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DRESSMAKING I – Grade 9/10
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Taking Client’s Body Measurement
First Edition, 2020

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the DRESSMAKING I – Grade 9/10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module
on TAKING CLIENT’S BODY MEASUREMENT!
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both from
public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners
meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and
economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also
need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own learning.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included
in the module.

For the learner:

Welcome to the DRESSMAKING- I Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on
TAKING CLIENT’S BODY MEASUREMENT
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided
and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to check

what you already know about the lesson to take. If
you get all the answers correct (100%), you may
decide to skip this module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the

current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced

to you in various ways such as a story, a song, a
poem, a problem opener, an activity or a situation.

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What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the
lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent practice

to solidify your understanding and skills of the
topic. You may check the answers to the exercises
using the Answer Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process what
you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will help

you transfer your new knowledge or skill into real
life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of

mastery in achieving the learning competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to you

to enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson
learned.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module.
Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included
in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to
consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain
deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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What I Need to Know

Hello learners! This module is designed and written for you. The scope of this module
helps you a lot in taking accurate measurement. It can improve your skills and logical
capabilities. Moreover, it will also help you understand the importance of system of
measurement in the field of dressmaking. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence directed to the achievement of two or more learning objectives as shown below:

Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding on the principles of designing

and sewing of sleeping garments.

Performance Standard: The learner plan, design and sew sleeping garments
Module 1: LO 1. Draft and cut pattern for sleeping garments
(TLE_HEDM9- 12SG-Ia-f-1)

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Take client’s body measurement.

1.1 Familiarize with the body measurement procedures;
1.2 Performs accurate body measurement.

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What I Know
Hey there! As a dressmaking enthusiast, I bet you are very eager to start taking your
clients body measurements. But are you sure you are already familiar with the knowledge and
skills you need to get this activity going? Well, let’s assess on what you already know about
taking clients body measurements by accomplishing the task that follows.
Let’s check on your familiarity on the activities. The result of this pre-assessment will
determine your prior knowledge on taking client’s body measurements. Let’s start!
Pre-Assessment (Pre-Test)

A. Multiple Choice:

Directions: Read and understand the following items below. Select the best answer
then write the answer in your quiz notebook.

1. What tool used to take accurate body measurement?

a. Ruler b. Tape measure c. L –square d. Curve rule

2. Measurement from the shoulder neck junction to the waistline with the tape measure
passing at the highest portion of the bust is refers to ___?
a. Blouse length b. Bust height c. Front Figure d. Chest dept

3. Which of the following is used to take body measurements to the draft pattern?
a. Ruler b. L-square c. Curve ruler d. Tape measure

4. It is a body measurement that is needed in drafting the back and front of blouse slope.
a. Bust circumference c. Back across width
b. Chest width d. Front figure length

5. Which body measurement is taken around the arm where the sleeve length falls?
a. Sleeve length c. Arm circumference
b. Elbow circumference d. Armhole circumference

6. It is a measurement needed in drafting pajama trousers where the female customer is

allowed to sit while the measurement is being taken.
a. Thigh circumference c. Full length
b. Leg circumference d. Crotch

7. A measurement taken from the nape to the waistline on the cord is ______?
a. Back Figure Length c. Chest Width
b. Shoulder width d. Back Across Width

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8. It is known as the foundation of pattern drafting.
a. Mensuration b. Measurement c. Body Parts d. English System

9. This measurement is taken from the left of the figure to the right
a. Horizontal measurement c. Circumferential measurement
b. Vertical measurement d. None of the above

10. The ______measurement is taken from the top of the body figure to its base.
a. Vertical b. Circumferential c. Horizontal d. Curved

Draft and Cut Pattern for

LO 1
Sleeping Garments
Variety of ready-to wear garments is largely available in the market, you may think
there’s no need for you to sew and make a dress for yourself. That’s not a good idea! Now that
you have acquired some of the basic learning about the different kinds of fabric, let us continue
to develop your ability and skill in sewing. It would be a great accomplishment for you if you
know what you are wearing is a product of your own talent, skill and creativity.

What’s In

As a review, let’s deal first with the different tools used in body measurement. Perhaps,
you have already encountered all of these during your Grade 8. Are you ready?
WHO AM I?
Instruction: Name each picture of tools used in taking body measurement. Write your answer
in your quiz notebook.

1. 3.

2. 4.

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5.

