Body Measurements

Taking good body measurements before buying sewing patterns or altering clothing, is essential in the outcome of your sewing project.  It is best if you can have someone do the measuring for you while you stand naturally.

Compare Measurements when pattern sewing - If you will be using a sewing pattern, keep in mind that your measurements will not exactly match the ones on the pattern.  In this case you will compare your measurements to the pattern measurements to decide where you will need alterations for a better fit.

Taking The Key Body Measurements:

1) Apex of bust - From the base of the neck to the highest point on the bust.
2) Chest front - From armhole to armhole
3) Bust - From bust line around the fullest part of the back, (all the way around).
4) Neck to waist
5) Waist
6) Waist to hem.
7) Side waist to hem.
8) Shoulder to waist
9) Skirt yoke.
10) Hips - Measure the fullest part of the hips.
11) Inside the arm.
12) Shoulder
13) Shoulder to waist.
14) Neck (nape) to waist (back).
15) Elbow to wrist
16) Back, armhole to armhole
17) Shoulder to elbow
18) Waist (back)
19) Upper arm
20) Skirt yoke (back)
21) Hip (back)
22) Wrist
23) Elbow
24) Waist to hem.