0 Height
1 Bust
2 Underbust
3 Waist
4 Low Hip
5 Belly Protuberance (A, B, C, D, E or F)
Buttocks Shape (Very Flat, Flat,
6 Average, Curvy, Very Curvy)
Posture (Hollow Back, Military Posture,
Round Shoulders, Saddle back, Straight
7 back)
Shoulder Slope (Normal, Slightly
8 Sloping, Square, Very Sloping)
9 Neck Circumference
10 Bust height from center back neck point
11 Front length from center back neck point
12 Back length
13 Back width
14 Apex to apex width
1. 6. Buttocks Shape
2.
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Slope
4.
1 Bust
2 Underbust
3 Waist
5. Belly Protuberance 4 Low Hip
5 Belly Protuberance (A, B, C, D, E or F)
Buttocks Shape (Very Flat, Flat,
6 Average, Curvy, Very Curvy)
Posture (Hollow Back, Military Posture,
Round Shoulders, Saddle back, Straight
7 back)
Shoulder Slope (Normal, Slightly
8 Sloping, Square, Very Sloping)
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. Frequently asked question-
Does the measurement go into the armpit?
No. The measurement is from crease to
crease, when arms are at your side.
1 1
0 4
. .
For best accuracy, you can take the double
measurement and divide by two by putting
the measurement tape so it goes from the
left apex, up and behind the neck, and down
the other side back to the right apex.
11. HOW TO MEASURE FRONT LENGTH
9 Neck Circumference
FROM CENTER BACK NECK POINT 10 Bust height from center back neck point
11 Front length from center back neck point
12 Back length
Tie a string or another measuring tape around the waist.
Measure from center back neck point, down the check, 13 Back width
over the breast, and to the waist, where the string is tied.
For best accuracy, you can take the double measurement
14 Apex to apex width
and divide by two by putting the measurement tape so it
goes from the waist, up and behind the neck,
and down the other side back to the waist.
12.
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Table of Contents
Bodice Front 1 Dart - B Cup....................................................................................... 3
Bodice Front 2 Darts - B Cup..................................................................................... 4
Bodice Back................................................................................................................... 5
Skirt Front..................................................................................................................... 6
Skirt Back....................................................................................................................... 7
Pants Front.................................................................................................................... 8
Pants Back..................................................................................................................... 9
Sleeve.............................................................................................................................. 10
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Third Scale Block
Bodice Front 1 Dart - B Cup
C
F
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Third Scale Block
Bodice Front 2 Darts - B Cup
C
F
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Third Scale Block
Bodice Back
C
B
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Third Scale Block
Skirt Front
C
F
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Third Scale Block
Skirt Back
C
B
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Third Scale Block
Pants Front
match bottom section to dashed line
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Third Scale Block
Pants Back
match bottom section to dashed line
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Third Scale Block
Sleeve
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