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Textiles and Garment Construction
measure going under each armpit and
around the back and meeting at the front.
Back width: Measure horizontally across
the shoulder blades, just between the back
armpit angles.
Shoulder to waist: Place the tape measure
close to the neck over the bust to the
natural waistline.
Shoulder width: This should be taken
straight across the back of the shoulders,
from the corner of one shoulder to the
other. Please try to do this without curving
the tape measure around the sides of the
arms.
Back length: Measure from the most
prominent bone in the nape, down
the centre back to the waistline, while
standing behind the figure to be measured. the waist down to the fullest point of the
Neck width: Measure closely round the
base of the neck by keeping two fingers
between tape and the body for allowance
around the top of the shoulder and under
the armpit so that the tape measure goes
all the way around and meets at the top.
Long sleeve length: Measure from the
shoulder to wrist with the arm bent at
an elbow.
Inner arm length: Measure from the
armpit down to the wrist bone with the
arm held straight.
Wrist: Measure around the arm at the
wrist bone.
Short sleeve length: Measure from the
shoulder down to the required length of
the sleeve.
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Upper arm circumference: Measure
around the fullest part of the arm between
the shoulder and the elbow by keeping two
fingers between the tape measure and the
body for allowance.
Waist: Measure the waist where the body
bends or a narrow area between the hips
and belly. The tape measure should be kept
around the natural waistline comfortably
and not tight with two fingers between
the body and the tape. Remove any belt
to allow accuracy of measurements.
High hip: Measure around the fullest part,
about 3 – 4 inches (7-10 cm) below the
waist. This is helpful when fitting a slim
skirt or pants.
Hip length: Take the measurement from
hips. The length of this measurement
below the waist varies according to figure
type and height.
Crotch depth: Sit straight on a flat
chair or bench and measure from the
waistline down to the surface. You may
ask somebody to assist you in taking the
measurement.
Skirt length: Measure from the natural
waistline downward according to fashion
and style. Put the tape measure at the side
of the waist over the hip. Do not lean
forward when this measurement is taken
to avoid inaccurate measurements.
Outer trouser length: Measure down the
side from the waistline to the ankle or the
desired length.
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