Apparel I : Measurements, small equipment/ pattern envelope

What measurement is taking from the prominent bone at the neck, across the bent elbow, then to the wrist?

• Arm length males
• Arm length females
• Back waist
• Shoulder width

How is a hip measured?

• underneath the armpits, from shoulder to shoulder
• 2 inches above the prominent hipbones
• Around the fullest part of the hip and buttock
• Around the fullest part of the thighs

How should the tape measure be held?

• loosely
• tightly
• with 2 extra inches slack
• snug but not tight

The measurement from the curve of the neck down to the fullest part of the bust is the...

• bust measurement
• back waist measurement
• inseam measurement
• bust point measurement

If a person's measurement falls between two sizes on the envelope, what should the person do?

• Always make the smaller size
• Always make the larger size
• Eliminate the garment as a sewing choice
• Choose the size based upon your fit preference

The measurement from the prominent bone at the shoulder , down the bent elbow to the wrist is the..

• Arm length males
• shoulder width
• Arm length females
• outseam

To measure the chest...

• Use a tape measure under the arms around the fullest part of the chest
• Use a tape measure around the outside of the arms and chest
• Use a tape measure around the fullest part of the abdomen and add two inches
• Use a tape measure around the arms to the wrist length

How do you measure the natural waist in females...

• Measure two inches below the belly button
• Measure one inch above the belly button
• Tie a string around the curve of the waist and measure the area
• Measure the waist of your favorite pair of jeans.

How are men's dress shirts sized?

• By neck measurement
• By chest measurement
• By neck and arm length measurement
• By neck and height measurement

A person is making a pair of PJ pants.  Which measurements are most relevant in choosing a pattern size?

• Bust, finished garment measurements
• Chest, waist
• Waist and leg length
• Waist and hip