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Best way for taking {BODY

MEASUREMENTS} for sewing your
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Measuring is the last thing I like about sewing.It is fun

only if you think about the final fitting garment you get –
otherwise it can get tedious especially when taking
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sewing measurements of wiggly kids like mine. Why is it
that most tedious things ends in stunning results –
remember your grades in school.
First things first – Do you know how to read a tape

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check it out if you donot.
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measure/)
How to measure your body

Some general guidelines for taking
body measurements
The person being measured should stand straight,

on both feet, feet some 15 cms apart.
It is better to wear fitted clothes when measuring.
Absolutely no baggy clothes. This can skew the
measurements.
It will be perfect if you can wear lingerie you intend
to wear with the final garment, while taking the
measurement. This is especially important for perfectly
fitted clothes like a tight gown, fitted blouse/corset. A
push up bra will make all the difference in your final
look.
If you plan to wear heels and you are making a long
gown, do not forget to wear the heels or a similar one
when taking measurement
Choose a good and accurate tape measure. Keep it
level (parallel to the ground) all the time you are
taking horizontal measures
Adhere to the old saying – Measure twice and cut
once
If you can get another person to take the
measurements, it is the best
The person taking the measurement should be on the
right side of the person
All circumference measurements should be taken with
tape measure parallel to the floor and with enough
slack in tape to just slide 2 fingers under tape.
Donot assume that just because you sucked your
breath in, the garment will turn out to be perfect. It
will not. You should not lie toEnter
doctors and the tape
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There is an ideal body measurement for men and

women. Your body measurement will have differences
from this ideal body measurements, ofcourse. But it is
nice to know. Read on
Ideal body measurements for men
Show 10 entries Search:
Across
Chest  Waist  Hip   Shoulder  Neck  Armhole depth 
back
34 28 35 15.5 5 14 8
36 30 37 16 5 1/4 14.5 8 1/2
38 32 39 16.5 5 1/2 15 9
40 34 41 17 5 1/2 15.5 9 1/2
42 36 43 17.5 5 1/2 16 10
44 38 45 18 6 16.5 10 1/2
46 42 47 18.5 6 17 11
48 44 49 19 6 17.5 11 1/2
Showing 1 to 8 of 8 entries  Previous Next 

 
Ideal body measurements for women
Bust Waist Shoulder tip to Armhole depth ( Hip

    
round round shoulder tip without ease) round
24 22 11 6 28
26 24 12 6 1/4 30
28 24 13 6 3/4 32
30 25 13 1/2 6 3/4 34
32 26 13 1/2 7 36
34 28 14 7 1/4 38
36 30 15 7 1/4 40
38 32 15 1/2 7 1/4 42
40 34 16 7 1/2 44
42 36 16 7 1/2 46

 
Ease – Earlier I used to take measurement according to

how much loose or tight I want the dress to be. Since
then I have learned that this is absolutely the wrong
way. Since then I have learned about ease too.
You should be taking the measurement correctly, then
adding ease to the pattern according to how much ease
you want. Very loose, slightly loose, fitted, tight –
options are many. If you are measuring someone else,
as soon as you have taken the measurement of a
person, inquire about what ease they need for this
particular garment. Write it down. A minimum of 2
inches is needed for comfort, as I have added in the
bodice pattern (https://sewguide.com/basic-blouse-
pattern/) here . This is my opinion and very much
dependent on personal preference
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Ease chart – you can add your ease according to this.
Fit of the garment  Extra to be added to bust , waist and hip measurements 
Tight tting Add extra -5 to -10 %
Close tting Add extra 0- 5%
Comfortable tting Add extra 7-10%

ease
Loose tting Add extra 12-15%

 
.
Deciding on ease also would depend on lots of elements
like their age, cultural background etc.
There are 4 different ways of taking body measurements

in a professional set up
1. Chest measuring
2. Direct measuring
3. Compound measuring
4. Shoulder measuring

Basic measuring / Chest measuring
Under this system, you will be taking the basic

measurements. For a blouse you will be taking the full
length, shoulder, bust round, waist round and the sleeve
length. For making the pants You will be taking just the
waist round hip round full length and the bottom flare.
For a jacket you will take bust round, waist round, hip
round, sleeve length, waist length, full length, neck and
back width.
Direct measurement method
This is a more elaborate system. Under this system for a

jacket you will take more detailed measurements like
armscye depth, across the chest, over shoulder etc
Shoulder measurement method

This method takes 4 extra measurements – Upper
shoulder, middle shoulder, lower shoulder and nape of
neck to waist
Body Measurement List.

