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Ease Distribution Calculator

Calculate ease allocation across bust, waist, and hip for different fit types in garment construction.

Inputs

in
in
in

Results

Finished Bust

40 in

≈ 7 smartphones

Fit TypeStandard Fit
Finished Waist30 in
Finished Hip41 in
Bust Ease4 in
Waist Ease2 in
Hip Ease3 in
Ease per Side Seam1 in
Cross-Back Ease1.2 in
Bust Back Half10
Bust Side Panel10
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the bust, waist, and hip measurements from your body measurement chart.
  2. Select the fit type — Close Fit, Semi-Fitted, Fitted, Loose, or Very Loose.
  3. Review the ease amounts added to each area and the final pattern dimensions.
  4. Use these pattern dimensions when drafting or adjusting your sloper.
  5. Adjust the fit type to see how ease changes affect the finished garment silhouette.

How the result changes with Bust Measurement

Bust MeasurementFinished Bust
3135 in
3943 in
4953 in
5761 in

What each input means

Bust Measurement
Full bust circumference body measurement
Waist Measurement
Natural waist circumference body measurement
Hip Measurement
Full hip circumference body measurement
Fit Type
Desired garment fit level

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Bust Measurement = 36, Waist Measurement = 28, Hip Measurement = 38, Fit Type = 1 = 4 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Finished Bust
    Finished Bust
    40 = 40
  3. Calculate Fit Type
    Fit Type = ease.name
    Standard Fit = Standard Fit
  4. Calculate Finished Waist
    Finished Waist
    30 = 30

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