Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust and wrap it around your body to get the measurement keeping the tape parallel to the floor. Take your measurements in inches. How to take body measurements for womens dress size clothing size. The horizontal measurement is taken from the left of the figure to the right. Under this system you will be taking the basic measurements. Measure over a bodysuit or underwear.
Place the measuring tape at the bottom edge of the collar right where it connects to the shirt. Measure all around the body total circumference. Use a cloth measuring tape to get accurate measurements. For making the pants you will be taking just the waist round hip round full length and the bottom flare. Measurement is taken from the tip of the left shoulder to the tip of the right shoulder arching slightly to cover the cervical prominence of the neck bone. Neck to shoulder place the tape measure at the base of your neck and measure to your shoulder joint.
For a blouse you will be taking the full length shoulder bust round waist round and the sleeve length. The ribbon will be an easy reference point. Thread guide keeps the thread in position. Tape measure a flexible measuring device used in taking body measurements. B waist measure the waist where the body bends. It helps to bend side to side to identify exactly where to measure.
To know your bust size take the measuring tape and note the circumference of your chest. Flip the shirt over and smooth out any wrinkles. These are taken in. This measurement is used for tops and dresses. Tie a ribbon or string around the natural waistline the most narrowest part of your body. Blouse length start at the center of the shoulder and draw the measuring tape straight down.
A bust measure the bust at the fullest part. It should circle around the shoulder blades too. You can put an elastic band around the waist to mark the correct placement. There are several parts of the body to be measured. Take the length measurement in the back from collar to hem. Thimble a small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing.
Place one end of the tape measure at the center of your chest. Pull the measuring tape straight down towards the bottom edge of the hem and record your measurement. Make sure you position the tape at the fullest part of your bust and then take the tape around the bottom part of your armpit.