JSS 1 Fashion Design and Garment Making Flashcards: Taking Accurate Body Measurements for Garment Making

Question 1

A blouse sewn from guessed figures is too tight across the chest. What earlier step would most directly have prevented this?

Accepted Answer

taking accurate body measurements

Question 2

Why can an inaccurate waist measurement waste fabric?

Accepted Answer

the garment may need alteration or recutting

Question 3

What flexible tool should encircle the bust without digging into the body?

Accepted Answer

measuring tape

Question 4

During measurement, where should each figure be recorded immediately?

Accepted Answer

on paper or in a measurement book

Question 5

The tape droops at the back while a chest measurement is taken. What correction is needed?

Accepted Answer

keep the tape level around the body

Question 6

A client holds her breath and pulls in her stomach. What should the measurer request?

Accepted Answer

stand naturally and breathe normally

Question 7

The tape is pulled so tightly that it leaves a mark. How should it sit instead?

Accepted Answer

snug but not tight

Question 8

For consistent measurements, bulky outer clothing should be _____.

Accepted Answer

removed

Question 9

Two classmates are measuring each other. What privacy practice is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

ask consent and work respectfully

Question 10

The zero end of a tape is placed at the shoulder and the waist point reads 42 cm. What should be recorded?

Accepted Answer

42 cm shoulder-to-waist length

Question 11

One learner writes “waist 70” without a unit. What important detail is missing?

Accepted Answer

the unit of measurement

Question 12

A measurement is unexpectedly 15 cm larger than the first reading. What is the wise response?

Accepted Answer

repeat the measurement and check tape position

Question 13

Why should one system of units be used consistently on a job?

Accepted Answer

mixing centimetres and inches can cause cutting errors

Question 14

The end of the tape is torn and its zero mark is missing. What should the class do?

Accepted Answer

replace it or start from a known mark and subtract carefully

Question 15

Before taking a waist measurement, the natural waistline must first be _____.

Accepted Answer

located

Question 16

Arrange the process logically: prepare tape and record sheet, explain and obtain consent, position client, measure, record and verify.

Accepted Answer

prepare, explain and obtain consent, position, measure, record and verify

Question 17

A customer is between two ready-made sizes. Why are her actual figures still valuable?

Accepted Answer

they guide fitting and pattern adjustment

Question 18

Complete the accuracy check: read the tape at eye level and record the figure before _____.

Accepted Answer

moving to the next body part

Question 19

A learner measures the hip circumference with the tape above the fullest part. What is likely to happen?

Accepted Answer

the garment may be too tight at the hips

Question 20

What combination best protects both fit and fabric economy?

Accepted Answer

accurate measuring plus careful recording

Strong work.