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DRESS MAKING - CITS

Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3

Size 3/4—3/8” Size 11/12—3/4”
Size 5/6—3/8” Size 13/14—1”
Size 7/8—1/2” Size 15/16—1 1/8”
Size 9/10—5/8” Size 18—1 ¼”

• To determine cap height, measure up from armhole depth to shoulder tip and add 3/8 inch.
Taking Measurements
• Place the metal tip end of the tape measure at one reference point and extend to the next reference point when
taking measurements.
• Record measurements on a Measurement chart.
• Arc measurements are taken from center lines to the side seam.
• The same half of the front and back of the form is measured.

Horizontal Balance Line (HBL)
• Measure up from the floor to the pin mark (X) at center front (Fig 1).
• Use this measurement to measure up from the floor and pin mark center back and side seams. Pin mark at
princess lines. Recheck measurements (Fig 1 and 3).

• Draw a line around the hip touching each of the pin marks, or use adhesive tape to mark the hipline. The
standard hip depth is 6 to 7 inches down from the center front waist for juniors and petites, 8 to 9 inches down
for missy size. Personal fit. Fig 1, 2, and 3
Follow the instructions very carefully and double check. If incorrect, the hemline of the skirt will not hang parallel
with the floor.
Circumference for form and model measurements (Fig 4 & 5)

• Bust (1). Across bust points and back.
• Waist (2). Around waist.
• Abdomen (3). Three inches below waist.
• Hip (4). Measure widest area with tape parallel with floor. Pin to mark hip level at center front (referred to as
X-point).

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