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Before you start sewing any product, you need to take measurements. A professional dressmaker knows that taking measurements of a woman's figure correctly is half the battle. And even if you have never done this, strictly following the instructions below, you can do it quickly enough.

Important: before you start taking measurements, put on the underwear that you intend to wear under this product, since modern tights can give the effect of "tightening" and remove from 1 to 3 cm in volume, and bras, on the contrary, add volume.

Tie a thin cloth tape around the waist, this simple technique is used by all professional dressmakers. It makes it easier to take measurements at the waistline. We advise you to read about

Stand straight, without tension, do not slouch, do not bend your knee. After you take your measurements, you can compare them with the standard ones in order to better understand and analyze the features of your figure.

1. Chest circumference. This measurement is taken at the most prominent points of the chest. The centimeter should not be too tight or too loose. It should fit snugly, but without tension, to the body. The girth above the chest is measured over the breasts.

2. Waist circumference. Measured at the narrowest point, the tape should be tight around the waist.

3. Hips circumference. Measured at the most convex points of the buttocks. For women who have a "breeches effect", it is also recommended to duplicate the measurement (measure the volume just below the buttocks along the protruding parts of the "breeches".

If the first measurement is significantly smaller than the second, use the second, especially in products that involve tight silhouettes, such as a sheath skirt. In this case, the fitting of the product will have to be done directly when trying on the creased product.

4. The height of the chest. It is measured from the point of transition of the neck to the shoulder to the most prominent point of the chest.

5. Length of the front to the waist. The length of the front to the waist (DPT) is measured from the point of transition of the neck to the shoulder (base of the neck) through the most prominent point of the chest to the waist.

6-6a. Length of the product. For shoulder products, it is measured along the back from the seventh cervical vertebra to the desired length of the product (6), for waist products - along the back from the waist to the desired length of the product (6a).

7. Back length to waist. It is measured from the seventh cervical vertebra to the waist line (DST).

8. Back width. Measured horizontally along the straightened back through the center of the shoulder blades.

9. Shoulder width. It is measured horizontally along the most prominent points from one shoulder to the other.

10. Shoulder length. Measured from the base of the neck to the extreme point of the shoulder (the point of articulation of the shoulder with the arm).

11. Sleeve length. It is measured from the point of the end of the shoulder to the wrist along the arm slightly bent at the elbow. 3/4 sleeve length is measured in the same way, but to the elbow.

12. Shoulder girth (upper arm girth). Measured across the widest upper arm.

13. Neck circumference. This measurement is around the base of your neck.

14. The depth of the armhole. The depth of the armhole can be measured as follows: squeeze a strip of paper 3-4 cm wide under your armpit. Measure along the back from the 7th cervical vertebra to the upper edge of the strip of paper.

By the way, with the help of a strip of paper, you can take the measurement and the width of the armhole. Squeeze a strip of paper horizontally under your armpit, put vertical lines on the left and right of your hand - this will be the Width of the armhole.

Rice. How to measure armhole width

15. Height of the hips. Measured from the side from the waist to the hips. In order to accurately take this measurement, tie a thin tape around your waist and hips. Measure from between the inlays along the side line.

16. Outside leg length. Measured from the waist to the outside of the leg to the floor.

17. Inside leg length (stride length). Measured along the inside of the leg from groin to floor.

18. Thigh girth. Measured horizontally 5 cm below the gluteal crease at the thigh.

19. Knee girth. Measured horizontally 2 cm below the kneecap.

20. Knee height. Measured from waistline to mid-knee.

21. Calf circumference. Measured horizontally along the most voluminous part of the lower leg.

22. Ankle girth. Measured horizontally at the thinnest point of the leg.

23. Seat height. Measured while sitting on a flat surface, along the back, from the waistline to the surface.

How to measure the volume of the biceps - this question is asked by many novice bodybuilders. In fact, it is not so difficult if you know some of the nuances. It is true that what many understand by the concept of "biceps volume", in fact, is only the length of its circumference. It is almost impossible to calculate the real volume at home and without special knowledge of mathematics. But, nevertheless, we will conditionally call this parameter this way, because it is so accepted in the society of bodybuilders.

