How to Take Your Body Measurements (Sewing Master Class)

Without a doubt, the most crucial step in sewing is starting with the right size to begin with. No amount of good sewing is going to save something that is too small or too big. In this video, Nisan and Judith are giving you all the tips you need to get accurate measurements, whether you are on your own or you have a helping hand. The body measurement worksheet can be downloaded from the blog post here: https://blog.closetcorepatterns.com/how-to-take-your-own-measurements-with-video/ 0:00 Intro and what we’ll cover 0:17 Prep: measuring tape loops, apex stickers, and waist elastic 4:00 Prep: what to wear (form-fitting clothing, measuring with your bra) 5:00 The four basic measurements and why to compare to body charts, not garment measurements 6:10 Full bust 7:23 High bust and figuring out your sewing cup size 9:26 Waist 10:39 Hips (and high hip) 13:11 Measuring seated and choosing between the 0-20 and 14-32 size ranges 15:13 Extra measurements: shoulder, apex to apex, shoulder to apex 19:06 Bicep, center back and center front length, arm length 23:36 Leg length, total crotch length, and thigh 29:22 Tips for asymmetry (measuring both sides) 30:27 Additional measurements: underbust, side neck to waist, shoulder to shoulder, head, neck, elbow, wrist, knee, calf, ankle 38:29 Recap: use these for your first muslin and compare to the body size charts Where to Find Us! Closet Core Patterns Blog – https://blog.closetcorepatterns.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/closetco