Measurement Guide

Step-by-Step Body Measurement Guide

1. Bust / Chest

• Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust/chest.

• Keep the tape parallel to the floor and snug but not tight.

3. Waist

• Find your natural waistline, usually above the belly button and below the ribcage.

• Measure around this point without pulling the tape too tight.

5. Hips

• Stand with feet together.

• Measure around the fullest part of your hips and buttocks.

20. Shoulder Width

• Measure straight across the back from one shoulder tip to the other.

15. Arm Length

• Place the tape at the shoulder point.

• Measure down the outside of the arm to the wrist.

17. Inseam

• Measure from the crotch down to the ankle.

• This is essential for trousers and jeans.

18. Outseam (Full Leg Length)

• Start from the waistline down to the ankle.

16. Neck Circumference

• Wrap the tape around the base of the neck.

• Add half an inch for comfort if you are making shirts.

24. Height

• Stand barefoot with your back against a wall.

• Keep heels, shoulders, and head touching the wall.

• Use a ruler or flat object placed on top of your head, mark the point on the wall, and measure from floor to mark.

23. Waist Length (Waistline Position / Torso to Waist)

• Measure from the highest shoulder point, passing over the bust, down to the natural waistline.

• This is important for dresses, blouses, and tailored garments.