{"id":5272,"date":"2016-08-13T10:35:23","date_gmt":"2016-08-13T05:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/?page_id=5272"},"modified":"2024-10-02T18:05:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T12:35:49","slug":"how-to-measure-body","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/how-to-measure-body\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking BODY MEASUREMENT for sewing clothes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

<\/span>Taking accurate body measurements is one of the most important skills you need to start sewing. Whether you are an experienced seamstress or just starting out, knowing how to measure correctly is crucial to the outcome of your project. For this task, you will need a tape measure, a pen, and a notebook to write down the measurements, and of course, the body to measure. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now take out your tape measure and take the following measurements.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shoulder: <\/strong>Measure from one shoulder end to the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bust: <\/strong>Measure around the fullest part of the bust, ensuring the tape is level and not too tight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust.
Extend the tape across your back, ensuring it’s level and firm.
Slip one finger underneath the tape to allow for ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Underbust:<\/strong> Measure directly under the bust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waist: <\/strong>Measure around the narrowest part of the waist or do the bend test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bend to the side to find your natural waist crease.
Wrap the tape measure around your body at this crease.
Place one finger under the tape measure for ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hip: <\/strong>Measure around the widest part of the hips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find the widest part of your hips.
Measure around this area, ensuring the tape goes over the fullest part of your buttocks.
Keep the tape measure level and firm around the entire hip area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to take round body measurements<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Length: <\/strong>Measure the desired length of the garment from the shoulder down. For skirts or dresses, measure from the waist down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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vertical body measurement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Length to waist<\/strong> : This is the measure from the highest point of your shoulder to just above the belly button<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bust Point: <\/strong>Measure from the shoulder to the fullest point of the bust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Underbust Level: <\/strong>Measure from the shoulder to where the bra sits under the bust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Length:<\/strong> For a top, measure from the shoulder to the desired length at the hip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skirt Length: <\/strong>For a skirt, measure from the waist to the desired length (knee, above knee, below knee, or floor length).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the sleeve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Body measurement for sleeves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n
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Sleeve Length: <\/strong>Measure from the shoulder edge to the desired length of the sleeve (short, three-quarter, or wrist length).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Round Sleeve: <\/strong>Measure around the fullest part of the sleeve for the sleeve circumference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrist: <\/strong>Measure around the wrist for long sleeves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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