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TLE – H.E.- DRESSMAKING

Quarter 1 – Module 3-4:
BODY MEASUREMENTS IN LADIES AND
MEN’S APPAREL

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TLE – Grade 7/8
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Quarter 1 – Module 3-4: Body Measurements in Ladies and Men’s Apparel
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Quarter 1 – Module 3-4:
Body Measurements in Ladies
and Men’s Apparel
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the nature of Dressmaking/Tailoring. The scope of this module permits it to
be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the
diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify body measurements needed in dressmaking and tailoring;
2. demonstrate accurate reading measurements;
3. take accurate client’s body measurements; and
4. apply and observe standard in taking body measurements.

What I Know

A. Multiple Choices
Direction: Let us determine how much you already know about carrying out
measurements. Ready carefully the questions and choose the letter of the correct
answer Write your answers on your notebook.

1. The foundation of pattern drafting is:

A. Mensuration B. Measurement C. Body Parts D. English System

2. This measurement is taken from the left of the figure to the right
A. Horizontal measurement B. Vertical measurement
C. Circumferential measurement D. None of the above

3. Which of the following is used as a set of standard in measurement

A. Metric System C. Metric and English System
B. English System D. Tape Measure

4. This kind of measurement is taken around the body

A. Vertical B. Circumferential C. Horizontal D. English system

5. A 60” long tape with metal tips, made of a material that will not stretch

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 A. Yardstick B. Ruler C. Tape Measure D. T-square

6. It measures around the torso directly under the bust line

A. Upper bust B. Waist C. Lower bust D. Bust

7. It measures from under the arm. Start at the armpit to the wrist.
A. Armpit B. Hips C. Underarm D. Shoulder

8. Measure around the shoulder under the armpit.

A. Sleeve hole B. Bust C. Waist D. torso

9. The ______measurement is taken from the left of the figure to the right

A. Vertical B. Horizontal C. Circumferential D. Curved

10. Circumferential measurement is taken around the body.

A. True B. False C. Maybe D. Yes

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 Lesson BODY MEASUREMENTS
IN LADIES AND MEN’S
3 APPAREL
This Module is an exploratory and introductory course on Dressmaking
and/or Tailoring which leads you to Dressmaking/Tailoring National Certificate
Level II (NC II). It covers a competency on taking accurate body measurements.

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will help you in
guiding the learners. The following are information that
would lead to the activities and assessment. Some activities
may need your own discretion upon checking, or you may
use rubric of provided. Please review the activities and
answer keys, and amend if necessary.

What’s In

Direction: To review the previous lesson, enumerate seven (7) types of sewing
machines.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

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 What’s New

Direction: Our next lesson is about taking body measurements. In order to measure
you’ll need measuring tools/devices. List down dressmaking measuring
tools/devices available in your home.

1.
2.
3.

What is It

Two systems of measurement are utilized in taking body measurements.

These are the English and Metric system. The English system’s basic unit is in
inches while Metric is in centimeters. Can you name/read the lines in a centimeter?
How about in an inch?

Metric System

English System

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A centimeter has 10 equal parts.
1. The first line is 1 millimeter.
2. Second line is 2 millimeters.
3. Third line is 3 millimeters.
4. Fourth line is 4 millimeters.
5. Fifth line is 5 millimeters.
6. Sixth line is 6 millimeters.
7. Seventh line is 7 millimeters.
8. Eighth line is 8 millimeters.
9. Ninth line is 9 millimeters.
10. Tenth line is 10 millimeters or
1 centimeter.

An inch has 8 equal parts.

1. The first line is 1/8.
2. Second line is ¼.
3. Third line is 3/8.
4. Fourth line is 4/8 or ½.
5. Fifth line is 5/8.
6. Sixth line is 6/8 or ¾.
7. Seventh line is 7/8.
8. Eighth line is 8/8 or 1 inch.

Taking Body Measurements

Taking body measurements is a crucial step in clothing construction. One
should be very careful in doing the task so as to get the accurate measurements.

Here are the guidelines to ensure accuracy.

1. Make a chart of all body measurements needed. Here is a sample chart.

Body Actual Divisor Final

Measurement
Shoulders 2
Bust 4
Waist 4
Hip 1 4

2. Work in pairs to ensure accuracy of measurements.

3. Make sure to use fitted clothing.
4. Tie a string on the smallest part of the torso (waist).
5. Observe proper posture while measurement is taken.

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How to Take Body Measurements

Parts of body to be measured can be taken in:

 Horizontal measurement
 Vertical measurement
 Circumferential measurement
1. The horizontal measurement is taken from the left of the figure to the right.
2. The vertical measurement is taken from the top of the body figure to its base.
3. Circumferential measurement is taken around the body.

MEASUREMENTS NEEDED IN DRESSMAKING

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MEN’S APPAREL (Measurement)

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B. Horizontal Measurements

C. Circumferential

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 What’s More

A. Direction: Get ready with your tape measure. Using a pencil mark your tape
measure with the measurements below. Be ready to pass your marked tape measure
to your teacher. (Note:” means inch/inches.)

1. 9”
2. 15 cm.
3. 24 ½”
4. 30.4 cm.
5. 12 ¾ “

B. Direction: Study once again the Measurements Needed in Dressmaking. Fill in

the table with appropriate measurements that fall under each category. The first
one is done for you!

HORIZONTAL VERTICAL CIRCUMFERENTIAL

Neck

What I Have Learned

Direction: It’s time to reflect and think of the most important points you have
learned from this module journey. Read the questions first then write your responses
in your notebook.

1. What part of the lesson did you find most difficult/most challenging?
2. Write at least three solutions to overcome those challenges.
3. Which skill do you hope to strengthen to help you become best
dressmaker/tailor?

