FREE ONLINE FASHION DESIGN COURSE What are Body Measurements and How Do You Figure Them Out?

 Learn all about body measurements, how to take them and how they relate to building patterns and creating grading

Learn all about body measurements, how to take them and how they relate to building patterns and creating grading

In this article, we’ll discuss what key body measurements are needed for apparel pattern making. You’ll learn how to take these measurements, how to source measurements and body data, and how they relate to  and creating grading.

What are Body Measurements? by #saramirazkhan 

Body measurements refer to measuring the actual person (or people) who will wear a garment. These are different from garment measurements and can be taken manually or purchased from different body data services. Many body measurements are important to building a balanced, well-fitting garment. Some of these measurements are more important - we’ll call them “Key” or “Primary” measurements, while others - called “secondary” measurements, are still a factor in pattern creation, but are less essential to the fit of the garment.