Before measuring windows, select the style of curtain, drapery or shade you will make. The style of window treatment determines what installation hardware is necessary. Next, decide exactly where the window treatment will be placed; install the hardware and measure this area for the finished size of the curtain, shade or drapery. Curtain rods may [...]

(junior petite and teen sizes) The pattern measurements and drafts shown below, are for the dress bodice and sleeve for junior petite – size 7, and for teen size 12. junior petite pattern are proportionately designed for the fully developed figure, about 5 ft tall. teen size patterns are designed for the fairly developed  figure, [...]

The illustrations above show how to take the following arm measurements: 1. Underarm length – from armhole to wrist. 2. Arm circumference – a little below armhole. 3. Elbow circumference – with arm bent up. 4. Over arm length – from shoulder to wrist. 5. Wrist circumference – a loose measurement. how to draft the [...]

  The illustration below indicates where each body measurement is taken on the figure. the measurement 4 and 6 on the back, and 9 and 10 on the front, are taken from side seam. the measurements 2 and 8 are taken from armhole to armhole. for a figure with prominent bust, take an additional measurement [...]

The body measurement below, have been revised and compiled in accordance With those used in the ready-to wear trade DRAFT OF FITTED BODICE FOUNDATION: Draft the fitted bodice front and back according to the measurements above, use the step-by-step directions given in the (draft of fitted bodice- misses 12-20) but make the changes on the [...]

The illustrations above show bust measurements taken around Body over bra (Fig. 1) Dress form (Fig. 11) Dress or blouse (Fig 3) All 3 figures represent size 16, yet it is important to note that for chest expansion allowance, the dress form (Figure 2) measures 2” more around bust than on figure 1, and that [...]