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 Rubrics

Areas of
Assessment 10 points 7 points 4 points 1 point
Presents ideas Presents ideas Ideas are too Ideas are
in an original in a consistent general vague or
Ideas manner manner unclear

Organization Strong and Organized Some No

organized beg/mid/end organization; organization;
beg/mid/end attempt at a lack
beg/mid/end beg/mid/end

Understanding Writing shows Writing shows Writing shows Writing shows

strong a clear adequate little
understanding understanding understanding understanding

Mechanics Few (if any) Few errors Several errors Numerous

errors errors

TOTAL /40 POINTS

What I Can Do

Direction: Familiarize the body measurements needed. With a help of a family

member, take your body measurements using the English System and Metric
System. Record them using Measurement Chart below.

My Measurement Chart

Body Measurement English System Metric System

Neck
Bust
Bust to Bust/ BUST
WIDTH
Upper Bust
Lower Bust
Waist
Hips
Shoulder to Bust/BUST
POINT
Front Shoulder to Waist
or
FRONT BODICE
Shoulder to Shoulder
Shoulder to Neck

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 Down Center Back
Back Shoulder to Waist
or
BCK BODICE
Across Back
Full Back
Sleeve Hole
Bicep
Elbow
Under Arm
Over Arm
Side Seam
Upper Arm

Assessment

A. Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers in
your quiz notebook.

1. The system where the unit of measurement is centimetre.

A. Metric System C. SI Measurement System
B. English System D. Decimal System

2. It measures across the back of neck from socket of one shoulder to socket of the
other shoulder.
A. Shoulder C. Shoulder to Neck
B. Shoulder to Shoulder D. Shoulder to Back

3. Measure around your body crossing over the fullest part of your bust.
A. Waist C. Upper Bust
B. Bust D. Arm Hole

4. A 60” long tape. One side has inches one is metric with crotch piece or without
crotch piece.
A. Tailors Square or L-Square C. Tape Measure
B. Use Dressmakers Ruler D. Meter Stick

5. It is used on lapel, pants and skirt contours calibrated on both sides.

A. Tape Measure C. Tailors Square or L-Square
B. Aluminum Tailor’s Curve D. Use Dressmakers Ruler

B. Direction: Fill in each blank to complete each statement.

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1. Shirt length is taken from the nape down the center back to the_______.

2. _____ taken around the body with the tape measure passing over the fullest part
of the _____ at the back and over to the apex.

3. Upper _____ is taken around the fullest part of the arm in line with the armpit.

4. ______ is taken around the fullest part of the bottom.

5. Hip or _____ taken around the fullest part.

Additional Activities

A. Direction: The Metric System is appropriately used in dressmaking. Dresses

should fit a woman’s feminine curves. Using the Measurement Chart, fill in your
mother’s or sister’s body measurements.

BODY MEASUREMENT ENGLISH SYSTEM

Neck
Bust
Bust to Bust/ BUST WIDTH
Upper Bust
Lower Bust
Waist
Hips
Shoulder to Bust/BUST POINT
BODY MEASUREMENT ENGLISH SYSTEM
Shoulder to Shoulder
Shoulder to Neck
Down Center Back
Back Shoulder to Waist or
BCK BODICE
Across Back
Full Back
Sleeve Hole
Bicep
Elbow
Under Arm
Over Arm
Side Seam
Upper Arm

B. Direction: Men’s clothes are mostly loose and comforting. Thus, the Metric
system is usually used in taking body measurements. Take your father’s or
brother’s measurements and record them on the Measurement Chart below.

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 BODY MEASUREMENT ENGLISH SYSTEM
Shirt Length
Sleeve Length
Length of pants or shorts
Crotch or Rise
Shoulders
Bust
Upper Arm Girth
Lower Arm Girth
Neck
Waist
Hips
Hem Circumference or Leg hole

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What I know
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. C.
6. A
7. D
8. A
9. B
10. D

What’s In
Assessment
Types of Sewing Machines
1. A
1. Mechanical 2. B
Treadle Sewing Machines. 3. B
4. C
2. Electronic 5. C
Mechanical Sewing 6. Desired length
Machines. 7. Breast or bust /
shoulder blade
8. Arm girth
3. Mini and 9. Leg hole
Portable Machines. 10. Seat
4. Computerized or
Automated Machines.
5. Embroidery Machines.
6. Quilting Machines.
7. Overlocking or Additional Activity
Serger Machines A. Answers may vary
B. Answers may vary
What’s New
What I Can Do
1. Tape
Answers may vary
Measure
2. Seam Guage
3. Yardstick What I Have Learned
Answers may vary
Answer Key
 Elbow
Bicep
Sleeve Hole Upper Arm
Full Back Side Seam
Hips Over Arm
Waist Under Arm Full Back
Lower Bust Back Shoulder to Waist Across Back
Upper Bust Down Center Back Shoulder to Neck
Bust Front Shoulder to Waist Shoulder to Shoulder
Neck Shoulder to Bust Bust to Bust
CIRCUMFERENCIAL VERTICAL HORIZONTAL
5 4 3 2 1

A.

What’s More

References

Content:

Hilario, Carmelita B. Clothing Technology Made Easy with Lesson Plan. Valenzuela
City: 24K Printing Co., Inc., 2001.

K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum 3 Technology and Livelihood Education –

Dressmaking/Tailoring Learning Module

Images:

https://www.wikihow.com/Read-a-Measuring-Tape

https://www.marthastewart.com/1504765/tricks-to-taking-accurate-body-
measurements

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Department of Education – Schools Division of Negros Oriental

Kagawasan, Avenue, Daro, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental

Tel #: (035) 225 2376 / 541 1117

Email Address: negros.oriental@deped.gov.ph
Website: lrmds.depednodis.net

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