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Distance from shoulderneck point to bust point. Measure your bust wrap the tape measure around your bust. Measure your waist your posture should be nice and straight without holding in or sticking out your stomach. For the upper body the high bust measurement is very useful and can help avoid starting with a pattern that is too roomy in that area. All circumference measurements should be taken with tape measure parallel to the floor and with enough slack in tape to just slide 2 fingers under tape. You should not lie to doctors and the tape measure.

Measure your hips your. Length from waist to floor minus 1. Looking at the example above the high bust measures 365 and the full bust is 38. Do not assume that just because you sucked your breath in the garment will turn out to be perfect. Keeping it perfectly horizontal pass it onto the armpits. In this case id go with a size 14 pattern.

Get the best fit for your size when you know where and how to measure. A great complement to the simplicity sewing pattern quick fit guide. By jan saunders maresh. Includes spanish and french translations. Part of sewing for dummies cheat sheet. When you want to sew clothing you start with a pattern.

Determining your pattern size can be a humbling experience because it requires you to measure your body but its an essential step in making sure the finished garment fits properly. For a skirt or pants choose the pattern size by the hip measurement. Inches and metric included for all ages male and female plus a guide for windows and bedding. Stride crotch length plus 1 to 2.