Basics in Sewing-Taking Body Measurements

 

Shoulder =A-B = Measured from the prominent bone at the end of one shoulder to the prominent bone at the end of the other shoulder. 

Chest = Measured around the fullest part of the chest= C-D 

Waist line =Measured around the natural waist line= G-H 

Hip = Measured around the fullest part of the hip=I-J .Usually 7” to 8” down from the waist line.It is also called seat measurement. 

Upper arm = biceps =.Measured around Q-R 

Sleeve width= Measured around the edge of the sleeve =O-P. 

Sleeve length= Measured from B, on shoulder line, to the edge of the sleeve S 

Full length for the bodice = E-F Measured from the shoulder line to waist. 

Salwar = Measured from waist line to the bottom edge of the garment 

Neck width =1/12th chest + 1/4"or to taste. 

Front neck depth =1/12 th chest + 1/2 " or to taste. 

Back neck depth =1"+1/2"or to taste. 

Full length of long skirts = M-N . Measured from nape of the neck to the bottom edge of the skirt.