Go ahead and select the pattern of your desire in regarding style cut design etc. Can provide you accurate measurements suitable for a seamstress a crafter a quilter or whoever just need a flexible measuring tape.
Sewing 201 How To Take Body Measurements
How to take body measurement for sewing. This video will show you how to easily take all of the body measurements you will need to create a basic clothing pattern. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust wrap it around under your armpits to get the measurement. Measure all around the body total circumference. You have to recognize if the pattern selected is for a blousetop pantsskirts or a dress. This is located above your belly button and below your ribcage. Measure the circumference of your waist.
It helps to bend side to side to identify exactly where to measure. As we take your measurements write the numbers down on the chart. Get someone else to take your measurements. Adhere to the old saying measure twice and cut once. Keep it level parallel to the ground all the time you are taking horizontal measures. Dress in your underwear or a leotard and tie a narrow ribbon or a piece of elastic around your waist but not too tight.
To download our measurement chart for free go here. Choose a good and accurate tape measure. Once were done taking measurements put your chart with all of your sewing supplies so you can easily find it when starting your next project. B waist measure the waist where the body bends. If you can get another person to take the measurements it is the best. You can put an elastic band around the waist to mark the correct placement.
Good sewing tool accurate tape measuring for sewing tailoring body waist measurement or measuring any curved surface. Before we start taking measurements click the images below to download and print your free body measurements charts. Then take a good look at the pattern youve selected. Singer 00218 tape measure 60 inch. A bust measure the bust at the fullest part. Use the tape to circle your waist at your natural waistline.
It is impossible to take them yourself and get an accurate read so find someone you trust swear them to secrecy and start measuring.
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