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Department of Fashion Designing
Course - PGDFD
Semester - 2nd
Paper Code - PGDFD C209
Paper Name - Drafting and Garment
Construction
Topic - How to take body measurement
Faculty Member Name - Dr. Shemushi
Madhu
E-mail Id - [Link]@[Link]
HOW TO TAKE BODY MEASUREMENTS
• POINTS TO REMEMBER WHILE TAKING BODY MEASUREMENTS
Correct measurement position is
standing straight.
Locate the structural lines of the garments.
The measurement should be taken in
proper order and sequence.
• Take measures over
well fitted
undergarments.
• Try to know the
customer’s
requirement
regarding fitting
and style
• Observe the figure
carefully and if any
deviation from the
proportionate order
found, make a note
of it in the note
book.
Right position of measuring tape
• Measurement should be taken comfortably, without pulling the tape too tight or
too loose. But ease of movement or design shall be included in the draft.
• To avoid any mistake, take the measurement twice.
• Length: Tape must be kept absolutely straight, parallel with the spine or centre
front.
• Width: When taking round measures of bust, waist, hips etc., be sure that the tape
does not sag. It should be parallel with the floor.
• Take a deep breath to allow some ease for the front of the bodice, specially for the
full bust figure.
HOW TO MEASURE BODICE
LENGTH (Bodice Length)
• 1. Waist Length – Front bodice: A - B from
highest point of shoulder at the neck, over
the bust point and to the waist line.
• Shoulder to bust: A – X from the highest
point shoulder to the bust point.
• Side scyeline: C – D Scyeline at the armpit
to the waistline.
HOW TO MEASURE BODICE
• Shoulder: E to F from the highest
point of shoulder at neck to the arm
scye.
• Full Length of garment: For the upper
garments such as frock, blouse, shirt,
coat etc. take this measure from the
shoulder line, close to the neck to the
desired length or hemline. In case of
ladies, pass the tape over the apex of
the bust.
Sleeve length
• Sleeve length: From shoulder end to
the desired length of sleeve.
(a) Outside sleeve length: A – B- C
Bend the arm placing the hand at the
waist and measure from the shoulder
line point at the armscye to the tip of
the bent elbow to the wrist.
(b)Under arm length: D - E from the
armpit to wrist on the straight line.
Round Measures ( Circumference)
• Neck round: Measure the base of the throat.
• Bust round: Around the fullest part of the
chest in front and over the lower part of
shoulder blades just under the arms and
straight across the back.
• Waist round: measure closely but not too
tightly around the waist and parallel to the
floor.
• A-B – Neck round
• C-D – Front shoulder
• E-F –Front across
• G-H – Under arm
• I-J – Chest round
• K-L – Waist round
Round measures
Round
measures
Bottom / Lower Dress
• Full length: From waistline to hem line.
• Inside Leg: Measure from fork or crotch level to desired
hem line.
• Body rise: The difference between the outside and
inside leg measure is known as body rise.
• Waist round
• Seat round
• Thigh round
• Knee height and knee round
• Calf round
• Bottom round
Skirt Length
Guide
BODY MESUREMENT CHART