How To Measure Guide

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Follow these guidelines when measuring:
5) Measurements should be taken with garment pinned to ensure greater stability and accuracy.
1) Measure garment with flexible tape.
6) For pant waistband, place front evenly over back and measure from side to side.
2) All measurements are to be taken with garment laid flat on table.
3) All fabric fullness should spread out but not stretched out.
4) All closure (hook, button, snap, zipper, etc) should be close when measuring garment, unless otherwise specified.
HOW TO MEASURE GUIDE
Lay garment as flat and straight as possible.
7) Pant high hip and low hip are measured 2-points straight from side to side.
8) All knitwear should be measured on smooth surface.
Please refer to spec sheet for actual points of measurement and requirements.
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Across Shoulder at front (Straight) Across Shoulder at Back (Straight)
At shoulder armhole point, measure
straight across from armhole seam to
armhole seam.
At shoulder armhole point, measure
straight across from armhole seam to
armhole seam.
Across Chest (Straight) Across Back (Straight)
At specific placement from HPS (indicated
on spec sheet), measure across chest
straight from armhole seam to armhole
seam.
on spec sheet), measure across back
seam.
Across Raglan Chest (Straight) Across Raglan Back (Straight)
on spec sheet), measure across chest
seam.
on spec sheet), measure across back
seam.
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Chest from Armhole Low Chest from Armhole
Chest placement below armhole seam
indicated on spec. Measure chest straight
from side to side.
Low chest placement below armhole
seam indicated on spec. Measure low
chest straight from side to side.
Waist from Armhole High Hip from Armhole
Waist placement below armhole indicated
on spec. Measure waist straight from side
to side.
High hip placement below armhole
indicated on spec. Measure high hip
straight from side to side.
Low Hip from Armhole Bottom Opening at Edge
Low hip placement below armhole
indicated on spec. Measure low high hip
Measure bottom opening at edge straight
from side seam to side seam.
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Bottom Opening at Band Seam Bottom Opening at Band Edge
Measure bottom opening at band seam
relaxed straight from side seam to side
seam.
Measure bottom opening at band edge
relaxed straight from side seam to side
seam.
Bottom Opening (Shirt Tail at Side) Bottom Band or Hipband Height
At side seam bottom opening, measure
straight from side seam to side seam.
Measure height of bottom band from band
seam to edge.
Shirt Tail Height Center Front Length
Square from side seam to side seam and
measure down from square line to bottom
edge.
Measure center front from neck edge or
neck seam (indicated on spec) to bottom
edge.
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Center Back Length Length from HPS (High Point Shoulder)
Measure center back from neck edge or
neck seam (indicated on spec) to bottom
edge.
Measure total length from HPS point to
edge of bottom opening.
Side Seam Length Long Setting Sleeve Length
Measure along side seam from underarm
edge or seam to bottom edge
Measure setting sleeve length from
armhole shoulder point to edge of cuff
opening.
Under Sleeve Length from Armhole Long Raglan Sleeve Length fm Neck
Measure under sleeve length from
armhole to opening edge.
Measure raglan sleeve length from
shoulder neck seam or neck edge to
opening edge.
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Sleeve Muscle Sleeve Forearm or Elbow
At point 1" below sleeve underarm,
measure muscle straight across
perpendicular to folded grain line.
At specific point (indicated on spec),
measure forearm or elbow straight across
perpendicular to folded grain line.
Cuff Opening at Seam Cuff Opening at Edge
Measure cuff at seam from fold edge to
fold edge.
Measure cuff along finish edge.
Raglan Shoulder Slope Raglan Sleeve Cap
Shoulder point from neck indicated on
spec. Square neck at HPS (high point
shoulder) and measure down from square
line to specific shoulder point.
At specific point (indicated on spec),
measure sleeve cap perpendicular to over
arm edge to armhole seam.
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Armhole Curve (Setting Sleeve) Armhole Straight (Setting Sleeve)
Measure armhole along curve from side
seam to shoulder seam.
Measure armhole straight from underarm
side seam point to shoulder armhole
point.
Armhole Band Along Edge (Curve) Neck Band Along Seam (Curve)
Measure armhole band along edge from
side seam underarm to shoulder seam.
Measure neck Band along seam from
shoulder seam to shoulder seam.
