This video will show you how to easily take all of the body measurements you will need to create a basic clothing pattern. To download our measurement chart for free go here.
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How to take body measurement for sewing. 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. It is impossible to take them yourself and get an accurate read so find someone you trust swear them to secrecy and start measuring. Choose a good and accurate tape measure.
This is located above your belly button and below your ribcage. Use the tape to circle your waist at your natural waistline. Measure all around the body total circumference. As we take your measurements write the numbers down on the chart. B waist measure the waist where the body bends. Before we start taking measurements click the images below to download and print your free body measurements charts.
Go ahead and select the pattern of your desire in regarding style cut design etc. You have to recognize if the pattern selected is for a blousetop pantsskirts or a dress. 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. Good sewing tool accurate tape measuring for sewing tailoring body waist measurement or measuring any curved surface. Can provide you accurate measurements suitable for a seamstress a crafter a quilter or whoever just need a flexible measuring tape. If you can get another person to take the measurements it is the best.
Singer 00218 tape measure 60 inch. Measure the circumference of your waist. You can put an elastic band around the waist to mark the correct placement. It helps to bend side to side to identify exactly where to measure. A bust measure the bust at the fullest part. Then take a good look at the pattern youve selected.
Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust wrap it around under your armpits to get the measurement.
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