How to Use Princess Seams to Take in Your Clothing

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use a flexible measuring tape designed for sewing to take your measurements.

   Make sure to have a pencil and paper ready to record these.
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   Step 2: Measure from the top of your shoulder

   This is the Top of Shoulder/Base of Neck to Apex measurement. , This is the distance between your nipples. , The spot referred to as the Ribcage in sewing is located right underneath your breast where the cups of your bra end.
   
   So, you are measuring the distance from your nipple to there. , This is not necessarily the spot where your pants sit.
   
   It is the spot where you bend if you you lean over, right above the belly button. ,, It's where the elastic top of a bikini style panty will usually sit.
   
   If you are wanting to also adjust your garment around the largest part of your rear end you will want to include the Lower Hip as well.
   
   Measure approximately 6" down from the Mid Hip to find the Lower Hip measurement.
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   Step 3: right where the curve of your neck turns into your shoulder (It should be the spot where the neckline of your t-shirt sits) down to your Apex (that's a fancy way of saying your nipple in sewing).

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   Step 4: Measure from Apex to Apex.

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   Step 5: Measure the distance from your Apex to your Ribcage.

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   Step 6: Measure from your Ribcage to your Waist.

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   Step 7: Measure down from your Waist about 2.5"

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   Step 8: this is Upper Hip.

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   Step 9: Measure down from your Upper Hip about 2.5"

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    Step 10: this is your Mid Hip.

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