What is biceps

Biceps is the biceps brachialis muscle, which is located between the scapula and radius. It is involved in flexion of the shoulder and forearm. It is one of the most noticeable on the human body. Bodybuilders pay special attention to it, and through hard training, they can achieve a significant increase in this muscle. For many bodybuilders, the size of these "balls" is fundamentally important, and is an indicator of a certain "coolness" and pride. A significant and noticeable increase in their size is achieved through long persistent training, which indicates the selfless work and willpower of bodybuilders.

Why measure the circumference of the biceps brachii

Jocks know that measuring biceps is, in some cases, simply necessary, in order to find out if they are following the training technology correctly. Here are the main goals that bodybuilders pursue when measuring "cans":

• Find out if the correct muscle building exercise technique is being used.
• The possible genetic potential of the biceps is calculated.
• The circumference of the biceps muscle is closely related to general anthropometry.
• Calculation of the general proportions of the body. There is a special calculator to calculate them.
• Determination of your optimal weight by a special formula.
• For a sense of self-confidence and consideration of their achievements.

The better to measure

It is best to use a regular tape measure as a measuring tool. Sometimes it is also called "meter", but in the future we will use the name "centimeter", since it is more common. You can, of course, take a tape measure, but it is not so soft and flexible, and will wrinkle.

So, if you want to correctly measure the volume of the biceps, then it is better to arm yourself with a tape-centimeter. You can use a rope (thread), and then apply the size to a tape measure or ruler. However, here it is already as convenient for someone.

Measurement process

In order to measure the volume of the biceps and make the most accurate calculations, it is advisable to have an assistant in this matter. Although, you can do it yourself. Correct measurements should be made "on cold" (bodybuilding jargon), so that at least two hours have passed since the last workout or exercise and the muscles had time to "cool down". You need to take measurements twice: in a tense state of the hand and in a relaxed one. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

Measurement for a tense hand, using a centimeter

1. Bend your arm at the elbow.
2. Turn your hand towards your head.
3. Place your arm parallel to the floor.
4. Stretch your hand.
5. Place the beginning of the tape (from zero) on the highest point of the arm on top.
6. Wrap it perpendicular to the floor around your arm and close the circle at the same starting point.
7. Fix the numerical value - this is your circumference of the biceps muscle with a strained arm.

Some people take measurements in which the tape-ruler is slightly obliquely - at the highest and lowest points of the hand.

Relaxed arm measurements

1. Align your arm alongside your body.
2. Relax your arm.
3. Complete the penultimate item in the above list, only not perpendicularly, but parallel to the floor.
4. Record the girth value with the relaxed arm.

The optimal size of the biceps depending on age

• From 33.2 cm to 33.4 cm - optimal for men from 20 to 30 years old.
• From 33.5 to 34.8 - from 30 to 40 years old.
• From 34.9 to 34.6 - the optimal girth for men 40-50 years old. During this period, a decrease in muscle mass is usually noted.
• From 34.5 to 34.2 - the norm, at the age of 50 to 60 years.

By measuring the circumference of your biceps brachii, you can determine if your weight is "right" for you or not. To do this, you need to divide your body weight by the two-headed circumference.

• A value of two or more indicates that your weight is not "ideal" for you and there is a reason to lose weight.
• If a little less than two, then your weight is normal.
• If less than one and a half, then you should take care of gaining body weight.

In conclusion, we will add only that, doing bodybuilding, going to the gym and using various exercise equipment, you, with a certain diligence and hard work, will definitely build up muscle mass, including "banks". And you will look no worse than Arnold Schwarzenegger once did. So dare and success in sports.

Video: We measure the girth of the biceps correctly

Gloves are used by people of different professions on a daily basis to comply with safety rules and personal protection.

Medical professionals try to protect themselves from germs and infections in contact with patients.

