Technology and

Quarter
4
LivelihoodEducation
(Dressmaking/Tailoring)
Dressmaking
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Quarter 4
Self-Learning Module 1
Body Measurements for Children’s
Wear
 EXPECTATIONS

At the end of the learning period, the students should be able to:

A. identify the body parts to measure in making children’s wear;

B. demonstrate the steps in taking body measurements for children’s wear;
C. follow the steps in taking body measurements.

PRETEST

Multiple Choice

Directions: Read and understand the statement carefully. Write your answer on the space
provided.

_______1. Which of the following body measurement is Not considered as horizontal

measurement?
a. across back c. bust height
b. bust distance d. shoulder

______2. How may finger/s you have to put under tape measure when measuring the waist and
the hips?
a. 2 c. 4
b. 3 d. 5

______3. Which of the following body measurement is taken from the left tip to the right tip of
the shoulder?
a. across back c. shoulder
b. bust distance d. waist
______4. The following statements is correct except
a. Horizontal measurement is a body measurement taken from the left to right part of
the body
b. L square is essential in obtaining body measurement.
c. Blouse length is measured from the base of the neck down to the desired length of
the blouse.
d. Waist circumference is an example of circumferential measurement.

_______5. A body measurement taken from the smallest portion of the torso is called
a. bust c. hips
b. crotch d. waist
 RECAP

Directions: Identify the word/s described in each item. Write your answer in your quiz
notebook.

______ 1. A piece of fabric used to finish or strengthen curved edges of a garment.

______ 2. It is specifically cut for straight edges and smoother result.
______ 3. This can be used in straight edges for decorative purposes and reinforcement of
fabric edge.
______ 4. A piece of fabric used between the facing and the outer fabric of a garment to add
body and give support to the garment area.
______ 5. It is cut in the same shape as the part of the garment to be used. Either worn inside
or outside of the garment

LESSON

Lesson 9: Body Measurements for Children’s Wear

Children’s wear requires specific measurements to achieve the design identified by the
customers.

There is probably no sewing activity so satisfying as sewing for children. You get
quick results for one thing because the garments have smaller dimensions. Also, more
shortcuts can be taken into consideration in terms of techniques. Children’s garment
should be constructed to survive vigorous activity and endless washings. Other special
considerations include providing room for sudden growth spurts and planning garment
that are easy to put on.

Size range charts

BABIES’
Age Newborn (1-3 6 months
months)
Weight 3-6 kg 6-8 kg
Height 17-24 inches 24-26 ½ inches
TODDLERS’

Si 1/2 1 2 3 4
Breast or 19 “ 20” 21” 22” 23”
Waist 19” 19 ½” 20” 20 ½” 21”
Approx. 28” 31” 34” 37” 40”
height
Finished 14” 15” 16” 17” 18”
dress
Length
 CHILDRE
N
S 1 2 3 4 5 6
Breast 20” 21” 22” 23” 24” 25”
or
Waist 19 20” 20 21” 21 22”
½” ½” ½”
Hip - - - 24” 25” 26”
Back 8 ¼” 8½” 9” 9½ 10” 10 ½
waist “ “
length
Approx. 31” 34” 37” 40” 43” 46”
Finished 17” 18” 19” 20” 22” 24”

GIRLS

Siz 7 8 10 12 1
Breast 26” 27” 28 ½” 30” 3
Waist 23” 23 ½ “ 24 ½ “ 25 ½ 26
“ ½”
Hip 27” 28” 30” 32” 3
Back waist 50” 52” 56” 58 ½” 6
length 1

CHUBBIE

Size 8½c 10 ½ c 12 ½ c 14 ½ c
Breast 30” 31” 33” 34 ½ “
Waist 28” 29” 30” 31
Hip 33” 34 ½ “ 36” 37 ½”
Back waist length 12 ½ “ 13 ¼ “ 14” 14 ¾”
Approx. height 52” 56” 58 ½ “ 61

Body Measurement for Children’s Wear

Shoulder width measure from the tip of the left shoulder

to the tip of right shoulder with the tape measure passing
over the prominent bone.

