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:
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