Body measurements

Vertical trunk measured from hps along the front of the body around the crotch and up the back of the body back to hps. 1 11 front length hps measure from hps straight down to the bottom edge of the garment. Length of the garment from hps to the bottom sweep. You can leave on thin underwear and still obtain an accurate measurement. Points of measure pom. 15 front length measurement taken from hpssnp straight down to the hem staying parallel to the centre front.

Although the hips are easier to measure by yourself than other areas of the body a mirror will help you ensure the tape is not twisted or uneven. When going do the measuring use 12 fields 3 rows and 4 columns for every size see fig4. Therefore stand in front of one to get your measurement1 x research sourcestep 2 take off your clothes. Typically 1 2 below the hip joint. Thigh measured around the fullest part of the thigh. Chestbust measure around the fullest part of the chestbust.

Image from our how to spec a garment ebook. I hope this helps since there a diagram might explain it better. Inseam measured from the crotch to the floor along the inner leg. 1 14 waist relaxed measure 24 down from hps then across from edge to edge. Include rib trimband if applicable. Center back neckto wrist with arm straight measure from back base of neck across shoulder and along arm to wrist3.

The hps is the high point of your shoulder. Measure around your natural waistline. Image from our how to spec a garment ebook. Its also professionally known as the cbl. Measure the first 4 pieces and if the measurement is correct than mark with into the empty field but if the measurement is bigger or smaller than mark to show how many cm is the difference than the required one. Back waist length measure from the most prominent bone at base of neck to the natural waistline4.

Cross back measure from shoulder to shoulder. Hps measure 8 down from hps across front from armhole seam to armhole seam. Wearing jeans or anything else too bulky will change the measurement. 16 centre back length from the centre back neck measure straight down to the hem. Usually measured 1 below armhole horizontally from edge to edge. With arm relaxed at your side and slightly bent measure from center back neck over point of shoulder down the outside of the arm to the wrist.

Step 1 find a full length body mirror. It is the seam on the shirt that is stitched from the sleeve to the collar on both sides. Do not draw the tape too tightly. Remove your outer garments such as your pants and shirt. 1 16 armhole circumference measure along the contour of armhole. Measure around the chest at the fullest point of the bust.