Learn to Sew – How to Measure Yourself for a Perfect Fit

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In this episode of Learn to Sew with Minerva, we’re going to learn how to take measurements for a women’s pattern and show how these measurements will help you decide which size to cut. Taking your own measurements is very important as different pattern brands vary in terms of sizing and sizing is also very different from ready-to-wear clothing from shops. Bodies also change over time so it’s a great idea to keep up to date with your fit. Measuring tapes at the ready!

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[carolhiller]

Oh Jo….big yes please! ❤❤❤❤ thank you so much x

[nikkijohnson]

I really enjoy your videos….and today a personal compliment: your hair color, lighting, and makeup are all very flattering. Always good reminders from you!

[traciesperrin]

What fantastic information. It has really helped me understand about fitting better. I now understand grading. Doing a video for fitting trousers would be useful. Brilliant video as always.

[vintagegirl]

Great Job with this information on fitting. I always measure myself. One thing I do is I measure the flat pattern to see how much ease is built into the pattern by doing this I know if it will fit. It's saved me a lot of time and fabric. Cheers!

[janicemarshall]

That was very helpful. Could do with shoulder and neck tweaks to avoid gaping necks and forward slope shoulder

[lovetosew]

Great video, found this really helpful, thank you 😊