What’s New
Trivia!
Why Accuracy Important in taking Body Measurement?
Accurate body measurement is vital importance for obtaining best results in cloth
construction. Besides good fitting, correct measurements can also contribute towards saving
time in constructing a garment. Taking body measurements is a responsible task, which should
be undertaken with great care. For this purpose, it is important for a dress maker to have
adequate knowledge about correct methods of taking and recording body measurements.
1. A good quality of measuring tape should be used for taking the measurements. The long
metal tape is used for taking vertical measurements and the rounded metal end is used for
taking horizontal measurements.
2. The person giving the measurements should stand straight, but in a natural pose and
preferably in front of a mirror. The presence of another person is also needed to take
measurements.
3. Before body measurement is taken, a cord or tape is fastened around the waist and left until
all measurements have been completed.
4.The accuracy of several measurements depends on the exact waistline location. In amount of
ease needed varies with the type of fabric to be used.
5. A proper and certain sequence in taking the measurements should be followed to make it
more systematic.
Direction: Identify the body parts needed to measure in sewing a garment. Choose from the
list of words inside the box, then write your answer in your quiz notebook.

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A.
B.
Arm Length Waist C. H.
D.
Bust/ Chest Hip
E. .
Sleeve Length Neck F.
Wrist Inseam
G. I.
Calf/ Knee Ankle
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J.

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What is It

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Accuracy – the exactness of a measured distance or circumference

Bust to Bust - Measurement from your one nipple to the other nipple.
French Curve-A flat drafting instrument with curved edges and several scroll shaped cutouts,
used as a guide in drawing curves.
Hips – Measurement around the fullest part of hips.
Length – the longer or longest dimension of an object to be measured.
Lower Bust - Measurement around the torso directly under the bust line.
L-square The tailor square or "L" is used to transfer measurements to the draft pattern. It
also divides the garment into the desired measurement. It has perfect squares and is
useful in making straight lines and numbers. It can also function as a tape measure.
Measurement – a systematic procedure of determining the quantity or extent of the entire
measurable dimension
Measuring tools - an instruments used for obtaining quantities, dimensions or forces of real
world objects.
Shoulder to Bust - Measurement from tip of the shoulder to the center of bust (nipple).
Tape Measure A flexible measuring device used in taking body measurements.
Upper Bust - Measurement around the torso directly above the bust line.
Waist - Measurement around the waist.
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Width – measurement taken at the shortest dimension of the object to be measured.
Yardstick - is made up of smooth, shellacked hardwood or metal. It is used for marking
hemlines and checking grainlines when laying out the pattern.

Read the Information Sheet 1.1 very well then find out how much you can remember by
doing Self-check 1.1 and Task 1 - 3.

MEASUREMENTS NEEDED IN SLEEPING GARMENTS

Apparel requires specific measurement to come up with a good design and comfortable
sleeping garment.

The following measurements are needed:

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.

BODY MEASUREMENTS NEEDED IN WOMENS APPAREL

Neck - Loosely measure around the circumference at the base of your

neck.

Bust - Lift your arms to the side. Measure around your body crossing
over the fullest part of your bust. (The tape measure must run directly
over your nipples and across your shoulder blades on your back).

Bust to Bust - Measure from your one nipple to your other nipple.

Upper Bust - Measure around the torso directly above the

bust line. From armhole to armhole +- 8cm down from neck.

Lower Bust - Measure around the torso directly under the bust line.

Waist - Measure around the waist at the narrowest natural

waistline point, allowing 2 fingers between your waist and tape
measure.

Hips - Measure around the fullest part of your hips. As a guide, this is
often 20cm below your natural waistline. Stand with your knees
together.

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Shoulder to Bust - Measure from tip of the shoulder to the center of
bust (nipple).

Front Shoulder to Waist - Measure from tip of shoulder over bust to

natural waistline.

Shoulder to Shoulder - Measure across the back of neck

from socket of one shoulder to socket of the other shoulder.

Shoulder to Neck - Measure from base of neck along top of shoulder

to the shoulder socket.

Down Center Back - Measure from nape of neck to natural waist.

Back Shoulder to Waist - Measure from tip of shoulder to

natural waist line.

Across Back - Measure from armhole across back to armhole

positioning tape measure + - 8cm down from nape of neck.

Full Back - Measure from side seam, under armpits to side seam
across back, positioning tape measure +- 4cm down under armpit.

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Sleeve Hole - Measure around the shoulder under the armpit.

Bicep - Measure around the fullest part of the upper arm.

Elbow - Do a fairly loose measurement around the bent elbow.

Under Arm - Measure from under the arm. Start at the armpit to the
wrist.

Over Arm - Measure from outer shoulder socket on outside of arm, with
a bent arm, to the wrist.

Side Seam - Measure from under armpit to natural waistline down.

Upper Arm – Measure from the outer shoulder socket on

outside of arm to crook of elbow.

Hello guys! That ends the first part of our lesson. Did we boost your interest? Let’s find
out how much have you learned. Before we continue to the next part of our lesson, please
answer Self-check 1.1. Let’s start!
Direction: Fill in each blank to complete each statement. Write your answer in your quiz
notebook.

