Where to Measure When Using the Commercial Knit Contour Pattern
1. Bust. Over fullest part of bust. Keep tape parallel to the floor.
2. Waist. Around natural waistline.
3. Hip. Around fullest part. Average is about 7" below waist. If you have high hips take this measurement also. I have to alter all my patterns, since the fullest part of my hips is only 4" below my waist; and the width measurement remains the same all the way down to 8" below my waist. If I do not make this correction, skirts ride up and bunch around my middle--very unflattering!
4. Back Width. From shoulder point to shoulder point.
5. Length. From first vertebra (bump at base of back neck) to desired length.
6. Sleeve Length. From shoulder point, down over slightly bent elbow, to wrist.
