An introduction to take Body Measurement

by Moyo Abikoye
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Author: Moyo Abikoye

Issue Date: April 2016

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 Table of Contents
Introduction

How to take measurements

Tools

Let's Begin

Measurement data sheet

About Moyo Abikoye

 Introduction
You may have experienced the thrill of wanting to sew something new.
But before getting round to cutting out your fabrics and making
something lovely, you need to stop in your tracks and take your
measurement.

Taking measurement at the start of a project may seem a chore

compared to the excitement of making something new. Measurement
taking is essential to the fitting of your sewing project.

One of the things I do is take my measurements from time to time with

the help of my sewing buddy. I record the measurements and place the
measurement sheet in my sewing box. I reach for the measurement sheet
whenever I need it.

Measurement taking is a skill that requires practise. Accurate

measurements are the foundation of an excellent cut and outfit.

How to take measurements

Get a friend or sewing buddy to take your measurement and you can in
turn take their own measurements too.

The person to be measured should stand straight in a natural posture and

the person taking the measurement should stand to the side. Take
measurements from the side of the body, in order to have a good view of
the front and back of the person being measured.

When taking measurements, place the metal tip end of the tape measure
at one reference point and extend the rest of the tape to the next
reference point. Record your measurements. A Personal Measurement
Chart can be found at the end of this e-book. Print out copy.
 Tools
The things you will need on hand to take the measurements are

A tape rule

A Measuring sheet

A pencil or pen

A string.

Locate the natural waistline

This is normally the thinnest part of the torso. The string should be tied
around the natural waistline. The string should not be tied too high or
low, but right at the waistline.

This string would a reference point for taking measurements. All

measurements should be taken closely, over a minimum of clothing not
tightly, over loose fitting garments

Write down the measurements as you take them. Do not add any ease
(allowance for comfort or style) while taking measurements
 Lets begin

Neck

Take the measurement of the circumference of the base of the neck.

Measure around the neck lightly passing the tape around the top of the
most prominent vertebra at the base of the neck and inner part of the
collar bone at the front. Tip: This would be where a small chain would
normally seat.

Record your reading.

Bust

Stand at the side of the person, pass the measuring tape over the fullest
part of the bust, keeping the tape level at the back. Ensure that the tape
measure does not slip down the back. Take the measurement of the
circumference of the bust.

Record your reading.

Under-Bust

Stand at the side of the person, pass the measuring tape around below
the bust. This is a measurement of the circumference of the ribcage right
under the bust.

Record your reading.

Bust span

Stand in front of the person, measure the distance between the nipples.

Record your reading.

Shoulder Front

Stand in front of the person, take the measurement from one shoulder
point to the other shoulder point (the shoulder point is the place where
the arm joins the shoulder).

Record your reading.

Across chest

Stand in front of the person, measure from one armhole across the chest
to the other armhole

Record your reading.

Waist

Stand at the side of the person, past the measuring tape around natural
waistline. Take the measurement of the circumference of the waistline.

Record your reading.

Hips

Stand at the side of the person, take measurement around the fullest part
of the hip. This is located about 8 below the waistline for females and 9
below the waist line for males. Take the measurement of the
circumference of the hips.

Record your reading.

Lower Abdomen

Stand at the side of the person, measure 4" below the natural waistline,
then take the measurement of the circumference of the lower abdomen.

Record your reading.

Shoulder back

Stand at the back of the person, take the measurement from one
shoulder point to the other shoulder point (The shoulder point is the place
where the arm joins the shoulder).

Record your reading.

Across back

Stand at the back of the person, measure from armhole across the back
to other armhole.

Record your reading.

Bust point

Stand in front of the person, measure from the neck point (The neck-
point is where the neck joins the shoulder) to the bust tip (nipple).

Record your reading.

Front to waist

Stand in front of the person, measure from the neck point over the fullest
part of the bust to the natural waistline.

Record your reading.

Full front length

Stand in front of the person, measure from the neck point over the fullest
part of the bust to the hip.

Record your reading.

Nape to waist length

Stand at the back of the person, measure from the most prominent
vertebra at the base of the neck to the natural waistline. (Vertebra: This
can be located by feeling for the last vertebra at the base of the neck
when the neck is bent forward. The neck should be straighten as soon as
the vertebra is located so that an accurate measurement can be recorded.
)

Record your reading.

Full Back length

Stand at the back of the person, measure from the neck point over the
back to the hip.

Record your reading.

Side waist to knee

Stand at the side of the person measure from the waist down to the knee
or desired skirt or dress length.

Record your reading.

Side waist to ankle

Stand at the side of the person measure from the waist down to the ankle
or desired skirt or dress length.

Record your reading.

Side waist to floor

Stand at the side of the person measure from the waist down to the floor

Record your reading.

Front Dress length

Stand in front of the person, measure from the neck point over the bust
to the floor or the desired dress length.

Record your reading.

Back Dress length

Stand at the back of the person, measure from the neck point over the
back to the floor or the desired dress length.

Record your reading.

Sleeve

Stand at the side of the person, let the person place their hand akimbo.
Measure from the shoulder point over the elbow to the wrist. For a full
sleeve measurement. Do the same for any desired sleeve length. (The
shoulder point is the place where the arm joins the shoulder).

Record your reading.

Wrist

Stand at the side of the person, measure loosely around the wrist.

Record your reading.

Bicep

Stand at the side of the person, let the person place their hand akimbo.
Measure loosely the fullest part of the upper arm.

Record your reading.

The measurements below are the additional measurements that need to
be recorded when sewing trousers.

Knee Circumference

Take the measurement of the circumference of the knee, with the person
standing up. Do not fold the leg at the knee. Take the measurements of
the knee circumference again, with the person seating down. The
difference in both measurement gives you an idea of how much ease you
need around the knee to allow for free movement

Record your reading.

Thigh circumference

Take the measurement of the fullest part of the thigh. This is

approximately 3 below the crotch

Record your reading.

Bodice

Ask your friend to seat on a flat stool. Take the measurement at the side
of the person from the natural waistline to the top of the stool.

Record your reading.

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About the author: Moyo Abikoye

Moyos main passion is making things with her hands. She grew up in
Lagos, Nigeria where she lived until she relocated to the United Kingdom
where she currently resides.

Apart from sewing, beading and crocheting are other hobbies she enjoys.
She enjoys journaling and teaching about various crafts she has mastered
and enjoys.