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Biglang Gawa

The document provides an overview of body measurement techniques essential for dressmaking, including horizontal, vertical, and circumferential measurements. It outlines specific measurements needed for creating T-shirts, such as shirt length, sleeve length, shoulder width, bust, upper arm girth, and neck hole. The importance of accurate body measurements is emphasized for achieving proper fit, style, and fabric quality in garment design.

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15 views29 pages

Biglang Gawa

The document provides an overview of body measurement techniques essential for dressmaking, including horizontal, vertical, and circumferential measurements. It outlines specific measurements needed for creating T-shirts, such as shirt length, sleeve length, shoulder width, bust, upper arm girth, and neck hole. The importance of accurate body measurements is emphasized for achieving proper fit, style, and fabric quality in garment design.

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Technology and

Livelihood
Education 8
(Dressmaking)
Prayer
Checking of
Attendance
What is the
meaning of
ACCURATE?
BODY MEASUREMENT
Itinvolves measuring the body
length, width, girth, and other
specific body measurements per the
requirement of apparel
manufacturers, tailors, etc. Typically,
body measurements are done to
ensure that a garment fits perfectly,
3 Parts of body to be measured can be
taken in:

Horizontal
Measuremen
t
Horizontal
measurements are
taken from left to
right or shoulder to
shoulder.
3 Parts of body to be measured can be
taken in:

Vertical
Measuremen
t
Vertical
measurements are
taken from top to
bottom, such as shirt
length or sleeve
3 Parts of body to be measured can be
taken in:

Circumferentia
l Measurement
Circumferential
measurements are
taken around body parts,
like the bust, waist, hips,
arms, and neck.
How to make
T-shirts?
We need to measured the following:
Shirt Length
Sleeve Length
Shoulder
Bust/Breast
Upper arm grith
Neck hole
Shirt Length
Taken from the
nape down the
center back to
the desired
length
Sleeve
Length
Taken from the
shoulder tip
point down to
the desired
sleeve length
Shoulder
Taken from one
shoulder point
to the other
Bust/Breast
Taken around the
body with the tape
measure passing
over the fullest part
of the shoulder
blade at the back
and over to the
apex
Upper arm
Girth
Taken around
the fullest part
of the arm in
line with armpit.
Neck Hole
Taken around
the neckline
DO YOU
HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS?
WHAT IS THE
IMPORTANCE OF
ACCURATE BODY
MEASUREMENT?
Measurement Perfect body
measurement is every designer's aim
to satisfy the collection's theme. Body
measurement plays a vital role in the
fitting, style of the dress, looks, and
durability. A perfect body
measurement helps maintain the
fabric's quality with effective use of
fabric in a better way.
Activity No. 2 Students will be able to get
their measurement thru a paired and
they need to measure the following:
A. Shoulder
B. Shirt length
C. Bust/Breast
D. Sleeve length
A. Shoulder
B. Shirt length
C. Bust/Breast
D. Sleeve length

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