How To Perfectly Measure Your Body For Pattern Drafting A Bodice 12 Tips!

How To Perfectly Measure Your Body For Pattern Drafting A Bodice 12 Tips! | Sew

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How do you perfectly measure your body for sewing and pattern making a bodice and sloper? Fashion designer Anastasia Chatzka shows you how to take all the body measurements you need to do just that including tips in her latest youtube sewing tutorial!
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@abi.gailia 4 ай бұрын

I'm an experienced seamstress and knew a lot of these things, but some of these tips are completely new to me!

@sheilyroblero8988 8 күн бұрын

I have been practicing, and watching your video made it so much easy for me,

@amyjohoppins1087 Жыл бұрын

Errmah Gerrd! I ended up using my eye liner to draw lines on my body so I was being accurate. Draw. Wipe off. Rinse. Repeat. Until FINALLY I have my side lines in the proper placement...and all the rest. Went through this half a dozen times (or more!) I am finally satisfied with my measurements having remeasured so many times until I measured reasonable differences I could work with. Oy! ... now to go scrub off all those black lines... Bye!!

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

You know that’s a great idea! Thank you for sharing.

@johannadidi3989 Жыл бұрын

Oh I really thought I had an original idea there and then felt weird about drawing on myself. Now I feel both relieved that I am not alone and disappointed that I am not the cleverest person here. It worked really well for me too. I have never measured myself this well before.

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

@@johannadidi3989 this is great to hear!

@blowitoutyourcunt7675 11 ай бұрын

Pro-tip! Use the fat Crayola markers, use alcohol on a cotton ball to redraw lines! Fun times? Have your partner help : )

@unHingedBaddie 9 ай бұрын

You could tie a piece of wool/thread around those areas then take the measurements

@manestage5403 Жыл бұрын

I had no idea there were so many measurements to be taken for a bodice. I already know this is a vid I'll have to refer to a million times. So helpful! I purchased a smart tape measure and it makes it so much easier to measure oneself.

@kellyross4801 Жыл бұрын

What is a smart tape? Smart is good 👍

@face-in-the-crowd 11 ай бұрын

Great idea, I'll look into this

@Deuteronomy-uw8ls 7 ай бұрын

Ok... I'm supposed to be cleaning my house today. Not making a sloper. Let's see which side of my brain wins

@SewAnastasia 7 ай бұрын

lol 😂 Happy pattern drafting

@annstuck78 2 ай бұрын

Loved the I'm a little tea pot reference to find your natural waistline. The whole lesson was very helpful. I plan to watch it again doing the measurements as I watch. Thank you!

@msrubydoll26 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best videos that you have given this world... now off to measure myself right now 😆

@SewAnastasia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy measuring 🎀 & thank you for watching.

@robertamavendooglefraggler9463 Жыл бұрын

WOW!!! I had no idea that there were so many measurements to take! Kind of blows the circuits! Thank you for explaining each part. I feel as though I'm in sewing college! This is wonderful!

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@robertamavendooglefraggler9463 Жыл бұрын

I just watched this again for about the 3rd time. 😮 It's very good, informative and important. About a couple weeks ago I bought some muslin and I can hardly wait to make a sloper. I'm apprehensive but excited too 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

Whoohoo! Sew excited for you! It's so empowering being able to pattern draft your own clothes. Don't worry if it doesn't fit perfect the first time. I think my first time it took me 6 iterations to get everything perfect (but I was making it purrrrfect too 😊). Thanks for watching! The video is here whenever you need a reference, and check out my others for help with drafting. Also, send me pics! I love seeing when I've helped people with their sewing.

@CurtriceHertlein-qj3qn 4 ай бұрын

I never knew that was how you figured out your natural waist line. Thank you do much for sharing this video with us. 😊

@SewAnastasia 4 ай бұрын

Welcome 🤗

@CurtriceHertlein-qj3qn 4 ай бұрын

@@SewAnastasia Just noticed it says DO MUCH. Sure you know it was supposed to be SO MUCH. 😉

@rikkib7636 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video Anastasia! Very helpful. I can’t wait for your next one on taking the measurements and making a sloper with it. You explain things so well and have such a pleasant manner 😊

@SewAnastasia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊 Here is the video for the sloper. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sNqIYJSquKmuY4U.html

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

Did you do it?! How did it turn out?

