- Measurements for building a pattern for a dress, skirt or trousers must be taken off by linen. Put on for fitting the underwear with which you are going to wear the product. This is important as different shapes, for example, can change the height and girth of the chest.
- All measurements are taken on the most developed part of the body. For right-handers, measurements are taken on the right side, for left-handers - on the left.
- When taking measurements, you need to stand straight, without tension, in a position familiar to the body. It is quite difficult to take measurements of oneself qualitatively. When the position of the body changes, its dimensions also change. A possible way out of the situation: take a product that fits very well on you and take measurements from it.
- Mark your natural waistline with a rubber band or thin cord - this will make the task easier.
- Since the human body is symmetrical, usually the pattern is built only up to the middle of the figure. For convenience, some measurements are recorded at half size. These measurements include the semi-girth of the neck, chest, waist and hips, back width, width and center of the chest. The rest of the dimensions are recorded and used in full.
- V different countries pattern building systems and measuring methods are slightly different. And depending on the school, the names of the measures may differ within the same country. If you are not sure what size we are talking about, read the description. This way you can quickly find a match.
Basic figure measurements
Measurements for the shoulder product
These measurements will be needed if you want to sew a dress, blouse, jacket, coat.
Measurements 1-10 are recorded and used at half size, the rest in full.
- Semi-girth of the neck- measured at the base of the neck. The tape must be closed in the jugular cavity.
- Semi-girth of the chest first- the tape runs horizontally behind the protruding points of the shoulder blades, in front - above the chest.
- Semi-girth of the second- the back of the measuring tape goes as in the previous version, in front it runs along the most prominent points of the chest. It is better to remove the first and second half-grips of the chest one after another, without changing the position of the tape on the back. Maintain a natural posture with your arms down, but do not pinch the tape in the armpits.
- Semi-girth of the third- the tape runs around the body strictly horizontally, in front - along the most prominent points of the chest, in the back - keeping horizontal. This measurement is the mass production size that is right for you.
- Half waist- measured by an auxiliary tape or elastic band located at the narrowest part of the figure. Do not try to create a waist yourself by pulling on the cord. You are beautiful no matter your size, and the correct number will help the garment fit well.
- Half hip- the tape runs horizontally around the figure, behind - along the most prominent points of the buttocks, in front - taking into account the protrusion of the abdomen.
- First chest width- measured horizontally between the front angles of the armpits, above the chest.
- Second chest width- A measuring tape is applied horizontally between the anterior corners of the armpits through the most prominent points of the chest glands.
- Center of the chest- measured between the most prominent points of the chest. This size, like the half-girth of the bust, varies depending on the shape and density of the bra you are wearing.
- Back width- measured along the shoulder blades between the posterior angles of the armpits.
- Front waist length- measured from the highest point of the estimated shoulder seam at the base of the neck to the front of the waistline. The ribbon is placed vertically along the shape. To find the highest point of the shoulder seam, wear a thin jersey shirt. Where the shoulder seam rests against the neckline, the desired point is located. You can find it before starting the measurements, mark it with a chalk, and take off the T-shirt.
- Chest height- the distance from the highest point of the shoulder seam to the most prominent point of the chest.
- Back waist length first- measured from the seventh cervical vertebra to the waist line. If you feel the base of the neck from behind, you will find a prominent vertebra. You also need it.
- Back waist length second- Measured from the highest point of the estimated shoulder seam at the base of the neck to the back of the waistline. The ribbon is positioned vertically, following the curves of the figure.
- Back armhole height- the distance from the highest point of the shoulder seam to an imaginary horizontal line drawn from the posterior corner of the armpit.
- Shoulder height oblique- measured from the end point of the shoulder to the point of intersection of the spine with the waist line. The end point of the shoulder can be found with a thin jersey shirt with sleeves. The place where the shoulder seam enters the sleeve stitching seam is the point we need. Since you've marked your waist with elastic or tape, it should be easy to find the intersection of your waistline with your spine.
- Shoulder width- the distance from the highest point of the shoulder seam at the base of the neck to the final shoulder point.
- The length of the sleeve- measured from the end point of the shoulder to the desired length. The arm should be in a natural position, slightly bent at the elbow.
