Slopers are base sewing patterns used to establish fit and are then modified to create stylized sewing patterns perfectly fitting to your body. Pull the tape tight keeping pressure against but not pinching the skin and ensure the tape is kept level and not.
Taking Measurements Lisa Nelle
Taking body measurement for sewing ppt. Determining your pattern size can be a humbling experience because it requires you to measure your body but its an essential step in making sure the finished garment fits properly. Bust point width 5. Keep in mind that each garment is comprised of a left and right side for both the front and the back so you will generally be adding or subtracting one forth of the amounts required when altering the pattern. And a well fitting block is critical to the success of everything you make. Consistency is essential measure under the same conditions and using the same equipment each time. Rules in taking body measurements 1.
Take girth measurements then vertical measurements. Bust point height 14. Some general guidelines for taking body measurements the person being measured should stand straight on both feet feet some 15 cms apart. Taking body measurements 1. Taking accurate body measurements is one of the keys to great fit. Generally take measurements in an unflexed state and before your workout not after.
Absolutely no baggy clothes. 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. How to measure your body. Use a tape measure that does not stretch. When you want to sew clothing you start with a pattern. Arm girthsleeve circumference 11.
Accurate measurements are vital since a quarter inch added or subtracted on one part of a pattern piece could end up adding or subtracting up to one inch on the over all garment. Keep the feet together relax your muscles and stand up straight. Ask the client to stand in a relaxed upright position. Here are some tips on taking accurate measurements so your project ends up the. How to take body measurements for perfect fit. Make sure your client wears well fitted undergarments and outer garments.
Tie a string around the natural waistline of the client. This video will show you how to easily take all of the body measurements you will need to create a basic clothing pattern. To download our measurement chart. It is better to wear fitted clothes when measuring. 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. This is a video on how to take your body measurement yourself.
This can skew the measurements.