Teach Yourself Stitch Craft and Dressmaking - Taking Measurements: Volume II

Download or read book Teach Yourself Stitch Craft and Dressmaking - Taking Measurements: Volume II written by Dueep Jyot Singh and published by Mendon Cottage Books. This book was released on 2016-02-14 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of Contents Introduction Figure Types Properly Proportioned Figure Abnormal Figure This is when somebody is taller or shorter than the normal size. This is going to make the rest of the body not properly proportionate when compared to the upper portion or the lower portion of the body. Stout and Short Figure Tall Anorexic Stick Thin Figure Stiff Military Figure Stooping Hunchbacked Figure Corpulent Figure Square Shoulders Prominent Chest or Bust Flat Bust Prominent and Flat Hips Relative Measures Different Parts of Anatomy Lengthwise Measurements and Girth Wise Measurements Front portion Back Portion Relative Length Measurements in Men Relative Girth Measurements in Men For trousers Relative Girth Measurement in Ladies Practice Session Height and Girth Measurements Allowance Fashion Lengths For Different Garments Shirts, Jackets and Trousers Practice Session A Short Coat Full Trousers Bodyrise and Leg Girth Measurements Easy to Remember Tips While Measuring Relationship Between Body Measurements The Relationship between the Length and the Width – The Relationship between the Shoulder and the Chest Relationship Between the Chest and the Neck Standard Measurements for a Normal Figure Scale Formula for Depth of Scye Body Rise Measurement APPENDIX Learning about the Metric System Author Bio Publisher Introduction Now that we know a little bit more about preparation of the fabric – see volume I – and how to fold it before it is cut, we come to the most important part, designing dresses. This is taking your measurements and after that we are going to start doing the pattern drafting in volume III. So while you are measuring, you have to remember these important points – garment cutting is based on measurements and that is why every inch is going to count. Also, you have to give some allowance to many parts of the garments so that you do not find yourself bursting out of it because it has been cut too tight and there was no way in which you could loosen it. Apart from that, you need to know the personal requirements regarding the style, fit, pockets, shape, buttons, color, ideas about what is wanted, before taking measurements. If you are making a dress for yourself, remember to look at all the design options available out there, so that you can find something which suits you best.