Transcript Determine Pattern Size

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Evaluating Fit:
Determine
Pattern Size
Apparel & Textile Production I
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 Body
Measurements
 Measuring Tools
 Specific Measurements
 Determine Size
 Specialty Patterns
 Wearing and Design Ease
 Indicators of Proper Fit
Take Body Measurements
 What
are body measurements?
Take Body Measurements
 The
actual dimensions of the body
 Used to determine pattern size
Take Body Measurements
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What should you be wearing to take
body measurements?
Take Body Measurements
 Undergarments
 Well
fitting garment
Take Body Measurements
 Should
you take your own measurements
or should you have a partner take your
body measurements?
Take Body Measurements
For Accuracy
 Use a partner to take measurements
 Take measurements twice
Take Body Measurements:
Tool
 Which
measuring tool should be used to
take body measurements?
Take Body Measurements
A
measuring tape
 Flexible and non-stretchable,
 Plastic
 60 inch long
Take Body Measurements: Tool
 How
should the measuring tape be held?
Take Body Measurements
 Hold
snug but not tight
Techniques to Take Body
Measurements for Women
 Bust:
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
Techniques to Take Body
Measurements for Men
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Chest: at the fullest part
Waist: Smallest part of the waistline
Inseam: From the underside of the crotch to
desired hem length
Hips: at the fullest part
Neck band: Measurement around the base of
the neck + ½”
Arm length: from the prominent bone a the
base of the neck along the back of a slightly
bent elbow to the wrist bone
Determine Pattern Size
 How
can I find my pattern size?
Determine Pattern Size
 Compare
your measurements to the
charts in your book, on the pattern or in
the pattern catalog. Find the
measurements closest to yours.
Determine Patten Size
 Women:
Bust size is the determining
measurement for dresses and tops
 Women: Hip size is the determining
measurement for shorts and pants
 Men: Chest size for jackets and tops
 Men: Neck band and sleeve length for
dress shirts
 Men: Waist for pants and shorts
Determine Pattern Size
 How
will my pattern size from one
company compare to patterns from other
companies?
Determine Pattern Size
 Most
pattern companies use a set of
standard body measurements
Determine Pattern Size
 If
I already know what size clothing I
purchase, why do I need to know my
pattern size?
Determine Pattern Size
 Apparel
Industry clothing is not
standardized and varies from company to
company.
Determine Pattern Size
 If
you fall between sizes: consider design
 If design is loose-select smaller size
 If design is close fitting-select larger size
Specialty Patterns: Multisized
 What
might be included in a multisized
pattern
Specialty Patterns: Multisized
 Several
pattern sizes in one pattern
Specialty Patterns: Unisex
 What
might be included in a Unisex
Pattern?
 How would you select your pattern size?
Specialty Patterns: Unisex
 Patterns
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
Wearing Ease
 Do
patterns fit your body measurements
exactly
Wearing Ease
 All
patterns have a certain amount of built
in ease for comfort
 Garments would be too tight and
unattractive
 Wrinkles and pulls would occur
Design Ease
 Extra
fullness added by the designer to
create a particular silhouette