Mastering Body Measurements And Tailoring Vocabulary (Ep. 69)

Follow along as I demystify basic body measurements and common sewing and tailoring terms to help you communicate exactly what you want at your next fitting!

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00:00 Introduction
00:13 Basic Body Measurements
00:40 Neck Measurement
01:02 Chest Measurement
01:29 Waist Measurement
02:19 Hip Measurement
03:53 Measurements Recap
04:27 Term: Bodice
05:40 Term: Sleeve Length
06:18 Term: Vent
07:52 Term: Taper
08:50 Term: Cuff
11:40 Term: Hem
13:14 Recap!

[springcreekfarmer]

I'm a 55+ year old man that is just starting as a sewing enthusiast. I just want to say that I really enjoy your way of delivering the information. You're knowledgeable, funny and thorough. Thanks.

[dawnmarsh]

You are so utterly respect your skills immensely! I have 15 blazers sleeves to shorten. Watching you has given me confidence that I can get through it. Thank you.

[hafsafossie]

Thank you much for your classroom time love all your videos ❤❤❤

[UniversalEngineer]

This is FANTASTIC! Clear. Straight-forward. A “must” to avoid miscommunication and mistakes. 👏❤️👏. Upcoming topics: major fabric types/names with examples, parts of a suit jacket (women’s or men’s), types of pleats, parts of trousers, etc. Love the channel! ❤

[DaveDavey-hq]

Comedy genius alongside amazing workmanship.😂

[aprilsblanding]

the sewing term that had me in a chokehold for YEARS were facings. I couldn't find any clear definitions of what it was, why I needed it, and what they looked like.

[cameronbender]

Love the channel, and informative videos. While I taught myself to sew years ago, I struggle with where or how to alter garments (governments lol) to fit properly. Maybe a video on fitting would be a huge undertaking, but I'd love to see one. Thanks for sharing you skills.

[amandajuhlin]

Love this video! What do you call the fabric tucked up inside pants after they are hemmed? I also hear this called "cuff" a lot 😅

[racheefox]

JUST STARTING to learn to sew.... my question is, with hemming something( I'M very short 5'1) Bought some pants, that unfortunately are MEANT to be hemmed... but I'm wondering if they are flared athletic wear, should I make the back shorter than the front panel by a little bit, so it flows over my shoes. That's just how I'm picturing it? Instead of straight across which may look more boot cut compared to flare?? I guess there are semi- no rules.. but does that make sense?

[CredibleHulk]

Genuine inquiry: if the waist is the slimmest portion of my body, but I don't wear my pants at that location, what is the purpose of measuring it rather the the location where my pants actually sit?

[TheMamaAmmah]

Men’s belly overhang measuring help, please!!

[shirleyford]

"Congratulation to you and your hubby"
My question is when you're buying ready to wear tops or dresses and your bust fall below the darts on the dress how can you correct that?

[iknowthisone]

dont worry, if u werent a tailor nerd id still love u

[skeens]

What are tailors hams? Or pressers hams?

[deoara]

I have to wonder about gender specific measurements. Like neck for men at the adams apple and natural waist for a beer belly man is not the smallest part. Lol