The first step in sewing the right sized garment for yourself or someone else is to start out with a complete and accurate set of body measurements. Center back neck to waist from the bone at the base of the neck center back neck to.
Measuring For Blocks Dress Patternmaking
Dressmaking body measurement list. 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 make adjustments at the time of cutting. Female sewing measurements worksheet author. How to take body measurements for perfect fit. Standard measurement sizes in inches. And a well fitting block is critical to the success of everything you make. You can use as is needed.
I teach on online course slopers 101 where i show you how to take these body measurements and draft your own bodice sleeve and skirt pattern from scratch. Taking accurate body measurements is one of the keys to great fit. Critical measurements for female dressmakinh alterations created date. Here is a detailed list of measurements that professionals take. Use our printable measurement chart and instructions to guide you through the process of taking and recording accurate body measurements. For an elaborate dress like your wedding gown all of these measurements may have to be taken but for some other not all.
Mark the body so youll have consistent reference points while you measure. Whether you choose to make your pattern block from a commercial fitting pattern or draft it from measurements having accurate measurements is critical to the success of your block. Slopers are base sewing patterns used to establish fit and are then modified to create stylized sewing patterns perfectly fitting to your body.