- Shoulder girth- the tape runs strictly horizontally at the widest point of the shoulder.
- Wrist girth- measured over the hand over the protruding bones.
- Length of the product- measured from the seventh cervical vertebra to the desired length.
Skirt measurements
The number of measurements required for a skirt depends on its silhouette. For a sun skirt, only the length of the product and the half-girth of the waist are needed. To sew a pencil skirt, you also need to measure the half-girth of the hips. The length of the skirt is measured from the waistline along the side seam to the desired level.
Measurements for trousers
In addition to the half-girths of the waist and hips, a few more measurements are required to build trousers.
- Seat height- measured on a seated figure from the waist line along the side seam to the chair. For accurate measurements, the seating surface must be firm.
- Knee height- measured while standing from the waist line along the side seam to the middle of the kneecap.
- Knee width- especially important for tight trousers. The tape is placed around the bent knee.
- Pants width at the bottom- is selected according to the model. If you are going to sew tight trousers, then the width of the trousers at the bottom will be equal to the circumference of the foot through the heel.
- Length trousers- measured while standing from the waistline along the side seam to the desired length. In tight trousers, the length is taken to the bone. In medium or wide - up to the middle of the heel, with which you will wear these trousers.
When creating a pattern, you need to remember that the measurements taken from the figure are not equal to the dimensions of the parts. When building drawings, an increase in the freedom of fitting is added to the measurements. This is not a constant value. It depends on the size of the figure, the properties of the fabric, the purpose and silhouette of the product, as well as the fashion.
Taking measurements is a very crucial moment. If at the same time mistakes are made and the product is sewn according to inaccurate measurements, it will never fit well on the figure. In order to prevent this from happening, you must follow some rules:
- All measurements should be made without large layers of fabric interfering with measurement.
- The person being measured should stand without tension, without changing his usual posture.
- All measurements are taken without undue tension and loosening of the measuring tape.
Before proceeding with the measurement, fix an elastic cord (elastic band) on the waist of the being measured so that it is located strictly horizontally. The waist line is the main reference line that is connected to any point on the figure.
Using these measurements, you can also design patterns for anyone: dresses, blouses, jackets, coats ...
P - growth. Measured from the apex of the head to the floor.
Ssh - half-girth of the neck. The measuring tape runs from the back over the spinous process of the cervical vertebra, from the side, and from the front along the base of the neck and closes over the jugular notch. When measuring, you should pay attention to the shape and position of the neck. The length of the neck is taken into account when choosing the style of the collar. Shape and fat deposits are taken into account when determining the width and depth of the neck.
Cr 1 - half-girth of the chest 1. The tape runs along the back taking into account the protrusion of the blades... Then along the armpits. In front above the base of the mammary glands.
Cr2 - half-girth of the chest 2. The tape runs along the back taking into account the protrusion of the blades, then along the armpits, and in front. Measurements Cr1 and Cr2 are taken simultaneously.
Cr3 - half-girth of the chest 3. The tape passes horizontally around the torso, through the protruding points of the mammary glands.
St - waist half-girth. The tape runs horizontally around the torso at waist level.
Sat - half-girth of the hips. The tape runs horizontally around the torso. Behind, through the protruding points of the buttocks, in front - taking into account the protrusion of the abdomen. When measuring, note the shape of the thighs and the place of the greatest body fat.
Wd - Chest width. It is measured horizontally above the base of the mammary glands, between the verticals mentally drawn from the anterior angles of the armpits. When measuring, pay attention to the shape of the chest and the turn of the shoulder girdle. We write down the measurement at half size.
Dts - the length of the back to the waist. We measure from the highest point of the shoulder seam to the waistline, parallel to the back of the spine.
Accident - the length of the front to the waist. It is measured from the highest point of the shoulder seam to the waistline through the protruding point of the breasts, while marking its position.
Bg - chest height is measured in the same way as Dtp, but only up to the protruding point of the chest.
Tsg is the center of the chest. We measure the distance between the protruding points of the chest. We write down the measurement at half size.
Vpk - oblique shoulder height. Measured from the point of intersection of the waist line with the spine to the end point of the shoulder seam. The tape is kept taut.
Shs - back width. Measured horizontally between the posterior angles of the armpits. When measuring, you need to pay attention to the curvature of the back. We write down the measurement at half size.