@val_nightlily 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so thorough. This is very helpful.

@SewAnastasia 2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome 🤗 thank you for watching

@robertamavendooglefraggler9463 Жыл бұрын

I just received my copy of Helen's pattern making book and I am gobsmacked! I know that I'm going to need to take some of your sewing classes so that I can make sense of it all 🤔

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

Ahhh yes, They do not really explain what do to but kinda assume you know what to do with a few pictures and some text. Happy to help.

@e.p.2441 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video and enthusiasm. It is encouraging and delightful. Quick question: is the "across chest front" measurement (#15) the same as a high bust measurement?

@Aupri605 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video Anastasia!! I’ve been stressing about how to even measure myself and whether or not I was doing it right. This video totally beats the textbook I’m teaching myself from lol

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

Very welcome 🤗

@meghanlancaster8747 2 жыл бұрын

I definitely want to make a bodice sloper. It's pretty much next on my list anyway, so I can't wait for your video! Just in time!

@SewAnastasia 2 жыл бұрын

It will be out early next week! We are editing it right now. It’s a long process but a rewarding one.🎀

@angiehomeschoolmom3269 3 ай бұрын

AMAZING tutorial!

@chenachena9297 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have needed this information (for decades). You are an excellent teacher.

@SewAnastasia 2 жыл бұрын

Happy you finally got the info!!!! Woohoo 🎉 thank you for watching my videos 🥰

@user-hr3bd4zr7s Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! This is so clear. Excited to get started

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@elsagonzalez363 2 жыл бұрын

Anastasia GRACIAS, this was such an excellent video. I love learning from you

@SewAnastasia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words & thank u for watching

@shortsweettoo 6 ай бұрын

Do we measure the breast measurements with a bra or no bra? If we use the bra, it may not be properly fitted. If we do not use a bra, the breasts may be laying too flat, lol. Hard to know what to do. Excellent video.

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

Measure yourself with the undergarments you would normally wear under clothes.

@carol_igbokwe713 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, your tutorials are well detailed and very clear

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to hear that. Thank you 😊 Happy sewing 🧵

@claudettemartin3362 Жыл бұрын

Love it I'm looking forward to drafting the bodice.

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

Good luck! You can do it!

@NikitaMaree 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you. My shoulders are really wide and I have to adjust all my patterns before I make them. But I usually just guess and add a bit (somtimes not enough and somtimes too much). That shoulder slope measurement sounds like it will be very useful.

@SewAnastasia 2 жыл бұрын

The shoulder slope measurement is very helpful! I’m happy you liked the video. Thank you for watching 🎀

@midnightqueen3332 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this!!! I have been wanting to do a sloper and didn't know what the measurements were that were needed to draft. I look forward to the upcoming video. Now I have some homework to do!

@SewAnastasia 2 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome 🤗 The sloper video will be out early next week! Thank you for watching 🎀

@Harlecchina 2 жыл бұрын

This is soooo helpful, thank you so much! This is why they need reactions for KZfaq so I can ‘love’ this lol

@SewAnastasia 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Thank you soooo much :) ❤️🎀🥰

@province312 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@joanoconnor3896 9 ай бұрын

Hi Anastasia. Thank you, thank you for this very informative video. I'm looking forward to applying it for a future project.

@SewAnastasia 7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! ❤️🎀🥰

@nancylorenz5082 10 ай бұрын

FABULOUS video!!! 👏 👏👏👏 Thank you!!

@SewAnastasia 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jolenecaruso8948 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job! Lots of cool information 🥰

@SewAnastasia 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@marybello4511 Жыл бұрын

Great teaching!!

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@joannaerhardt7294 2 жыл бұрын

I had no idea there were so many measurements on the bust!!

