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3.01Evaluating Fit:Determine Pattern Size
Apparel & Textile Production I
Slide2MenuBody MeasurementsMeasuring ToolsSpecific MeasurementsDetermine Size
Specialty Patterns
Wearing and Design Ease
Indicators of Proper Fit
Slide3Take Body MeasurementsWhat are body measurements?
Slide4Take Body MeasurementsThe actual dimensions of the bodyUsed to determine pattern size
Slide5Take Body Measurements What should you be wearing to take body measurements?
Slide6Take Body MeasurementsUndergarmentsWell fitting garment
Slide7Take Body MeasurementsShould you take your own measurements or should you have a partner take your body measurements?
Slide8Take Body MeasurementsFor AccuracyUse a partner to take measurementsTake measurements twice
Slide9Take Body Measurements:ToolWhich measuring tool should be used to take body measurements?
Slide10Take Body MeasurementsA measuring tape Flexible and non-stretchable,Plastic60
inch long
Slide11Take Body Measurements: ToolHow should the measuring tape be held?
Slide12Take Body MeasurementsHold snug but not tight
Slide13Techniques to Take Body Measurements for WomenBust: at the fullest part Waist: natural waist Hips: at the fullest part
Back
Waist
Length: prominent
bone at the back of the neck
to the waist
Slide14Techniques to Take Body Measurements for MenChest: at the fullest partWaist: Smallest part of the waistline
Inseam:
From the underside of the crotch to desired hem
lengthHips: at the fullest part
N
eck band: Measurement around the base of the neck + ½”
A
rm length: from the prominent bone a the base of the neck along the back of a slightly bent elbow to the wrist bone
Slide15Determine Pattern SizeHow can I find my pattern size?
Slide16Determine Pattern SizeCompare your measurements to the charts in your book, on the pattern or in the pattern catalog. Find the measurements closest to yours.
Slide17Determine Patten SizeWomen: Bust size is the determining measurement for dresses and topsWomen: Hip size is the determining measurement for shorts and pantsMen: Chest size for jackets and tops
Men: Neck band and sleeve length for dress shirts
Men: Waist for pants and shorts
Slide18Determine Pattern SizeHow will my pattern size from one company compare to patterns from other companies?
Slide19Determine Pattern SizeMost pattern companies use a set of standard body measurements
Slide20Determine Pattern SizeIf I already know what size clothing I purchase, why do I need to know my pattern size?
Slide21Determine Pattern SizeApparel Industry clothing is not standardized and varies from company to company.
Slide22Determine Pattern SizeIf you fall between sizes: consider designIf design is loose-select smaller sizeIf design is close fitting-select larger size
Slide23Specialty Patterns: MultisizedWhat might be included in a multisized pattern
Slide24Specialty Patterns: MultisizedSeveral pattern sizes in one pattern
Slide25Specialty Patterns: UnisexWhat might be included in a Unisex Pattern?How would you select your pattern size?
Slide26Specialty Patterns: UnisexPatterns are for men and women Sizes are usually S, M, L, and
XL
Refer
to the size chart on the pattern or in the
pattern catalog for
sizing
Slide27Wearing EaseDo patterns fit your body measurements exactly
Slide28Wearing EaseAll patterns have a certain amount of built in ease for comfortGarments would be too tight and unattractive
Wrinkles and pulls would occur
Slide29Design EaseExtra fullness added by the designer to create a particular silhouette