Back Across Width measure from the left shoulder arm

joint to the opposite side, approximately 4 to 5 inches down
from the tip of the shoulder
Back Figure Length measure from the nape to the
waistline on the cord. Allow the tape measure to hang
freely.

Chest Width measure from the left (front) armhole seam to

the right (front) armhole seam.

Bust Circumference measure around the fullest portion of

the bust with the tape measure passing over the shoulder
blades running on the same level in front.

Waist Circumference measure around the smallest portion

of the waist or torso.

Front Figure Length measure from the shoulder neck

junction with the tape measure passing over the highest
part of the bust down to the waistline.
 Armhole Circumference measure around the
base of the arm with the tape measure closes
at the tip of the shoulder

Crotch/seat/rise This measurement is taken

in two ways. For male customer insert a ruler
on the rise and measure from the waistline to
the upper edge of the ruler.

For female customer allow her to sit on a flat

chair, then measure at the side from the
waistline to the surface to the chair.

Sleeve Length. Measure m the tip of the shoulder to the desired length of
fro sleeve the

Arm Circumference this asurement is taken around the arm where the
me length fall. sleeve

Hip Circumference. Measure around the

llest part of the buttocks with the tape easure
closes at the side
High Circumference measure around the
fullest part of the thigh with the tape measure
closes at the side.

Leg Circumference Measure around the leg

where the short/pants full length falls.

Dress Full length Measure from the shoulder

neck joints to the desired length of the dress

Skirt’s length Measure from the waistline to

the desired length.

Full length Measure form the waistline down

to the desired length of the pants.
 Activity 1:
Directions: INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENT CHART for Children’s Wear

Customer’s Name: Date Taken:

Parts of the body Actual body Measuremen Computed

measured measurement t Needed Measureme
nt
Shoulder width ½
Back Across width ½
Back Figure length 1
Chest width ½
Bust Circumference ¼
Waist ¼
Circumference
Front Figure length 1
Armhole ½
circumference
Sleeve length 1
Arm Circumference ½
Hip1 ¼
Circumference
Hip2 ¼
Circumference
Lap circumference ¼
Crotch/seat/rise 1
Full length 1
Bottom width ½
Skirts length 1

Activity 2: Body Measurement

Directions: Using the Measurement Chart take body measurement for children
(1 boy and 1 girl)

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INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENT CHART (IMC) for Children’s Wear

Parts of the body Girl Model Boy

measured Model
Shoulder width
Back Across width
Back Figure length
Chest width
Bust Circumference
Waist Circumference
Front Figure length
Armhole circumference
Sleeve length
Arm Circumference
Hip1 Circumference
Hip2 Circumference
Lap circumference
Crotch/seat/rise
Full length
Bottom width
Skirts length

Guide Question:

1. As a Dressmaking student, why do you have to put two fingers under the tape
measure when measuring the waist and the hips? Explain your answer.
___________________________________________________________________________
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VALUING
Sentence Completion
The knowledge that I’ve learned today is/are_____________

________________________________________________________.

I have realized…_______________________________________

_______________________________________________________.

Today, I am confused in . . . ___________________________

_______________________________________________________

POST TEST

Directions: Identify the body measurement for children’s wear being

described below. Choose your answer from the box. Write your answer in your
quiz notebook.

CHEST WIDTH SKIRTS LENGTH

WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE FULL LENGTH
SLEEVE LENGTH

1. It is measured from the left (front) armhole seam to the right (front) armhole
seam.

2. A measurement taken around the smallest portion of the waist or torso.

3. Measured from the tip of the shoulder to the desired length of the sleeve

4. Measured from the waistline to the desired length.

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5. It is measured form the waistline down to the desired length of the pants.