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TAPE MEASURE: THE INCH SCALE

A tape measure is one of the many things a dressmaker needs; say in taking measurements and drafting patterns. However, many students even in high school still find it difficult to understand the scales in the tape measure.

What you see in the illustration above are labels to the scales in inches. You see that each scale is equal to 1/8 thus, the counting which goes on til it reaches 8/8, which is equivalent to one inch.

The fractions in red have corresponding decimal values opposite each (written in white). This is useful when drafting patterns especially when measurements need to be divided into 2 or 4. The results of which may be in decimal, so you already have a guide where to place the measurements.

The figure above directs to the right scale to show the given measurements.

You can start using your tape measure by taking body measurements. Here's how:

HOW TO DRAFT A MINI-BACK SHORTS PATTERN

MINI-BACK SHORTS PATTERN

This is a collaborative activity for the purpose of showing the students how to use and maneuver the patterns. Using smaller versions make it easier to see the bigger picture.

1. Draw construction line by tracing the outer edge of the 
    L-square and mark the corner A.

2. From A, measure 7 inches. Label it B.

3. Square down point B.

4. From B, measure 3 inches   
    downward. Label it C.

3. From B, measure 6 inches
    downward. Label it D.

4. From B, measure the short 
    length downwards. Label it E.

5. Square out points C, D and E.

6. From B, measure ¼ of the waist 
    circumference to the right plus 
   1/2 inch for the dart. Label it F.

7. From C, measure ¼ of the hip 1 
    circumference to the right. Label it G.

8. From D, measure ¼ of the hip 2 circumference 

    to the right. Label it H.

9. Square point H down to line E. Mark 
    the  intersection as point I.

10. Connect points G, H and F with a 
    hip curve.

11. From B, measure 1/4 inch 
    downwards. Label it J.

12. Connect point J to F with a hip 
    curve.

13. From B, measure ½ of the bust 
    distance to the right. Label it K.

14. Square down point K to line C. 
    Mark intersection as point L.

15. From K, measure 1/4 inch towards 
   point B. Label it M.

16. From K, measure 1/4 inch towards 
   point F. Label it N.

17. Connect points L and M with a straight line.

18. Connect points L and N with a straight line.

19. From I, measure 1/4 inch upwards. Label it O.

20. Connect O to E with a hip curve.

21. From J, measure 1/4 inch to the left. Label it P.

22. Connect P to D with a straight line.

23. From P, measure ½ of the crotch downward. Label it 
     Q.

24. From Q, measure 3 inches downward. Label it R.

25. Square out point R.

26. From R, measure 2 inches to the left. Label it S.

27. From E, measure 1½  inches. Label it V.

28. From S, measure 3/4 inch to the right. Label it T.

29. From T, measure 1/4 inch upward. Label it U.

28. Connect S, U and C with a French curve.

29. Connect S to V with a straight line.

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HOW TO DRAFT A MINI-PENCIL SKIRT PATTERN

MINI-PENCIL SKIRT PATTERN

This is a collaborative activity for the purpose of showing the students how to use and maneuver the patterns. Using smaller versions make it easier to see the bigger picture.

1. Draw construction line by tracing the outer edge of the 
    L-square and mark the corner A.

2. From A, measure 3 inches downward. 
    Label it B.

3. From A, measure 6 inches downward. 
    Label it C.

4. From A, measure the skirt length. 
   Label it D.

5. Square out points B, C and D.

6. From A, measure ¼ of the waist 
    circumference to the right plus 1/2 
    inch for the dart. Label it E.

7. From B, measure ¼ of the hip 1 
    circumference to the right. Label it F.

8. From C, measure ¼ of the hip 2 circumference to the 

    right. Label it G.

9. Square point G down to line D. Mark the intersection as 

    point H.

10. Connect points E, F and G with a 
    hip curve.

11. From A, measure ¼ inch 
   downwards. Label it I.

12. Connect point I to E with a hip 
   curve.

13. From A, measure ½ of the bust 
   distance. Label it J.

14. Square down point J to line B. 
   Mark intersection as point K.

15. From J, measure ¼ inch towards 
   point A. Label it L.

16. From J, measure ¼ inch towards 
   point E. Label it M.

17. Connect points L and K with a 
   straight line.

18. Connect points M and K with a straight line.

19. From H, measure ¼ inch upwards. Label it N.

20. Connect N to D with a hip curve.

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HOW TO DRAFT A MINI-SLEEVE PATTERN

MINI-SLEEVE PATTERN

1. Draw construction line by tracing the 
    outer edge of the L-square and mark the 
    corner A.

2. From A, measure 1½ inches downward. 
    Label it B.

3. From A, measure the sleeve length 
    downwards. Label it C.

4. Square out points B and C.

5. From A, measure ¼ to the right. Label it 

    D.

6. From B, measure ½ of the armhole 

    circumference to the right. Label it E.

7. Connect points D to E with a straight line.

8. Point F is the center of line DE.

9. Point G is the center of line DF.

10. Draw a swayed line across G.

11. From G, measure ¼ inch outward 
     on the swayed line. Label it H.

12. Point I is the center of line FE.

13. Draw a swayed line across I.

14. From I, measure ½ inward. Label it 
      J.

15. Connect points A, H, and F using 

     French curve in which the hook part 
     is facing inwards to form the upper 
     part of the armhole.

16. Connect points F, I and E using 
     French curve in which the hook part 
     is facing outwards to form the lower 
     part of the armhole.

17. From C, measure ½ of the arm 
      circumference. Label it K.

18. Connect E to K using a straight line.