Body measurements Info

Flip the shirt over and smooth out any wrinkles. This measurement is used for tops and dresses. B waist measure the waist where the body bends. Place the measuring tape at the bottom edge of the collar right where it connects to the shirt. Measurement is taken from the tip of the left shoulder to the tip of the right shoulder arching slightly to cover the cervical prominence of the neck bone. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust and wrap it around your body to get the measurement keeping the tape parallel to the floor.

Pull the measuring tape straight down towards the bottom edge of the hem and record your measurement. A bust measure the bust at the fullest part. Measure all around the body total circumference. Thread guide keeps the thread in position. Take your measurements in inches. These are taken in.

Neck to shoulder place the tape measure at the base of your neck and measure to your shoulder joint. You can put an elastic band around the waist to mark the correct placement. Tie a ribbon or string around the natural waistline the most narrowest part of your body. There are several parts of the body to be measured. Place one end of the tape measure at the center of your chest. Use a cloth measuring tape to get accurate measurements.

It should circle around the shoulder blades too. The ribbon will be an easy reference point. It helps to bend side to side to identify exactly where to measure. Measure over a bodysuit or underwear. Thimble a small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing. For making the pants you will be taking just the waist round hip round full length and the bottom flare.

The horizontal measurement is taken from the left of the figure to the right. How to take body measurements for womens dress size clothing size. Blouse length start at the center of the shoulder and draw the measuring tape straight down. Tape measure a flexible measuring device used in taking body measurements. Take the length measurement in the back from collar to hem. Make sure you position the tape at the fullest part of your bust and then take the tape around the bottom part of your armpit.

To know your bust size take the measuring tape and note the circumference of your chest. Under this system you will be taking the basic measurements. For a blouse you will be taking the full length shoulder bust round waist round and the sleeve length.