Saturday, November 14, 2009

Basics in sewing-Taking body measurements


Shoulder =A-B = Measured from the prominent bone at the end of one shoulder to the prominent bone at the end of the other shoulder.
Chest = Measured around the fullest part of the chest= C-D
Waist line. =Measured around the natural waist line= G-H
Hip = Measured around the fullest part of the hip=I-J .Usually 7” to 8” down from the waist line.It is also called seat measurement.
Upper arm = biceps =.Measured around Q-R
Sleeve width= Measured around the edge of the sleeve =O-P.
Sleeve length= Measured from B, on shoulder line, to the edge of the sleeve S
Full length for the bodice = E-F Measured from the shoulder line to waist.
Full for skirts, Salwar etc… = Measured from waist line to the bottom edge of the garment
Neck width=1/12th chest + 1/4"or to taste.
Front neck depth=1/12 th chest + 1/2 " or to taste.
Back neck depth1"+1/2"or to taste.
Full length of long skirts= M-N . Measured from nape of the neck to the bottom edge of the skirt .
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18 comments:

  1. SavithaOctober 13, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I was just trying to take measurements of my daughter using ur guidelines...her chest measured 30inches. You have mentioned the neck width and neck depth is 1/12th + quarter and half inches respectively of chest measurement, which is only 2.5 inches + ...hows that correct? Please advise...Thanks, Savitha Ajith

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  2. vaniOctober 13, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    In olden days we used to stitch garments with close neck.This measurements gives you close neck garment.I have also written or to taste. Take actual measurement from a blouse and minus 1/2".and prepare draft.If the neck is small you can make it big. but if it is big....... .?

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  3. UnknownFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    hi mam...I just am learning stitching..gone through ur blog.today myself I stitched my 1st Kurtha....Its cos of ur blog...Thankq so much mam

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  4. vasantheniJuly 25, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    fine

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  5. vasantheniJuly 25, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    good one

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  6. SimranOctober 3, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    Hello Aunty! mujhe sewing sekhni hai aap ki site se... lekin mujhe 1/12 ki samjh nahi aa rahi.. aap plz samjhein

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  7. SimranOctober 3, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    Hello Aunty!!! mein aap ki site se sewing sekhna chahti hon.. lekin mujhe 1/12 ki samjh nahi aa rahi aap plz meri mushkil aasan kar den

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  8. SimranOctober 3, 2012 at 11:05 PM

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  9. vaniOctober 4, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    1/12 th means divide the measurement by 12

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    1. garnetMarch 25, 2016 at 8:58 PM

      Hello Vani Aunty. I have another issue. The tailor has sewed me a dress with a very wide neck. Its really uncomfortable to wear such a dress. How do I fix it. It's a full work dress. Please help.

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  10. DeepaDecember 2, 2012 at 11:10 PM

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  11. DeepaDecember 2, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    hi , amma
    feeling great to see a women like u.u r doing a clear job that many of the young talents fail to do.i respect u as a teacher.hope this site is very useful to many house arrested(home makers)women like me.i have no one to encourage me,but my passion for stiching never dies...

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  12. vaniDecember 3, 2012 at 4:06 AM

    Hi deepa !
    Glad to know that my blog has been useful to you.Thank you very much for your encouraging comment.
    Best wishes
    vani

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  13. DeepaDecember 5, 2012 at 3:06 AM

    hi amma,
    can u plz explain the method of piping of necklines with pictures

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  14. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 3:26 AM

    hai amma,

    Your blog is so informative and easily understandable. I tired Anaarkali chudithar from your blog. Its awesome. I got more interest in sewing after your blog. thank you for your blog....

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  15. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 3:30 AM

    Hai amma,
    Your blog is so simple and useful too.I sewed annarkali chudithar from your blog. Its awesome. i got interest to stitch more at my free timings. Thank you for your blog amma.

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  16. AnonymousDecember 12, 2013 at 2:18 AM

    Hello! I always check your site. It is very helpful. Can you please explain how to get the perfect arm hole measurement? And how to lessen the shoulders of deep cut front and back neck lines?

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  17. Mahila herbal Sanitary napkinFebruary 25, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    Hello Mam, This is the first time I am login to this site. Wonderful site. I used to stitch blouse and salwar kameez and frock and all only by taking model dress measurement. I dont know how to take body measurement from the persons . Thanks a lot. This is Very useful for me. Please post like this that taking body measurement for crosecut blouse. Thank you so much. No words to prise You. I become madly Your Fan

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