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

1. Which body measurement is taken around the arm where the sleeve length falls?
a. Sleeve length c. Arm circumference
b. Elbow circumference d. Armhole circumference
2. Which 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. What is being measure around your body crossing over the fullest part of your bust?
a. Waist b. Bust c. Upper Bust d. Arm Hole
4. What is the measurement taken from the left of the figure to the right?
a. Horizontal measurement c. Circumferential measurement
b. Vertical measurement d. None of the above
5. How about the measurement taken from the top of the body figure to its base?
a. Vertical b. Circumferential c. Horizontal d. Curved

Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score?

Let’s continue… Read the Information Sheet 1.2 attentively then find out how much you
can remember by doing Self-check 1.2 and Task 1 - 3.

BODY MEASUREMENTS NEEDED IN MEN’S APPAREL

A. Vertical Measurement

Shirt length - taken from the nape down the center

back to the desired length.

Sleeve length - taken from the shoulder tip point

down to the desired sleeve length.

Length of pants or shorts –measures along the side below

the waist band to the desired length of the pants.

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Crotch or Rise –measured by placing a ruler under the crotch then
measuring below the waistband down to the top of the level of the
ruler.

B. Horizontal Measurements

Shoulder - taken from one shoulder point to the other.

C. Circumferential Measurements

Bust/ Breast - taken around the body with the tape

measure passing over the fullest part of the shoulder blade at the
back and over to the apex.

Upper arm girth - taken around the fullest part of

the arm in line with the armpit.
Lower arm girth or sleeve width - taken around the
arm two to three inches below the
armpit.

Neck measure – taken around the neckline.

Waist (w) - taken around the smallest part of the waistline.

Insert two fingers under the tape measure for ease or
allowance.

Hip or seat (H) - taken around the fullest part of the hip (buttocks)
with two fingers inserted under the tape measure.

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Desired Bottom or Hem Circumference or leg hole
– taken around the fullest part of the bottom.

Congratulations! You did a great job. We are done with the lesson. Let’s find out how
much have you learned. Please answer Self-check 1.2. Let’s start!

Self-check 1.2: Direction: Fill in each blank to complete each statement. Write your answer
in your quiz notebook.

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 of the hip (buttocks) with two fingers inserted
under the tape measure.

Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score?

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What’s More
I hope you understood what you’ve read above. Let’s do the following Task to enrich your
knowledge and skills. Good luck!

Task 1: Skill on Focus: Accuracy

INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENT CHART (IMC)

Directions: Model one of your family member and measure his/her actual body measurement
then divide it’s measurement by the corresponding divisor provided in third
column. The computed measurement will be the actual measurement needed in
sewing the sleeping garment. Write this chart in your quiz notebook following the
format and details provided.

Client’s Name ________________________________________ Date Taken: __________

Parts of the Body to be Actual Body Measurement Computed

Measured Measurement Needed (IMC) Measurement
Shoulder width ½
Back Across width ½
Back Figure length 1
Chest width ½
Bust Circumference ¼
Waist Circumference ¼
Front Figure length 1
Bust height 1
Bust Distance ½
Armhole circumference ½
Sleeve length 1
Arm Circumference ½
Hip1 Circumference ¼
Hip2 Circumference ¼
Lap circumference ¼
Crotch/seat/rise 1
Full length 1

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Leg circumference ½

Task 2: Front Blouse Sloper

Skills on Focus: Accuracy!

MEASUREMENTS NEEDED IN DRAFTING FRONT BLOUSE SLOPER

Directions: Ask one of female family member and measure her actual body measurement.
Then, divide it by the corresponding divisor provided in third column. The
computed measurement will be the actual measurements needed in drafting front
blouse sloper. Write this chart in your quiz notebook following the format and
details provided.

Client’s Name ________________________________________ Date Taken: __________

Parts of the Body to be Actual Body Measurement Computed

Measured Measurement Needed (IMC) Measurement
Shoulder width ½
Chest width ½
Bust Circumference ¼
Waist Circumference ¼
Front Figure Length 1
Bust height 1
Bust distance ½
Armhole Circumference ½

Refer to the Rubrics. What is your score?

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Task 3: Picture Identification
Skills on Focus: Remembering!

CALL MY NAME!

Direction: Name each picture of body measurement. Write your answer in your quiz
notebook.

1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

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Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score?

What I Have Learned

Think about these questions. Put your heart on it while you’re answering. This is easy!
Write your answer in your quiz notebook.

1. Why do we need to take the exact or accurate body measurement?

2. What did you accomplish in this module? How did you do it? Be specific.

3. Visualized your finished activities and described what you imagined in your mind. Use
details.

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What I Can Do
Congratulations! You are now knowledgeable with taking accurate body measurement. It’s
time to put it into practice by doing your individual measurement. Are you ready?

