Dressmaking How to Measure
When taking your measurement wear proper undergarments, because some can flatten you make you look like stuffed sausage. Make sure it does not cause unsightly bulges around the fullest part of your hips or thighs. Wearing the correct undergarments is important.
Waist: Tie a string around your body at the waist where it fits comfortably, then measure your waist leaving the string in place.
High hip: Measure 2 to 4 inches below the waist.
Hip: Measure the fullest part of your hips, your hip line is 7 to 9 inches below your waistline.
Leg: Measure the fullest part of the thigh, knee, and calf.
Length: Measure at the side from the waist to the desired length.
Crotch Depth: Sit on solid or hard chair and measure from the waist to the chair seat.
Crotch Length: Measure from the waist in the front to the waist in back, this allows you to determine the front and back crotch length at midpoint between the legs. This is not an even division.
If you choose to use a pattern compare your measurements with the pattern measurements, allow ease which means additional inches for comfort so your garment would be most flattering to your figure.
Waist: Tie a string around your body at the waist where it fits comfortably, then measure your waist leaving the string in place.
High hip: Measure 2 to 4 inches below the waist.
Hip: Measure the fullest part of your hips, your hip line is 7 to 9 inches below your waistline.
Leg: Measure the fullest part of the thigh, knee, and calf.
Length: Measure at the side from the waist to the desired length.
Crotch Depth: Sit on solid or hard chair and measure from the waist to the chair seat.
Crotch Length: Measure from the waist in the front to the waist in back, this allows you to determine the front and back crotch length at midpoint between the legs. This is not an even division.
If you choose to use a pattern compare your measurements with the pattern measurements, allow ease which means additional inches for comfort so your garment would be most flattering to your figure.