Шп - shoulder width. Measured from the highest point of the shoulder seam at the base of the neck to the articulation of the shoulder with the arm.
Dr - sleeve length. We measure from the end point of the shoulder along the outer surface of the arm to the level of the desired sleeve length.
Op - shoulder girth. Measure horizontally around the arm along the widest part of the arm.
Ozap - the girth of the wrist. We measure horizontally around the arm at the narrowest point.
Vprz - back armhole height (armhole depth) Measured from the highest point of the shoulder seam to the horizontal, passing at the level of the rear angles of the armpits.
Di is the length of the product. Measured from the back from the highest point of the shoulder seam to the desired length.
Measurements such as Ssh, Sg, St, Sb denote half-girth (neck, chest, waist, hips) i.e. the obtained measurement of the girth is immediately divided by 2. Also, the measurements of Shg, Shs, Tsg are recorded in half size.
Attention! I recommend comparing your measurements or the measurements of the customer, with measurements for a typical figure of the corresponding size and height. Why this is needed and how to do it, I described in the article. Follow the link, download tables and compare measurements for control.
Now, based on the basic measurements, we can build.
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In order to successfully do it, it is necessary to correctly take the basic measurements. The more precisely you do this, the more successful the pattern of a dress, skirt, jacket or trousers will be. To do this, you need a soft tape measure, a lace to fix the waist, and the help of a friend.
When measuring basic measurements, try to maintain your usual posture. If it does not suit you, you will correct it later - If you are used to slouching slightly, walking with your shoulders lowered, without tightening your stomach, then you will have to look at not very optimistic numbers.
But both the pattern and the sewn product will fit perfectly on the figure. What happens if you straighten up and suck in your stomach? The fact that a skirt, dress or trousers will be tight at the first fitting is not so important. It will be much worse that the product will be skewed: on the back, the dress, for example, will be shorter than necessary, forming a sag at the bottom. After all, stooped shoulders require additional volume when building a back pattern. But the front half of the dress will hang down. The position of the darts and the shoulder line will change.
In order for the base pattern to be built as accurately as possible, take measurements and try on in the same bra. Not only the volume can change, but also the value of the measurement of the height of the chest. This is especially important if you are planning to sew a bib-cut dress or blouse.
Basic measurements for building a pattern, the basis of a dress and a blouse.
Basic measurements 3: bust, waist and hips. Fix the waist with a string and be sure to check its position: it should run along the back and front in one line, parallel to the floor. It depends on how correctly the length of the front to the waist and the length of the back will be measured.
Chest circumference. OG
Measured at the protruding points of the mammary glands. On the back, the meter should run strictly parallel to the waist. Do not stretch the meter, but also do not allow excess volume - fitting allowances, depending on the selected model, are set when constructing a pattern.
Waist circumference. FROM
The narrowest part of the figure is measured so that you can breathe, but without additional centimeters.
Hip girth. ABOUT
It is usually measured 18-22 cm below the waist, at the maximum points of the width of the hips. If there is a protruding belly, then this volume is also taken into account.
Back measurements.
Back length to waist 1. D sp1
Measured from base of neck to waist. Don't forget your posture.
Back length 2. D sp2
Measured only if the stoop is pronounced. The difference between these 2 measurements is the depth of the neckline on the back. Standard measurement - 1.5-2 cm. B summer dresses can be arbitrary, and for a jacket - 2.5.
The height of the back is oblique. In the spk
On the collage, it is indicated by a red arrow. This measurement allows you to more accurately build the shoulder line. The standard slope is 2.5 cm when constructing a pattern, it is necessary to correct: for a figure with sloping shoulders, the slope can be 3-3.5, and for sports-type figures with straight shoulders - only 1.5-2. When constructing a pattern for a jacket or coat, always consider the additional allowance for the height of the shoulder pads.
Back width. Sh cn
Measured approximately 12-13 cm from shoulder, between armhole points.
Front measurements.
Front length to waist. D Fri
One of the important measurements. It is measured from the base of the neck, along the most prominent points of the chest, to the waist, in a straight line. For figures with normal posture, depending on the volume of the chest, the difference between the length of the front and back is from 2 to 5 cm, for full figures - 10-14, if the chest is lush. When stooping, the length of the front may be less than the length of the back.
