TYPES OF MEASUREMENTS
Vertical Horizontal
measurements measurements
Waist to hip level Waist
Waist to crotch Hip girth
Waist to knee Thigh girth
Waist to ankle Mid-thigh girth
Outseam/outside leg Knee girth
length Ankle girth
Inseam/inside leg
length
Hips-taken around the fullest part of the hips
from the waistline
Crotch or rise - taken from the waist to the
lowest part of the hips
Waist-measured around the smallest part of
the waist just above the hipbone
Inseam - taken from the bottom part of the
pant leg to the desired length of shorts
Bottom or thigh circumference taken around
the bottom where the desired length of pants
fall
Length-taken from the waistline down to the
desired length of the shorts
BOTTOM OR THIGH
LENGTH INSEAM
CIRCUMFERENCE
WAIST CROTCH OR RISE HIPS
STANDARD SIZE MEASUREMENTS TOR ATHLETIC SHORTS
The following are components of a Project Plan:
[Link] Plan No. – reflects the number of projects
[Link] Started – date when the construction of the
project will start.
[Link] Finished – the exact date when the project will
be completed
[Link] of the Project – a specific description of the job/
project
5. Objectives - states the purpose why a project should
be done. This is usually stated in three learning domains:
the cognitive, psychomotor and affective.
6. Tools and Equipment – list of tools and equipment in
the accomplishment of the job
7. Materials and Supplies Needed – the itemized list of tools and supplies needed to produce
a project.
a. Quantity suggests the amount needed.
b. Unit is the unit of measure of the quantity.
c. Description refers to the features and characteristics of the materials and
supply needed.
d. Unit Cost is the selling price per quantity and unit of the materials
e. Total Cost is the total amount needed per quantity of supply and material needed.
f. Total is the over-all total cost of all the supplies and materials to be used.
8. Design Specifications – the photographic representation of the project in two to five views:
front, back, right, left and top views.
9. Procedure – the chronological steps or operations involved to accomplish the project.
This is divided into two stages:
a. Preparation stage – depicts the preparation to be done before the actual execution
or performance of the operations.
b. Performance stage – the actual procedures involve in the actual making of the
project where all tools, supplies, materials and equipment intended to make the project
ready.
10. Evaluation – the process of assessing the finished project with its given
criteria prepared during planning and evaluating.
Project Plan for Athletic Shorts
Before constructing a pair of athletic short pants, one should prepare
a project plan. A well-prepared project plan usually saves time,
effort, and money.
Below is a sample project plan for athletic shorts.
I. Name of Project: Sewing Athletic Shorts
II. Objectives
III. General: to sew a pair of athletic shorts with zipper and snaps
Specific:
1. to follow the correct procedure
2. to observe good work habits and precautionary measures while
working
3. to finish the garment on due date
Prepare and cut materials for athletic shorts
In sewing athletic shorts, most fabrics need to be prepared first before
cutting to ensure that the garment fits perfectly and to have a perfect
output.
Fabric for a garment must be grain-perfect before it is cut. Preparing
the fabric is the first step in constructing a well-fitted garment. It is
important to do it well.
The following are the pre-construction processes in sewing a garment.
• Straightening. Garments needed to be washed, dried, and pulled so they
can be straightened. Garments needed to be straightened before cutting.
Cut ends should likewise be examined. This includes a crosswise thread and
cutting it. All corners should form a right angle to each other. The lengthwise
and crosswise grain lines should be at right angle to each other. Resin-treated
fabrics which are finished off can be pulled to be straightened. The fabrics
may be cut without straightening or shrinking since their shape will not
change.
• Shrinking. Fabrics which have not been shrunk at the factory should be
shrunk before cutting. If you need to shrink the fabric, you can straighten it
at the same time. Washable fabrics like cotton, which have been given a
crease-resistance, usually do not need to be shrunk since the finish reduces
potential shrinkage.
Four Kinds of Fabric Folds Deciding what kind of
fold to use is based on the width of the fabric and
the design of the garment.
1. Lengthwise centerfold: The fabric is folded
lengthwise at the center with selvages together.
2. Crosswise centerfold: The fabric is folded
crosswise at the center with the raw edges together.
3. Off-center lengthwise fold: The fabric is folded
lengthwise with the raw edges meeting at the
center.
4. Off-center crosswise fold: The fabric is folded
crosswise with the raw edges meeting at the center.
Pointers in Cutting the Fabric
Properly cut garment pieces will ensure a well-finished project. It is necessary
to use the appropriate tools in cutting the project. Shears with bent handles
and is in 6-12-inch length, and those with 7-8-inch length are often used in
cutting fabrics. Scissors with 5-inch length with one blunt point are used to
prevent the snugging of trimmed fabrics. Here are some pointers on cutting the
fabric:
1. Place the fabric and pattern flat on the table. Avoid moving or lifting the
fabric while cutting.
2. Walk around the table as you cut instead of pulling the fabric toward you
because the fabric may slip or stretch out of shape.
3. Use sharp shears for cutting, making long strokes along straight edges and
short, even strokes along curved edges. Cut the edge straight since it serves as
your guide in sewing.
4. Cut the fabric starting from the widest to the narrowest part of the pattern.
Begin cutting at an edge which is easy to reach.
5. Cut with smooth, even strokes.
6. Keep the cutting edge of the top blade of the
shears directly above the lower blade. Do not let
the blades slant toward the table.
7. Cut similar patterns at the same time by
cutting them out from two layers of fabric.
8. Close the points of the shears right up to the
notch. Close the points at the exact stopping
place. Cut outward from the pattern to the exact
tip of the notch. Cut inward to complete the
notch at the cutting line.
9. When cutting curves, make your strokes
shorter. Keep the free hand close to the cutting
line to have smooth curved line.
10. Set aside cut fabric pieces to avoid cutting
them accidentally as you work on other parts of
the fabric.
11. After cutting, do not remove the pins and
patterns because you will need them in marking
your fabric.
12. Collect and tie all scraps of cloth together
for future use. You may be able to use these for
your recycling projects.
Transferring marks into the Fabric
After cutting the garment pieces, you are ready to transfer your
pattern marks to the fabric. Use tailor’s chalk or dressmaker’s
carbon paper aided by a tracing wheel. Whichever tool you decide
to use, make sure that you transfer all important pattern marks
clearly and accurately. The following are the general details to be
marked:
1. seam lines along curves and corners
2. position of pockets
3. stitch lines
4. center lines for the front and back opening, facings and
interfacings
5. darts
6. location of buttons and button holes
7. points where stitching lines should stop
8. fold lines
9. any other special markings used to construct the garment
Guidelines in Transferring Marks Onto the Fabric
1. Details should be marked on the wrong side of the fabric where most
construction lines are needed.
2. If you use a tracing wheel and tailor’s carbon paper, mount these on a
piece of heavy cardboard to protect table surfaces.
3. Use white tracing paper whenever possible because it is safe and easy
to remove.
4. Use a ruler to make straight lines with the tracing wheel. Run the
tracing wheel along the edge of the ruler with a firm and steady motion
to avoid double lines, which can be confusing.
5. When marking curves, slant the tracing wheel slightly inward toward
the center of the curve.
6. Avoid retracing or going over the line twice.
7. There are various methods in transferring pattern marking. Tailor’s
tacks are good for circles and dots, or mark these with a water or air-
soluble pen (when using a pen, test it on a piece of scrap fabric first). For
lines, you can use trace basting or a tracing wheel with dressmaker’s
carbon paper.