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How To Take Accurate Measurements For Pattern Making
Pattern body measurement chart. Only basic body measurements are needed to determine your pattern type and size. Heres a handy chart to record measurements for knitting patterns. A persons body measurements may differ from standard body measurements because of height weight profession posture growth physical abnormality etctherefore it is advisable that you consider these factors and. Body measurements all ages5 how to measure finding your figure type and understanding size ranges within each category. Garment minimum bust ease blouse dress 2½ to 3. The best thing to do is look at the chart and using your body measurements select the size that is closest to you.
Compare your measurements to the size chart on the pattern information and see. Body part my numbers numbers numbers chest waist hips cross. Chestbust measure around the fullest part of the chestbust. Width not listed on the pattern envelope. Download your free body illustration to mark on your body measurements here. Also pattern sizes can vary between independent designers and also between countries.
Remember to wear proper undergarments and shoes when measuring. Measure the body circumference at the high bust full bust waist and hip. How to choose the perfect pattern size for you 1. If the full bust measurement is more than 2 larger than the high bust use the high bust measurement as the bust measurement when selecting a pattern size. Before starting a new knitting pattern record your body measurements and those of friends and family for an accurate fit. Do not draw the tape too tightly.
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. Dont let your knitted projects go unworn because the measurements were off. Often this can be as much as 2 or 3 differences in size. Back waist length measure from the most prominent bone at base of neck. Examine the size chart on the pattern. Measurement guides for kids 8 diagram and chart guide just for kids including sizes for babies toddlers children girls and boys.
Here for the purpose of dress pattern making we give a chart of standard measurements so you can refer to it in times of need. All ages male and female. Measure over the fullest part of the bust. Center back neckto wrist with arm straight measure from back base of neck across shoulder and along arm to wrist. Oct 15 2019 explore joanna lumanauws board body measurement chart followed by 216 people on pinterest.
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