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Relate measurements to intended ease
Choose a finished measurement by adding the intended ease to the relevant body measurement. Check the pattern’s measurement location and fabric stretch.
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Choose a finished measurement by adding the intended ease to the relevant body measurement. Check the pattern’s measurement location and fabric stretch.
Before you start
Gather the measurements, counts or timing sample needed below. Record their units and whether they describe a sample, the whole project or one purchased package. Use a finished sample when dimensions or material use depend on fabric structure.
Try this example
A 96 cm chest with 8 cm positive ease targets 104 cm finished circumference. Compare that target with the schematic, not merely a size-name label.
Check your result
- Recheck the inputs against the actual sample or label, keep units consistent and round only the final count or purchase. Repeat a sample if a small measuring difference changes the decision.
- These arithmetic examples assume the measured structure stays comparable. Shaping, borders, dense textures and color changes require their own allowances or samples.
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