Practicing Pattern Cutting: Chinelo Bally Freehand Fashion

I've been investigating different methods of pattern cutting from around the world. One method that i haven't explored before is freehand cutting, a practice that is primarily used in Africa and Asia. This involves using body measurements and applying them directly to fabric horizontally and vertically with a tape measure and chalk.

I tested the bodice process in half scale with my own measurements. As i have primarily worked with metric pattern methods (a la Winifred Aldrich), i found this method a little confusing. Some of the proportion measurements didn't seem as accurate as i would like but I enjoyed testing out an alternative method to what i'm used to. As i have good knowledge of pattern cutting, i was able to work through the process relatively easily but I can see that it might be a little difficult if someone has not pattern drafted before.

I'd like to test this full size on fabric (as this was my first try, i used paper) to see how close i got and compare it to the fit of the metric methods.

Take a look at part of the block pattern below.