Gloves of workers in industry, agriculture, construction and repair sectors protect from physical or chemical damage. In the food industry, gloves are worn to prevent human germs from entering the food.

All people, trying to protect themselves from the cold, wear gloves. It is important to know your glove size and be able to determine it.

Gloves for all uses should be sized to fit your hand. In everyday life, each person, putting on gloves, should feel comfort and coziness, and employees of all spheres should do their job as efficiently as possible and provide themselves with a safe working environment. In this article, we will show you how to find out the size of your gloves.

To recognize the size of a glove made of any material, the hand should be measured.

The hands are different for all people, and there are gloves of both very large and very small sizes. To determine the size of the hand for gloves, you need to take a regular meter tape and apply it to the circumference of the hand.

You need to measure the circumference in the widest part of the hand - at the base of four fingers. Thus, the meter tape shows a number in centimeters that will help you size the right gloves for any use. An interesting fact is that the hand that writes is usually larger in diameter than the other.

Differences between women's and men's sizes of gloves

After measuring the girth of the hand and obtaining a certain number, you can determine the size of the gloves. It should be borne in mind that the sizes of men's and women's gloves are different. This is due to the fact that the girth of the hand of a man is much larger than that of a woman. The smallest men's glove size is indicated by almost the same number as the largest women's glove size.

It should be noted that in men's gloves the shape of the fingers is much wider. Women's gloves are much narrower in this place.

Digital marking system

European glove manufacturers mark sizes in numbers according to French inches. This size is used in all countries thanks to the French company Isotoner. Today this company is very popular in Russia as a global brand. According to European standards, men's and women's gloves have the same marking.

The European digital type of marking of gloves for men and women looks like this:

• size 5 - 16 cm;
• size 5.5 - 16.5 cm;
• size 6 - 17.5 cm;
• size 6.5 - 18 cm;
• size 7 - 19 cm;
• size 7.5 - 20.5 cm;
• size 8 - 22 cm;
• size 8.5 - 23.5 cm;
• size 9 - 24 cm;
• size 9.5 - 26 cm;
• size 10 - 27 cm.

Letter marking system

The American type of glove marking differs from the European type in that the sizes are named by letters... This type of marking is used for all types of clothing and accessories around the world. The American type greatly simplifies the choice of gloves, since you do not need to memorize numbers in which you can get confused. It is enough to know just one letter.

The lettering is very convenient. Each size is the first consonant letter in an English word. Knowing the meaning of these words, it is easy to determine the size.

Sizes of women's gloves

To understand how to determine the size of women's gloves, you need to know the girth of the hand. The smallest size is called XS (extra small) and corresponds to a female wrist circumference of 16 centimeters. Small size S (small) is designed for arms with a girth of 16.5 - 17.5 centimeters. The average size is M (medium). It is worn by owners of 18-19 cm palm girth. With a wrist girth of 20.5 to 22 centimeters, it is recommended to wear large L (large) gloves. XL (extralarge) is a very large size for ladies' gloves. It corresponds to a female palm girth of 23.5-24 centimeters. Only women's gloves have a XXL size (extraextralarge). This is the largest size, which is calculated with a girth of 26-27 centimeters.

According to this, the American lettering of women's gloves looks like this:

• size XS (extra small) - 16 cm;
• size S (small) - 16.5-17.5 cm;
• size M (medium) - 18-19 cm;
• size L (large) - 20.5-22 cm;
• size XL (extra large) - 23.5-24 cm;
• size XXL (extra extra large) - 26-27 cm.

Sizes of men's gloves

Letter marking of men's gloves made of any material follows the same pattern as for women's gloves. The difference is that the male girth of the palm is larger, respectively, the ratio of letters and numbers is different.

In the marking of men's gloves, there is the smallest size XXS (extraextra small) for hands with a girth of 16.5-17.5 centimeters. The very small size XS (extra small) can be worn by men with a hand girth of 18 centimeters. Small size S (small) can be worn by males with a wrist girth of 19-20.5 centimeters. M (medium) - the average size for a girth of men's palms of 22-23.5 centimeters. 24-26 centimeters of girth correspond to the large size L (large). The last and largest size of men's gloves for any use is XL (extralarge) for a palm girth of 27 centimeters.

