Teach Yourself Stitch Craft and Dressmaking: Taking Measurements: Volume II

Table of Contents

Introduction
Figure Types
Properly Proportioned Figure
Abnormal Figure
This is when somebody is taller or shorter than the normal size. This is going to make the rest of the body not properly proportionate when compared to the upper portion or the lower portion of the body.
Stout and Short Figure
Tall Anorexic Stick Thin Figure
Stiff Military Figure
Stooping Hunchbacked Figure
Corpulent Figure
Square Shoulders
Prominent Chest or Bust
Flat Bust
Prominent and Flat Hips
Relative Measures
Different Parts of Anatomy
Lengthwise Measurements and Girth Wise Measurements
Front portion
Back Portion
Relative Length Measurements in Men
Relative Girth Measurements in Men
For trousers
Relative Girth Measurement in Ladies
Practice Session
Height and Girth Measurements
Allowance
Fashion Lengths For Different Garments
Shirts, Jackets and Trousers
Practice Session
A Short Coat
Full Trousers
Bodyrise and Leg Girth Measurements
Easy to Remember Tips While Measuring
Relationship Between Body Measurements
The Relationship between the Length and the Width –
The Relationship between the Shoulder and the Chest
Relationship Between the Chest and the Neck
Standard Measurements for a Normal Figure
Scale Formula for Depth of Scye
Body Rise Measurement
APPENDIX
Learning about the Metric System
Author Bio
Publisher

Introduction

Now that we know a little bit more about preparation of the fabric – see volume I – and how to fold it before it is cut, we come to the most important part, designing dresses. This is taking your measurements and after that we are going to start doing the pattern drafting in volume III.

So while you are measuring, you have to remember these important points – garment cutting is based on measurements and that is why every inch is going to count. Also, you have to give some allowance to many parts of the garments so that you do not find yourself bursting out of it because it has been cut too tight and there was no way in which you could loosen it.

Apart from that, you need to know the personal requirements regarding the style, fit, pockets, shape, buttons, color, ideas about what is wanted, before taking measurements. If you are making a dress for yourself, remember to look at all the design options available out there, so that you can find something which suits you best.