Introduction: Pretty in Pink
Long dress with straight neckline,explained step by step.
Step 1: How to Take Body Measurements
Bust line : Measure the bust at the fullest part, around the body.
Waist line: Measure the waist where the body bends.
Hips line: Measure the hips at the fullest part.
Shoulder: Measure the length of the shoulder
Front waist length: Start the shoulder and measure at the waist, measuring over the fullest part of the bust.
Back waist length: Measure from the base of the neck to the center of the waistline.
Chest width From armpit to armpit in the front.
Back width: From armpit to armpit in the back.
Bust separation: From nipple to nipple
Side hip: Measure from the waistline to the hip.
Step 2: Make the Pattern #1
My measurements
Chest 88
Shoulder 11,75
Center front 36,75
Bust separat..17
Waist 64
Front waist…44
Center back 40
Chest width 32
Hips 92
Back waist… 42
Side hips 20
Back width 34
Step 3: Make the Pattern #2
Step 4: How to Sew a Dress.

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2 Comments
6 years ago
Great dress making tutorial.
Reply 6 years ago
Thanks