Measurements Practices

A. Upper Bodice Measurements:

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

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

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

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

6. Center back bodice length – measure center back from base of neck to waist line tape.

7. Back shoulder width – 4 inches below base of neck at center back, measure distance from armhole to armhole, keeping tape parallel to 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 arm bent and fist clenched, measure around 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 wrist below wrist bone

12. Hand circumference – touch thumb to little finger, the22222222n measure at the position of greatest circumference.

C. Lower Body Measurement:

13. Waistline – measure waist circumference. Allow enough ease for comfort in wearing 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 fullest part of hip keeping tape about 7 inches down from waist and mark this point midway between side and center front. Tape parallel to floor.

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

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

18. Waist to thigh – measure a distance from waist to thigh as in step17.

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

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

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