How to determine the size of men's gloves according to American lettering:

• size XXS (extra extra small) - 16.5-17.5 cm;
• size XS (extra small) - 18 cm;
• size S (small) - 19-20.5 cm;
• size M (medium) - 22-23.5 cm;
• size L (large) - 24-26 cm;
• size XL (extra large) - 27 cm.

The size of gloves is easily and conveniently determined using both the European marking in French inches, and thanks to the American marking according to the first consonant letters of English words.

Glove Sizing Chart

General table of sizes of gloves for both men and women, taking into account the girth of the pussy of the hand:

It is important to know how to choose the right size for your gloves. Gloves for men and women should not squeeze the hand, hindering normal blood circulation, while wide gloves will fall off.

Video how to choose the size of gloves

Before proceeding with cutting the material and sewing the product, it is necessary to make an accurate measurement of the body circumferences required for this work.

By the way, taking measurements for a product is a very important process. After all, everyone knows that if mistakes are made at this stage, the product will be sewn according to inaccurate measurements. Therefore, it will never sit well on the figure.

When taking measurements, it is very important to pay attention to the structure of the figure of the person for whom the product will be sewn, since various deviations from the accepted norm are possible. Therefore, for figures with deviations from the generally accepted norm, more measurements are taken than for a typical figure. It is necessary to take into account the features of the physique even when choosing the future style of the product, as well as its optimal shape.

The quality of the final result directly depends on the more accurate the measurements you take ...

So, all measurements of the human figure can be divided into four groups by default:

• girths (neck, shoulder, wrist, chest, waist, hips);
• length (up to the waist, arms);
• width (back, chest, shoulder);
• projection measurements (body position, shoulder height).

Measurements of the first three groups are made with a centimeter tape, the fourth is measured using a ruler system.

The figure is measured by linen or light dress without large layers of fabric. It is imperative to ensure that when taking measurements, the person stands without tension, without changing his posture.

For the correct taking of measurements, as well as other measurements associated with them, it is necessary to determine the horizontal - the reference line. It is recommended to place it on the waist line, as it is easily fixed on the figure and connected to any point of it.

To do this, an elastic band is tied at the waist so that it is located strictly horizontally. The correct location of the elastic is checked by measuring the distance from its upper edge to the floor (from the back and front).

When thinking over a dress for a specific figure, the position of the front and back neck tops is determined by measuring without calculating the calculation formulas. In this case, the middle of the shoulder is taken as the baseline. All measurements are made with a tight fit of the centimeter tape without taking into account the allowances, because they will be provided already when building the drawing of the future structure, in direct proportion to the fabric, silhouette, size and purpose of the product.

The measurements taken are recorded in the following capital letters:

• O- girth,
• WITH- half-girth,
• IN- height,
• D- length,
• NS- width,
• C- centers or protruding points,
• NS- the position of a point or line,
• R- height (length).

Indexes, that is, small letters with uppercase ones, designate measurement sites. The size of the girths, lengths, heights and width of the shoulder is recorded in full, and the half-girths and widths - half of this value ...

So, the size figure corresponds to the measurement figure on the figure.

1) Semi-girth of the neck (PO w)

A centimeter tape is applied over the seventh cervical vertebra, from the side and in front, it runs along the base of the neck and closes in front of the jugular cavity.

2) First half-girth of the chest (PO g1)

The tape is applied horizontally on the shoulder blades, it touches the upper edge of the rear corners of the armpits, goes along the armpits, in front it passes over the chest glands and closes on the right side of the chest.

3) Semi-girth of the chest second (PO r2)

This measurement determines the size of the product when building a drawing. After the previous measurement, the tape on the back is not moved, in front it passes through the protruding points of the mammary glands and closes on the right side of the chest.

3a) Third half-girth of the chest (PO g3)

In the retail network, this measure determines the size of the product. The tape is applied horizontally around the body through the protruding points of the mammary glands and closed on the right side of the chest.