@SewAnastasia 2 жыл бұрын

Soooo many. I feel like all the front measurements are just working around & over the bust . Ha. Happy measuring! Thank you for watching Joanna 🎀💖💕

@face-in-the-crowd 11 ай бұрын

Omg this amazing!!!!! 💕

@SewAnastasia 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 💖

@samiiviicosplay 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I went through this video and how to make the sloper bodice! Helped me a lot! I was wondering what was the brand of this particular dress form as my measurements are almost identical! 😮

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! I am not sure what dress form this is. I think I ordered them from ebay but try PGM.

@user-ig9hg7kd7c Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this!

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

💕 Totally. Happy sewing 🧵

@rafaelcasa316 Жыл бұрын

Thank You. Very well explained

@SewAnastasia 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to me that you found the video helpful.

@user-hh1zq1nv6v 10 ай бұрын

I started sewing literally 3 days ago and your videos have inspired me to learn how to make my own clothes. Are the measurements the same for men as they are for women?

@SewAnastasia 7 ай бұрын

You are so very welcome. Thank you for watching.

@SabbyCat52 11 ай бұрын

This is awesome!!! I'll need help for the one back measurement, but I think I got them all! Now we'll see how the bodice comes out. Have you done one of these for a sloper pant/skirt? All my books from school and I can still never get the bottoms right!! Help!!!

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

I have not done them yet for a skirt or pants but I do have a full sloper block dress kit that you can download from my site sewanastasia.com

@Ahrianamakesit Жыл бұрын

I finally got it🎉🎉

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

Woohoo 🥳

@julietbarnor9100 2 жыл бұрын

Good job 👍

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@renabradshaw1597 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@SewAnastasia 9 ай бұрын

You bet! Let me know what video you would like to see next.

@CharlyHarden 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you! Maybe I’ll actually be able to sew a garment that fits me! 😜

@SewAnastasia 2 жыл бұрын

You can do it! I want everyone to sew amazing beautiful clothes that fit 💕 Thank you for watching.

@marcototo8285 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I just subscribed👍🏻👍🏻❤

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing! 🎀

@marcototo8285 Жыл бұрын

@@SewAnastasia you're welcome! God Bless🌹👍🏻

@sarahgreaves8229 Жыл бұрын

Great video, many thanks. How do you measure Dart Placement for the back (step 20)?

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

Half way between side seam and center back.

@jessrobinson5336 Жыл бұрын

This was an excellent guide, especially since you covered tips for how to measure yourself! I wanted to know if you also have a video for taking measurements for a skirt block/sloper and if not, if you have plans to make one to add to this series. Thanks!

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

Thank you and I am happy you found it useful. I do not have one for the skirt block yet but I was planning on creating one. I am actually working on creating an online academy for sewing and pattern drafting. I will start launching lessons in the next few months and I plan to do a huge in depth series of pattern drafting. Keep an eye out for it.

@jessrobinson5336 Жыл бұрын

@@SewAnastasia that is awesome! I would definitely be interested in that series! One minor piece of feedback is that I am a really visual learner with ADHD and I found it hard to follow some steps because there wasn't something visually written on the screen for each step. (For example, writing on screen what measurement to reference). I end up replaying a lot of sections as a result which is fine, but if you were to include it in future videos it would help a lot! (Esp. since I pause the video while I'm doing it along with the video)

@jessrobinson5336 Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I am referring to your bodice drafting video 😅

@face-in-the-crowd 11 ай бұрын

Do you have one of these videos for the bottom half?

@SewAnastasia 11 ай бұрын

I don’t. I’ll add it to my video list

@EAHall 5 ай бұрын

Anastasia my shoulder slope is 20.25 for the front. It goes almost passed "C" and the "across shoulder line", have I done something incorrectly?

@SewAnastasia 5 ай бұрын

I would take your measurements again and have someone help you. Just to make sure you have them correct. Measure like 5 times and make sure you get the same number.

@EAHall 5 ай бұрын

@@SewAnastasia OK, I won't give up. I'll try again. Ten hours in the sewing room just to end up with nothing but frustration can do something to a woman's mind (LOL)! Besides you're a joy to watch and learn from. Thanks for the reply!

