Personal Measurement Chart
Article by KarensVariety.com

When choosing a pattern, whether it is for sewing, knitting or crochet, it is always necessary to know your measurements so that you choose the correct size. One of the best ways of doing this is to have a chart of your personal measurements with you so that you can compare your measurements with those of the pattern.

Ease is the difference between your actual body measurements and the finished measurements of the garment. The ease allows movement of your body within the article of clothing. Keep in mind the style of clothes you are choosing. Loose clothes like blouses, jackets or coats will have more ease allowed. Ease allowances can vary with fashion. If the current fashion is loose clothing, there will be more ease in the pattern and if tight fit is in fashion, there will be less ease in the pattern.

Remember that your measurements can change. Up-date your chart whenever you gain or lose weight.

You can see a wonderful chart presented in a vintage Simplicity book with directions as to how to measure. This is a comprehensive set of measurements to take. Fill in the chart and keep a copy with you when you shop. Click the thumbnail to open the chart in a new window in PDF format, using the Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have this on your computer, it can be downloaded for free from their site at www.adobe.com.