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How to Measure

 

A General Guide on How to Measure

 

 Female Figure

Women

 

It is important to measure accurately for garments to fit correctly. Remember to measure over light clothing or underwear. Make no extra allowance for movement as this is done for you during the design process. For greater accuracy ask someone to measure you. Remember not to pull the tape too tight.

 

Bust – Measure around the fullest part

  

Waist – Measure around the natural waistline

  

Hips – Measure at the fullest part, approximately 8” (20cm) below the waist

  

Sleeve – Measure from the crown or tip of the shoulder down the outside of the arm to the length required

 

Inside leg – Measure from the top of the inside leg to preferred length

  

Skirt lengths – Skirt lengths are dependent on height, with 3 standard lengths available in petite, regular and long

  

 

 Male Figure

Men

 

It is important to measure accurately for garments to fit correctly. Remember to measure over light clothing or underwear. Make no extra allowance for movement as this is done for you during the design process. For greater accuracy ask someone to measure you. Remember not to pull the tape too tight.

 

Collar – Measure around the base of the neck where the collar fits comfortably

 

Chest – Measure the fullest part under the arms

 

WaistMeasure around the body level with the top of the trouser waistband

 

Sleeve – Measure from the crown or tip of the shoulder down the outside of the arm to the length required

  

Inside leg – Measure from the top of the inside leg to preferred length

 

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