LETS MEASURE OURSELVES SUPER EASILY. On the ROAD to our best fitting woven tops! FREE printable.

Hello, friends! Welcome back to the “Let’s sew our best fitting woven top” series! This is the important episode where we take our body measurements. These will be very useful during the series as we work towards a great fitting woven top. You can follow along! I am demonstrating on my body and I am fully dressed. In the privacy of your home, you will be in your best fitting undergarments.
Download the body measurements chart I created for you from my website here:
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Catch up on the “Let’s sew our best fitting woven top” series playlist: • THE FITTING SERIES YOU...
In the next episode, we will tackle length adjustments.
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[@kerstinshadbolt1003]

You've done it again! Before long your play list will provide a complete course in dress making, created with your love of sewing, fabric and everything 'sewing'. I'm so glad to have found your channel!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much!

[@pwoolard4150]

How refreshing to finally have a real person with a real body showing how to take our measurements. Are things going well in your world? Are you getting enough sleep? You said you do 100% of the work on all your platforms. This is a great deal of work on one person.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you for your concern. Actually it’s quite concerning here in my area and just yesterday, someone local that I know passed away from covid. It’s very scary and we are all very worried. Thankfully my sons school went back online again. It’s a small relief. As for sleep, there’s never enough of that 😬 and what I do take more than full time hours. I do have a good nap everyday though 😀.

[@lindahines7294]

God bless you for all you do.

[@ginnyrivera2786]

My daughter and I watched this simultaneously, 1200 miles apart! I’m printing my chart now.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

How fun to share the experience 🤩

[@sue8235]

You have out done yourself. This series is wonderfully detailed. Thank you!

[@carlalissa7693]

One of the best measurement videos I have ever seen. Thank you for the downloadable...great resource

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@suzannegoralczyk9240]

This is like the holy grail of fitting series. I could not figure out why shirts were turning out with a consistent problem. I just put a tank together with your fitting suggestions and it actually fits! I am so excited. Good thing no one is home with me right now cause I be dancing!🎉

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Glad to help! I’m so happy that you are happy!!

[@LogiQuestMan]

You are amazing. This is so helpful. You’ve made the how and the why easy to understand.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m so glad :)

[@jennifermaddock4382]

Fantastic information already. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Yay! I hope it’ll help :)

[@swenstrand]

I’m so excited for this series! And SO appreciative, Karina!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m so glad!

[@gillianchatterton6376]

So helpful. Thank you.👍

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carmenfringer4740]

This will definitly become an add to my sewing library I save. Your pants one is already in there. Thank you

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m glad these help :)

[@helenforman987]

Thank you for explaining where the shoulder point is at! I have been wondering for a long time, and often been mostly guessing...

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s good to have a dedicated feel for the joint. Movement helps :)

[@peggyclements806]

I’ve been sewing for 40+ years, but I always learn something from you!

[@Brenda_O]

Wonderful - thank you so much from NZ! X

[@Akramsideas]

Thank you so much for this series. I’m eagerly following along to help with my fitting issues 😃

[@sherrypace8980]

This is the best guide to fitting I have ever seen! Thank you so very much.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JaqueBampi]

What a fantastic video! Thank you!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Whistlewalk]

Brilliant!

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Very helpful. Thank you, Karina!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome 😉

[@staciedartnell802]

Thank you for this.🙂

[@macquadj]

Your fitting series will really help me with my sewing!

[@susancheer5981]

Thanks Karina, looking forward to this.

[@nicolewilson4055]

Love your videos. You are such a good teacher. This series is exactly what I need.

[@busysewingbee3819]

Thank you for the measurements printable!

