How to take measurements

How to take measurements

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Full-length: Measure from the shoulder near the neck to the desired length near the waist

Above chest :-It is the diameter around the chest just above the bust

Bust :- Pass the tape around fullest part of bust about 1  inch below armhole and a little higher in back.

below chest ( frame size ) :- It is the diameter around your chest just below the  breasts.  Using the tape measure, measure around your ribcage directly under the breasts.  There should be no breast tissue measured while determining the  frame size. 

Arm hole:--Around the arm close to shoulder and body.

Arm:- Measure around fullest part of arm about 1  inch below arm hole

Elbow:- Pass the tape around elbow with arm bend

Forearm :- Measure around forearm not too tight

Wrist  Measure around wrist not too tight

Sleeve length with shoulder:- measure from the nape of the neck over the shoulder  to the required length

Sleeve length without shoulder:-Length  from shoulder end to the desired end of the sleeve

Sleeve length  ( front ) :- Inside measure from wrist to armpit.

Neck:- Around the neck not too tight

Neck Depth:- From the top of the shoulder till desired  length of the cleavage

Front:-  Measure just above the bust from one armhole to the other

Back:-  Measure from one armhole to the other at the back.

Point length : Length from  the shoulder to the nipple

Underarm:From armpit to waistline.

Stomach:- Measure around stomach This measure is taken for extremely fit dresses

Shoulder:- Measure from nape of the neck  to the shoulder end, at the sleeve joint

Waist length:-  Length from the shoulder to the waist

 

Skirt

Full length :- Measure  from the waist to the desired length

Below waist:-  Measure 1.5  inch below the normal waist line

Waist round:-  Draw the tape quiet snug around natural waistline

Hip round :-Around the fullest part of the  hip

Slit length :-From the bottom of the skirt to the desired length

Pant:-

Full length:- Measure  from the waist to the desired length

Inside length:-   Measure from the fork to the desired length of the garment

Waist round :-draw the tape quiet snug around natural waistline

Hip round:-Around the fullest part of the  hip

Thigh  Measure:-around the thigh

Knee length:-  From waist to the knees

Knee round:-   Measure around the knee

Ankle round (bottom):-  Measure around the ankle

Below waist :-  Draw the tape quiet snug  1 inch below natural waistline