Task 4: Skill on Focus: Accuracy

INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENT CHART (IMC)

Directions: Look for a male and female client and measure their actual body measurement
then divide it by the corresponding divisor provided in third column. The computed
measurement will be needed in drafting basic pattern for a sleeping garment. Write
this chart in your quiz notebook following the format and details provided.

Client’s Name ________________________________________ Date Taken: __________

Gender: ___________________
Parts of the Body to be Actual Body Measurement Computed
Measured Measurement Needed (IMC) Measurement
Shoulder width ½
Back Across width ½
Back Figure length 1
Chest width ½
Bust Circumference ¼
Waist Circumference ¼
Front Figure length 1
Bust height 1
Bust Distance ½
Armhole circumference ½
Sleeve length 1
Arm Circumference ½
Hip1 Circumference ¼
Hip2 Circumference ¼
Lap circumference ¼
Crotch/seat/rise 1
Full length 1
Leg circumference ½

How do you feel now that you know how to take body measurements? Amazing!
Right? Practice this regularly and you will master the sequence without looking at your
notes. Great! You are now ready to make your pattern.

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Assessment

Post-Assessment (Post-Test)

A. Multiple Choice:
Directions: Read and understand the following items below. Select the best answer then
write the answer in your quiz notebook.

1. What tool used to take accurate body measurement?

a. Ruler b. Tape measure c. L –square d. Curve rule

2. Measurement from the shoulder neck junction to the waistline with the tape measure
passing at the highest portion of the bust is refers to ___?
a. Blouse length b. Bust height c. Front Figure d. Chest dept

3. Which of the following is used to take body measurements to the draft pattern?
a. Ruler b. L-square c. Curve ruler d. Tape measure

4. It is a body measurement that is needed in drafting the back and front of blouse slope.
a. Bust circumference c. Back across width
b. Chest width d. Front figure length

5. Which body measurement is taken around the arm where the sleeve length falls?
a. Sleeve length c. Arm circumference
b. Elbow circumference d. Armhole circumference

6. It is a measurement needed in drafting pajama trousers where the female customer is

allowed to sit while the measurement is being taken.
a. Thigh circumference c. Full length
b. Leg circumference d. Crotch

7. A measurement taken from the nape to the waistline on the cord is ______?
a. Back Figure Length c. Chest Width
b. Shoulder width d. Back Across Width

8. It is known as the foundation of pattern drafting.

a. Mensuration b. Measurement c. Body Parts d. English System

9. This measurement is taken from the left of the figure to the right
a. Horizontal measurement c. Circumferential measurement
b. Vertical measurement d. None of the above

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10. The ______measurement is taken from the top of the body figure to its base.
a. Vertical b. Circumferential c. Horizontal d. Curved

Additional Activities

Task 5: OUTPUT COMPILATION

Instruction:
1. Compile all your outputs from Task 1 to 4 together with your quiz notebook
in a long plastic envelop to be submitted to your teacher.
2. Using a short bond paper, label your plastic envelop following the given
format.

OUTPUT IN DRESSMAKING 1
School Year 2020 – 2021

Quarter 1/ Module 2

Submitted by:

(Name of Student)
(Grade & Section)

Submitted to:

(Name of Subject Teacher)

(Date)

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Answer Key

What's More
Task 1
– Refer to Rubric

10. A 5. seat Task 2

9. A 4. hem circumference – Refer to Rubric
8. A 3. arm girth
7. A 2. bust/breast, shoulder Task 3
6. D 1. desired length 1. Bust
5. C
2. Shoulder to shoulder
4. A Self-Check 1.2 3. Over arm
3. B
2. C 4. Sleeve hole
5. Vertical measurement 5. Down center back
1. B 4. Horizontal measurement
6. Waist
3. Bust
2. Shoulder to shoulder 7. Crotch or Rise
Assessment 1. Arm Circumference 8. Sleeve length
9. Desired bottom/
Pre/Post Self-Check 1.1 Hem circumference
10. Neck measure

Rubrics for all Task!

Items Outstanding Very Good Good Score

All steps were followed Most steps were Some steps were
A. Construction Process
in the correct sequence. followed correctly. followed correctly.
B. Manipulated tools and
Most of the time. Sometimes. Not at all.
equipment
C. Work habits:
organized, clean and Most of the time. Sometimes. Not at all.
systematic.
D. Work within the time
Finished ahead of time. Finished Late by 1 day.
target.

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References

K to 12 Home Economics – Dressmaking 9 LM

K to 12 Home Economics – Dressmaking 9 TG
Chavez, Dominga Carolina, et.al., K to 12 Technology and Livelihood Education.
Dressmaking/ Tailoring Exploratory Learning Materials.
https://depedteacher.com/teaching-materials-and-learners-materials-tgs-lms-junior-high-
school-grade-7-10/

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