[@snugbumswallace7218]

Where do I begin. Thank You seems inadequate a word. You are the only person I've come across that clearly explains how to choose the right pattern size. I download the worksheet and oh my god this approach is so simple and clear. We won't mention the shoulder neck template. Gonna attempt to do the same for the back. So refreshing to see a normal person (hope that's not rude) sew and explain so clearly how to do it and why without presuming that your audience has some background knowledge. Thank you so much

[@donnawoods442]

Thanks so much for this Karina!💕👍

[@philiptipping6738]

Great work thanks very much exactly what I need. Cheers Mary

[@jennythomas3208]

Thanks for the hard work you put in to help us.

[@kristinbltekjr4169]

I love this! learning what adjustments you must make to your patterns to make them fit you! Thank you

[@lesleymoodley5703]

Thanks Karina. Looking forward to the next episode. Stay safe. Love from Australia.

[@lynettedaniels1236]

I am so excited for this. I have tried fitting woven garments with little success. I am going to dive in and try it with your guidance. Thank you so much for all the time and care you’ve put into these videos.

[@maryhull531]

Yay I am excited about this series . Thank you Karina .

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I hope we can achieve what we are after :)

[@lorlor2831]

Thank you for the chart. I need to re measure myself.

[@JennaBincarowsky]

Thank you!

[@Ana-ns8fs]

I just found your channel, and I feel I found a gold mine!!! You are such a great teacher. Thank you so much!!

[@lindathompson5420]

Thank you, thank you , thank you!!!! Great info....I am so excited for this series.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You are so welcome!

[@sbrickett]

What a great series! Thank you for such a great learning opportunity.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@glendabell7094]

So helpful - you have a talent for explaining the process clearly- Thsn you for your hard work 💖💖💖

[@sewhappysarahr8912]

Karina, thank you so much for this information and the measurements chart! I feel that I am an intermediate sewist, but still struggle with taking these measurements (especially the vertical measurements). This is going to help me grow so much in my sewing!

[@cjane51]

Your details are enormously helpful. Thank you and thanks for the download!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome 😉

[@yolandapeak3893]

I am thrilled you shared this information! Thank you

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome 😉

[@Escape10mom]

Great info! Can't wait to see more!! Thank you for posting!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

More to come!

[@jeanettedsouza510]

I have been waiting on this series for my way to 'limitless' sewing and actual patterns that fit! Lots of Love to you Karina!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m so glad that you are motivated to give this a go!

[@patgottshalk8808]

wonderful resource

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you!

[@helengallagher4346]

I’m very excited about this series. It will be so useful and I’ve got some patterns and fabric ready.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

That’s so awesome :)

[@katheesterbenz6892]

Always a learning experience! Thank you.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome 😉

[@doreenbradley3849]

Wow thanks so much. This is very helpful information 😃

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m glad it’s helpful for you :)

[@marathorne6821]

This is amazing! I am so excited to learn how to adjust patterns so they actually fit! 😁 Thanks, Karina, this will be so valuable.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You are so welcome!

[@helennessfield5606]

I think a good fit is what we all strive for and what eludes us!!! This series is going to be such a great tool in our sewing box - great start cant wait fir the rest

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I’m so happy that you are motivated!

[@karensimpson9928]

Brilliant can't wait to do the template thanks so much x

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@carolynhoppe3196]

I have done this in the past, but not recently. I will do it and follow the steps and see what I can learn this go around with the process. Thank you Karina!

[@sandrarowland7662]

This is great info. It is so much clearer seeing the measurement on a person rather than a 2 D drawing. Can I confirm that the tape lifts up over the bust at the front for high bust measurement ie isn't parallel to the floor?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s difficult to get it parallel on your own and yes, it will lift slightly at the front with the idea that we measure above where we have all the breast tissue.

[@annmarshall9291]

Thank you Karina. Great lesson,. I'll be downloading your chart.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I hope you enjoy!

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Excellent, excellent video; you’re a great teacher.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mariamacksoud8284]

This is great! I've printed out my charts and am looking forward to the next installment.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Yay! I’m excited too :)

[@sewjourns7128]

Thanks for such a thorough walk through of all the needed measurements.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much for the encouragement. You know it was not the easiest one for me to film 😊.

