Start by holding the end of the tape measure at the center front of your body in line with the fullest part of your bust. When taking body measurements you need to. Place the tape around the fullest part of your thighs and stand with your legs a little apart. And dont forget to weigh yourself each time you take your measurements. Measure yours to see how close it is to 1 inch. Neck i aim for the middle of my neck.
Shoulders i put my arms together and work with the meter as if its a scarf aiming to put it over where my collarbone is. Tailoring or making clothing. You will need many of the measurements. Measure the circumference of your chest. Girth measurements lower body. Measure the circumference of your waist.
The measurement is taken after the individual completes a normal exhalation. How to take body measurements method 1 of 4. The gluteal girth measurement is taken at the level of the where the gluteal buttock muscles protrude the most. After all you should always have a thumb handy for a guide for measuring items under 6 inches 15cm. Use the correct type of tape measure. Arms chest waist hips and legs.
Wrap a tape measure around the fullest part of your bust. So the mirror one obviously i stand in front of a full body mirror and look for middlessmallestbiggest parts or where my scarsspots are. One inch 25 cm is roughly the measurement from the top knuckle on your thumb to your thumb tip. When recording make sure the tape is lying flat on the skin and is horizontal and perpendicular to the spine. Remember to take the measurement for both your thighs. Five key measurements there are five key areas of your body you should measure.
Consistency is key so make sure youre taking your measurements the same way each time. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust wrap. Use the tape to circle. Bring it back to meet the end in the front. In model miniatures such as standard dollhouse scale 112 1 inch is equal to roughly 1 foot. Take the measurements listed above.
Measure each thigh by wrapping the tape around it and noting the circumference. Check out the easy to follow instructions for getting accurate measurements for each body part below. Using a tape measure. Pass the tape under your arm and wrap it around your back. Though the difference may not be much it is important that you take measurements for both.