Lesson 4a 2 how to take the body measurements for ladies pants. Note some brands use a low waist measurement.
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Procedure in taking body measurement for ladies trousers. For this you would measure at the point where your trousers would normally ride. Wrap the tape measure horizontally around the smallest part of your waist which can be easily found by running your hands down the side of your body. Make sure that it is on your natural waistline. The hip level is usually 34 above this imaginary line. Finally put on the shoes you plan to wear with the pants and see if the length youve selected still works. Tape measure a flexible measuring device used in taking body measurements.
Then measure from the crotch to that same spot. Thread guide keeps the thread in position. To measure your natural waist you want to find the narrowest part of your waist located above your belly button and below your rib cage. B waist measure the waist where the body bends. Make sure to keep the stitch about 05 in 13 cm from the raw edges of the fabric. Knowing your waist size is critical for buying your perfect pair of bottom wear that could be anything from pants trousers denim capris shorts leggings and the list is endless.
The lower body garments are cut based on the hip size. Navel to pubic organs. It helps to bend side to side to identify exactly where to measure. Remove the pins as you sew. Your posture should be nice and straight with feet slightly apart. Thimble a small hard pitted cup worn for protection on the finger that pushes the needle in sewing.
If not adjust accordingly. Measure all around the body total circumference. A bust measure the bust at the fullest part. Sew a straight stitch along the inseam of the pantleg. This part is most important for lower body garments. You can put an elastic band around the waist to mark the correct placement.
Repeat the straight stitch on the inseam of the trousers just as you did for the outside of the pantleg. Wrap the tape measure horizontally around the widest part of your hips. To measure your waist place the tape at the level you would tie your belt and circle your waist. First measure the distance down the side of your body from the waist to where you want the pants to end when hemmed. But for proper garment fitting the waist measurement for ladies is taken 1 above the waist level and for men 12 below the line.