At one point or another in your sewing career, you have likely put together a cute little outfit for your son or daughter, only to have it a little tight in the chest, or the arms are just a tad short. A lot of that can be avoided if you know how to take the right measurements prior to making the garments.
You dont want to needlessly spend your time and effort on something that isnt done right. If you are too big, then at least you can bring in the seams and try to fix the garment. But, too short, and you use up a whole lot of fabric. This article will describe how to take the proper measurements for a child, so you can get them into the outfit you have sewn.
Measuring for height This is probably the simplest one to do just as long as your child is not wearing shoes. Shoes can add between an inch and 2.5 inches to the height of the child making your measurements way off. Have your child stand with their back straight against a wall. Measure from the bottom and back of the heel, to the crown of the head.
Chest You should measure for the chest around the largest part of the chest. Not when the chest is expanded, but at the part where you will get the...
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