{"id":6560,"date":"2024-05-18T19:59:30","date_gmt":"2024-05-18T17:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/?p=6560"},"modified":"2024-05-19T05:13:56","modified_gmt":"2024-05-19T03:13:56","slug":"how-to-cut-a-kurti-part-1-taking-your-measurements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/index.php\/how-to-cut-a-kurti-part-1-taking-your-measurements\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cut a Kurti part 1, Taking Your Measurements"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"coauthor_byline\" class=\"article_byline \">\n<div id=\"byline_info\">\n<p><span class=\"\"> <b>Co-authored by<\/b> <a class=\"coauthor_link coauthor_checkstar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Author\/Korri-Burton-Universe\">Korri Burton-Universe<\/a> <\/span><a class=\"byline_info_link hover_pop\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Cut-a-Kurti#\"> <span class=\"last_updated_highlighted\">Last Updated: September 29, 2023<\/span> <\/a> <a class=\"byline_references\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Cut-a-Kurti#References\">References<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mf-section-0\" class=\"mf-section-0\">\n<p>Kurtis are a simple dress often worn by Indian women. Once you have taken your measurements and drafted your pattern, they are simple to cut. The pattern drafting process takes the longest, but the results are rewarding: a custom-fitted kurti! Once you have cut your kurti, all you have to do is sew it together.<\/p>\n<div class=\"altblock\">\n<h2>Part 1 &#8211; <span id=\"Taking-Your-Measurements\" class=\"mw-headline\">Taking Your Measurements<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6562\" src=\"https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-1.jpg.webp 728w, https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-1.jpg-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-1.jpg-700x525.webp 700w, https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-1.jpg-500x375.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"step_num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1. <b class=\"whb\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Prepare a measurement chart.<\/b> You will fill the chart in with your measurements as you take them. This will make the information easy to find. Your chart should include the following sections and subsections:<sup id=\"_ref-1\" class=\"reference\" aria-label=\"Link to Reference 1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Cut-a-Kurti#_note-1\">[1]<\/a> <\/sup><\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shoulder measurement<\/li>\n<li>Vertical measurements: bust, waist, full length, hip length<\/li>\n<li>Round measurements: chest, bust, waist, hip<\/li>\n<li>Neck measurements: front depth, back depth<\/li>\n<li>Sleeve measurements: arm round, arm hole, sleeve length, sleeve opening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6563\" src=\"https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-2.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-2.jpg.webp 728w, https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-2.jpg-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-2.jpg-700x525.webp 700w, https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-2.jpg-500x375.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<p><b class=\"whb\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2. Measure your shoulders across your back, from tip-to-tip.<\/b> Place the end of your measuring tape against your left shoulder, right at the tip where the bone is. Pull the tape across the back of your shoulders, and stop at your right shoulder. Record the measurement in the &#8220;Shoulder measurement&#8221; section of your chart.<sup id=\"_ref-2\" class=\"reference\" aria-label=\"Link to Reference 2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Cut-a-Kurti#_note-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It might be easier to have someone do this for you. Alternatively, you can get a dress form or <a title=\"Make a Duct Tape Dress Form\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-Duct-Tape-Dress-Form\">make a duct tape mannequin<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you are using a dress form, adjust the bust, waist, and hip dials to match your measurements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6564\" src=\"https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-3.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-3.jpg.webp 728w, https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-3.jpg-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-3.jpg-700x525.webp 700w, https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-3.jpg-500x375.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. <b class=\"whb\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Take your vertical measurements starting from the top of your shoulder.<\/b> Place the end of your measuring tape at the top of your shoulder. Pull the measuring tape down towards the highest point of your bust and write that measurement down in the &#8220;bust&#8221; subsection. Next:<sup id=\"_ref-4\" class=\"reference\" aria-label=\"Link to Reference 4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Cut-a-Kurti#_note-4\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<ul>\n<li>Continue pulling the tape down to the narrowest point of your waist. Write the measurement down next to &#8220;waist.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Pull the tape down to where you want the kurti to end, and record the measurement under &#8220;full length.