how to take your measurement for drafting a skirt pattern

(it is not that complicated but you must make sure that your measurement is taken accurately)

a) preparation
you'll need
- a measuring tape
- a pencil and a piece of paper
- a string (tie it around your waist before you begin to take the measurement)
- an assistant

b) take your Front Waistline Measurement & Back Waistline Measurement 

taken from Side Waist Point to Side Waist Point on opposite side

c) take your Shoulder Blade Width (back only)

taken from  Shoulder Blade Point to  Shoulder Blade Point (this measurement is for the dart placement)

d) take your Front Hip Measurement & Back Hip Measurement
taken from Side Hip Point to Side Hip Point on opposite side (Side Hip Point is located 7 inches down from the waistline) 

e) Take these length measurements from waistline tape to floor:
1. Front Center Skirt Length Measurement
2. Side Skirt Measurement
3. Back Center Skirt Measurement

happy new year everyone!

YunY