Taking Measurements
There is a proper way to take measurements to give the best fit when making a garment. You should keep an accurate record of all your measurements, and check them each time you start to prepare a new pattern.
Be aware of manufacturer's sizes. Keep in mind that different manufacturers sizes are different. One retailers size 14 is anothers 16, and yet anothers 12. Knowing your size doesn't mean knowing your measurements. Keep track of your own measurements. This is the whole idea of customization used in our patterns.
It is also important that you take your measurements accurately to be sure the garment will fit you.
Taking an accurate set of measurements is not difficult, but takes care. We suggest that you ask your relative or friend to help you.
Basic measurements
Height: Stand straight (not too straight, just as usual) with your back, your head and your heels against the wall. Ask a Measurer to mark a spot at the wall using a ruler that goes on top of your head perpendicular to the wall. Measure the vertical distance from the floor to the mark.
Bust: Take this measurement over the fullest part of the bust and across the widest part of the back. The measuring tape should go horizontally all around your body.
Waist: To locate your waistline, tie a narrow string around the waist and let it settle into the natural waistline as you bend to the left and to the right. Take the measurement along the stringline.
Hips: Take the measurement around the fullest part, which is usually 18cm (7") to 23cm (9") below the waist.