Anatomy and body measurements To create patterns, it is essential to have a set of points and measurements of the body and transfer them to a two-dimensional plane: the pattern.Measurements are the distances that separate two points on the body, or the distance from one point to the same point following the contour of the…
Originally published on March 17, 2013 Measurements 3Female front bust Front bust height is one of the most important vertical measurements in women’s pattern making. Along with bust width, it helps determine how much the bust projects forward from the torso. A correct measurement of the front bust height is essential for shaping darts and adapting…
Originally published on May 10, 2013 Cutting Methods:The Great Deception Everyone who visits this blog has heard of — and probably studied — one or more cutting methods. Each claims to be the one and only true way. A quick search online reveals schools that base their value on using a specific method, born in a…
