Wrap a flexible tape measure around your bust. Make sure the tape lays flat, and goes only over your chest and shoulder blades, not over your arms or your cat or anything else. Wrap the tape around the biggest part of your bust, which on most gals is somewhere at or slightly above nipple level.
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What is the bust on a sweater?
For sweaters, you should know three basic measurements: [A] Bust: Start by measuring around the fullest part of your chest, making sure that the measuring tape doesn’t droop in the back. (Ladies, your bust measurement is not the same as your bra size.
What measurements are needed for a sweater?
HOW TO MEASURE A SWEATER TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SIZE
- Chest circumference: position the meter horizontally below the seam of the armhole (underarm).
- Waistline: position the meter horizontally at waist.
- Sleeve Length:
- Sweater Length:
How do you measure chest size for a sweater?
Measure the chest size
Measure across the front of the jumper from one armpit seam to the other. Read off the number of inches and double it to get the chest size. For example, we would describe this jumper as having a chest size of 32 inches.
How do I know what size sweater to knit?
The only way to know for sure what size you are is to take your measurements. Knitting patterns are usually sized by the finished chest or bust measurement, but sometimes the intended body measurement is given instead. In that case look to the schematic for the finished garment measurements.
Which is bust size?
The bust size, bust line measure, or over-bust measure is the measurement around the torso over the fullest part of the breasts, with the crest of the breast halfway between the elbow and shoulder, usually over the nipples, ideally while standing straight with arms to the side and wearing a properly fitted bra.
How do you measure your bust size?
Stand upright without a bra on, and using a measuring tape, measure around your back and under your bust, where the band of a bra would usually sit. Make sure the tape is going around in a steady, even line. It should feel snug, but not tight.
What is actual measurement in knitting?
If a pattern lists that the sweater has an actual finished bust circumference of 40″, if you measure it, it will be 40″ around at bust height—that is, the front and back will each be 20″ across.
What size is a 23 inch chest?
HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT FIT
| XS | XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Chest | 15-16 in 38-40 cm | 23-24 in 58-61 cm |
| Length | 23-24 in 58-61 cm | 27-28 in 68-71 cm |
How are men’s sweaters measured?
Sleeve length: Measure from the shoulder to the wrist. Shoulder to Shoulder:Measure this length from one shoulder to another. Chest: Measure around the fullest part, place the tape close under the arms and make sure the tape is flat across the back.
What does 4 inches of ease mean in knitting?
Ease is the number of inches different between your body and the finished object. So if your BODY chest measurement was 41″ and you SWEATER chest measurement was 45″ that would be a sweater will 4″ of positive ease on YOUR body. The sweater is 4″ LARGER than your body.
What size is a 32 bust?
International size guide and body measurements
| CUP SIZE | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 32 UNDERBUST | 27 inches 69cm | 27 inches 69cm |
| OVERBUST | 32 inches 81.5cm | 33 inches 84cm |
| 34 UNDERBUST | 29 inches 74cm | 29 inches 74cm |
| OVERBUST | 34 inches 86.5cm | 35 inches 89cm |
What is bust on a size chart?
Bust/Chest: With arms relaxed at sides, measure around the fullest part of the chest/bust. Waist: Measure around the natural waistline, smallest part of waist.
Is bust and chest size the same?
Your bust line measurement will be higher than your chest (“under the breast”) measurement. Your cup size is the difference between your chest size and your bust line measurement. For example: Your bust line measurement at the fullest part of your bust is 34″ and your chest size is 32″. 34″ – 32″ = 2″.
What size is 36 in bust?
Womens Size Chart
| Size | 8 | 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Full Bust | 32″ 81cm | 36″ 91.5cm |
| Waist | 27″ 68.5cm | 31″ 78.5cm |
| Hips | 35″ 89cm | 39″ 99cm |
What is my bust size in inches?
Under the bust
| D CUP | 34 D | 38 D |
|---|---|---|
| Bust measurement (in inches) | 36.6 – 37.4 | 40.6 – 41.3 |
| Under the bust measurement (in inches) | 29 – 30 | 33 – 34 |
What cup size is 31 inches bust?
31 inches underbust and 37 inches overbust, gives a bra size of 36B.
What does finished bust mean?
FINISHED Bust Measurement
What it IS: A measurement of the finished GARMENT, after it is knitted, blocked, and seamed (if needed). As such, it includes any positive or negative ease desired for the proper fit. What it is NOT: A measurement of your exact bust size, unless you want it to be!
How do you know if a sweater is too big?
If it was pulled to lie flat, as it should, the V would sit too low on the body. Body – the sweater is gaping and slouching around the chest and waist meaning it’s too wide across the body. It is unflattering and makes the wearer seem much larger than he is. Length – this sweater is too long.
How Loose Should a sweater fit?
For any sweater, you want to be able to pinch no more than 2 inches of fabric on either side of your lower rib cage. You also don’t want to be able to pinch any less than 1 inch of fabric, as that’s way too tight. You want it to lightly hug your torso, but not be so loose or tight. This goes for ALL BODY TYPES.
How do you calculate stitches per inch?
To figure out the number of stitches and rows you need in 1 inch, simply divide the listed gauge by four. For instance, a yarn with a gauge of 18 stitches and 24 rows per 4 inches is the same as 4.5 stitches per inch and 6 rows per inch.