Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Method of taking measurements from a blouse


Fold the measurement blouse in to 4 folds as shown leaving the extension of the placket outside
A-C = shoulder width + ¼” .While taking this measurement place a scale along the dotted line.
C-D = Chest + 1” for seams. Seam allowance can be kept more to adjust the size.
E-F = Full length + 1½” for folding.
G-E = Waist + seam allowance that is equal to the  seam allowance added for chest.
I-J = Sleeve length + 1½” for folding
L-K = Scye depth
I –P = Sleeve width + seam allowance equal to the  seam allowance  added for chest.
P-Q = Sleeve   width + seam allowance equal to seam allowance  added for chest.
R-S = Biceps width + seam allowance equal to seam allowance   added for chest.
L-M = Neck width -1/4".While taking this measurement Place a scale along the dotted line
N-O = Neck depth .  While taking measurement place a scale along the dotted line




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38 comments:

  1. veenaAugust 3, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    This is so Useful Vani......thanks for sharing this

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  2. Mariela AlethiaAugust 3, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Thanks for the informastion.

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  3. vanihegde63@gmail.comAugust 3, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    may i think deep neck blouse cutting is different from high neck blouse(katori blouse)will u rewrite about the deep (back side) neck blouse measurement and cuttings? pl

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  4. vjiAugust 21, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    hi akka..i used ur blouse pattern it s perfect for size 32..bt for size 40 i got a problem regarding armhole..its bit tighter..help me out

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  5. vaniAugust 21, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Increase the scye depth and try

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  6. vjiAugust 22, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    thank u akka...

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  7. KalianeeSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Dear Ma'am, i find your blog really interesting and very useful. I even tried one of the blouses which tured out to be a success! I would like to know if you could please tell me how to make drape blouses? Thank you!

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  8. KalianeeSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Dear Ma'am, i find your blog really interesting and very useful. I even tried one of the blouses which tured out to be a success! I would like to know if you could please tell me how to make drape blouses? Thank you!

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  9. KalianeeSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Dear Ma'am, i find your blog really interesting and very useful. I even tried one of the blouses which tured out to be a success! I would like to know if you could please tell me how to make drape blouses? Thank you!

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  10. KalianeeSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Dear Ma'am, i find your blog really interesting and very useful. I even tried one of the blouses which tured out to be a success! I would like to know if you could please tell me how to make drape blouses? Thank you!

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  11. SreedeviSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    What is the difference between Scye depth and Biceps width? My mother's scye depth from a stitched blouse is 6"+ seam allowance or only 6"

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  12. vaniSeptember 24, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    There was some mistake .I have corrected it.No need to add seam allowance for scye depth .When you stitch arm hole is increased. So no need to add.

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  13. Vijay.WendtDecember 18, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Vani Sis, please help me cut belt for my blouse Please. Vijayw.

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  14. Vijay.WendtDecember 18, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Vani Sis,can you please teach me ,how to draft cut belt for saree blouse please,always mybelt become very loose under my ripecage front,please help me.vijayw.jananveeve.

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  15. vaniDecember 19, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    please see my previous posts

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  16. Vijay.WendtDecember 20, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Vani,thank you for your help. Thank you vijayw,

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  17. WijayaDecember 23, 2011 at 2:53 AM

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  18. ifthika ahamedFebruary 21, 2012 at 4:42 AM

    Your instructions on taking measurements for a blouse was tries out by me, I am little confused as i got it large once finished sewing ( I added sewing allowance over to the the measurements mentioned) . Are all measurements to this is with sewing allowance? if so how much of allowance was added. Thanks a lot anyway, this was very helpful.

    IFTHI

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  19. vaniFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Hi Ifthi,
    No need to add seem allowance once again.it has been added already.

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  20. nirmalarameshMarch 18, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    HELLO MRS.vani,
    your sewing instrutions are very useful for beginners like me.i know only basic stitching which i learn't during my school days.BUT YOUR BLOG HAS GIVENME CONFIDENCE TO TRY AND STITCH BLOUSES AND FROCKS.You are my invisble guru for stitching.Thanks a lot for starting a blog like this .It is very very usefulfor peoplelike me.Thankyou once again madamforyour broadmind to share your stitching knowledge.

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  21. vaniMarch 18, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Glad that my blog is of some use to you.

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  22. uma srinivasanApril 22, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    I also agree with Nirmala,as I learned in 30s I have a fear to cut the material,after going through your blog, have a confidence to stitch dresses for my grownup daughters.thanks a lot for sharing.
    will you please tell me how to stitch the silk blouse with lining?

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  23. Vijay.WendtMay 5, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Vani,my shoulder width is longer 1" how can I reduce ?please show me the method?vijay.Wendt.

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  24. Zee BeeDecember 24, 2012 at 2:57 AM

    mam, please share notes for saree blouses with button patti at the back instead of front and what care should be taken while making wide deep neckline at the back of the blouses.

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  25. AnonymousDecember 26, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Nice way of teaching the blouse ... good i like it . thanks for sharing with us.. Get latest readymade blouses here http://fuchsiadesigns.co.in online

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  26. UnknownMarch 4, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    mam you have marked a line u-s-t-p. in the figure next to fig 1. please explain how you marked the point u to drop a line from their to T.

    vidya

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  27. vaniMarch 4, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    Please write comments under the relevant post .It will be difficult for me to answer.Donor just read the post .Take a paper and draw rough drawing.Then you will understand.Some times I would have given links to previous posts.

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  28. RATnaApril 6, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    Hi Vani aunty :), Do you take personal classes by any chance? Would love to learn from you. I am a complete beginner to stitching and am tired of tailors ruling my life.

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  29. RATnaApril 6, 2013 at 3:09 AM

    Hi Vani aunty :), Do you take personal classes by any chance? Would love to learn from you. I am a complete beginner to stitching and am tired of tailors ruling my life.

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  30. RATnaApril 6, 2013 at 3:10 AM

    Hi Vani ma'am :), Do you take personal classes by any chance? Would love to learn from you. I am a complete beginner to stitching and am tired of tailors ruling my life.

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  31. vaniApril 6, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Sorry Rathna I do not take classes

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  32. UnknownJune 10, 2013 at 4:05 AM

    Respected mam I am very grateful of you but I am little confused please help me my problem is how much I have to shift point z to towards point h for more then 33" bust size please please answer my question it will your big favor for me please mam answer my query

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  33. ponnisOctober 18, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Hi mam is it not needed to add seam for shoulder.I sewed the darts as per the tutorial mentioned how to sew sari blouse.In this method how to place the darts.How to measure the fron length from a blouse since the darts changes the measurements.

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  34. Sudha RajDecember 14, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    how to take the shoulder measurement for a low back neck and close in kameez. is there any calculation to follow.please explain.

    Thanks,

    sudharaj

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  35. ponnisApril 14, 2014 at 10:12 PM

    Ma,

    As per the instruction I took the measurement of the chest from the button eye side, I added extra ease allowance of 1 and half inches to the chest/bust and 1 half inch to the waist, and another 1 and half inch for seam allowance.After finishing i found 4 inches more though I sewed in the seam allowance other fittings are perfect except the loose of 2 inches on each side.Where i went wrong, is it not necessary to add the ease allowance as we are measuring on the button eye side.

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  36. vaniApril 16, 2014 at 5:34 AM

    If we use body measurements we have to add ease.while taking measurements from blouse ease has already been added we have add seam allowance.

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  37. ponnisMay 21, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    thanks ma

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  38. UnknownJanuary 12, 2016 at 5:57 PM

    What should be the shoulder measurement if my neck depth is 9" and my shoulder length is 15"

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