A Call for Real-World Measurements
Posted by Keith on Wednesday Jul 30, 2008 Under SewingI realize no one knows I make apparel, and even less know Ive been asking for measurements, but if anyone is willing to provide me real-world measurements using this:
http://www.simplicity.com/index.cfm?page=section/fittips/howmeas.htm
then I can start ensuring I am making clothes for real-world sizes. I have dress forms for all sizes but haven’t had ‘real-world’ measurements to try and base my clothes off of. I do dresses, skirts, tops, costuming, hats and so on. I just haven’t listed any in my Etsy store as I usually do them on-demand.
(I also have a more detailed measurements sheet I use for special orders, but no one online wants to fill that out as it’s VERY detailed. 
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So if you’re willing, please send me your measurements at keith@mindlesspursuits.com! I promise not to share them!
July 30th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
You don’t need measurements…just use Simplicity’s size chart, only for “real world” authenticity, ignore everything below size 16
July 30th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Yeah, but what would be the fun in that? This is ‘market research’…
July 31st, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Bouks, I have a very difficult time finding clothes to fit because I’m naturally small … I can’t help it. I usually have to shop in the teen section, lol. It’s embarrassing!
Anyway, would my small measurements and stature be considered “real world?” I would love to have custom clothes made for me sometime that actually fit properly everywhere! My mother used to make all my clothes - I miss that
August 1st, 2008 at 6:50 am
They certainly would, Jens. From the threads I’ve read on Etsy and elsewhere, it seems that the range of measurements the world that mass-market clothing manufacturers cater to shrinks every year. I’d certainly like to make apparel for those outside of the ‘norm’!
August 3rd, 2008 at 8:54 am
Maybe one day i’ll be in the same room with a computer and a measuring tape, in which case i will give you mine..