Flat Patterning. *Vertical Measurements

Taking Measurements

Follow the diagram and measure your vertical measurements. Take a

“Screen Shot” of this page when completed and upload it to your folder.

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Across Shoulder___________

Bust Arc___________

Across Chest___________

Waist___________

Circumference

Measurements

Figure 1

(1) Bust. Across bust points and back.
(2) Waist. Around waist.
(3) Abdomen. Three inches below waist.
(4) Hip. Measure widest area with the tape parallel with the floor. Pin to mark hip level at center front (referred to as X-point)

Circumference

Measurements

Figure 1

(1) Bust. Across bust points and back.
(2) Waist. Around waist.
(3) Abdomen. Three inches below waist.
(4) Hip. Measure widest area with the tape parallel with the floor. Pin to mark hip level at center front (referred to as X-point)
(5) Across Shoulder. Shoulder tip to center front neck.
(6) Across Chest. Center front to 1 inch above mid-armhole (pin head mark.
(7) Bust Arc. Center front, over bust point, ending 2 inches below armplate at side seam.