Body measurements

Wrap the tape measure horizontally around the smallest part of your waist which can be easily found by running your hands down the side of your body. Sew a straight stitch along the inseam of the pantleg. If not adjust accordingly. Be sure to keep the tape measure parallel to the floor. Repeat the straight stitch on the inseam of the trousers just as you did for the outside of the pantleg. Measure all around the body total circumference.

Tape measure a flexible measuring device used in taking body measurements. B waist measure the waist where the body bends. Make sure that it is on your natural waistline. You can put an elastic band around the waist to mark the correct placement. Use a tape measure that does not stretch. Thread guide keeps the thread in position.

It helps to bend side to side to identify exactly where to measure. Ask the client to stand in a relaxed upright position. Click here to get a made to measure sewing pattern. A bust measure the bust at the fullest part. Make sure your client wears well fitted undergarments and outer garments. Rules in taking body measurements 1.

How to take measurements for womens elegant trousers. To measure your natural waist you want to find the narrowest part of your waist located above your belly button and below your rib cage. Your posture should be nice and straight with feet slightly apart. Make sure to keep the stitch about 05 in 13 cm from the raw edges of the fabric. This video will help you to measure yourself perfectly for making trousers and pant. Wrap the tape measure horizontally around the widest part of your hips.

Tie a string around the natural waistline of the client. To measure your waist place the tape at the level you would tie your belt and circle your waist. First measure the distance down the side of your body from the waist to where you want the pants to end when hemmed. Thimble a small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing. Pull the tape snug. Remove the pins as you sew.

Finally put on the shoes you plan to wear with the pants and see if the length youve selected still works. Then measure from the crotch to that same spot. Knowing your waist size is critical for buying your perfect pair of bottom wear that could be anything from pants trousers denim capris shorts leggings and the list is endless. Insert two fingers in the tape measure in taking circumferential measurements. Take girth measurements then vertical measurements. Now you can make tights pants trousers like a professional.

For this you would measure at the point where your trousers would normally ride. Note some brands use a low waist measurement.