6 Grade 7 TLE Lesson 1 Body Measurement in Ladies and Men's Apparel

Measure at the fullest part. Measure all around the body

Measure where the body bends.It helps to bend side to side to identify exactly where to measure.You can put an elastic band around the waist to mark the correct placement.

Measure this at the fullest part, usually around the seat.

Measure around the fullest part, about 3 -4" below the waist. This is helpful when fitting a slim skirt or pants (to get an accurate idea of the shape of the hip, or the belly).

Start at the shoulder (right next to the base of the neck), and measure to the waist, placing the tape over the fullest part of the bust.

Measure from the base of the neck (in the center, not the side), to the center of the waistline.

Measure from the top of the arm (find the bone at the shoulder/top of the arm) to the wrist (find the bone at the side of the wrist), WITH THE ELBOW BENT.It's important to keep the elbow bent to allow for movement when you make a sleeve.

Measure just below the crotch, at about the fullest point.Measure all around this, keeping the tape horizontal and level with the floor (this part is tricky, because the tape always wants to dip).

Measure it all around, at the narrowest point

Measure the this along the inner thigh and calf, from just below the crotch to the ankle.

Measure along the outer thigh and calf, from the waist to the ankle.

Sit on a firm chair and measure from the waist to the top of the chair seat. It may be easier to use a ruler for this measurement.