Introduction On How To Take Body Measurement
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Introduction on how to take body measurement. Taking accurate body measurements is one of the keys to great fit. The proper body measurement is the first step to having an excellent fit in the clothes you make. 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. Tie a string around the natural waistline of the client.
Use the correct type of tape measure. When taking body measurements you need to use the correct type of tape measure. Take girth measurements then vertical measurements. An introduction to take body measurement kindle edition by abikoye moyo.
Blood pressure is also taken to determine raised blood pressure. How to take body measurements for perfect fit. How to measure your body. 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.
Rules in taking body measurements 1. It is better to wear fitted clothes when measuring. Taking body measurement would take you less than half an hour. Some general guidelines for taking body measurements the person being measured should stand straight on both feet feet some 15 cms apart.
Ask the client to stand in a relaxed upright position. Absolutely no baggy clothes. Physical measurements introduction height and weight measurements are taken from eligible participants to calculate body mass index bmi used to determine overweight and obesity. Do not use a metal measuring tape such as is used in construction it will be inaccurate.
And a well fitting block is critical to the success of everything you make. This can skew the measurements. The process for getting your body measurements is simple. Use a tape measure that does not stretch.
Make sure your client wears well fitted undergarments and outer garments. You will want to use a soft cloth or flexible plasticrubber tape measure such as is used in sewing. Use features like bookmarks note taking and highlighting while reading an introduction to take body measurement. When taking these measurements use a cloth tape measure not a metal one.