Step 1
Basic dress measurements
Choose a basic dress preset and enter the body measurements used to draft the front and back pieces.
Important fit note
Patterns generated by Nastix Patterns are base drafts created from your measurements and selected settings.
We strongly recommend making a test version (muslin / toile) and checking the fit before cutting final fabric.
Different fabrics, body shapes, armhole choices, and sewing preferences may require manual fitting adjustments.
Bust
Measure horizontally around the fullest part of the bust. Keep the tape level and do not pull it tight.
Waist
Use the natural waist or the waistline where the dress should sit. Do not add seam allowance manually.
Hips
Measure around the fullest part of the hips and seat. This value is especially important for straight or narrow silhouettes.
Front, back, and skirt lengths
Measure front and back length from the high shoulder point near the neck to the waist. Skirt length runs from waist to desired hem.
Shoulder and armhole
Measure shoulder from the neck base to the shoulder point. Armhole depth affects sleeve fit and movement.
Bust point
Measure bust point distance horizontally between the fullest points. Measure bust point height from the high shoulder point near the neck.
Ease, hem, and armhole
Ease controls fit comfort, hem change narrows or widens the silhouette, and armhole style should match the plan: sleeve or sleeveless.