Breast height. In gr
It is important, like the measurement between the centers of the chest, to measure carefully and correctly if there are darts in the selected model. Measured from the base of the neck to the center of the chest. Don't forget tip # 2.
Center of the chest. C gr
Measured between centers. For fragile figures, this measurement is only 15-16 cm, with size 48 - 18-19, with a full chest - 20-24. allowances of 2-3 cm are set when constructing a pattern.
Chest width. W gr
It is measured in the same way as the back width.
The height of the chest is oblique. In the grk
Control measurement for the correct construction of the shoulder slope. Measured from the center of the chest to the point where the shoulder line ends.
Additional measurements.
Armhole depth. G pr
Measured from waist to armpit. When constructing a pattern, 2-4 cm are subtracted, depending on the style and model. For a jacket - 3-3.5 cm, for a dress - 2-2.5, for a coat it can be from 4 to 6. It is always necessary to adjust the depth of the armhole, but this measurement allows you to build it more accurately without making it high, but also not deepening almost to the waist.
Shoulder width. W pl
Believe it or not, everyone has a different idea of where the shoulder ends. Therefore, I measure from the base of the neck to a point on the classic armhole line. It is possible to reduce or increase the length of the shoulder depending on the style, but, on average, this measurement is 11-14 cm.
Arm circumference - "biceps". O p
The girth of the arm is measured at a distance of 12-15 cm from the shoulder line.
Wrist circumference. About s
Measurement is measured only if you are sewing a blouse, jacket or dress with long sleeve... The allowance is given depending on the model.
Measurements for the pattern of trousers.
The length of the trousers for the pattern. D br
Measured at the side seam or at the front, from waist to floor. This is the basic yardstick for building a pattern. The length of the pants themselves can be measured not only from the waist. If you are sewing a model with a low waist, then, in addition to the length of the trousers, do not forget to measure the volume along the top line of the trousers. And the "real" length, taking into account the height of the heels.
Seat height. Sun
Measured from the waist to the seat of the chair. Try to sit free and straight. The measurement is important so that the trousers fit perfectly, without stretching, but also not drooping. It is not at all necessary to sew models with only a belt or piping at the waist, but you need to model trousers based on the basic pattern.
The length of the trousers is along the crotch seam. D br step
Measured from groin to floor. Control measure for building a pattern. The difference between the measurements of the length of the trousers for the pattern and the length along the crotch should be equal to the height of the seat. Do not confuse with the "real" length of the pants model.
Based on these measurements, you can build a basic pattern, the basis of a dress, blouse, jacket and trousers.
Measurements- these are the main dimensions of the human figure, obtained by measuring it
Measurements are measured
centimeter tapeMeasurement rules
- Measurements are taken on the right side of the figure.
- First, measurements of girths are taken, then measurements of lengths.
- You need to stand straight without tension.
- Clothing should be lightweight.
- Pre-gird the waist with a lace.
- When measuring, do not tension the measuring tape and do not loosen it.
- The drawing is built only on half of the figure, since the secondhalf the same.
- Measurements of girths are recorded at half size and called " half-girth ".
- Conventionally designated by the letter "C" (half of the letter "O")
- Measurements of lengths are recorded in full and denoted by the letter "D".
Basic measurements
Neck girth (1)
measured at the base of the neck. The measure is recorded at half size.Bust (2)
determines the size of the shape. The measuring tape should run at the level of the armpits along the protruding parts of the shoulder blades and along the highest points of the breasts. The measure is recorded at half size. For figures with low breasts, when taking this measurement, the centimeter tape in front must still be placed strictly horizontally, and then give an allowance for the bulge of the chest.Under Bust (3) measure so that the tape runs under the chest and under the shoulder blades. Measurement is taken only from girls and recorded at half size.
Waist circumference. (4) measured at the narrowest point of the waist. The measure is recorded at half size.
Hip (5) measured along the most protruding part of the thighs, taking into account the bulge of the abdomen. The measure is recorded at half size.
Center Chest (6)- the distance between the protruding points of the mammary glands - measured in the horizontal plane. The measure is recorded at half size.
