The tape measure

The tape measure The tape measure is one of the instruments for measuring the human body. It is the most commonly used measuring instrument both in taking measurements and in making garments, whether handmade or industrial. Description They are made of plasticized fabric or are only made of plastic. They are flexible and adapt to […]

Half breast contour

Half breast contour Half contour measured around the widest part of the upper trunk. It passes over the nipples. This measurement crosses the sagittal plane that divides the human body into two symmetrical halves. Pattern making only considers one of the two parts of the body. That is why we will only take half of the dimension […]

Back bust length

Back bust length Distance between the seventh cervical vertebra and the waist level (fourth lumbar vertebra), measured along the spine. The waist lebel is the elastic tape placed during the measurement preparation.   Go to body measurements

Scye depth

Scye depth Scye depth or armhole len is the distance between the seventh cervical vertebra and the level of the armpit. There are several methods to take this measurement. First method We believe the best method is the one at the top of this page because it uses only the tape measure. We will place […]

Half waist contour

Half waist contour The half waist contour is the half contour passing over the fourth lumbar vertebra and above the anterior superior iliac crests. We will measure on the elastic tape placed during the measurement preparation  

Front bust length

Front bust length   The front bust length measures from the seventh cervical vertebra to the front waist level     The measurement goes around the neck at its base to the tip neckline, then passes over the nipple and descends perpendicular to the ground plane to the front waist level.   The waist level […]

Measurement preparation

Measurement preparation The measurement preparation of the subject is essential. Many of the measurements we take end or begin at the waistline. Therefore, throughout the measurement process, we must keep in mind exactly where the waistline of the person we are measuring is located. To do this, we will take an elastic tape and place […]

Half back width

Half back width The half back width is a body measurement. It is the half the distance between the two corners of the upper arms and the trunk. This measurement crosses the sagittal plane that divides the human body into two symmetrical halves. Pattern making only considers one of the two parts of the body. […]

Stature

Stature Stature is a body measurement. We will take this measurement with a stadiometer, except for those who cannot be standing. The person should be in an upright position, standing with feet together. The subject should have maximum contact with the stadiometer shaft: heels , buttocks, shoulder blades and head. We measure in the same […]