How to Take your Measurements for Clothes
Taking accurate body measurements is one of the critical success factors when fitting and sewing your own clothing. Our bodies are all different and that’s ok! We all want clothing that fits. In this blog I’ll explain where and how to measure the body parts that are important for constructing a garment. You don’t want to spend hours in your sewing room making clothing that doesn’t fit, right?
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How to Take Body Measurements for Perfect Fit
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