These measurements may be used for custom tops blazers and tailored dresses. We are looking forward to designing and sewing your dress. Most dresses come with a standard length measurement but some designers offer a custom hollow to hem. Lesson 1 how to take body measurements for womens kurti dress easy step by step duration. Prior to taking the body measurements it is advisable to understand the customers requirements concerning the shape fit and style of the garment. How to take body measurement of women for stitching kurti or dresses.
For additional detail take your nape to waist measurement in a similar way. Clothing patterns 101 how to take body measurements how to take body measurements. Measurement is taken approximately 79 inches below the natural waistline. Diy how to take body measurement of a womans body lesson 1 duration. The measurement is taken from side to side directly at the hip line flare. Whether you choose to make your pattern block from a commercial fitting pattern or draft it from measurements having accurate measurements is critical to the success of your block.
Have your friend take your shoulder to waist measurements from the front and back sides of your body. Chic francisco 702555 views. If your dress has straps place the measuring tape on top of the uppermost strap. We highly recommend that you have a formal wear professional perform this measurement as it can be a bit. Stretch the measuring tape from your collar bone to the bottom of the dress to get the right length. Extend it to the bottom of the dress and note the measurement.
However if your dress is strapless youll need to measure it while you have it on. And a well fitting block is critical to the success of. Taking accurate body measurements is one of the keys to great fit. Start with the tape at the base of your neck in the back and bring it to your natural waist. This is the length of the flare of your dress. Your hollow to hem measurement is determined by measuring from the center of your collarbone hollow to the bottom hem of your dress.
The following points have to be taken into account while taking body measurements.