How To Take Your Own Measurements | Closet Core Patterns

Learning how to measure yourself is an essential skill. Whether you are planning to sew or buy your clothes, measuring yourself correctly is the first step to finding or creating a garment that fits. In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to measure yourself along with a few tips on how to get the most accurate numbers. In this video tutorial, we walk you through the entire process.
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Supplies
Downloadable measurement sheet (Link on the blog)
Flexible tape measure
Safety pin
Comfortable and typical undergarments that you are planning to wear with this type of garment.
Mirror
Stool or chair
Piece of elastic and safety pin for around your waist
A chain or necklace with a pendant
Hair elastic
Masking tape
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[@user-wq1jj2ff1z]

Great information! I have several books how to adjust, but no one tells you how to measure yourself! Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video.

[@closetcorepatterns]

So happy you enjoyed the video!

[@wildgooseberrytea]

This is the most helpful video for taking measurements! So detailed and so many tricks to self-measure! Thank you guys!

[@closetcorepatterns]

Our pleasure!

[@teresaluna1936]

This is just what I was looking for! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@closetcorepatterns]

Glad it was helpful!

[@snow42girl]

I have totally been stalling on my next sew (Elodie dress) because I'd measured myself so poorly previously. Thank you for making this: it's giving me the nudge I need to try again!

[@closetcorepatterns]

Yay! Happy sewing 😊

[@constancegarcia8053]

Thank you so very much.😂❤🪡🧵👗

[@closetcorepatterns]

You are so welcome

[@juliaseverin6043]

So clever- definitely going to do that! Thanks ladies ❤

[@kjones2008]

Off to check all my measuring tapes! What an awesome idea. Thank you ladies!

[@closetcorepatterns]

We were all so excited in the office when Monse shared this trick! It really makes taking measurements yourself a breeze

[@kamyasarma3263]

This is so useful. Thank you so much!!!

[@closetcorepatterns]

So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@blufaerie]

Cassie!!!

[@closetcorepatterns]

Yes! 🔥😊