4) Half girth (PO t)

The tape is applied horizontally around the body along the waist line. When sewing some products, it may be necessary to measure the full waist circumference (O t).

5) Semi-girth of the hips (PO b)

The tape is applied to the gluteal points, it runs horizontally around the body, in front along the protrusion of the abdomen and closes on the right side of the body. Sometimes you need a measure of full hip circumference (O b).

6) Shoulder length (D pl)

Measured in the middle of the shoulder slope from the point of the base of the neck to the shoulder point.

7) Sleeve length (D p)

The tape is applied from the end of the shoulder seam through the protruding point of the elbow in the direction of the little finger to the hand. The arm at the elbow is slightly bent. Simultaneously fix (write down) the length of the sleeve to the elbow.

8) Arm circumference (O p)

Measured with a freely lowered arm. The tape is applied strictly horizontally. Its upper edge touches the posterior corner of the armpit, the tape closes on the outer surface of the arm. For a narrow sleeve, additionally remove the girth of the arm at the level of the elbow and at the level of the wrist, or the girth of the hand (O to).

9) Half back width (PSh s)

The tape is applied horizontally on the bulges of the shoulder blades to the rear angles of the armpits.

10) Half shoulder width (PSh p)

Measured between the shoulder points from the back. The ribbon goes through the sprout. This measurement is a control one.

11) Back length to waist (D st)

The tape is applied at the back from the waist line to the point of the base of the neck at the shoulder, it runs parallel to the spine through the bulge of the shoulder blades.

12) The depth of the armhole (D pr)

It is measured from the point of the base of the neck at the shoulder seam to the top edge of a strip of thick paper tucked under the arm. The tape runs parallel to the spine along the convexity of the shoulder blades. The end of the paper strip is taken to the shoulder blades, placing it strictly horizontally.

13) Side length (D b)

Measured at the back from the top of the paper strip to the vertical waistline.

14) Back shoulder height (in ps)

Determine the position of the shoulder point in relation to the waist line. Measurements are made in two directions: along the shortest distance from the intersection of the waist line with the spine through the shoulder blade to the shoulder point (oblique shoulder height) and from the waist line to the shoulder point parallel to the spine (straight shoulder height). The measure is written as a fraction: in the numerator - the value of the oblique measurement, in the denominator - the direct one.

15) Half the width of the chest first (PSh g1)

The tape is applied over the base of the mammary glands between the verticals, mentally drawn from the front corners of the armpits upwards. This measurement is a control one.

16) Half the width of the chest is the second (ШП г2)

The tape goes along the protruding points of the bust to the verticals, mentally drawn from the front corners of the armpits down.

16a) Half bust width (PSh b)

The tape is applied between the front corners of the armpits through the protruding points of the bust. The last two measurements are recorded together: the first number is PSh r2, the second is PSh b.

17) Center bust (C b)

Measured between the centers of the mammary glands.

18) Chest height (In g)

The tape is applied from the point of the base of the neck at the shoulder to the protruding point of the breast.

19) Front length to waist (D pt)

This measurement is taken directly after measurement B. The tape applied to the base point of the neck at the shoulder passes through the protruding point of the breast parallel to the middle of the front to the tape at the waist line.

20) Length of the middle of the front (D cn)

Measured from the jugular to the tape at the waist. With a large bust, a thin ruler is applied to its protruding points - the tape passes through it. For control, the depth of the neck is measured from the point of the base of the neck at the shoulder to the upper edge of the ruler, laid horizontally at the jugular cavity.

This measurement, together with the depth of the neck, should measure the length of the front to the waist, and write it down in two numbers: the first is the depth of the neck, the second is the D cn itself.

21) Front shoulder height (B pp)

Measurements are made in two positions: from the shoulder point to the center of the bust and from the same point (the tape is not moved from it after the first measurement) parallel to the middle of the front to the braid on the waist line. Both values ​​are recorded.