&#8221; If you&#8217;re doing this on a dress form, you may have to hold the tape against the waist as you kneel.<\/li>\n<li>For the hip, place the tape at your shoulder and measure straight down to your hip&#8217;s fullest point.<\/li>\n<li>This completes the &#8220;Vertical measurements&#8221; category.<\/li>\n<li>Always put a finger between your measuring tape and your body\u2014this prevents your measurements from being too snug.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6565\" src=\"https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-4.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-4.jpg.webp 728w, https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-4.jpg-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-4.jpg-700x525.webp 700w, https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-4.jpg-500x375.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearall\">\n<div class=\"step\">\n<p><b class=\"whb\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4. Wrap the tape around your chest, bust, waist, and hips.<\/b> Place the tape behind your back, right under your armpits, and wrap it around your chest (not bust). Record the measurement under the &#8220;chest&#8221; section of your &#8220;Round measurements&#8221; category. Next, measure around the fullest part of your bust, the narrowest point of your waist, and the widest part of your hips.<sup id=\"_ref-6\" class=\"reference\" aria-label=\"Link to Reference 6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Cut-a-Kurti#_note-6\">[4]<\/a> <\/sup><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Write the chest, bust, waist, and hip measurements in each of their designated sections.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t pull the tape tight or suck in your stomach. Keep both relaxed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6566\" src=\"https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-5.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-5.jpg.webp 728w, https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-5.jpg-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-5.jpg-700x525.webp 700w, https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-5.jpg-500x375.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"step_num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5. <b class=\"whb\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Measure from your shoulder to where you want the collar to end.<\/b> Place the end of the tape at the top of your shoulder and pull it down across the front of your chest. Stop when you get to where you&#8217;d like the collar to end, then write that number next to &#8220;front depth&#8221; under the &#8220;Neck Measurements&#8221; category.<sup id=\"_ref-7\" class=\"reference\" aria-label=\"Link to Reference 7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Cut-a-Kurti#_note-7\">[5]<\/a> <\/sup><\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<ul>\n<li>Repeat the process for the back of your neck. This measurement should be rather small, about 1 to 2\u00a0in (2.5 to 5.1\u00a0cm).<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t worry about the shape of the collar (e.g., round, V, or square). Just focus on the length.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6567\" src=\"https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-6.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-6.jpg.webp 728w, https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-6.jpg-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-6.jpg-700x525.webp 700w, https:\/\/shakti.tattva.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/aid10396355-v4-728px-Cut-a-Kurti-Step-6.jpg-500x375.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"step_num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">6. <b class=\"whb\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Record your sleeve measurements according to the chart.<\/b> Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your upper arm, typically right at the armpit, and write the measurement under &#8220;arm round.&#8221; Next, wrap the tape around your arm where it joins your body, and write that number under the &#8220;arm hole&#8221; section. Finally:<sup id=\"_ref-8\" class=\"reference\" aria-label=\"Link to Reference 8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Cut-a-Kurti#_note-8\">[6]<\/a> <\/sup><\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<ul>\n<li>Sleeve length: measure from the tip of your shoulder down to where you want the sleeve to end (e.g., halfway down your arm).<\/li>\n<li>Sleeve opening: wrap the tape around the spot where you want the sleeve to end (e.g., halfway down your arm) and record that measurement as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lesson 1 - How to take body measurements for womens kurti \/dress easy step by step\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cvxiSk5dH3U?start=13&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"altblock\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearall\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"scrolltomarker\" data-isstep=\"1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step\">\n<div class=\"scrolltomarker\" data-isstep=\"1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Co-authored by Korri Burton-Universe Last Updated: September 29, 2023 References Kurtis are a simple dress often worn by Indian women. 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