@sheilynaguilar4608 Жыл бұрын

Hei . Thanks! Great videos. I wonder where to buy a dress form doll, like the one you use on the video.

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

Hi, eBay or Etsy has tons of options.

@phyllisgordon6577 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have the 2nd edition of Armstrong. I notice that this edition has a full length measurement from base of neck to waist. What is your recommendation.?

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

We took that measurement too. I think 🤔 You definitely want to take that measurement. So you can make sure your pattern is the correct length from neck to waist at the back & front.

@phyllisgordon6577 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so mhch.

@MissKikkiKat 2 ай бұрын

Hi and thanks for such a detailed drafting video. How would I go about most of the front measurements as someone who's had a double mastectomy and lots of chemo and radiation, which has left my chest flat with the left side slightly concave, and a "tire" above my waist. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

@SewAnastasia 2 ай бұрын

Hi, I would do your measuring with the undergarments on you normally wear. Maybe that involves a special bra or top etc. Your sloper will probably make an A shape from your under arm to your fullest point at your waist. You will follow all of the normal steps but your fittings might be more complex and where it will truly become your shape.

@MissKikkiKat 2 ай бұрын

@@SewAnastasia Thanks for that.

@kelseytturner1448 2 жыл бұрын

Are we supposed to add the 2 measurements we took from step 9?

@northernbunny9894 Жыл бұрын

I want to know do fitted flair pants

@wendywood9231 Жыл бұрын

Hi Anastasia, any tips on how to measure ones-self in those hard to get to areas?

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

Great question! Hummm let me think about that. I feel like asking a friend is the most accurate thing to do. You could pin a tape measure to a shirt in the spot & then look in the mirror with another mirror for your back?!

@wendywood9231 Жыл бұрын

@@SewAnastasia Yeah, nah... I might have to go and have coffee with a friend... I'm onto the Basic Bodice now and I'm missing the info on why you've added 1/8" to the body length and why there's 1/4" taken from the across shoulder measurement. Did I miss something???

@Gilded-girl 9 ай бұрын

I really needed this until I can afford to buy a body form. Thank you !

@SewAnastasia 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@kellyross4801 Жыл бұрын

So ... the dress form is, like commercial patterns, a B cup. When you measure over the shoulder down to the waist on a DD, do you skim the tape measure over the bumps, or do you follow the flesh? 😂😂😂

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

Ha. Good question. Keep the tape measure taught & flat.

@Roh_elle05 2 жыл бұрын

Hello can you make a video how to read a measuring tape?

@SewAnastasia 2 жыл бұрын

I sure can !!! I just added it to my video list. Thank you for watching.

@eulaliaschultz6074 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Anastasia and Thank you, Rohroh both for asking and for sharing the video on reading a tape measure. I've always wondered about it.

@eulaliaschultz6074 Жыл бұрын

*on reading a measuring tape

@Roh_elle05 Жыл бұрын

@@eulaliaschultz6074 😄🫶🏻🤗

@marylamm4254 Жыл бұрын

I have a question? Number 6 and 7, they looked the same to me.

@sparklehoof Жыл бұрын

Should the abdomen measurement be 3" below the waist on everyone or does differ for according to torso length? thanks!

@td4700 Жыл бұрын

I'm curious too.

@DarkJupiter16 6 ай бұрын

What about armscye depth?

@SewAnastasia 5 ай бұрын

We measure that. Its the one from your neck to the underarm or neck to waist plus all the other measurements. I can't remember which method I did with this one right now.

@td4700 Жыл бұрын

What do you do if you have a belly so when you find your waist and tie an elastic band to it and it keeps rolling up? I can't get accurate measurements due to not knowing where it should sit.

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

Great question. Safety pin it to your shirt or better yet put on a 1 piece bathingsuit so it stays in place when u pin it.

@kennethbobu3989 2 жыл бұрын

Did I miss it, or have you not yet posted the video you said was coming where you took all the measurements and showed how and where you applied them to what became the pattern?

