Abstract
Traditional linear measurements (lengths and circumferences taken over the body surface with a tape measure) were compared with measurements of frontal and lateral view photographs for usefulness in determining pattern dimensions for the upper torso of the female body form. The statistical regression models developed indicated that, while linear measurements provided slightly more accuracy in predicting a few of the pattern dimensions, the photographic measurements were more accurate in predicting others, particularly pattern angles. Photographic measurements hold promise as an alternative to the more intrusive linear measurements for predicting pattern dimensions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 161-171 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Applied Ergonomics |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1992 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:Minnesota under the direction of Marilyn DeLong and was partially supported through a grant from 3M Company, St Paul, Minnesota
Keywords
- Anthropometry
- garment patterns
- photography
- predictive relationships