Measuring any three dimensional form has its own set of challenges and the human body is no exception. Learn how to take womens body measurements correctly.
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Drafting body measurements. Pattern drafting is the process of creating a pattern by taking measurements from a person form or model in order to then create a foundation which is a pattern used as the basis for the design. Measuring the body for pattern drafting circumference measurements. Horizontal measurements are similar to circumference measurements only we take them on the. The drafting process requires measurements in order to work at all. Circumference measurements are taken all the way around the body. This is a detailed and simplified demonstration of pattern drafting especially for beginners.
For sewing womens garments you need to take a few additional measurements. Upper bustaround the underarm area about 25cm below armpit at the sides. Now use your ruler to draw a diagonal line joining the waist to the bust. B waist measure the waist where the body bends. Measure all around the body total circumference. It helps to bend side to side to identify exactly where to measure.
As do the software methods based on them. Having accurate measurements is the key to a well fitting garment so you will want to get help with taking your bodice measurements. Front and back measurements. Taking measurements how to take your body measurement for sewing. The steps in this process are. At the bottom is the waist measurement 28 divided by four or 7.
In order to achieve fit you have to have an accurate set of measurements to start with. 7 simplified drafting using fewer measurements for simple styles9. I like to wear a close fitting tank top with a supportive bra underneath. The horizontal line is the bust measurement 36 divided by four or 9 which meets the center front and sits atop the waist to armpit line. From the pit of the throat to shoulder. But they all have limitations with what body features they fit well depending on what measurements they include and how they use them.
You can put an elastic band around the waist to mark the correct placement. Drafting womens pants patterns basic if you will draft this pattern of womens pants you will have a basic pattern which can be used for drafting any models trousers including the jeans and other. Its always a good idea to slip into something that fits close to the body to take measurements. A bust measure the bust at the fullest part. Drafting from scratch from personal measurements. Measurements needed to make bodice front waistaround the smallest part of torso.
From the shoulder seam line at the neckline to the waist. At left is the waist to armpit measurement.
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