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Female body sketch for tailoring9/3/2023 ![]() ![]() The measurement across the fullest part of the bust from the left side-seam to the right side-seam. The circumference taken at the fullest part of the bust, and over the shoulder blades of the back. The circumference taken of part of the chest above the bust, taken under the arm. Taken at the fullest part of the chest, with the measuring tape crossing over the shoulder blades at the back. Taken parallel to the ground, measuring the distance between the left shoulder point and the right shoulder point. The measurement is then taken between each string. Taken by putting a string around the neck so that it falls vertically at either side of the neck, roughly outlining the width of the neck. Tape measure should trace the neckline and be snug but not tight. The circumference of the neck, taken by measuring over the large vertebrae of the center back, and over the collar bone. This guide distinguishes between the circumference measurement, which is around a body part, and a normal non-circumferencial measurement by the terminology of "circumference taken" and "measurement" respectively. The line which runs down the body from the mid-point of the front neck contour to the floor between the legs. The line which runs down the body from the mid-point of the shoulder slope over the backl or front towards the floor. ![]() The shoulder seam is the line that runs along the top of the shoulder from the slope of the neck inbetween the front and the back of the body. The point at which the shoulder meets with the upper part of the arm, or, where the shoulder seam meets the sleeve seam. Used to provide an representation of the shape of the neck in three strokes one for the vertical part of the neck, one for the angled part which joins the neck to the shoulder, and one which joins the shoulder to the neck angle. The line which runs around the neck, which is easiest viewed by draping a chain or heavy string around the neck, which outlines the natural contour. They don't have specific measurements, they are just These lines and points are used as references to parts of the body where clothing will hang, but also where certain measurements should be made up to. ![]() Although there is not specifically a type of measurement considered "traditional", I have tried to compound the other measurements which I have encountered in tailoring books which are distinct in that they do not fall into pre-defined increments or letter codes, but are general "rules of thumb" which relate to measurements of individual anatomy. ![]()
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