Its very possible that your measurements fall across a number of pattern sizes. Stride crotch length plus 1 to 2.
Women S Sizes Are Divided Into Various Types Depending On
Standard body measurement chart for sewing. Most current patterns are multi sized which allows you to choose the appropriate size for that portion of your body and blend between sizes. We fear if we got the measurements wrong then the whole fabric would be wasted. Compare your measurements to the size chart on the pattern information and see which size is closest to you. Making a dress is fun but sometimes the very first step of getting our measurements leave us confused and overwhelmed. However having a set of standard body measurements is absolutely crucial in getting the proportions of your patterns just right. Chestbust measure around the fullest part of the chestbust.
Waist around body at natural waistline 3 hip around body at fullest partusually 7 9 18 23cm below waist 4 back waist length from the most prominent bone at base of neck to the natural waistline 5 height measure without shoes standing against a wall. Center back neckto wrist with arm straight measure from back base of neck across shoulder and along arm to wrist. Do not draw the tape too tightly. Back waist length measure from the most prominent bone at base of neck. Length from waist to floor minus 1. Standard measurement ready to use chart and body measurement calculations.
For example you might use the standard bust and waist measurements for a given size but if you are designing for the pear shaped figure you might increase the corresponding hip measurement by an inch or two. Fig1 misses and misses petite.
Gallery of Standard Body Measurement Chart For Sewing