Front to Waist (7) measured from the highest point of the shoulder seam, through the protruding point of the breast to the lace at the waist line. The measure is recorded in full.
Chest height (8) removed simultaneously with the measurement of the length of the front to the waist line. Measurement is taken from the highest point of the shoulder seam to the protruding point of the chest.
Back Width (9)measured by placing a measuring tape from the left to right hand at the level of the protruding parts of the blades. The measure is recorded at half size.Back to Waist (10)
measured from the seventh cervical vertebra to the lace at the waist line. The measure is recorded in full.Product length (11) determined from the seventh cervical vertebra in the middle of the back to the required length. The measure is recorded in full.
Shoulder (12) measured from the base of the neck to the shoulder joint. The measure is recorded in full.
Arm girth (13)measured around the arm at the armpit. The measure is recorded in full.
Sleeve (14) measured from the shoulder joint to the required length. The measure is recorded in full.
Wrist circumference (15) measured at the base of the hand. The measure is recorded in full.
Seat height (16) measured for the manufacture of trousers, bathing suits, swimming trunks. The measure is taken on the side from the waistline to the surface of the stool. In this case, you need to sit in a normal position. The measure is recorded in full.
Pants Length (17) measured from the lace at the waist line on the side to the required length. The measure is recorded in full.
Half girth (18) measured at the widest point of the lower leg. The measure is recorded at half size.
Oblique shoulder measure (19) filmed from the point of intersection of the waist line and the spine to the shoulder point of the right side of the figure. When measuring, the tape should be well taut. With different shoulder heights, the measurement is taken from both sides of the figure.
Side length measure (20) serves to determine the depth of the armhole not by calculation, but by a practical method. It is removed from the lace at the waist line to the upper edge of the ruler attached to the corners of the armpit. The ruler should be horizontal. The measure is recorded in full.
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To tailor and sew a dress, blouse, skirt or trousers, you must have patterns for all the details that make up this product.
To obtain patterns, their drawings are built on paper. The existing methods for constructing drawings are quite diverse, but each of them is based on one or another measure, i.e. the main dimensions of the figure obtained by direct measurements.
Taking measurements is a very responsible process ... If at the same time mistakes are made and the product is sewn according to inaccurate measurements, it will never fit well on the figure. When taking measurements, it is necessary to pay attention to the structure of the figure of a given person, because various deviations from the accepted norms are possible. For figures with deviations from the norm, more measurements are taken than for a typical, proportional figure. The features of the physique must be taken into account already when choosing the style of the product, its optimal shape.
All measurements of the human figure can be divided into four groups:
Girths (neck, shoulder, wrist, chest, waist, hips);
Width (back, chest, shoulder);
Lengths (waist, arms);
Projection measurements (body position, shoulder height).
Measurements of the first three groups are made with a centimeter tape, and the fourth group - using a ruler system. The figure is measured by linen or light dress (without large layers of fabric). The person should be without shoes or in low-heeled shoes.
Body dimensions can vary significantly depending on the position of the person being measured, therefore all measurements should be made in a strictly defined position: the person being measured must stand straight, without tension, maintaining his usual posture. Quite often, stoop-shouldered people try to straighten up when measuring, and as a result, the measurements are inaccurate. The subject's arms should be lowered along the body, fingers extended; legs are straight at the knees, heels are together, toes are unfolded. The person should not change the posture during the measurement.
To accurately determine the measurements and related other measurements, you should establish a horizontal - the reference line. It is recommended to place it on the waist line, because the latter is easily fixed on the figure and connected to any point of it. To do this, a thin lace or elastic is tied at the waist, at one end of which there is a loop, and at the other - a hook. The cord (elastic band) is placed strictly horizontally at the thinnest place of the body above the pelvic bones. The correct position of the cord is checked by measuring the distance from its upper edge to the floor from the back and front.
To determine the balance point (the highest point of the neck of the back and shelf and related measurements), it is convenient to use a shoulder pad made according to size 48 patterns on the right side of the figure (for women) from a light fabric, for example, tricotin (Fig. 1).
The shoulder pad is placed on the shoulder and tied around the neck and around the arm with strings provided for this purpose, carefully straightened so that the front cut is located strictly in the middle of the front, and the back is in the middle of the back.
