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Body measurement chart for pattern making. Flat pattern making requires an accurate set of measurements to draft from. This most often applies to tee shirts drape knit dresses and spray on fit trousers and jeans. Only basic body measurements are needed to determine your pattern type and size. However having a set of standard body measurements is absolutely crucial in getting the proportions of your patterns just right. There are a lot of measurements needed. And it can be kind of overwhelming.
Hips 36 inch. While making a dress or pattern making we mark shoulder 2 7. Just take it one step at a time. We fold the fabric mark 36 inches divided by 4. Taking careful body measurements will be one of the keys to your success. Let me tell you.
That comes out to be 9 inches. That is smaller than your body measurement for a body conscious fit. Not to worry youll get there. The size chart featured here for sizes 6 22 is my start point in my pattern making process. Chest 36 inch. Remember to wear proper undergarments and shoes when measuring.
We have a tutorial with lots of information on size charts and fitted measurements as part of our pattern tutorials guide here. Yes you read that correctly your size charts are up to you the designer. Division if chest or waist or hip round size is 36 and we want to make a top. Waist 26 inch. Also make sure the tape measure is held snugly and firmly not tightly against your body and is always parallel to the floor for circumference measurements. Sewing formula suppose standard size of a woman is shoulder 14 inch.
This video will show you how to easily take all of the body measurements you will need to create a basic clothing pattern. The best thing to do is look at the chart and using your body measurements select the size that is closest to you. Also pattern sizes can vary between independent designers and also between countries.
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