Abstract
This study established mean body measurements for development of block
patterns for functional apparel for pregnant women in Lagos State.
Specifically, the study determined the average body measurements (AVBM)
of pregnant women in small, medium and large sizes. Research design was
exploratory and survey design. The population consisted of registered
pregnant women who attended government and private hospitals in Lagos
Metropolis. Research instrument was a standard body measurement chart
(SBMC) developed by Petra and Blazena (2010). Data were analyzed using
mean and standard deviation. Mean body measurement for development of
block patterns for pregnant women was established. The study identified 33
measurements of body parts of pregnant women. Measurements were
categorized into small, medium, and large size. Anthropometric
measurement of pregnant women for development of functional apparels
was validated. It was also found that large size was the predominant size of
pregnant women in Lagos State. Mean body measurements established in
the study were recommended for use by apparel industries and
manufactures in Lagos State, for mass production of functional maternity
commercial patterns for local use and exportation.