Date of Performance: Week 1 Experiment No.: 01
Name of the Experiment: Measurement of a basic T-Shirt
Experiment Outcomes: The objectives of this experiment is to acquaint the students of measuring different types of garment, especially basic T-shirt. The students will also learn the different point of measurements (POM’s) of a basic T-shirt. On completion of the experiment, students will be able to
1. Identify different point of measurements (POM’s) of a basic T-shirt 2. Measure a basic T-shirt
3. Understand the principle of measuring any garments 4. Write the report on measurement
Introduction: Basic Knit T shirt is one of the most used garment item all over the world and one of the biggest export items of Bangladesh. Accurate measurement of T- shirt is one of the most important points for the right fitting of the apparel. The person who takes necessary measurements has to take extra precautions and also know some key parameters of garments measurement. Those points have to be significantly presented in this experiment.
Aim: To acquainted the students with the measuring and reporting procedure of garments named basic T-shirt.
Apparatus/Sample/Instruments/Requirements: Measurement tape, A basic T-shirt to be measured, Table, paper and pen.
Theory:
Garment fitting is depending on the taking body measurements. So it is very important for a dress maker to know how to take accurate measurement. The purpose of the experiment is
o To know the standard measuring procedure of the basic T-shirt.
o To know the different parts of a basic T-shirt.
o To report the measured garments of a specific style.
Procedure:
There are some important key points which are pointed out in the below:
1. Working area should be neat and clean.
2. Measuring table should attune with the full length and width of apparel.
4. All types of creases and wrinkles should be removed from the garments.
5. Before garments measurement, a good quality measurement tape should be ensured.
6. The person who gives the measurement should stand straight.
7. During garments measurement, a well fitted garment should be worn by the person who takes the measurement.
8. During measuring the body parts basic lines of the body has needed to take consideration.
9. While taking girth measurements, a tape or cord have to keep parallel to the ground like waist, hip etc.
10. It should be noted here that, accuracy of various measurements are totally depends on the accurate waistline location.
Sketch: Draw a neat sketch showing different measurement points.
Guideline:
Table 1: Measure using the guide below to find your best result.
POM Description How to Measure
G1 Shoulder Seam Measure along shoulder excl. neck piping.
I Sleeve Length Measure from shoulder point straight down to the bottom of sleeve edge
L Half Sleeve Opening Measure along sleeve opening (on the inside).
Under Arm Length from Arm pit to sleeve hem.
H Arm Hole - Straight Measure from top of armhole (shoulder seam or natural fold) straight to bottom of armhole.
Arm Hole - Curve Curvy measurement from top of armhole (shoulder seam or natural fold) to bottom of armhole.
G Across Shoulder Straight across from shoulder point to shoulder point Front Breadth Length from middle of arm hole of one side to middle of
arm hole in another side of front.
B Half Chest 2 cm below armhole, straight across from side to side.
C Half Waist @ 48 Cm from HPS
Take a point 48 cm below from HPS and Measure straight at that level from side to side
D Half Bottom/ Hem
Width
Measure with closed garment, measure straight across from side to side (on the inside).
A Length from HPS Measure at back, from the highest shoulder point of shoulder seam (or natural fold) straight down to the bottom of the garment. -> excl. Neck Piping.
Center Front Length Measure length from centre of front neck to bottom hem Side Seam Length of seam from Arm pit to bottom hem
Centre back Length Measure from center of back neck (highest point) straight down to bottom. -> excl. Neck Piping
Back Breadth Length from middle of arm hole of one side to middle of arm hole in another side of back side
F2 Back Neck Drop Measure from HPS (seam or natural shoulder fold) straight down vertically to top level of deepest neck point at back.
F1 Front Neck Drop Measure from HPS (seam or natural shoulder fold) straight down vertically to top level of deepest neck point
Experimental Data:
Table 2: Data of the measured garment.
Sl# POM CM
1 Shoulder Seam
2 Sleeve Length
3 Sleeve Opening
4 Under Arm
5 Arm Hole - Curve
6 Arm Hole - Straight
7 Length from HPS
8 Center Front Length - CFL 9 Centre Back Length - CBL
10 Side Seam
11 Across Shoulder
12 Front Breadth
13 Back Breadth
14 Half Chest
15 Half Waist @ 48 Cm from HPS 16 Half Bottom/ Hem Width
17 Front Neck Drop
18 Back Neck Drop
19 Rib Height
20 Neck Width
Limitation:
1. Measurement tape was not calibrated 2. Measured garment was not well pressed
Conclusion:
This experiment was very helpful for new learners who want to know about the measuring system of garments. Though this is a basic garment, its measuring system will help to measure other complex garments of top like jacket, overall, etc. So this learning is essential for all the aspirant textile graduates especially who want to be engaged in apparel industry.
