Waist Vs Hip: What's The Difference, How To Measure And More ⋆ Hello Sewing
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In the world of sewing and fashion, understanding the differences between waist and hip measurements is essential for sewists looking to create garments that not only fit well, but also accentuate the wearer's natural shape. These two key measurements are often used together in a ratio to determine how a garment will look on a person, affecting the overall silhouette and emphasizing certain areas of the body. Measuring the waist and hips is quite simple: to find the waist measurement, locate the narrowest part of the torso, which typically falls around the belly button, and wrap a flexible tape measure
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