Body measurements Info

Do not draw the tape too tightly. Only basic body measurements are needed to determine your pattern type and size. However having a set of standard body measurements is absolutely crucial in getting the proportions of your patterns just right. It is in this order for the vertical measurements i assume 1 body length. Stride crotch length plus 1 to 2. Standard measurement ready to use chart and body measurement calculations.

Remember to wear proper undergarments and shoes when measuring. We fear if we got the measurements wrong then the whole fabric would be wasted. Most current patterns are multi sized which allows you to choose the appropriate size for that portion of your body and blend between sizes. Neck round measure around the base of the neck slightly loose. Length from waist to floor minus 1. And correspond to the age of 11 yearsgirls match their measurements with children up to six years.

Its very possible that your measurements fall across a number of pattern sizes. Back waist length measure from the most prominent bone at base of neck. Center back neckto wrist with arm straight measure from back base of neck across shoulder and along arm to wrist. Thus for example the chest contour between 10 and 12 years has an average value of 75 cm. Making a dress is fun but sometimes the very first step of getting our measurements leave us confused and overwhelmed. Then the horizontal measurements.

Also make sure the tape measure is held snugly and firmly not tightly against your body and is always parallel to the floor for circumference measurements. 4x 5x sizes are for pants only. Compare your measurements to the size chart on the pattern information and see which size is closest to you. For example you might use the standard bust and waist measurements for a given size but if you are designing for the pear shaped figure you might increase the corresponding hip measurement by an inch or two. 3 shoulder to shoulder length. Donot take this too tight.

For the intermediate ages of 9 11 and 13 years their measurements will be the intermediate values that are marked in the previous and subsequent ages. Chestbust measure around the fullest part of the chestbust.