Measurements

I cannot stress the importance of accurate measurements when it comes to making clothing. I take the measurements you supply and adjust my dress forms accordingly. I then fit the clothing to the form. If you are not sure how to take the measurements or need help any fabric store, sewing store or a taylor/tuxedo shop would be able to help.  In addition to the measurements listed below I also need to know what size store clothing you normally wear.

For Women and Misses’:

BUST- Measure around the fullest part of bust and straight across back (1)

CHEST- around body above fullest part of bust (2)
WAIST- around body at natural waistline (3)

HIP- around body at fullest part—usually 7-9" (18-23cm) below waist (4)

BACK WAIST LENGTH - from the most prominent bone at base of neck to the natural waistline (5)

 

SHIRT SLEEVE - from the top of the shoulder at the normal shoulder seam  shoulder around bend of elbow to the base of the thumb (5 below on men’s chart)

For Juniors Children:
Take the same measurements as above, except eliminate Chest measurement.

For Men and Boys:

NECKBAND - around base of neck or buy shirt pattern by ready-made size (1)

CHEST-around fullest part of chest (2)

WAIST- at natural waist over shirt (3)

HIP- at seat or fullest part of hip (4)

SHIRT SLEEVE - from the top of the shoulder at the normal shoulder seam  shoulder around bend of elbow to the base of the thumb (5)