Measurements Practices

A. Upper Bodice Measurements:

1. High bust: measure around the back and chest just above the bust, keeping tape parallel to the floor across the back.

2. Bust: measure over the fullest part of the bust.

3. Center front bodice length – measure the center front from the base of the neck to the waistline tape...

4. Length from center back neck to the tip of bust – measure from the tip of bust around neck to tip of other bust and divide the measurement into half.

5. Length from center back neck over bust to the waistline – measure from waistline over the tip of bust around the neck over other busts to the waistline.

6. Center back bodice length – measure the center back from the base of the neck to the waistline tape.

7. Back shoulder width – 4 inches below the base of the neck at center back, measure the distance from armhole to armhole, keeping tape parallel to the floor and arms relaxed at sides.

8. Shoulder length – neck to arm socket – measure shoulder length from base of neck to arm socket.

B. Sleeve Measurements:

9. Upper arm circumference – with the arm bent and fist clenched, measure around the fullest part of the upper arm.

10. Arm length - shoulder to wrist – with arm bent, measure from arm socket over elbow to wrist bone.

11. Wrist circumference – measure around the wrist below the wrist bone

12. Hand circumference – touch thumb to little finger, the measure at the position of greatest circumference.

C. Lower Body Measurement:

13. Waistline – measure waist circumference. Allow enough ease for comfort in wearing the finished garment.

14. High hip – measure high hip circumference 3 inches below waistline tape. Keep parallel to floor 3

15. Hip at fullest part - measure the fullest part of the hip keeping tape about 7 inches down from the waist and mark this point midway between the side and center front. Tape parallel to the floor.

16. Waist to the fullest part of the hip – measure from waistline tape to hip as determined in step 15.

17. Thigh – slip tapeline down to the largest measure of thighs, keeping tape parallel to the floor.

18. Waist to thigh – measure a distance from waist to thigh as in step 17.

19. Skirt length – measure from waist to floor at center front, center back, right side, and left side. Subtract the number of inches the skirt is to be worn from the floor. Add hem allowance as needed.

20. Pants length – measure from the waistline along the side seam to the desired length for pants.

21. Leg circumference – measure the fullest part of the thigh, bent knee, calf, and instep.