Taking Your Own Body Measurements | Kim Dave

Taking your own body measurements at home can be challenging, and I show how to go about doing so in this video.
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[@KimDave]

Based on popular request, here is a video showing you how to take your measurements for sewing and pattern making.

[@brat46]

A couple of other points to measure. Your under cup, from your nipple to where your bra band sits. Since breast are different in shapes and size, you might not sit comfortably in the cup for say a halter top style. Commercial patterns use a 3.5 inch measurement in their patterns. Also take a sit down measurement of your hips. To be blunt (and personal experience) fat spreads. Your sit down measurement might be more than the 1 inch ease that a pattern calls for. Another place to measure so that the back will fit more comfortably is across the back, right under the arm pit. Think of where your side seam would be and measure from side to side. These are some of my adjustments that I have to make as being a plus size person,

[@rachel14rod]

Thank you for mentioning this :) it's very helpful.

[@jenniferthompson9212]

Thank you so much. You have such a lovely way of explaining the process, so calm and unhurried. 🤗👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@MrsBuitenbeentje]

Awesome I’m ready to create “My life is put together dress”.

[@mirandaghansah3269]

Useful and straight to the point. Thank you!!

[@SMDanceManiac]

Thank you so much! Straight to the point and informative! Thank you 🙂

[@BrambleReid]

Thank you, I'm going to re-measure myself, gained a little weight after the baby. I have started to sew again. On my way to pickup my industrial sewing machine.

[@KimDave]

You got this girl 👌 Congratulations on your bundle of joy.

[@noxmazwi.menziwa.iqhathanz7246]

Thank you very much for the lessons 🙏❤

[@abbysadventures274]

Love love love your videos s much so wanted to book a sewing class with you -- Thankyou sooooo much XX 💋

[@randomedits128]

Thank you! This was so helpful.

[@nuwanlokugamage6373]

Thank you so much dear.A very helpful & understandable expression.Your way is very clear.I follow your way from Sri Lanka.

[@daisylovesparis]

Thank you! This was very helpful

[@nive432]

Just because of you i done my assignment thank you

[@abiolabankole5536]

Thank you for sharing!

[@lehlabiled7097]

Thank you a whole lot for this 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾.

[@hellensholo5423]

Thank you dear this is great. God bless.

[@koco23]

thank you so much! you're a life-saver 💙

[@KimDave]

Glad it helped!

[@sewabella8836]

Thank you 🌹🖤👑 Very helpful 😊

[@mthandokay6546]

Thank you so much sis this is really helpful ❤

[@KimDave]

You’re welcome 😊

[@moonstar4605]

Thanks this is so simple to refer to 💕💕

[@KimDave]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SewwithBosede]

This is so helpful...thanks so much🙏🙏

[@KimDave]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eyesofmuffin]

I've always had trouble with what people took as the hipline because and I didn't know if (you create an imagined curve between the two widest points and take that- I have that dip at the hip joint ) OR it'd be your upper hips and belly/abdomen OR lower hips including butt. Thank you!

[@natalia8218]

Thank you very much!

[@terriwills0]

Brilliant thank you x

[@jays3349]

This is very helpful thank you so much dear❤

[@KimDave]

You’re welcome hun 😃

[@rhondaharcum2369]

Thank you greatly!

[@TakeATrip.]

Dropping 💎; Thank you!

[@KimDave]

You’re welcome 💕

[@lelalewis97]

love it thanks!

[@KimDave]

Glad you like it!

[@beth12svist]

Good tip with the mirror! I've had to do without a full length mirror for several years, so that's a habit I never picked up... I should remember to do that next time. :-) As a longer-torsoed larger-busted woman, I frequently use my back length and / or side seam length in addition to these - it's a usual alteration I have to make for patterns, and measuring just over the bust would not be enough to ensure a good fit. I usually have to do a full bust adjustment. Oh, and bicep and wrist/hand circumference, for sleeves!

