Republic of the Philippines

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Sta. Mesa, Manila

LESSON PLAN

Area: Dressmaking August 24, 2017

I. Targets
At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Classify different kinds of Body Measurements.
2. Recall correct and accurate taking of Measurements.
3. Identify the difference between Horizontal and Circumferential Measurement.
4. Execute the proper taking of Body Measurements.
5. Recognize the body/garment parts to be measured using a tape measure.

II. Concepts: Taking Body Measurements

Subconcepts:
1. Kinds of Body Measurements.
2. Guidelines in taking measurements correctly and accurately.
3. Taking the Horizontal, Vertical and Circumferential Measurements.
Materials:
White board marker Tape Measure
White board Pencil

Reference:
Home Technology, Eden C. Diaz and Nora N. Soriano, pp. 175-181

III. Strategies
A. Preparation
1. Routine activities
Prayer, Greetings and Checking of attendance.

2. Review
Is anyone here know how to take body measurement?
Is there anyone here who knows how to use a tape measure?

3. Motivation

The Card Match Game

Possibility One
1. Materials needed: One set of the same or matching cards.
2. Give each student in the class one card.
3. Students must walk around giving hints about their card, either
verbal or non-verbal until they find their match.
 Possibility Two
1. Materials needed: multiple sets of the same or matching cards.
2. Divide students into groups of 23 and give each a set of matching cards.
3. Students race to match each card with its pair.
4. This game can be used:
To warm up.
To get students into pairs or partners.
To review vocabulary or idioms.
To practice minimal pairs.
To practice compound and complex sentence, adjectives, verb forms,
and other grammar items.

B. Presentation
Discuss the different Kinds of Body Measurements, Guidelines in taking
measurements correctly and accurately.

Kinds of Body Measurements:

Horizontal Measurements

1. Shoulder width- taken from one shoulder bone tip to the other with the
back shoulder measurement taken as shown below. The front shoulder
measurement is taken similarly at the front.
2. Bust point width- taken as the distance between the tips of the bust.

Vertical Measurements

1. Front figure- taken from the base of the neck to the waistline, passing
over the fullest part of the bust.
2. Back figure- taken from the base of the neck to waistline, passing over
the fullest part of the back.
3. Bust point height- taken from the base of the neck to the tip of the
bust, or from the waistline to the tip of the bust.
4. Shirt length- taken from the base of the neck to the desired length of
the shirt.
5. Sleeve length- taken from the tip of the shoulder to the desired length
of the sleeve.
 Circumferential Measurements

1. Bust line- taken around the front and across the back over the fullest
part of the bust.
2. Waistline- taken around the waistline.
3. Hipline- taken around the fullest part of the abdomen across the
buttocks.
4. Armhole/armscye- taken from a shoulder tip around the armpit back to
the shoulder tip.
5. Arm girth- taken around the fullest part of the arm.
6. Wrist- taken around the wrist just below the knuckles of the hand.
7. Crotch- taken from the seam below the waistband down to the top
level of a 30-cm ruler placed under the crotch.

Guidelines in taking measurements correctly and accurately:

1. Take measurements for a dress, blouse or pajamas over smooth-fitting

undergarments with the dress removed or with minimal outer
garments.
2. For a suit jacket or coat, take measurements over outer garments.
3. Request person whose body measurements are being taken to wear
well-fitting undergarments for a well-fitting pattern.
4. Take horizontal or vertical measurements first before proceeding to
circumferential or around-the-body measurements.
5. Request the person whose body measurements are being taken to stand
straight. Bend or stoop as necessary when taking measurements.
6. Use the same tape measure for taking body measurements (in
centimetres) and drafting foundation patterns.
7. Remember to keep the tape measure snug and not too tight, especially
when taking circumferential measurements.
8. Locate first the armscye and the neckline, and then mark these on the
person being measured.
9. Choose a tape measure made of cloth or any other sturdy material.
Calibrations should be very clear to facilitate reading and minimize
errors.
10. Use the armscye line marks to locate the chest width and the back
width.
C. Application

D. Evaluation
Please see attached Test Examination

E. Agreement

Prepared by:
Ms. Rachel M. Pacheco