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​The Body Measurement Secret Tailors Don't Tell You | Part 1

Aug 11, 2026 · 5.4K views

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DescriptionStop Making Sewing Mistakes! Learn the 14 Essential Body Measurements for a Perfect Fit. 🎓 Part 1 of our Complete Pattern Making Course. Are you tired of patterns that never fit right? Standard size charts and generic formulas fail because everybody is uniquely shaped. The secret to a flawless, custom-fit basic bodiMore
Stop Making Sewing Mistakes! Learn the 14 Essential Body Measurements for a Perfect Fit. 🎓 Part 1 of our Complete Pattern Making Course. Are you tired of patterns that never fit right? Standard size charts and generic formulas fail because everybody is uniquely shaped. The secret to a flawless, custom-fit basic bodice block starts with precise body measurements. In this step-by-step tutorial, I will walk you through the exact professional techniques used by fashion designers to take accurate body measurements. Master these fundamentals, and you will get a perfect fit every single time! 📌 What You Will Learn in This Video: How to accurately measure the bust circumference and bust height How to take precise waist measurements for your basic block Professional tailor tips to avoid common fitting mistakes 🕒 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:20 Essential Tips Before You Start 00:57 Measuring Bust Circumference 01:55 Measuring Waist Circumference 02:10 Measuring Hip Circumference 02:37 Measuring Across Front (Front Chest) 03:04 Measuring Across Back 03:16 Measuring Shoulder Length 03:42 Measuring Neck Circumference 04:05 Measuring Bust Height (Bust Point) 04:25 Measuring Front Bodice Length 04:51 Measuring Back Bodice Length 05:07 Key Tips for Front & Back Bodice Measurements 05:46 Measuring Bust Span (Apex to Apex) 05:59 Measuring Hip Depth 06:30 Measuring Bust Width 07:25 Measuring Armscye Depth (Armhole Depth) 08:39 Next Tutorial Teaser 08:53 Important Final Tips ✅ Materials nee

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