Two Questions about Bodysuits

That's a very good way to measure. Also be sure to mark off his waist with a ribbon or something tied around it. That way you can measure accurately for waist to nape and tailbone to waist.

I'd start by cutting the fabric the length of the torso, not less. Try that and then fit to see if that works. If you aren't working with a print fabric, you can cut the lycra a little smaller than needed around the torso. (if you are working with a print, you don't want the print to stretch unevenly and get all ugly.) But be careful about cutting too short on a body suit a man is going to wear. Even if he wears a dance belt, too short through the torso could be very uncomfortable. (said as delicately as I could think to say it.)

Sharon

Now cut that out!!!

Beverly, mopping milk off the monitor...

Milk does a body good.... ;) Sorry about that.

Sharon

-I really was concerned about the length on that body suit being too short, and it's a tricky thing to metion. lol

Skim milk and Cheerios, I'm hoping it will do my cholesterol count good. :-}

Riiiiight.

Beverly

Dear Nick and Judy,

There is a formula for making a basic sloper into a garment made of Lycra. It's too long to go into here, but if you get a copy of the Armstrong book at the library, I think you can figure it out. It's for women; men would be easier--they have fewer bumps. Essentially, the main points to adjust are the length, and it's measured from the hip, not the waist; and the widest circumference of the body. It's hard to make a mockup of a garment like this, because you have to use stretchy fabric similar to the finished garment. Good Luck!!

Teri

You really need to measure as for a swimsuit, starting on one shoulder, going between the legs, and back up to the shoulder. This site will help with all your questions, and Stuart is a very experienced and helpful professional swimsuit designer, so pop over and say hello!