APPAREL MANUFACTURING - I 3(1+2)

Lesson 1 : Anthropometric Measurements: Techniques And Measurements

Guides for Taking Accurate Measurements

While taking measurements one should keep in mind some of the rules which will help in avoiding mistakes related to fitting, these are:

1. One should try to find out the client’s requirements regarding the fit, style, shape, pockets, collar etc. before taking measurements. A preliminary talk with the client and showing patterns and fashion pictures and stitched garments can help a lot.
2. One should observe the figure of the client carefully and record any deviation from the normal figure,
3. The person to be measured should stand erect in a natural pose and if possible in front of a mirror.
4. Measurements should be taken in proper order and in a certain sequence and should be recorded simultaneously.
5. All girth measurement should be taken just right as ease for movement is included in the draft.
6. Repeat the measurements to confirm.
7. Measurements to be taken comfortably, without pulling the tape too tight or too loose.
8. Before starting the measuring one should locate the structural lines of the garment by tying a cord at waist line, scye line & neck.
9. Measurement should be taken over well fitted undergarments and if taken over out garments, then these garments should be fairly closely fitted.
10. While taking length measurement tape should be kept absolutely flat, smooth and straight i.e. parallel to the spine or centre front.
11. Care should be taken to start and finish measurements at the same point.
12. While taking width measurements be sure that tape does not sag and tape should be parallel to the floor.
13. Arc measurements are taken from centerlines to side seam.
14. One should avoid taking too many measurements or relying on elaborate methods of measuring which can create more mistakes.