[@KimDave]

Thank you for the wonderful tips Beth 💕

[@lynittanitta2562]

Thank you Kim....regards from Borneo😍

[@KimDave]

You’re welcome 😊

[@divinebassey1161]

Nice one hun.... It's really helpful.

[@KimDave]

Thank you Divine 😊

[@refilwesedibe29]

First!!! Love it! Thank you for this🤗

[@KimDave]

You are so welcome!

[@serenlewis4826]

Thankyou!

[@xolisilekhuzwayo]

thank you

[@dayana1454]

Thank you 🙏🏻🌸🌸

[@KimDave]

You are so welcome

[@nursalsabilah3162]

Thank you sooo much 😘❤️

[@KimDave]

Glad you enjoyed the video

[@cookielove8174]

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Thank you

[@KimDave]

You're welcome

[@maeroseleen5004]

Thank uou so much ❤

[@KimDave]

You're welcome 😊

[@ellianacampbell5346]

Wooow great

[@KimDave]

Thank you 😊

[@hayabaloch79]

👍

[@bryand6811]

when taking our measurements for our blocks, should we still add in the ease you were talking about (ie make sure a finger can fit between tape and body/do the sit test) or should we measure it exactly?

[@KimDave]

I take exact body measurements, and add ease when making a garment without stretch

[@christinalouca602]

Can you make a tutorial on how to take measurements for back side (clients).

[@anthonycruz4020]

Do these work for the male body as well, if not how would we measure this? Could you please make a video on making the basic male bodice pattern, it would be very helpful. Love your videos btw🥰

[@KimDave]

I don’t know a lot about men’s wear. I never really learned about them in previous experiences, but I want to broaden my scope by trying some men’s wear patterns/garments in the future

[@anthonycruz4020]

@@KimDave Thank you so much for taking the time to reply! Ive learned so much from you and Im very grateful, thank you!

[@annalasike5025]

Hello Kim, I'm from Australia, I love your work and aspire to be as good as you. I've been sewing for almost 2 years now and still have difficulties in transferring measurements onto fabric. I've tried to follow on specific patterns with a few of your tutorials however I am still quite confused. Is there a particular method in this process and if so are you able to give me some insight please. It would help me so much, Thank you :)

[@KimDave]

Do you work straight onto fabric? Do you make patterns? Or drape on the mannequin? Whichever method you use, you can always double check the measurements you're working with as you plan, cut and sew.

[@annalasike5025]

@@KimDave Before watching your videos it was working straight onto the fabric but since watching your videos it is now measuring and then making the patterns.

[@kerri2698]

most beautiful accent!

[@paris412]

Where would you buy sewing machine oil? Also do they have for a certain type of machine. Like if u have a brother sewing machine would you have to buy a certain one for it. Or can you just buy any. Do you have to buy a spacific one. Plz could you reply back

[@KimDave]

I’ve never had to buy sewing machine oil. I served my sewing machine last in 2017 and I’ve not had to oil my machine since then. So I don’t have an answer for your question unfortunately

[@esthericsspace6002]

You can use a multi purpose sewing machine oil

[@beth12svist]

I think you just have to stick to sewing machine oil and not other kinds of oils, but machine make should not make a difference.

[@sickviking9892]

I have an unusual question, I hope you are comfortable and able to answer. I don't have nipples. I'm not sure where nipples would have naturally sat on my chest. For measurements that require a "nipple point" what would be the best way for me to take those measurements? (Also if it matters I am male and don't have breasts either.)

[@roaatahseen9853]

Am arabic ,but i love to see you

[@kitsisobonolosedidi1193]

Reason why I hardly made outfits for myself... Thanks

[@KimDave]

Hope this video inspires you to make yourself something 😊

[@itsbrachabless]

You just saved my life my mom could not take my measurements

[@KimDave]

Good to know this video will come in handy for you too 😄

[@itsbrachabless]

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[@KimDave]

This is so inspiring. Starting young is such a smart move! You should be very proud of yourself girl ^.^