Here is a detailed list of measurements that professionals
take. You can use as is needed. For an elaborate dress
like your wedding gown all of these measurements may
have to be taken, but for some other, not all.
Bra Size
Total Height
Center Back Neck to Waist (from the bone at the base
of the neck)
Center Back Neck to Floor
Waist to Floor at Center Front
Waist to Floor at Center Back
Waist to Floor at Right Side
Waist to Floor at Left Side
Waist to Knee
Knee to Floor at Center Front
Waist to Ankle
Ankle to Floor
Front Width (measured across the chest from one
underarm crease to other)
Shoulder to High Point ( taken vertically from neck
edge of shoulder seam to high point of Bust) Right &
Left
High Point to High Point ( taken horizontally from one
high point to other)
High Bust ( around body under arms )
Full Bust
Midriff ( around body where bottom band of regular
band of bra would ride )
Waist ( around body where elastic waist pants would
naturally settle)
Abdomen ( around body about 4 ” down from waist )
Hip ( around the body at the fullest part of the hip
area )
Front Shoulder Width (from shoulder bone to shoulder
bone)
Back Shoulder Width (from shoulder bone to shoulder
bone)
Shoulder to Neck (from shoulder bone across shoulder
to neck edge)
Arm Length Right & Left ( arm slightly bend)
Right Shoulder to Elbow
Right Elbow to Wrist
Left Arm Length
Left Shoulder to Elbow
Upper Arm circumference
ForeArm circumference
Wrist circumference
Approximate Heel Height to be worn with garment
Measurements to be taken for making

shirts, tops
Measurements to be taken for making shirts, tops
Measurements to be taken for making dresses
Measurements to be taken for making Trousers,
pants
Bust round, waist round, Full length of the blouse, Sleeve

length, Upper arm measure, Shoulder, Neck, waist
length, Back width

dresses
Bust round, waist round, Full length of the blouse, Sleeve
length, Upper arm measure, Shoulder, Neck, waist
length, Back width, Full length of the skirt portion

Trousers, pants
Full length( side length) Leg length (Inseam length)
Waist round, Seat round ( Hip round) Bottom measure

The professionals always take the measurements in a
particular order. When I go to a tailoring shop
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write down the measurements without writing down the
‘what’ of it – seems like they know it by heart, as they
take the sewing measurements always in a particular
order
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It is in this order for the vertical measurements, I

assume
1 Body length
2. Waist length
3 Shoulder to shoulder length
4 Armlength
then the horizontal measurements
1 Bust round
2 Waist round
3 Hip round
4 Neck depth
5 Arm round.
Main body measurements
Neck round – Measure around the base of the neck (

slightly loose; donot take this too tight)
Shoulder to shoulder – This is measured

from shoulder bone on one side to the other side
shoulder bone.
Bust round
Wrap the measuring tape around your back and across

the fullest part of your breasts. Do not pull the tape too
tight or hold it loose. It should sit smugly, without it
slipping off
Waist round ( waist measure)
Wrap the measuring tape around the smallest part of

your torso at the waist. This is mostly just above the
belly button ( about an inch above).
Waist length – Measure from shoulder to waist which is

the narrowest part of the torso.
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Hip round – Measure around the hips ( where it is the

broadest)
Check out the post How to measure your hips? 6 types of hip shapes
(https://sewguide.com/hip-measurement/) for more details on this.
Hip length – Measure from shoulder to hip.
Sleeve round- Measure around the arms where the

sleeve should end.
Length of the garment-Measured from the shoulder (

close to the neck, where it is highest) to where you want
the garment hemline. Tape should go over the fullest
part of the bust. If it is a pant or skirt, measure from
where you want it to be tied at the waist, to the hemline
you want.
Sleeve length – This is according to your preference .

Where your sleeve should end. If the sleeve length is
past the elbow you should bend the arm slightly when
taking the measurement.
Neck Depth – From the base of the neck measure how

much depth you want for the Front neckline and Back
neckline. A comfortable neck depth for back is from 1
inch to 3 inch but you can go as deep as you want but
for front neck line do not go too deep ( for reasons you
know). A 6.5 inch is what I usually use; again individual
preference and also depending on the pattern.
Neck width – This is usually taken as 1/12 th of the

bust round – so if you have a bust round of 36 inch you
should take a neck width of 3 inch. This is a very close
width and you can add a 1/2 inch for a relaxed neck.
Armhole depth (Armscye) – This refers to the measure
from the back nape of neck to the bust line.This is taken
according to the bust round or as per the measurement
you have made on the body. Refer the ideal table
measurement above.
Trouser length – From waist to 1 1/4 cms above the

ground/floor ( for full length pants)
Trouser Bottom round – This refers to the

measurement of the flair of the leg for pants – Usually
taken upwards of 12 inches.
Inseam – Measured on the inside leg from the crotch to

the where you want the hemline ( to 1 1/4 cms above
the ground/floor ( for full-length pants))
Body Rise: You can measure this two
ways 1. Hold the tape at the center of the front waist.