@SewAnastasia 2 жыл бұрын

It came out today!! Did you see it? Here it is if you didn't. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sNqIYJSquKmuY4U.html

@kennethbobu3989 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! Much appreciated!! @@SewAnastasia

@marisameans9859 Жыл бұрын

❤

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@crystaldaugherty6614 Жыл бұрын

When you take a bust measurement, do you do so with or without a bra? I ask because the position of everything changes depending on if its on or not.

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

I would do it with a bra assuming you wear a bra with most of your clothes that you are creating. With that said, if you wear any shape wear daily I would measure yourself with that on too. Basically what ever shape you will be when wearing the clothes.

@shellylemons Жыл бұрын

Do you have any tips on those of us who have had lumpectomies that altered one of our breast apexes center? Fortunately my tumor was high and I didn’t lose any of my breast but I did get a “lift”. They are now symmetrical and park in the garage perfect, just one headlight looks up. Lol

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

Hi, So when measuring I would take two sets of measurements for your front. One for the right side of your body and one for the left. Then I would draft two front bodices ( one for each side) and tape them together at center front. Hope that helps. Thank you for watching.

@shellylemons Жыл бұрын

@@SewAnastasia thank you. That makes so much sense!!

@hannamaegaudiosa1770 8 ай бұрын

Can you make a video and a step by step pattern for a gown?

@SewAnastasia 8 ай бұрын

Yes I can. I have one planned for holiday :)

@northernbunny9894 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering when she was doing the breast measurements do you take it with the best fitting bra that you have on or over clothes which is it

@nunyabusiness3582 Ай бұрын

you use the bra you wear most often/fits you the best. measurements should be taken in your undergarments without clothes so the clothes don't add extra thickness that you don't have to your measurements

@greedinganddriftingfashi-nv1cj 5 ай бұрын

Oooo

@Queerlybeloved95 2 жыл бұрын

For those of us with hearing issues it would be awesome to have the names of the measurements we are taking on screen!

@SewAnastasia 2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion. Thank you

@SewAnastasia 2 жыл бұрын

Also u should be able to turn on CC to read what I’m saying.

@Queerlybeloved95 2 жыл бұрын

@@SewAnastasia thats super helpful, thank you! I’m giving the bodice a go this AM, fingers crossed 🤞🏻 thanks for the awesome breakdown Anastasia!

@SewAnastasia 2 жыл бұрын

@@Queerlybeloved95 you got this!!

@sillygurljak Жыл бұрын

You’re so cute, thank you for your video, you also sound like mila kunis lol

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

Awww ☺️ thank you for watching

@nanizon Жыл бұрын

So as a 64yo woman, I take my measurements with my bra on. LOL Great vid.

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

Great idea! Get it where you want it before you measure!

@BobMcGowan-NotTheChairCircle Жыл бұрын

Will anyone in KZfaq land ever make one of these pattern drafting tutorials for a man's body? I have looked everywhere.

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

I will add it to my list!

@nunyabusiness3582 Ай бұрын

Cornelius quiring

@thedarthflagger Жыл бұрын

What about measurements for men's bodice or shirts?

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

I will have to do a video on that.

@yourmother9834 11 ай бұрын

Sounds exactly like mila kunis

@SewAnastasia 11 ай бұрын

I have heard that before.

@girlishgamer1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Anastasia. Should we also wear a bra during measurements?

@SewAnastasia 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. I would wear the bra that you wear with most of your clothes so that way it will reflect the fit. I’ve had people wear binders who want a flat look & some that wear big push up bras because that’s their look but I would only do no bra if you normally wear no bra because it will change your measurements & shape. Hope that helps. Thank you for watching!

@marylamm4254 Жыл бұрын

I am so glad I read your answer to her question. You should add that to your show.

@theresafinn4257 Жыл бұрын

I’ll just stick measuring tape all over.🤣

@SewAnastasia Жыл бұрын

U know it

@emilymcarthur5828 4 ай бұрын

is frustrating that you give numbers her then use the names of the measurements in the actual pattern drafting video. It seems unnecessarily confusing to not have the numbers and the names listed somewhere

@SewAnastasia 4 ай бұрын

Sorry for the confusion. I hope you can figure it out.