This document is a learning activity sheet for Technology and Livelihood Education 7/8 on the topic of dressmaking. It provides instructions on how to take accurate body measurements which are essential for sewing. The key body measurements that should be taken are listed, along with illustrations of where to position the measuring tape. Conversions between inches and centimeters are also covered. Taking accurate measurements requires using the appropriate tools and understanding different types of measurements such as horizontal, vertical, and circumferential.

1. Technology and livelihood Education 7/8
Dressmaking
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

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3. TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION 7/8
DRESSMAKING
Learning Area
(Week 3)
Name ofLearner: _________________________ Grade level: __________ Section: __________
School: _________________________________ Date: _______________
MEASUREMENT AND CALCULATIONS
Tittle
I. INTRODUCTION:
In taking body measurements accuracy is very much needed. While measuring, we might also
need to convert units based on the required measurement specified.
II. MELC (with code):
LO1. Obtain measurements TLE_HEDM7/8MT-Oc-d-2
2.4Take accurate body measurements TLE_HEDM7/8MT-Oc-d-2.1
2.5 Read and record required measurements TLE_HEDM7/8MT-Oc-d-2.2
2.5 Apply the systems of measurements TLE_HEDM7/8MT-Oc-d-2.3
III. STRATEGY:
A. Explore
Let us determinehow muchyoualreadyknow aboutthe use of sewingtools and equipment.
TEST II. Direction: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the best answer from the
choices below. Encircle the letter of your answer.
1. This measurementis taken from the left ofthe figure to the right
a. Vertical measurement
b. Horizontal measurement
c. Circumferential measurement
d. None ofthe above
2. This kind ofmeasurementis taken around the body
a. Vertical measurement
b. Horizontal measurement
c. Circumferential measurement
d. None ofthe above
3. A 60” long tape with metal tips, made ofa material that will notstretch.
a. Ruler
b. T-square

4. c. meter stick
d. Tape measure
4. It is a measurementaround the shoulder under the armpit.
a. bust
b. waist
c. sleeve hole
d. shoulder to bust
5. How many centimeters are there in 6 inches?
a. 12.89
b. 13.26
c. 14.03
d. 15.24
6. It is a measurementfrom outer shoulder socketon outside ofarm, with a
bentarm, to the wrist.
a. elbow
b. bicep
c. over arm
d. under arm
7. This is a measurementfrom tip of shoulder over bustto natural waistline.
a. full back
b. shoulder to neck
c. back shoulder to waist
d. front shoulder to waist 3
8. it is a measurementfrom nape ofneck to natural waist.
a. full back
b. over arm
c. down center back
d. back shoulder to waist
9. The measurementis taken from the top of the body figure to its base.
a. Vertical measurement
b. Horizontal measurement
c. Circumferential measurement
d. None ofthe above
10. it is a measurementfrom under armpit to natural waistline down.
a. bicep
b. over arm
c. side seam
d. under arm

5. TEST II.
I’m sure you’ve learned a lotin your previous lesson. Can you give some tools under the classification of
measuring tools? Give at leastthree tools in the said classification. Write your answer inside the box.
B. LEARN
Parts of body to be measured can be taken in:
1. The horizontal measurement is taken from the left of the figure to the right.
2. The vertical measurementis taken from the top ofthe body figure to its base.
3. Circumferential measurementis taken around the body.
Neck - Loosely measure around the circumference atthe base ofyour neck.
Bust - Lift your arms to the side.
Measure around your body crossing over the fullestpart 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
bustline. From armhole to armhole +- 8cm down from neck.
Lower Bust - Measure around the torso directly under the
bustline.
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.
Shoulder to Bust - Measure from tip ofthe shoulder to the
center of bust(nipple).

6. Front Shoulder to Waist - Measure from tip ofshoulder over
bustto natural waistline.
Shoulder to Shoulder - Measure across the back ofneck
from socketofone shoulder to socketofthe other shoulder.
Shoulder to Neck - Measure from base ofneck 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.
Sleeve Hole - Measure around the shoulder under the armpit.
Bicep - Measure around the fullest part ofthe upper arm.
Elbow - Do a fairly loose measurementaround the bent elbow.
Under Arm - Measure from under the arm. Start at the armpit
to the wrist.
Over Arm - Measure from outer shoulder socketon outside of
arm, with a bentarm, to the wrist.

7. Side Seam - Measure from under armpit to natural waistline down
Upper Arm – Measure from the outer shoulder socketon
outside ofarm to crook ofelbow.
MEN’S APPAREL
(Measurement)
A. Vertical Measurement
Shirt length - taken from the nape down the center back to the
desired length.
Sleeve length - taken from the shoulder tip pointdown to the desired sleeve
length.
Length of pants or shorts – measures along the
side below the waist band to the desired length ofthe pants.

8. Crotch or Rise – measured by placing a ruler under the crotch
then measuring below the waistband down to the top ofthe
of the level ruler.
B. Horizontal Measurements
Shoulder - taken from one shoulder pointto the other.
Bust/Breast - taken around the body with the tape
measure passing over the fullest
part ofthe shoulder blade atthe
back and over to the apex.
Lower arm girth or sleeve width - taken around the arm two
to three inches below the armpit.

9. 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.
Desired Bottom or Hem Circumference
or leg hole – taken around the fullest
part of the bottom.
C. Vertical Measurement
Shirt length - taken from the nape down the center
back to the desired length.

10. Sleeve length - taken from the shoulder tip point
down to the desired sleeve length.
Length of pants or shorts–
measured along the side below the waist
band to the desired length ofthe pants.
Crotch or Rise – measured by placing a ruler under the
crotch then measuring below the waistband down
to the top ofthe level ofthe ruler.
D. Horizontal Measurements
Shoulder - taken from one shoulder pointto the other.

11. Bust/Breast - taken around the body with the tape
measure passing over the fullest
part of the shoulder blade atthe
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.

12. Desired Bottomor Hem Circumference
or leg hole – taken around the fullest
C. ENGAGE
Test I.
Now, it’s about time for us to use our knowledge in real life situations. Let’s do the following activity below.
Record the following body parts using a tape measure.
Inches Centimeters
1.Bust
2 Hips
3. Waist
4.Across back
5. Sleeve hole
Test II. Directions: Draw where the tape measure should be placed on the given figure below.
1. Waist
2. Lower bust
3. Bicep
4. Front shoulder to waist
5. Shoulder to neck

13. IV. GUIDED QUESTION
1. Which measuring device is used to take the circumference of the body?
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2. What are the types of measurements?
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3. What are the tools used in obtaining measurements?
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4. How will you convert inches length of fabric into centimeters.
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5. What are the four fundamentals of operations?
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V. REFERENCES:
Technology and Livelihood Education Exploratory7/8 Dressmaking Learner’s Module
VI. ANSWER KEY
EXPLORE
ENGAGE
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B
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Answer
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vary
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D
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C
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D
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C
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D
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