The Design Process — rag trade
The Missing Measurement Chart
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March 28, 2022 If you are here reading this post it is because you are interested in the best way to collect and collate the measurements of this sewing community- including a chart for the mature body. It is a big idea and I am a bit daunted- but the only way to start is to start. Ideas and constructive observations are welcome. Please post them as comments so that this important information is in the same place- and if something relevant is discussed elsewhere, feel free to cut and paste it ( with permission )into the comments below. I...
How long is a piece of String ?
measurement rag trade sizing systems
How long is a piece of string? Or The rag trade is just that- It isn´t you What size are you?... It depends.. Are we measuring height? Most people are between 1,50 m ( 5´) and 2m ( 6`9”) Or are we just measuring the leg length ? outside leg? or inside leg? Are we measuring girth? Which girth ? Chest ? Waist ? Neck ? Wrist ? All of these measurements have been used for different sizing systems. And…... all of them are WRONG !… for somebody. The german system sizing men's suits* is one of the most...