WorksheetsTaking body measurement
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
This is used for general marking and for measuring
fabric grainline when laying out the pattern. It should
be made of smooth, shellacked hardwood or metal.
yardstick
tape measure
L-square
Ruler with grid
This is used in connecting or shaping curve points. The front part of the
curve has a measure of inches. At the back part is a meas ure of centimeters. It
is marked every five centimeters.
French curve
Hip curve
meterstick
yardstick
quare
Divides the garment into the desired measurement. It perfects
squares and is useful in making straight lines and numbers. It
can also function like a tape measure. It has two arms
connected perpendicularly.
1. The longer arm is twenty-four (24) inches long.
2. The shorter arm is fourteen (14)
inches long.
T-square
L-square
Triangle
tape measure
Is used to locate cross grains, alter patterns and
square off straight edges. After you have
identified the tools to be used in taking body
measurements and shaping tools for pattern
drafting .
See trough T-square
L-square
ruler
French Curve
Encircle tape measure on the fullest part of the
upper body in line with chest inserting two fingers
in it.
bust
chest
waist
hips
When taking body measurements, ask the client to stand straight while taking the measurement.
True
False
In taking circumference, insert two fingers on the part being measured to provide an allowance.
True
False
sometime True
Which tool is best in shaping slight curves of the pattern?
French Curve
Hip curve
L-square
Triangle
In order to locate the waistline, what should be done before measuring the body parts?
Let the client point to her waist
put a piece of tape or adhesive on the waist of the client
tie a string on the waistline of the client
any of the above
which method is correct in taking an accurate length of long sleeve?
from shoulder tip point passing elbow to the wrist
from the shoulder tip point passing halfway bent elbow to the wrist
from shoulder tip point passing full bent elbow to the wrist
any of the above
