If you want a more fitting pattern with a close body fit you can add darts this will ensure that the bodice fits the contours of your body. How to take your body measurements. Check out this post on adding darts to your sewing patterns the sewing tutorial to make an a line dress has the method to sew the bodice explained in a different way than given below. This method takes 4 extra measurements upper shoulder middle shoulder lower shoulder and nape of neck to waist. From point 1 to 10 mark one tenth the waist measurementconnect point 9 to 10 with a slight curve. Complete the pattern by connecting the dots.
Taking accurate body measurements is one of the keys to great fit. All you need is a tape measure. This allows a little more freedom of movement when the arms are raised and also eliminates that short waisted appearance common to this style. I learned to add just a little bit of ease there so to your quarter bust measurement add about a half inch. Savis fashion studio 627988 views. From points 1 to 8 and 5 to 7 mark half the back width.
Under this system for a jacket you will take more detailed measurements like armscye depth across the chest over shoulder etc. To get your total arm hole measurement add the 2 results together. From points 3 to 5 and 4 to 6 mark the side length measurementconnect points 5 and 6 with a straight line. Then stretch the tape to the bottom of the arm and take note of the measurement. This is the neckhole for the bodice. A video tutorial on how to take accurate body measurements.
Whether you choose to use a commercial pattern or draft it from measurements having accurate measurements is critical to the success of your final garment. For tips on how to measure a patterned arm hole keep reading. Repeat this same measurement from 1 downwards and mark it as 7. From 7 to the right find your bust circumference measurement divided by 4 and mark it as 8. Lesson 1 how to take body measurements for womens kurti dress easy step by step duration. Connect points 8 and 7 with a straight line.
Center front waist and neck. Measurement plus 1 inch but varies for comfort on garments with a natural waistline seam one quarter inch is added to the neck to waist measurement. For tools and online classes contact us on whats apptelegram messages only on 96567756371 or 2347062573072. This is a more elaborate system. The best tool for the job is the dritz style and design rulertip make sure to true the pattern by making sure the following corners have right angles. From point 1 to 9 mark down about 15 to 2 cms.
Flip your shirt over and repeat the process on the back since your back arm hole depth can sometimes be different.
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