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DRESS MAKING - CITS

MODULE 1 : Revision of the CTS Contents

EXERCISE 1 : Practice of Drafting

Objectives

At the end of this exercise you shall be able to:
• practice of drafting.

Requirements

Tools/Instruments

• Measurement - 1 No. • Marking chalk - 5 Nos.
• Brown paper - 8 Nos. • French curve set - 1 Set.
• Pencil/eraer/scale - 1 No each.
• Measurement tape - 1 No.

Procedure

TASK 1: Preparation for measuring
1 For taking the measurements use a good quality of measuring tape which study and will not stretch. It should
not be too stiff. It should be flexible.
2 The metal end of the tape were been used for vertical, horizontal and also in circumference measurements.

3 The measurements should be taken over the smooth fitting foundation garments and never over bulky
garments.
4 Before taking measurements tie a cord or string around the waist.

5 Take a ¼” wide tape and cord it around the armhole. This will make it easier to measure the width of shoulder,
armhole, depth, etc..
6 Stand correct with the arm hanging straight at the sides while measurements are being made by someone
else. It is possible though less convenient and less accurate to take your own measurements.
7 Take snug measurements rather than tight or loose ones.
8 Hold the tape parallel to the floor for horizontal measurements and the tape down to the floor for the vertical
measurements.
9 As the measurements are taken, record then in a notebook. The measurements will depend on the type and
style of garments. You are making and the age and sex of the intended user.

TASK 2: Measurements needed for the construction of the garments for ladies

Bodies measurements
1 Bust: Measurements around the fullest part of the bust raising the measuring tape slightly to a level just below
the shoulder blades at the back.
2 Waist: Measurements snugly around the waist where you tied the cord, keeping the tape parallel to the floor.

3 Neck: Measure around the neck, passing the tape just above the color bone in front and along the base of the
neck at the back.

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