[@478vivi]

Very usefull Karina as usual .Tkank you 👍❤

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@kimweimer2847]

Thank you so much for doing this.I really enjoy your channel and I learn so much from you. I will have my pattern out and my measurements all filled out by the next video.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

That’s a amazing. I’m also motivated to improve the fit on my projects.

[@mcallan5782]

Really good video Karina! I’ve downloaded my template already and I’m really looking forward to the rest of the series. Thank you for your dedication to this art form. I’m a new sewist and I really want to learn these basics and your way of explaining things makes me want more! Marie from 🇬🇧

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Awesome! Thank you!

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Thank you Val❤️🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome 😉

[@goldieradziewicz7863]

This is my first foray into sewing garments after quilting for years. I am so excited to try a loose fitting top! Thanks for doing this series!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Yay 😁. The sky is the limit.

[@tanianatashasaville5870]

Hi all the way from South Africa, thank you so much for the awesome thoughtful content that you bring. This video help me so much with my measurements. Hopefully now I can do proper adjustments to my patterns. Looking forward to learning some more from. Thank you for dedicating your time to bring this to us and thank you fir the measurement chart to❤️

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I'm very happy to help :)

[@lynnmoroz4358]

Thank you for tackling this subject on your channel. I’ve printed out my measurement chart and am looking forward to further instruction. I struggle with getting a good fit in tops, so this is very helpful. Thanks again!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome 😉

[@halesmoore]

Thanks Karina, I've just printed my chart.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Wonderful!

[@GeorgianNights]

Thank you so much.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You’re very welcome and thank you so much for your support!

[@deonuacid]

This is exactly what I needed to learn. Just made a dress with a light jersey fabric and I cut the pattern bigger then my size because was not sure how to make the adjustments. Thank youuuuu!!!!!!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

So glad to help :)

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Whoop exciting ❤️💚💜💙

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Yay! I'm excited too :)

[@denisedorsey2889]

Thank you. I especially appreciate the free download. ❤️

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You're welcome!

[@sharonburr6973]

Hi Katrina. Love your information. I looked at your chart for cup sizes. It only goes up to H though . MY friend I want to sew for has a bust difference of 11 inches. 42 upper bust, 53 full bust . .

[@sheilaandmickiknit7958]

Thank you, Karina!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You are very welcome!

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

This is great! I've gotten good at manipulating patterns to fit my waist and bust, but the shoulder width and arm hole length are always off. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

We will get there. I know the brands where the shoulders and sleeves don’t fit me by now and I’ll be showing corrections :)

[@patriciadoherty464]

I love that you’re doing this series, I always have trouble fitting myself. Now I think I can do it, with your help. I have one question, when using the bust measurement to choose a pattern, do I use the high bust or bust circumference?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Depends on the pattern that you are using and if it has cup sizes. Also using the high bust has an extra step and I will discuss this in detail as the series goes on.

[@user-uy1hc3rl5k]

Hi again Karina. For measuring armhole depth, bust height, and shoulder to front waist height, should I use same starting point as I used when taking across the neck measurement? I'm sorry if I'm driving you nuts with questions-I'm a detail oriented person and want to be sure to get these measurements right! I'm learning so much!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Yes, the base of the neck as the shoulder starts.

[@user-uy1hc3rl5k]

Karina, thank you so much for creating this course! I measured myself today and am looking forward to the other videos in this course! For the neck measurement, how do I know where to start and stop measuring on my neck? Are there any point of references like the shoulder joint bones for the shoulder to shoulder width measurement?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s not too exact. Just from the base of the across the front, not going around the actual neck circumference.

[@bettydowns2934]

I’m really loving your series but I have one question about measuring, when you measure your neck are you measuring the point from where your shoulder starts or just across The front? Thanks

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Just across. It’s the neck width, not the circumference.