22) Product length (D and)

A tape is applied from the 7th cervical vertebra, it goes down through the waist line to the desired point.

23) Skirt length (D y)

Measured from the waistline to the side.

24) Length in the middle of the front from the waist line to the floor (D pp)

25) Length on the side from the waistline to the floor (D bp)

26) Length from waist to floor back (D cn)

It is measured along a line that continues the line of the spine.

The length of the skirt in the middle of the front (D p). Its value is the difference between the D pp measurement and the length from the bottom of the skirt to the floor.

Skirt length at the back (D c). The difference between the D cn measurement and the length from the bottom of the skirt to the floor.

27) Length of trousers, length of trousers to the knee (D br, D brk)

Measured from the waistline at the side to the desired point.

28) Thigh girth (O b)

The tape wraps around the thigh strictly horizontally, touching the upper edge of the gluteal fold, and closes on its outer side.

29) Seat height (V s)

The person whose figure is being measured should sit on a chair with a flat, hard seat. Measure from the side from the waistline to the seat of the chair.

30) Seat length (L s)

The tape runs from the waistline in front through the groin to the waistline in the back.

31) Stride length (L w)

Measured along the inner thigh from groin to floor with legs slightly apart.

32) Knee girth (O k)

It is measured on the leg bent at an angle of 90 ° at the level of the knee point.

33) Height of sub-gluteal fold (B p)

Measured from the middle of the gluteal fold to the floor vertically.

ATTENTION!!!

• Before making a drawing of the pattern, you need to check if the measurements were taken correctly.
• The half-girth of the chest should be equal to the sum of the measurements of half the width of the back, the width of the armhole and half the width of the front (PO g2 = PSh s + + W pr + PSh n)
• Half the width of the back is taken according to the taken measurement; the width of the armhole is calculated according to the measurement of the girth of the arm (W pr = = O p: 3 + 0.5 cm);
• Half the width of the front is equal to half the width of the second chest (PSh n = PSh r2) or half the width of the bust minus approximately 2 cm (PSh n = PSh b -2 cm);
• If there is an inaccuracy more than 1 cm, the measurements need to be checked again;
• The length of the back to the waist should be equal to the sum of the measurements of the depth of the armhole and the length of the side (D st = D pr + D b);
• When sewing hats, you need a head circumference measurement (O g).

• Measurements for building a pattern for a dress, skirt or trousers must be taken off by linen. Put on for fitting the underwear with which you are going to wear the product. This is important as different shapes, for example, can change the height and girth of the chest.
• All measurements are taken on the most developed part of the body. For right-handers, measurements are taken on the right side, for left-handers - on the left.
• When taking measurements, you need to stand straight, without tension, in a position familiar to the body. It is quite difficult to take measurements of yourself qualitatively. When the position of the body changes, its dimensions also change. A possible way out of the situation: take a product that fits very well on you, and take measurements from it.
• Mark your natural waistline with a rubber band or thin cord to make things easier.
• Since the human body is symmetrical, usually the pattern is built only up to the middle of the figure. For convenience, some measurements are recorded at half size. These measures include the semi-girth of the neck, chest, waist and hips, back width, width and center of the chest. The rest of the dimensions are recorded and used in full.
• In different countries, the systems for constructing patterns and methods of taking measurements differ slightly. And depending on the school, the names of the measures may differ within the same country. If you are not sure what size we are talking about, read the description. This way you can quickly find a match.

Basic figure measurements

Measurements for the shoulder product

These measurements will be needed if you want to sew a dress, blouse, jacket, coat.

Measurements 1-10 are recorded and used at half size, the rest in full.