When taking measurements, you need to pay attention to the features of the physique: the buttocks or shoulder blades, the abdomen or breasts, etc. protrude. In the presence of asymmetry in the figure, paired measurements are made on the right and left sides. Otherwise, measure only the right side.
When measuring, the measuring tape is held so that it fits snugly to the body, but not very tight, without deforming soft tissue body.
Dimensional signs of figures are conventionally designated by the following letters:
B - heights
D - lengths, distances, arcs
O - full girths
C - half-grips
Ц - distance between centers (or protruding points)
W - width
d - diameters
Г - depths
P - position of the body (position of a point or line)
Subscripts for uppercase letters indicate measurement sites.
Measurements B, D, O, P, P, as well as the width of the shoulder slope Shp, are made and recorded in full.
Measurements S, Ts, W (except for Shp) are made in full, and recorded at half size.
In the drawing (Fig. 2), instead of letter designations, for simplicity, serial numbers of measurements are used.
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Measurement serial number in the drawing |
Dimensional sign |
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How is it measured |
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Vertical distance from floor to apical point |
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Shoulder point height |
Vertical distance from floor to shoulder point |
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Waist line height |
Vertical distance from floor to waist line |
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Knee height |
Distance from floor to knee point vertically |
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Neck point height |
Vertical distance from the floor to the cervical point |
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Height of the posterior angle of the armpit |
Vertical distance from the floor to the posterior angle of the armpit |
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Height of the buttocks fold |
The distance from the floor to the middle of the buttocks folds vertically |
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Semi-grip (semicircle) |
The tape, tightly attached to the body, runs behind the lower edge slightly above the cervical point, from the side and in front it goes along the base of the neck, touching the lower edge of the clavicular points. The tape is closed over the jugular cavity of the sternum. The size is read at the bottom edge of the centimeter tape. In this case, you should pay attention to the shape and setting of the neck and note its features: short, long, cylindrical, with fat deposits in the region of the seventh cervical vertebra, tilted forward or backward. The length of the neck is taken into account when choosing a style, its shape and fat deposits - when determining the width and depth of the neck. The position of the neck affects the design of the neckline at the base of the neck. |
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Semi-girth (semicircle) chest first |
On the back, the tape is placed horizontally along the lower corners of the shoulder blades, with the upper edge touching the rear corners of the armpits. Then the tape passes over the armpits. In front of women, above the base of the mammary glands, in men - at the level of the mid-sternal point (above the nipples) The tape is closed on the right side of the chest. * |
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Semi-girth (semicircle) of the second chest |
* The second bust should be measured immediately after measuring the first bust, without shifting the measuring tape on the chest (!) When measuring, the tape from the back and armpits passes in the same way as in the previous measurement (Cr 1), and in front of women - through the protruding points of the mammary glands, in men - through the nipple points. The tape is closed on the right side of the chest. |
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Semi-girth (semicircle) of the third chest |
The tape runs horizontally around the body, parallel to the waist, through the protruding points of the mammary glands in women, through the nipple points in men, without taking into account the protrusion of the shoulder blades. The tape is closed on the right side of the chest. The size of this measurement determines the size of the figure. (!) . |
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Semi-girth (semicircle) of the fourth chest |
Measured only in women. The measure is used when sewing underwear for women. The tape runs horizontally around the torso just below the base of the breasts and closes on the right side of the chest. |
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Half waist |
The tape runs horizontally around the body at the level of the waistline (along a belt or lace tied around the waist) |
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Semi-girth of the hips, taking into account the protrusion of the abdomen |
The tape runs horizontally around the body at the level of the gluteal points, in front - along a flexible plate, leaning vertically against the abdomen (to take into account the protrusion of the abdomen). Instead of a plate, you can substitute your palm under the measuring tape. The tape is closed on the right side of the body. The measurement of the hip girth can be taken in this way: first, measure the figure along a horizontal line located 10 cm below the waist, then 17-20 cm below the waist, if the hips are shaped like "breeches", then also along the horizontal line passing on high points. Of these, the largest is chosen. When taking a measurement of the girth of the thighs, the shape of the thighs and the places of the greatest fat deposits are noted with their uneven placement. |
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Half knee |