[@thedahliasewciety]

You are so clever!! I'm always learning from you my friend xxx

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Thank you so much 😊

[@bernadettepierre7935]

Karina.....(hopefully that was spelt correctly)......good day I'm looking at the measurement video....again....however I was wondering....if you do not have a flatter tummy area.....do you suggest putting the elastic around that area and the fullest part of the hip as well? Please help!!

[@sandraobrien8705]

Ha, timely! Just finished a woven top and it is too small. It is annoying, I made my size according to the chart, it says loose fitting but it is tight under the arms and my bust just juts out. Awful. I was thinking I just won't bother with woven tops anymore. My frame is small so I cannot make a huge size but although I plan for my bust, grade out, check sizing etc. The bust just gets in the way of a decent fit.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

I think measuring the pattern before making a test garment will help you see where you can adjust for fit :)

[@dancetoday542]

I've got my measurements - brilliant video, thank you. One thing I would like to ask is that my back measurement from neck point to waist is longer than from neck point to waist at the front, though you did say that the neck point to waist at the front should be longer. I can't seem to make it any different.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

Do you have a high round back? That can make the back longer than the front. Make sure you are measuring from the exact same area at the base of your neck.

[@dancetoday542]

​@@LiftingPinsandNeedlesI have slightly round shoulders but not a high round back - no 'hump' as it were like I see on some older ladies. I'm 75.

[@debbiebridges8807]

Taking the bicep measurements is that where the drop shoulders start at? I’m short so I always have shortened the sleeves but was curious where that top of a drop shoulder starts on me.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

there is no standard for that as each designer will place it further from the shoulder joint as they please.

[@lizkay4282]

Thanks Karina. I went through my pattern stash and found New Look 6148 is the closest I have to fit your suggested pattern requirements. Do you think View B would work for following along with you? I've always hated adjusting patterns and hoping this series changes my perspective.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

View B looks perfect. I will be showing how to transform the very angled french dart into a regular dart. It could be easier to work with that way.

[@lizkay4282]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles Thanks for the reply. I have no problem sewing darts but I have never moved their position so that will be interesting.

[@chayaq6690]

Hi. I've watched the video a few times and I'm confused about where the neck measurement is. The nape of the neck is in the back. I put on a thin necklace and measured the flat width between the two parts of the necklace that hang down around the base of my neck. Is this correct? The same with the bust point. Does the base of the neck intersect with the shoulder line? Tx for any clarification you can give me.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It’s the high point of the shoulder… base of the neck…. that width from one side to the other. It is from here that we measure down to the bust or waist. I never mentioned the neck circumference or the nape of the neck that would be at the back.

[@lauradonahue263]

I am also confused about the Across Front Neck measurement. I reread your answer to the neck question, tried a necklace as reference, and I think I am 10”. That seems a lot. Love the video series!

[@snugbumswallace7218]

Has anyone tried using the template to get the arm depth and bust height measurements. I think in doing it wrong. The bust height spot on but my armhole depth comes up way to high keeps touching my armpit. Having to lower it. What am I doing wrong

[@bernadettepierre7935]

Oh ....sorry I guessed I missed it the first time....I'm seeing it how...

[@sharonnickels2788]

I have watched this video multiple of times. I have one question. I am not sure where you are measuring across your neck. Is it all the way up to the shoulder at the base of the neck? i think not because of the number. Can you tell me a little clearer? thank you.

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

The base of the neck, where the seam would be on a garment. Just straight across.

[@sharonnickels2788]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles thank you!! I don't sew anything without looking you up first!!

[@kristinekapteyn8973]

The free printable shows as not available, is there any way to get one?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It is available. You need to type the password. I mention it in the video.

[@kitewoman7054]

I'm having trouble getting the password to work. Has it changed?

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

It has not changed. It’s limitlesssewing …. All together

[@kitewoman7054]

@@LiftingPinsandNeedles thank you. I'll keep trying. I love your channel 💜

[@sesamejane]

Thank you!

[@LiftingPinsandNeedles]

You're welcome!