Dress measurements

How to Measure Women for Sewing - Are You Doing it Wrong? Watch this Video and Make Sure You're Measuring Yourself Correctly

When sewing clothes knowing how to take measurements accurately will result in clothes that fit right. This post tells you what, where and how to measure.

Princess Line A dress or top with a seam-line that runs from the armhole to the hem, or the shoulder and the hem, where the bust and waist darts are incorporated into this seam. Examples Image 1 The Extended Line Dress Block front and back with the princess line drawn through the armhole. The side

Body measurements Sewing dresses

Simplicity 2404; ©1958; Jr. Misses' and Misses' Evening Dress in Two Lengths: Both views of this special occasion fashio feature princess lines that flow into inverted pleats in the full flared skirt. Bodice has notch openings at upper edge of side front seams and contrasting trim extending above upper edge. Shoulder straps the same color as trim may be featured. V. 1 evening length dress has stole to match trim. V. 2 is street length. So Vintage Patterns.Com [insert your photos of this…

If you're unsure of where to start when it comes to sewing measurements, this tutorial on How to Take Body Measurements is for you. The best part is, it includes a free printable clothing size chart. Take some time to use your new knowledge and take the measurements of the people you sew for most often - your kids, grandkids, or even you. Then fill out the sizing chart, and you have a handy reference that you can take on the go. You'll never be stuck in the craft store wondering how much…

Have you ever gawked at an Empire gown, wondering just how long and wide it is cut? Well, I have. Since I have taken up sewing, every piece of clothing that grabs my attention turns into pattern pi…

~ Circa/Date: LATE 1950s ~ Details: Two style Variation DRESS with JACKET & CUMMERBUND ~ Size/Measurements (Inches): Size: 13 BUST: 33″ Waist: 25 1/2″ Hip: 35″ ~ Please Note: ~ You are buying a ‘Professional Digitally Reproduced’ copy of this sewing pattern. Copied from the original sewing pattern. Produced in Full Scale […]