1. Semi-girth of the neck- measured at the base of the neck. The tape must be closed in the jugular cavity.
2. Semi-girth of the chest first- the tape runs horizontally behind the protruding points of the shoulder blades, in front - above the chest.
3. Semi-girth of the second- the back of the measuring tape goes as in the previous version, in front it runs along the most prominent points of the chest. It is better to remove the first and second half-grips of the chest one after another, without changing the position of the tape on the back. Maintain a natural posture with your arms down, but do not pinch the tape in the armpits.
4. Semi-girth of the third- the tape runs around the body strictly horizontally, in front - along the most prominent points of the chest, in the back - keeping horizontal. This measurement is the mass production size that is right for you.
5. Half waist- measured by an auxiliary tape or elastic band located in the narrowest part of the figure. Do not try to create your own waist by pulling on the cord. You are beautiful no matter your size, and the correct number will help the product fit well.
6. Half hip- the tape runs horizontally around the figure, behind - along the most prominent points of the buttocks, in front - taking into account the protrusion of the abdomen.
7. First chest width- measured horizontally between the front angles of the armpits, above the chest.
8. Second chest width- a measuring tape is applied horizontally between the anterior corners of the armpits through the most prominent points of the chest glands.
9. Center of the chest- measured between the most prominent points of the chest. This size, like the half-bust, varies depending on the shape and density of the bra you are wearing.
10. Back width- measured along the shoulder blades between the posterior angles of the armpits.
11. Front waist length- Measured from the highest point of the estimated shoulder seam at the base of the neck to the front of the waistline. The ribbon is placed vertically along the shape. To find the highest point of the shoulder seam, wear a thin jersey shirt. Where the shoulder seam rests against the neckline, the desired point is located. You can find it before starting the measurements, mark it with a chalk, and remove the shirt.
12. Chest height- the distance from the highest point of the shoulder seam to the most prominent point of the chest.
13. Back waist length first- measured from the seventh cervical vertebra to the waist line. If you feel the base of the neck in the back, you will find a prominent vertebra. And you need it.
14. Back waist length second- measured from the highest point of the estimated shoulder seam at the base of the neck to the back of the waistline. The ribbon is positioned vertically, following the curves of the figure.
15. Back armhole height- the distance from the highest point of the shoulder seam to an imaginary horizontal line drawn from the posterior corner of the armpit.
16. Shoulder height oblique- measured from the end point of the shoulder to the point of intersection of the spine with the waist line. The end point of the shoulder can be found with a thin jersey shirt with sleeves. The place where the shoulder seam enters the sleeve stitching seam is the point we need. Since you've marked your waist with elastic or tape, it should be easy to find the intersection of your waistline with your spine.
17. Shoulder width- the distance from the highest point of the shoulder seam at the base of the neck to the final shoulder point.
18. The length of the sleeve- measured from the end point of the shoulder to the desired length. The arm should be in a natural position, slightly bent at the elbow.
19. Shoulder girth- the tape runs strictly horizontally at the widest point of the shoulder.
20. Wrist girth- measured over the hand over the protruding bones.
21. Length of the product- measured from the seventh cervical vertebra to the desired length.

Skirt measurements

The number of measurements required for a skirt depends on its silhouette. For a sun skirt, only the length of the product and the half-girth of the waist are needed. To sew a pencil skirt, you also need to measure the half-girth of the hips. The length of the skirt is measured from the waistline along the side seam to the desired level.

Trouser Measurements

In addition to the half-girths of the waist and hips, a few more measurements are required to build trousers.

1. Seat height- measured on a seated figure from the waist line along the side seam to the chair. For accurate measurements, the seating surface must be firm.
2. Knee height- measured while standing from the waist line along the side seam to the middle of the kneecap.
3. Knee width- especially important for tight trousers. The tape is placed around the bent knee.
4. Pants width at the bottom- is selected according to the model. If you are going to sew tight trousers, then the width of the trousers at the bottom will be equal to the circumference of the foot through the heel.
5. Length trousers- measured while standing from the waistline along the side seam to the desired length. In tight trousers, the length is taken to the bone. In medium or wide - to the middle of the heel, with which you will wear these trousers.

When creating a pattern, you need to remember that the measurements taken from the figure are not equal to the dimensions of the parts. When building drawings, an increase in the freedom of fitting is added to the measurements. This is not a constant value. It depends on the size of the figure, the properties of the fabric, the purpose and silhouette of the product, as well as the fashion.