Fig2 men and boys. Center back neckto wrist with arm straight measure from back base of neck across shoulder and along arm to wrist. Do not draw the tape too tightly. Chestbust measure around the fullest part of the chestbust. Conversion chart4 estimate fabric needed when selecting a fabric width not listed on the pattern envelope. 3 shoulder to shoulder length.
Body measurements all ages5 how to measure finding your figure type and understanding size ranges within each category. Back waist length measure from the most prominent bone at base of neck. Neck round measure around the base of the neck slightly loose. Donot take this too tight. We fear if we got the measurements wrong then the whole fabric would be wasted. Including learn to sew amazing fit vintage and more.
Distance from shoulderneck point to bust point. Standard measurement ready to use chart and body measurement calculations. It is in this order for the vertical measurements i assume 1 body length. Then the horizontal measurements. Making a dress is fun but sometimes the very first step of getting our measurements leave us confused and overwhelmed. All ages male and female.
Chest around fullest part of chest 2 waist at natural waist over shirt 3 hip at seat or fullest part of hip 4 shirt sleeve from back base of neck across shoulder around bend of elbow to wrist 5 height measure without shoes standing against a wall. Stride crotch length plus 1 to 2. Length from waist to floor minus 1. Select your size category.