Quick Practice.

Quick practice.

MASTER LIST

Hi! Here is a Master List of all my posts. Many are empty because I haven’t got there yet, but it’s slowly filling up with information. This blog will likely take years to cultivate, thank you for your patience!

Hanfu Tutorials-

    Ruqun 襦裙

Parallel Collared Ru (x)

Waist High (Qiyao) Qun (part 1) (part 2)           

    Aoqun 袄裙

    Daxiushan 大袖衫 (x)

    Banbi 半臂

    Zhong Yi 中衣

Modern Hanfu

Other Chinese Apparel

    Qipao/Cheongsam (x)

Sewing Tips and Tricks

    Tools of the Trade (x)

    Taking Measurements (x)

    Sewing with Silk

    Fabric Recommendation/Sources (x) (x)

    Patternmaking/Draping

    Embroidery (x)

Chinese Culture

    The History of Silk Production (sericulture)

    The Importance of Jade (x)

    Places in China

English Sources for Hanfu (x) (x) (x)

Where to Buy Hanfu (x)

    Using Taobao (x)

    Chinese to English Measurement Words (x)

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Taking Measurements

Hello!

Today let’s talk about measurements! To draft accurately, it’s important to take accurate measurements with a flexible tape measure. Some measurements can be completed on your own, but many require a second pair of hands.

When drafting Hanfu, much of the silhouette is oversized. That gives the designer a lot of flexibility and convenience because they are not trying to fit the garment tightly to the body using darts, style-lines, etc. However, it’s important to take accurate measurements of the body in its natural state without increasing those numbers. We can compensate for a fuller silhouette later.

Below is the measurement chart that I use along with a guide that identifies where to measure. You can measure a dress form that is close to your size or measure directly on your body with the help of someone else.

Not all Hanfu will use all of these measurements. Many only need a few select ones, but it’s nice to have accurate and consistently updated measurements for the model you’re using. You never know when you need a specific measurement, so it’s better to get it all done at once.

This exercise should take about 15-20 minutes. Write down all the measurements with their corresponding numbers and descriptions. This is the base on which you can start drafting. 

When measuring:

Wear semi-fitted clothing. A tank top and leggings is fine.

Eat before measuring

Use a flexible tape measure that’s at least 75 inches (190cm) long

Don’t pull hard on the measuring tape. The tape should not stretch.

Stand up straight, but please don’t suck you tummy in or try to make yourself smaller! I promise your natural body is perfectly fine!

Have someone on hand to help. Many of these measurements are impossible to do on you own.

Please let me know if you have any questions! I know not everyone will understand some of these measurements. I cannot post pictures of every detail, but I’d be more than happy to help identify a troublesome measurement.

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-Jaz

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