Apr 11, 20211 min read

HOW TO TAKE MEASUREMENTS ON DRESS FORM FOR DRAFTING BACK WAIST SLOPER?

BACK WAISTLINE

Measure from center back seam over center of waistline tape to underarm seam plus 1/4'' (0.64cm) for ease.

Measure from neckline at center back seam down one quarter of back length. Dot, At this point measure across back to armplate.

Use designer 's curve to find position of center back and shoulder on dress form.

Note;- Be sure neckline curve matches established front shoulder and neck point.

Measure from new underarm seam dot ( as illustrated) to center back plus ease (see figure variation below):

1'' (2.54cm) for flat back

2. 3/4'' (1.91cm) for semi rounded back.

3. 1/2'' (1.27cm) for full rounded back.

Measure fro neckline seam down to center of waistline tape plus 1/8'' (0.32cm) ease. ( Ease for pick-up over shoulder blade. )