Body measurements Info

Chest measured under the arms. Determining your pattern size can be a humbling experience because it requires you to measure your body but its an essential step in making sure the finished garment fits properly. When you buy sewing patterns theres one of either two body measurements you need to look at. The idea is that you are trying to make sure that the finished garment will fit around the fullest part of the body. This measurement is done with trousers on. Neck round measure around the base of the neck slightly loose.

Taking the measuring tape measure across the top of the shoulder and down to where the cuff or sleeve hem of the shirt should hit. Critical measurements for male tailoring alterations include. Record the measurement for the left leg. Donot take this too tight. Male sewing measurements worksheet. 3 shoulder to shoulder length.

This worksheet shows you how to take and record the seven most commonly used measurements for tailoring and the alteration of mens clothing. Part of sewing for dummies cheat sheet when you want to sew clothing you start with a pattern. How to find mens sleeve measurements. It is in this order for the vertical measurements i assume 1 body length. Measure again to the bottom of the trousers. Waist measured slightly below the navel.

Place the measuring tape at the crotch of the trousers and measure down to the bottom of the ankle. Then the horizontal measurements. To find sleeve measurements begin by placing your measuring tape in the center of the shoulders just below the nape of the neck. Record the measurement for the right leg then measure the left leg.