On a bodice for example darts serve to shape the fabric around the curves of the bust. Measuring the body for pattern drafting circumference measurements.
Draft Made To Measure Bodice Pattern
Drafting body measurements. Measurement sets are the most important component to patternmaker pro. Taking measurements how to take your body measurement for sewing. The measurements are shown on the images below with details. Darts are used to control fullness and shape the fabric to your body. Measure all around the body total circumference. The basic measurements you should take are a b length 2 a c neck width minimum 3 or as per table c d front neck depth minimum 3 or as per table.
The measurements are taken based upon a model which is either a human being or an approximation of. Bust darts are usually placed at the side of the bodice and at the waist if the bodice needs to be close fitting through the torso. The steps in this process are. Straight edge ruler or yardstick 4. A bust measure the bust at the fullest part. Hipline curve available at most fabric stores and online 5.
In order to achieve fit you have to have an accurate set of measurements to start with. A one inch grid collapsible cardboard cutting board. Measurement pattern drawing pattern set creation measuring edit. These are available inexpensively at most fabriccraft shops. B waist measure the waist where the body bends. This will be measured on an angle.
The bodice front and bodice back are created separately. This is a detailed and simplified demonstration of pattern drafting especially for beginners. It helps to bend side to side to identify exactly where to measure. These are the primary tools i use for pattern drafting. Measure from the center front line to the outside of the shoulder record this measurement draw in a vertical line using the distance measured above measure from the center front at the waist line to that same outside shoulder point record this measurement note. 12 measurements are needed to draft the bodice front and 11 for the bodice back.
Horizontal measurements are similar to circumference measurements only we take them on the. Circumference measurements are taken all the way around the body. Measuring any three dimensional form has its own set of challenges and the human body is no exception. With the instructions on this website the bodice block is drafted based on the upper bust rather than the bust. Pattern drafting is the process of creating a pattern by taking measurements from a person form or model in order to then create a foundation which is a pattern used as the basis for the design. Front and back measurements.
The drafting process requires measurements in order to work at all. You can put an elastic band around the waist to mark the correct placement.
Gallery of Drafting Body Measurements
