4. Measurements should be taken comfortably without pulling the tape too tight or loose. 5. The measurements should be taken in proper order and with a certain sequence. 6. All girth measures should be taken tightly, as ease for movement is included in the draft.

Stage 8: Press: Do not press over pins as they will leave an impression in the fabric. Stage 9: True all lines of check details. The rough design now needs to be trued in order to establish the correct grain line and to ensure that the armhole, underarm sears and shoulder are the same length. Both sides although perhaps not the same shape on the left and right side if the design is asymmetric.