Taking measurements is one of the most important stages in the design and sewing of women's clothing. About how to take them to create trousers and skirts, what are the rules for taking measurements for outerwear of sizes 42, 48, 50, shoulder and waist products of sizes 52, 54, 56, underwear, etc.
Table of women's clothing measurements
The table, which gives the average parameters of a typical figure, is actively used by seamstresses to control the measured values, since if there are large deviations from the standard, there is a possibility of incorrectly taking individual measurements. Of course, you cannot rely only on the table below, since each lady's figure, for example, size 58, 60, is individual. Therefore, it is necessary to take measurements of horizontal, vertical, control and additional parameters of the figure according to GOST and height.
The horizontal parameter includes the neck, chest, hip and shoulder girth. It also includes the girth under and above the chest, waist volume. It is worth noting that the chest is measured to determine the size of the dart solution and to ensure an adjacent layer.
Please note! The vertical parameter includes measuring the length of the front and back of the garment to the waist, the location of the hip line, the height of the chest and the entire length of the garment.
The control parameter includes the measurement of the distance between the waist and hips, and the additional parameter includes the shoulder height, the width of the front and back parts, the shoulder girth and the total length of the sleeve of women's outerwear.
Table of measurements for shoulder and waist products
If the figure is close to standard, then even without taking measurements, you can understand the size using a typical size chart and table. But today it is difficult to find a model whose figure does not have some deviations. In addition, the parameters indicated in the table below are approximate.
There is a simpler method of measurement, which is based on studying the chest circumference and simple mathematics. The resulting girth value is divided in half. This indicator will be the size of the future shoulder or waist clothing according to domestic measurements. For example, if the chest in volume is 80, then the size will be 40. The same applies to other measurements with girth. What values are divided by two is indicated below.
Measurements for underwear
At the moment, as in the case of outerwear, shoulder and waist clothing, women's underwear has its own measuring grid or table. It helps to determine the standardized fullness of bra cups.
Naturally, due to the distorted perception of one's own figure, it is necessary to know the exact parameters when creating underwear. Therefore, it is necessary to take standard measurements for women using the appropriate recommendations:
- The tape measure should be applied as close as possible.
- It is better to use an old model of bra and panties as a basis for the product and measurements.
- To ensure accurate measurements, they should be taken in a relaxed state. The measuring tape should follow the silhouette. It should not cut in or hang loose.
- The centimeter should be positioned parallel to the floor.
- It is not recommended to take readings from yourself.
Please note! To embroider underwear, you need to know the chest and hip girth, waist size. You may also need to know the length of the product. As for the cup fullness parameter, this is the difference between the chest girth and the volume under it. It is determined clearly according to the table.
Taking measurements
Regardless of the type of product, measurements of size 46 for women and other sizes must be taken correctly. You can learn to do this without mistakes using the relevant recommendations:
- Measurements should be taken in underwear. Clothes add extra centimeters. This is especially important when putting together a bra and panties set or dresses with a fitted cut.
- The waist should be tied with a cord or elastic band. This will make it easier to take measurements and get the most accurate result.
- Depending on the peculiarities of thinking, measurements should be taken on the right or left side of the body. For example, left-handed people are better off measuring the body on the right side and vice versa.
- When taking measurements, you must stand up straight and not slouch. Any unnecessary movements will change the final volumes and add new troubles associated with correcting the final product.
It is worth understanding that some measurements are taken and then divided by 2. This is the hip, chest, neck, back circumference. This is also the waist size.
If you are calculating volumes for the first time, many craftsmen recommend that beginning needlewomen study detailed information from step-by-step tutorials or watch training videos on how to take measurements for trousers from a woman. Try signing up for a master class on how to take measurements for a skirt from famous needlewomen. The easiest way to do this is with finished products.
For trousers
To create practical summer or winter trousers, you need to take the appropriate measurements of their length, the circumference of the thinnest part of the body and buttocks. To make the sewing task easier, you can cut out old jeans or trousers and create a new product from them.
Or you can use typical indicators for a standard and full figure. They are presented below.
It is not worth relying entirely on the given table measurement data, since each representative of the fair sex is unique and does not have ideal standardized forms. Therefore, it is important to take measurements.
In addition to the above indicators, women's measurements are needed for seat height, knee height and knee width. Information on the trouser bottom width and the overall length of the product will also be required.
The first measurement is taken in a sitting position. To do this, bring the tape measure to the waist and stretch it to the chair. The second is taken in a standing position. To do this, stretch the tape measure from the waist to the side seam of the knee.
Please note! To take and record the next measurement, you need to wrap the tape measure into a ring at the knee, and the penultimate one - at the very bottom.
The length of trousers should be measured in a standing position, starting from the waist and ending at the ankle or below the knees, depending on the product. If the plan is to create a narrow trouser product, then the measurement is taken to the bone above the foot. When creating harem pants, the indicator is taken to the heel.
For the skirt
To sew a skirt, regardless of its structure, material, length and texture, it is necessary to measure the length of the product, waist and hips. To make the task of sewing easier, you can take a finished product, cut it out and make the appropriate patterns. If this is not possible, then measurements must be taken with maximum attention to detail.
You can also simplify the task and use ready-made size grids. Below are two tables with typical volumes for creating a skirt for a representative of sizes sm and xl-xxl.
Of course, you can't rely entirely on the readings in the tables, for example, on the table of measurements for a dress. Therefore, to adjust the data in connection with individual characteristics, it is necessary to write out the indicator of the distance from the waist to the end of the future product, the volume of the thinnest part of the body without pulling in and protruding the stomach, the girth of the buttocks. If the product requires it, you can also measure the girth just above the knees. For example, such a measurement is taken if you need to design patterns for a leather skirt or suit.
Please note! Often, when additional tables of measurements are used for sewing. For example, when making a two- or three-tiered skirt of a standing type or decorating a product with voluminous details.
Taking measurements for women's size 44 or another size to create women's clothing is easy if you follow the recommendations above and look at the table of measurements for a typical figure. The main thing is to take all measurements as accurately as possible to get women's outerwear, shoulder and waist products, underwear, trousers and a skirt that fits your figure.
