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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. Stride crotch length plus 1 to 2. Center back neckto wrist with arm straight measure from back base of neck across shoulder and along arm to wrist. Back waist length measure from the most prominent bone at base of neck. Neck round measure around the base of the neck slightly loose. Length from waist to floor minus 1.

Chestbust measure around the fullest part of the chestbust. Compare your measurements to the size chart on the pattern information and see which size is closest to you. And correspond to the age of 11 yearsgirls match their measurements with children up to six years. Standard measurement ready to use chart and body measurement calculations. Remember to wear proper undergarments and shoes when measuring. Also make sure the tape measure is held snugly and firmly not tightly against your body and is always parallel to the floor for circumference measurements.

We fear if we got the measurements wrong then the whole fabric would be wasted. For the intermediate ages of 9 11 and 13 years their measurements will be the intermediate values that are marked in the previous and subsequent ages. However having a set of standard body measurements is absolutely crucial in getting the proportions of your patterns just right. 3 shoulder to shoulder length. It is in this order for the vertical measurements i assume 1 body length. Then the horizontal measurements.

Only basic body measurements are needed to determine your pattern type and size. Its very possible that your measurements fall across a number of pattern sizes. Do not draw the tape too tightly. Thus for example the chest contour between 10 and 12 years has an average value of 75 cm. Making a dress is fun but sometimes the very first step of getting our measurements leave us confused and overwhelmed. 4x 5x sizes are for pants only.

Most current patterns are multi sized which allows you to choose the appropriate size for that portion of your body and blend between sizes. Donot take this too tight.