Take the tape to the back of the waist between your legs
2. Another way is to sit comfortably in a chair and
measure from the waist to the place where your bottom
rests on the chair.I prefer the second way.

For some pants Measurement from waist to knee and

knee round should be taken ( Chudidhar)
Waistband round – Decide on where you will be

wearing your skirt or waistband. Wrap the tape loosely
around the spot. You should be absolutely comfortable
with this measure
Bust length – Measure from shoulder to Bust point.(

For fitted blouses – sari blouses)
Bust to Bust – This measured from one bust point to

the other bust point.Usually for a person with bust
round of 36 inch or more this is taken as 4 inch and less
than 36 inch take this as 3.5 inches.
Slit cut – Decide on where you want the slit of your

tunic or top to be on the side seams.
Some other sewing measurements like placement of

pockets, buttons, trims, flare etc should also be noted
down

I have learned that it is well worth the trouble taking all
these measurements; Clothes that fit properly are their
own reward – don’t you think so?
If you nd any measurement I have skipped, do not forget to mention in the
comments
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Owoh chinyere
APRIL 7, 2018 AT 10:59 AM (HTTPS://SEWGUIDE.COM/HOW-TO-MEASURE-
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Thanks this will greatly improve my measuring skills

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Hi Owoh
Glad to be of help
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Joy
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Exactly what I needed to improve my measurements skills. Thank you so

much. God bless you for the great job well done.
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Thank you; Glad to be of help
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I love it.Thanks alot. Please,can I be kept posted?
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Elizabeth Mirio
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I nd it very interesting. It gives me where I can start with my basic

measurement with sewing.
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5/15/2018 Best way for taking {BODY MEASUREMENTS} for sewing your clothes - Sew Guide

Best way for taking {BODY

Measuring is the last thing I like about sewing.It is fun

First things first – Do you know how to read a tape

How to measure your body

The person being measured should stand straight,

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There is an ideal body measurement for men and

Ideal body measurements for men

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36 30 37 16 5 1/4 14.5 8 1/2

40 34 41 17 5 1/2 15.5 9 1/2

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Ideal body measurements for women

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Bust Waist Shoulder tip to Armhole depth ( Hip

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Ease – Earlier I used to take measurement according to

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Ease chart – you can add your ease according to this.

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Tight tting Add extra -5 to -10 %

Close tting Add extra 0- 5%

Comfortable tting Add extra 7-10%

Loose tting Add extra 12-15%

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There are 4 different ways of taking body measurements

Basic measuring / Chest measuring

Under this system, you will be taking the basic

Direct measurement method

This is a more elaborate system. Under this system for a

Shoulder measurement method

Body Measurement List.

Measurements to be taken for making

Bust round, waist round, Full length of the blouse, Sleeve

Measurements to be taken for making

Measurements to be taken for making

It is in this order for the vertical measurements, I

3 Shoulder to shoulder length

then the horizontal measurements

Main body measurements

Neck round – Measure around the base of the neck (

Shoulder to shoulder – This is measured

Wrap the measuring tape around your back and across

Waist round ( waist measure)

Wrap the measuring tape around the smallest part of

Waist length – Measure from shoulder to waist which is

Hip round – Measure around the hips ( where it is the

Hip length – Measure from shoulder to hip.

Sleeve round- Measure around the arms where the

Length of the garment-Measured from the shoulder (

Sleeve length – This is according to your preference .

Neck Depth – From the base of the neck measure how

Neck width – This is usually taken as 1/12 th of the

Trouser length – From waist to 1 1/4 cms above the

Trouser Bottom round – This refers to the

Inseam – Measured on the inside leg from the crotch to

Body Rise: You can measure this two

ways 1. Hold the tape at the center of the front waist.

For some pants Measurement from waist to knee and

Waistband round – Decide on where you will be

Bust length – Measure from shoulder to Bust point.(