Body measurements

These are taken in. This measurement is used for tops and dresses. For a blouse you will be taking the full length shoulder bust round waist round and the sleeve length. 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. Place one end of the tape measure at the center of your chest.

Measure all around the body total circumference. Under this system you will be taking the basic measurements. Place the measuring tape at the bottom edge of the collar right where it connects to the shirt. Measure over a bodysuit or underwear. The horizontal measurement is taken from the left of the figure to the right. Blouse length start at the center of the shoulder and draw the measuring tape straight down.

Take your measurements in inches. A bust measure the bust at the fullest part. There are several parts of the body to be measured. Pull the measuring tape straight down towards the bottom edge of the hem and record your measurement. Thread guide keeps the thread in position. For making the pants you will be taking just the waist round hip round full length and the bottom flare.

Flip the shirt over and smooth out any wrinkles. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust and wrap it around your body to get the measurement keeping the tape parallel to the floor. Take the length measurement in the back from collar to hem. To know your bust size take the measuring tape and note the circumference of your chest. Tie a ribbon or string around the natural waistline the most narrowest part of your body. Use a cloth measuring tape to get accurate measurements.

Make sure you position the tape at the fullest part of your bust and then take the tape around the bottom part of your armpit. Thimble a small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing. Tape measure a flexible measuring device used in taking body measurements. Measurement is taken from the tip of the left shoulder to the tip of the right shoulder arching slightly to cover the cervical prominence of the neck bone. B waist measure the waist where the body bends. It should circle around the shoulder blades too.

How to take body measurements for womens dress size clothing size. Neck to shoulder place the tape measure at the base of your neck and measure to your shoulder joint. The ribbon will be an easy reference point.