The tape runs horizontally around the leg at the knee point (at the widest point of the knee) and closes on the outside of the leg. |
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The distance from the waist line to the floor at the side |
The distance from the waistline to the floor along the lateral surface of the thigh through the most protruding area of the thigh and then vertically |
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The distance from the waist to the floor in front |
Distance from the waist line through the most protruding point of the abdomen and then vertically to the floor |
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Inside leg length (stride length) |
The distance from the crotch along the inner surface of the leg to the floor (or base of the leg) with the legs slightly apart. |
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Shoulder girth (arm girth) |
Measure with a freely lowered arm in the fullest upper part, horizontally, touching the upper edge of a measuring tape to the posterior corner of the armpit. Close the tape on the outer surface of the hand. If the arm is full, then this circumstance must be taken into account in the design of the sleeve and the distribution of the landing along its edge. |
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Wrist girth |
The tape runs horizontally around the wrist (including the bone) of the hand and closes on the outer surface of the hand. |
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Shoulder slope width (shoulder length) |
Measure from the point of the base of the neck in the middle of the humeral slope to the final humeral point. This measurement determines the design of the shoulder girdle of the product. If the figure has narrow shoulders and body fat at the top of the shoulder girth, then the measurement Shp it is desirable to increase somewhat. Conversely, for a figure with wide shoulders, narrow back and normal shoulder circumference, this measurement should be reduced (by 1-1.5 cm). see measurement 36 |
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Chest height |
Measure from the cervical point on the back (seventh cervical vertebra), through the point of the base of the neck, to the most prominent point of the breast in women and to the nipple point in men. * |
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Front length to waist |
Measure from the cervical point on the back (seventh cervical vertebra), through the point of the base of the neck, the most prominent point of the breast in women (nipple point in men) to the waist line. * * - Measurements Bg and Dpt removed at the same time, avoiding the shift of the tape on the chest |
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Back armhole height |
The distance from the cervical point to the horizontal, drawn with a centimeter at the level of the lower corners of the armpits. This measure determines the depth of the armhole. |
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The length of the back to the waist, taking into account the protrusion of the shoulder blades |
Measure from the cervical point to the waist line along the spine through a thin plate up to 2 cm wide, superimposed on the protruding points of the shoulder blades. ** |
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Shoulder height oblique |
Measured at the shortest distance from the intersection of the waist line with the spine to the shoulder point. The tape is kept taut. ** ** - Measurements Dst and Vpk measured one by one |
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Back length from waist to base of neck |
Distance from the back of the waistline to the base of the neck (the highest point of the neck), across the shoulder blade. The tape runs along the back parallel to the spine. |
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Chest width (measurement is recorded at half size) |
In women, it is measured above the base of the mammary glands between the verticals, mentally nym upward from the front corners of the armpits, in men - between the front corners of the armpits. The tape lies horizontally, directly above the bust line of the first ( Og 1 ). The measure cannot be increased, otherwise the armhole will be narrow. |
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Center of chest (measurement is recorded at half size) |
The distance between the protruding points of the mammary glands - in women, between the nipple points - in men. |
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Back width (measurement is recorded at half size) |
Measure horizontally along the shoulder blades between the rear angles of the armpits directly above the chest circumference line of the first and second. The measure cannot be increased, otherwise the armhole will be narrowed. At the same time, attention is paid to the distance of the shoulder blades and the curvature of the back, which is taken into account when constructing the midline of the back and darts on the shoulder blades. |
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Seat height |
The distance from the waist line to the plane of the seat is measured laterally from the waist line to the horizontal plane of the seat. The person to be measured sits on a chair with a flat firm seat |
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Transverse diameter of the neck (measured with a compass) |
Distance between the points of the base of the neck |
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Anteroposterior arm diameter |
Measured with a compass horizontally at the level of the posterior angle of the armpit |
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Front length to waist line first |
The distance from the point of the base of the neck (the highest point of the neck) to the waist line in front through the most protruding point of the chest - in women and the nipple point - in men |
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Arm length (sleeves) to elbow |
