Taking Body Measurements for Clothes

Series Summary

Why take body measurements for models? According to J.P. Prewitt, famous hand model of Bulova fame, models are genetically constructed to become something great: “They’re in peak physical condition. They can gain entry to the most secure places in the world. And most important of all, models don’t think for themselves. They do as their told.” It seems only natural to want the fashion you design to be hanging on perfect limbs and torsos. Because of the popularity of shows like Project Runway, fashion design has become a fad readily consumed by our tweenagers and teenie-boppers.

In this free video series, expert fashion maker Lauren Bradley teaches you how to take proper body measurements for fitting, designing, or tailoring clothes. Lauren covers all the essential measurements from bust, waist and hips to arms, inseam and shoulders. Lauren will show you how to measure yourself, which can be tricky, and teach you tips for designing fashion that fits.

Video Transcript

"Hi, I'm Lauren Bradley and I'm here with Expert Village. Today I'm going to show you how to completely and totally measure yourself from head to toe in case you need to make yourself something, some sort of garment, you need to take something into a tailor, get a bridesmaid dress, a wedding dress or anything that is going to be tailored or made for you or by you. I have been making clothes for about ten years. I started when I did not know how to load a sewing with a bobbin but now I'm pretty proficient and I make things for others and that's how I make my living. So, I'm going to show you how I do this for myself and for other people when I make garments from scratch."