A well fitted foundation garments should be worn while giving measurements. The standards of human body measurements are well accepted by several companies they are following this standard measurements constant. Current garment sizing is based on the standard measurements of one single fit model of the ideal customer that is representative of the target market for a given style of garment. 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. When considering british standards the following are the size ranges with measurements. For high street fashion garments.
To provide the consumer with a means of identifying her body type and size from the wide range of body types covered and enable her to be fitted properly by the same size regardless of the price type of apparel or manufacturer of the garment. These measurements are like home cooked food made to order. And a well fitting block is critical to the success of. Personally observed and carefully double checked to adjust as per the health posture height and abnormalities of the personfor whom the dress is to be made. The main focus of the standards are the definition of landmarks and body measurements. To ensure that a finished garment will fit properly it is important to take the following body measurements so that you can determine what size you should make.
It is in this order for the vertical measurements i assume 1 body length. Neck round measure around the base of the neck slightly loose. For perfect sizing of garment body measurement is very important. Clothing patterns 101 how to take body measurements how to take body measurements. It is always better to have someone else do the measuring. Body measurement plays a vital role in better fitting of garments to the human body.
Body measurements are taken for custom fit and tailoring clothing. 3 shoulder to shoulder length. Then the horizontal measurements. Prototech solutions has expertise in 3d measurement tool for human body with various file type like objstl. The measurements given in this standard are body not garment measurements. Basic lines of the body are to be taken into consideration while measuring body parts.
Before body measurements are taken a cord or tape is fastened around the waist and left until all measurements have been completed. If that is not an option you can measure a garment that fits you the way you want and use these measurements as a guide. Iso 8559 1 2017 and astm d5219 15 2015 provide body measurement designations and definitions for garment construction and iso 725012017 for ergonomic design and isak for shape tracking in health sports and fitness. Another person is needed to take measurements. Taking accurate body measurements is one of the keys to great fit.