Taking body measurement would take you less than half an hour. Lesson 1 how to take body measurement.
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Introduction on how to take body measurement. An introduction to take body measurement kindle edition by abikoye moyo. How to measure your body. Do not use a metal measuring tape such as is used in construction it will be inaccurate. Tie a string around the natural waistline of the client. Make sure your client wears well fitted undergarments and outer garments. And a well fitting block is critical to the success of everything you make.
For example knowing how to measure waist and hips is common knowledge but some women do not know exactly where to start stop the measurement for a more accurate result. Units of measurement the table below shows the standard units of measurement for physical. The proper body measurement is the first step to having an excellent fit in the clothes you make. Taking accurate body measurements is one of the keys to great fit. Blood pressure is also taken to determine raised blood pressure. You will want to use a soft cloth or flexible plasticrubber tape measure such as is used in sewing.
Rules in taking body measurements 1. It is better to wear fitted clothes when measuring. When taking these measurements use a cloth tape measure not a metal one. This can skew the measurements. When taking body measurements you need to use the correct type of tape measure. Use features like bookmarks note taking and highlighting while reading an introduction to take body measurement.
Take girth measurements then vertical measurements. Use a tape measure that does not stretch. How to take body measurements for perfect fit. The process for getting your body measurements is simple. Ask the client to stand in a relaxed upright position. Some general guidelines for taking body measurements the person being measured should stand straight on both feet feet some 15 cms apart.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device pc phones or tablets. Use the correct type of tape measure. Physical measurements introduction height and weight measurements are taken from eligible participants to calculate body mass index bmi used to determine overweight and obesity. Absolutely no baggy clothes. So why not buddy up with a friend over a cup of tea and take each others body measurement this free ebook shows you how to take body measurement. Whether you choose to make your pattern block from a commercial fitting pattern or draft it from measurements having accurate measurements is critical to the success of your block.