When following along with the step-by-step instructions, you would usually use your own measurements to create your own block. Sometimes, however, in order to understand or check what I am doing, you may need to refer to the measurements that I am using. The measurements listed here are the Body Measurement that I use in those instructions to draft the block.
Note that my instructions require the Upper Bust measurement rather than the Bust measurement. If you want a detailed explanation of why, please read: Why Upper Bust rather than Bust? The short explanation is that it allows us to create C-Cup, D-Cup or other larger bust cups within the instructions, rather than create the block for a B-bust-cup, then have to do a bust adjustment. If you have a large bust compared to your upper bust and you use your bust measurement, you will end up with too much ease in the Upper Bust/Armhole area, which will probably show as gaping in the armhole. This method allows all bust-cups (including B-bust cup, which is the 'standard') to create a block that fits in the armhole area as well as the bust.
If you have a large bust compared to your upper bust and you use your bust measurement, you will end up with too much ease in the Upper Bust/Armhole area, which will probably show as gaping in the armhole. This method allows all bust-cups (including B-bust cup, which is the 'standard') to create a block that fits in the armhole area as well as the bust.
A download file of these measurements can be found at the bottom of the page, below the table. You can print these measurements ou to make it easier to follow along with the instructions.
Bodice Front - Body Measurements
| Bodice Front | inches |
|---|---|
| Full Length Front | 17.5 |
| Upper Bust | 34 |
| Bust - B Cup | 36 |
| Bust - C Cup | 37 |
| Bust - D Cup | 38 |
| Centre Front Length | 14.52 |
| Across Shoulder Front | 7.63 |
| Shoulder Slope Front | 17.62 |
| Shoulder Length | 5.08 |
| Bust Depth (B Cup) | 10.25 |
| Bust Span (B Cup) | 3.75 |
| Across Chest | 6.76 |
| Front Armhole Depth | 8.33 |
| Side Length | 8.06 |
| Waist | 28 |
| Waist Arc Front | 7 |
Bodice Back - Body Measurements
| Bodice BACK | inches |
|---|---|
| Full Length Back | 17.37 |
| Upper Bust | 34 |
| Centre Back Length | 16.63 |
| Across Shoulder Back | 7.75 |
| Shoulder Slope Back | 17.25 |
| Back Neck | 3.06 |
| Across Back | 7.25 |
| Shoulder Length | 5.08 |
| Waist | 28 |
| Waist Arc Back | 7.0 |
| Dart Placement | 2.88 |
| Side Length | 8.06 |
Download
- Example-Measurements-Instructions-Bodice (1 page PDF file)
