Measurement

 
The first step in sewing the right-sized garment for yourself or someone else is to start out with a complete and accurate set of body measurements. In the instructions for Marking reference points, I'll show you how and where to mark the body so your measurements are consistent; print out the Measurement chart and use it to record your measurements. 

A	Measurement around neck
B	Measurement around chest at arm pits
C	Measurement around bust
D	Measurement around natural waistline
E	Measurement around hips
F	Distance from base of neck to shoulder
G	Arm length
H	Measurement around wrist
J	Measurement around upper arm
K	Length from waistline to knee
L	Length from waistline to floor
M	Measurement around thigh
N	Measurement around head
O	Distance from shoulder to shoulder (over the head)

1) Neck: Measure the neck circumference. To find the base of the neck, have the person tilt his or her head forward. You'll see a knobby bone in back . If the person being measured doesn't like a tight fit here, add a pinch of breathing room.

2) Chest: To measure the chest circumference, place the tape around the fullest part of the chest or bust, under the arms.

3) Back: To measure the length of the back, start at the base of the neck and make a straight line down to the waistline

4) Arms:
FOR HER: To measure arm length, start at the base of the neck, then go over the shoulder, down to the slightly bent elbow and then to the wrist bone.
FOR HIM Begin this measurement at the shoulder tip.

5) Shoulders: Measure from the base of the neck (from the side, where the neck meets the shoulder) to the upper-arm bone.

6) Waist: Wrap around your waist starting from your belly button.

7) Hips: Measure the circumference. The person being measured should stand with feet together.

8) Leg outseam: Measure vertically down the outside of the leg, from the waistline to the lower part of the anklebone (or the desired hem length).

9) Leg inseam: FOR PANTS ONLY Measure from the crotch to the lower part of the anklebone (or the desired hem length), running vertically down the inside of the leg.

10) Thighs: FOR PANTS ONLY Measure the circumference, parallel to the floor.






Measurement chart  The chart below allows space to record dimensions for both the left and right sides of the body, which may be helpful when fitting an asymmetrical figure.
Shoulders
Shoulder length/left:___________ right:___________

Shoulder-to-shoulder/front:___________

Shoulder-to-shoulder/back:___________

Back width:___________

Front shoulder slope/left:___________ right:___________

Back shoulder slope/left:___________ right:___________

Neck to waist/front:___________

Neck to waist/back:___________
Arms
Arm length (over arm)/left:___________ right:___________

Biceps/upper arm circumference/left:___________ right:___________

Armhole depth/left:___________ right:___________
Bust
Bust circumference:___________

Upper bust circumference:___________

Under bust circumference:___________

Chest width:___________
Neck
Natural neckline:___________

Neck edge to bust point (bust depth)/left:___________ right:___________

Neck edge to waist/left:___________ right:___________
Legs
Outer seam/left:___________ right:___________

Inseam:___________

Waist to floor/front:___________

Waist to floor/back:___________
Crotch
Crotch length/total:___________

Crotch length/front:___________

Crotch length/back:___________

Crotch depth:___________
Waist and hips
Waist circumference:___________

Abdomen:___________

Abdomen depth:___________

Hip circumference:___________

Hip depth:___________

Fullest part of hip:___________

Fullest hip depth:___________