TAKING BODY MEASUREMENTS

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Tools and Equipment for Taking Body Measurements

The tools and equipment for taking body measurements are as follows:

1. A fibre tape measure: This can be easily wrapped around the curved part of the body.

Tools and Equipment for Taking Body Measurement - Fibre tape measure

2. Metric stick: Plastic ones last longer.

3. Gauges: This comes in various depth for hems, seam width, turning during clothing construction.

Tools and Equipment for Taking Body Measurement - Gauges 4. Pencil and paper for writing down accurate measurement.

5. A narrow ribbon/string to tie round the waist.

(i) Measurement should be taken over close fitted garment, preferably undergarment.

(ii) Let a friend take the measurements for accuracy.

(iii) A narrow ribbon/sring should be tied firmly, not tight, round the waist line to mark the exact position for a perfect fit.

(iv) For comfort and freedom, ease or sewing allowances are added to all with measurement.

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