Choose a good and accurate tape measure. And after that take a measuring tape and measure your hips around the paper.
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How to take body measurement for sewing. Keep it level parallel to the ground all the time you are taking horizontal measures. You will need the measurements even before you purchase the pattern as commercial patterns dont usually have all of the size options in one packet. You have to recognize if the pattern selected is for a blousetop pantsskirts or a dress. Take a rectangular piece of rigid enough paper and wrap it over your bottom. Connect the edges with a scotch tape and make sure they i mean the edges go exactly vertical and parallel to each other. Go ahead and select the pattern of your desire in regarding style cut design etc.
Measure the circumference of your waist. If you want to sew an item of clothing for yourself or someone else it is obvious that you will need the correct basic body measurements. Use the tape to circle your waist at your natural waistline. This is located above your belly button and below your ribcage. If you can get another person to take the measurements it is the best. Adhere to the old saying measure twice and cut once.
Or you can use a long ruler. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust wrap it around under your armpits to get the measurement. Then take a good look at the pattern youve selected.
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