Most of the shapes are much different from the standard ones, so in order to make an excellent pattern of a product that would fit perfectly, or to adjust the finished piece offered in a fashion magazine, you need to take measurements correctly and accurately.
It is necessary
- - tape measure;
- - a pen;
- - paper;
- - lace.
Instructions
Step 1
Before you start taking measurements, wear good underwear that you will wear under the garment. Above - a tight top and leggings, so the measurements will be the most accurate. Underline the waistline with a lace. Tie it so that it fits snugly around your figure. Record all measurements immediately on a piece of paper.
Step 2
Measure your neck circumference first. Wrap it with tape measure. It should pass over the bony process of the seventh cervical vertebra and close in front under the jugular notch. In this case, the measuring tape should fit as tightly as possible to the body.
Step 3
Next, measure your chest. For a more accurate construction, they are measured in two positions. The first measurement is above the base of the mammary glands, while at the back the measuring tape should pass along the protruding points of the shoulder blades, through the armpits and close in front of the mammary glands. When measuring the second measurement of the chest girth, the measuring tape should also pass along the protruding points of the shoulder blades, but close on the protruding points of the chest.
Step 4
For some products, for example, when sewing dresses in the Greek style or the Empire style, it is also necessary to measure the third measure of the chest girth. In this case, the measuring tape should go directly under the shoulder blades and mammary glands.
Step 5
The center of the breast is measured horizontally along the most prominent points of the mammary glands. Measure your chest height from the base of your neck to the protruding glands.
Step 6
Next, measure your waist. If it is well expressed, then the centimeter tape is placed tightly horizontally around the body. Otherwise, it is necessary to determine the thinnest place on the back and measure the girth at these points, placing the centimeter horizontally in front.
Step 7
The next measurement is the girth of the hips. It is measured at the most prominent points of the buttocks in the back and the abdomen in front. When measuring this measurement, the measuring tape should be positioned freely so that a finger can fit between it and the body.
Step 8
When measuring the width of the back, the edge of the centimeter tape must be applied to the rear corner of the left armpit and stretch it tightly, but without tension, to the rear axillary corner of the right arm.
Step 9
To determine your shoulder width, place a tape measure at the base of your neck. Measure the distance to the end shoulder point.
Step 10
The length of the front and back to the waist also begin to measure from the point of the base of the neck, in the first case, the measuring tape should go along the most protruding point of the chest to the lace tied around the waist. And measure the length of the back by attaching a centimeter to the base of the neck and stretching it to the waist along the line of the spine.
Step 11
To build a sleeve pattern, you need to measure the length of the arm to the wrist, the circumference of the shoulder and wrist. Bend your arm slightly and measure from the starting point of the shoulder slope to the wrist. Measure arm circumference with the tape horizontally, with the edge touching the back corners of the armpits. The circumference of the wrist is also measured horizontally around this part of the arm.
Step 12
Measure the desired length of skirts or trousers with a measuring tape on the side, from the drawstring at the waist to the desired length. To measure the length of shoulder products: dresses, jackets, blouses, then this measurement must be taken from the back along the back, placing the centimeter tightly, but not pulling it, from the base of the neck to the desired length of the product.
