. 4. Ask the client to stand in a relaxed, upright position. 5. Take girth measurements, then vertical measurements. 6. Insert two fingers in the tape measure in taking circumferential measurements. 7. Be sure to keep the tape measure parallel to the floor. 8. Pull the tape snug, but not too tight. 9. Record accurately all measurements on a chart.
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  Sample Individual MeasurementChart Name: Date: Body Parts Actual Body Measurement (inches) Divisor Computed Pattern Measurement (inches) 1. Shoulder 15 2 7 ½ 2. Bust Point Width 6 ½ 2 3 ¼ 3. Bust 34 4 8 ½ 4. Waist 25 4 6 ¼ 5. First Hip 30 4 7 ¼ 6. Second Hip 34 4 8 ½ 7. Armhole 15 2 7 ½ 7. Arm girth 10 ½ 2 5 ¼ 8. Back Figure 15 1 15 9. Front Figure 15 ½ 1 15 ½ 10. Bust Point Height 8 ½ 1 8 ½ 11. Sleeve Length 8 1 8 12. Skirt Length 22 1 22 13. Pants Length 35 1 35
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  Procedure in TakingBody Measurements There are several parts of the body to be measured. These measurements are grouped as follows: Horizontal measurements Circumferential measurements Vertical measurements
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   Shoulder – Measurementis taken from the tip of the left shoulder to the tip of the right shoulder, arching slightly to cover the cervical prominence of Horizontal Measurements - are taken from the left of the body to the right
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   Bust Point Width/Apex Distance – Measurement is taken across from the tip of the left bust point to the tip of the right bust Horizontal Measurements
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   Bust – Measurementis taken around the bust with the tape measure running on the same level in front, at the back and on the sides. Circumferential Measurements – are taken around the body
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   Waist – Measurement istaken around the smallest part of the torso Circumferential Measurements
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   First Hip– Measurement is taken around the hip level where the stomach is fullest. Circumferential Measurements
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   Second Hip – Measurementis taken around the hip level where the buttocks are fullest. Circumferential Measurements
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   Armhole – Measurement istaken around the armhole. Circumferential Measurements
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   Arm girth – Measurement istaken around the arm. Circumferential Measurements
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   Figure Back – Measurementis taken from the center of the back shoulder over the blade down to the Vertical Measurements – are taken from the top of the body figure to its base.
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   Figure Front – Measurement takenfrom the neck point passing over the bust down to the waistline level Vertical Measurements
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   Bust point Height/ Apex Height– Measurement is taken from the neck point down to the highest Vertical Measurements
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   Length of Sleeve– Measurement is taken from the shoulder point down to the desired length in the arms Vertical Measurements
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   Length ofSkirt – Measurement is taken from the waist down to the desired length of skirt Vertical Measurements
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   Pants Length – Measurement istaken from the waist down to the desired length of pants Vertical Measurements
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   Measurements shouldbe 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 LET US REMEMBER
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  Prepared by: JEREBELLE B. DULLA TeacherI/ Palinta NHS