Measured with a freely lowered arm from the shoulder point to the ulnar point along the outer surface of the arm (measurement can be carried out with a slightly bent arm) |
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Arm length (sleeves) to the wrist line |
Measure with a freely lowered arm from the shoulder point to the wrist along the outer surface of the arm (the measurement can also be carried out with a slightly bent arm). |
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Vertical arm diameter |
Determined by subtracting the value Bzu (No. 6 - the height of the posterior angle of the armpit) from the value of Vpt (No. 2 - the height of the shoulder point). |
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Distance from the cervical point to the knee |
Determined by subtracting the value Вк (No. 4 - the height of the knee point) from the Bpc value (No. 5 - the height of the cervical point). |
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Shoulder height (projection) |
Measure the vertical distance from the shoulder point to the horizontal plane passing through the cervical point. To check, the shoulder height can be determined by subtracting the value Bpt (No. 2 - the height of the shoulder point) from the value Bpc (No. 5 - the height of the cervical point). |
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Body position |
Measure horizontally the distance from the cervical point to the vertical plane passing through the most protruding points of the shoulder blades. |
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Distance from the cervical point to the base of the neck from the side |
Measured along the neck circumference measurement line. This value can also be determined by subtracting the Dpt¹ value (No. 34 - the length of the front to the waist first) from the Dpt value (No. 23 - the length of the front to the waist). |
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Waist depth first |
Measure horizontally the distance from the vertical plane, tangent to the protruding points of the shoulder blades, to a ruler applied horizontally to the longitudinal muscles of the back at the level of the waist line |
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Second waist depth |
Measure horizontally the distance from the vertical plane tangent to the gluteal points to a ruler applied horizontally to the longitudinal muscles of the back at the level of the waist line |
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Foot volume girth (ankle girth) |
Measure through the back, most downward protruding point of the heel and the highest point of the instep of the foot. The tape is closed at the front. |
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Measurements not shown in fig. 2 |
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First chest width |
Measure horizontally along the protruding points of the chest to the verticals, mentally drawn down from the front corners of the armpits. The measure serves to clarify the size of the construction site at the level of measuring the width of the chest and the solution of the chest tuck when designing products (especially for a figure with a large bust). |
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First breast height |
Distance from the point of the base of the neck (the highest point of the neck) to the protruding point of the chest |
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Vppk (vpkp) |
Shoulder height oblique in front |
Measured from the protruding point of the chest to the final shoulder point (sometimes this measurement is measured from the waist line through the protruding point of the chest to the shoulder point) |
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The distance from the waist to the floor at the back |
Measured from the waist line along the protruding part of the buttocks and further vertically to the floor |
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Waist to knee (front) |
Measured from the waistline along the leg to the knee |
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Skirt length |
Measured from the waistline to the desired length of the skirt from the side down |
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Length trousers |
Measured from the waistline to the desired length of the trousers from the side down |
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D products |
Length of the product |
Measure from the cervical point (seventh cervical vertebra) along the spine to the desired length of the product. |
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To avoid unnecessary movements and movements of the figure while taking measurements, it is recommended to take basic measurements in a certain sequence, for example, as indicated in the following table:
1. Semi-girth of the neck
2. Semi-girth of the chest 1
3. Semi-girth of the chest 2
4. Semi-girth of the chest 3
5. Semi-girth of the waist
6. Half girth of the hips
7. Chest width 1
8. Back length to waist line
9. Length of the front to the waist line
10. Chest height
11. Center of the chest
12. Shoulder height oblique
13. Back width
14. Shoulder width
15. Shoulder girth
16. Chest width 2
17. Wrist circumference
18. Back length to waist 1
19. Armhole height
In addition, while measuring a shape, you can compare some measurements and analyze the comparison results.
So, the Vppk measurement (oblique shoulder height in front) is less than the Br¹ measurement (the first chest height) by an average of 2-2.5 cm (but not more than 3 cm). If it turns out less than 2 cm or more than 3 cm, then recheck the measurements Vppk and Br¹. Most likely, a mistake was made, tk. very rarely are there people with completely straight or very sloping shoulders.
The difference (Cr 2 - Cr 1) must be equal to the difference (Wr¹ - Wr). If the figure has a large bust, then (Wg¹- Wg)> (Cr 2 - Cr 1) by 1-1.5 cm.
Measure Vpk = measure Dst¹. They can differ by 1-1.5 cm for stooped or kinky figures.
