Hold the tape firmly (but not tightly) around yourself, trying not to let the tape sag down your back. It always helps to check you've got the right spot by standing side on to the mirror so you can actually see where your bust is at its fullest - and this goes for all the other lateral measurements too! This is usually nipple height, but not always.
#BUST MEASUREMENT WRISE FULL#
Your full bust is, surprise surprise, the circumference around your ribcage at the fullest part of your bust. 1cm/1"! An easy mindless mistake we've all made. Oh, and measure from the right end of the tape, ie. Grab a pen and a flexible measuring tape (and before you ask, no - your boyfriend's/husband's/dad's/DIY-obsessed-BFF's metal tape measure will not do! And it'll probably rip you to shreds while you're at it), stand yourself in front of a full length mirror and take the following measurements (either in inches or centimetres, whatever you prefer), being careful not to twist the measuring tape as you hold it around yourself. if you were making a strapless gown that you'd wear with a strapless bra, or something really cinched that you want to wear with a corset - make sure that you're wearing those specific undergarments at the time you take your measurements. If you're making a special garment that you will wear with a different type of bra or underwear - eg. Once you have your measurements, check out our Bodice Fitting Companion eBook!įirst things first, you'll want to strip down to your smalls - we don't want bulky jumpers and jeans giving us an inaccurate set of measurements! Do, however, measure yourself wearing the bra that you would normally be wearing.
#BUST MEASUREMENT WRISE HOW TO#
It may sound obvious, but without an accurate set of measurements, making a dress that fits well and feels great is impossible. In this post we will demonstrate how to take the essential measurements you need in order to choose your size when working with any pattern, plus some bonus measurements that will help you to decide what alterations you might benefit from. If there's one thing I notice time and again teaching dressmaking and fitting classes, it's that sewists very often slip up when it comes to the crucial task of taking their own measurements (and funnily enough, they usually add inches).
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