Scaling Measurements for Custom Mini-Mes

Custom bespoke Mini-Mes can be created for any body's size and shape. They rely on 10 measurements of the body as described in Fashion & Costume Design in Quarter Scale. (See pages 126 and 127).

Use the form below to calculate the necessary quarter-scale lengths. The circumference measurements are for one-fourth of the body from Center Front or Center Back to the Side Seam so they are 1/16th of the full body measurement.

Measurements #8 an #9 are used to create Waist-to-Floor forms and/or add legs to the Mini-Mes. They can also be used to draft pants as described in How to Make Sewing Patterns. Measurement #10 is used to create arms for the Mini-Mes and for drafting sleeves as described in How to Make Sewing Patterns.

Use the Tab Key to enter measurements and see the results. The #10 Biceps measurement has been added since the book was published to aid in drafting sleeves.