Length from HPS (High Point Shoulder) 1st Button Placement from HPS
Square neck at HPS (indicated on spec)
and measure total length from square line
to edge of bottom opening.
and measure down from square line to
center of first button.
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Raglan Armhole Curve Neck Opening Seam to Seam
Measure raglan armhole along curve from
side seam to neck seam or neck edge as
indicated on spec.
Measure neck opening straight from HPS
neck seam straight to neck seam.
Neck Opening Edge to Edge Neck Drop from HPS
neck edge straight to neck edge.
and measure down from center of square
line to neck seam or neck edge.
Short Setting Sleeve Length Short Sleeve Opening (Extended)
Measure short sleeve length from
armhole shoulder point to opening edge.
Measure short sleeve extended opening
from underarm edge to over arm edge.
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Short Raglan Sleeve Length Short Sleeve Opening (Relaxed)
Measure short raglan sleeve length from
neck HPS to opening edge.
Measure short sleeve opening relaxed
along elastic from underarm edge to
overarm edge.
Neck Opening Edge to Edge V-Neck Opening at Across Chest
neck edge straight to neck edge.
At across chest, measure U-Neck
opening straight from edge to edge.
Front Neck Curve Along Edge U-Neck Opening at Across Chest
Measure neck curve along edge from
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Cap Sleeve Opening On Fold Camisole Length from HPS
Evenly place cap sleeve opening on fold
and measure from armhole point to over
arm outer edge.
bottom edge.
Empire Height from HPS Empire Width
empire seam.
Measure empire width as indicated on
spec from side seam to side seam.
Center Front Length from Low Neck Distance Between Straps (Straight)
Measure center front length from low neck
seam or edge (indicated on spec) to edge
of bottom opening.
At strap join, measure between straps as
indicated on spec.
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Neck Curve Between Straps Neck Drop from Strap Point
Measure along neck curve from strap
points to strap point.
Square neck at strap point and measure
down from center of square line to neck
seam or neck edge as indicated on spec.
Armhole Curve (Strap to Side Seam) Neck Curve (Strap Point to Empire)
Measure along armhole curve from strap
point to side seam.
Measure along Neck curve from strap
point to Empire seam.
Empire Height at Center Front Empire Height from Strap Point
Measure empire height at center front low
neck seam or edge as indicated on spec
to empire.
Measure from strap point to empire as
indicated on spec.
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Empire Height at Side Seam Empire Height Center Back (Halter)
Measure empire height at side seam from
underarm to point indicated on spec.
Measure empire height at center back
(indicated on spec) from back halter top
edge or seam to empire.
Halter Back Length Top Back Opening Width
Measure center back from top edge to
bottom edge.
Measure top back opening along edge
Across Racer Back (Straight) Back Neck Curve Along Edge
Across back placement from HPS
indicated on spec. Measure across racer
back straight from armhole edge to
armhole edge.
Measure neck curve along edge from
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Racer Back Armhole Curve Shoulder Slope from HPS to Armhole
Measure armhole along curve from side
seam to shoulder seam.
shoulder or specific point on spec.
Collar Stand (Button to Buttonhole) Collar Stand Height at Center Back
Measure collar stand button to buttonhole
straight from center to center of button.
Measure collar stand Height at center
back from neck seam to top edge or
seam.
Collar Stand Along Neck Seam Collar Length Along Outer Edge
Measure collar stand along neck seam
from edge to edge.
Measure collar along outer edge from
point to point.
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Collar Height at Center Back Collar Length Along Neck Seam
Measure collar Height at center back from
outer edge to neck or collar stand seam.
Measure collar along Neck or collar stand
seam.
Dolman Shoulder Slope from HPS Shoulder Slope at Sleeve Opening
spec. Square neck at HPS (high point
shoulder) and measure down from square
line to specific shoulder point.
Square neck at HPS (high point shoulder)
sleeve opening.
Dolman Across Shoulder (Straight) Dolman Across Chest (Straight)
spec. Measure across shoulder straight
across from point to point.
Measure across dolman chest straight
from shoulder sleeve opening point to
point.
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Dolman Chest at Opening (Straight) Chest Width from HPS
Measure dolman chest at sleeve opening
underarm point straight across from edge
to edge.
Chest placement from HPS (high point
shoulder) indicated on spec. Measure
chest straight across from side to side.
Waist Width from HPS High Hip Width from HPS
Waist placement from HPS (high point
waist straight across from side to side.
High hip placement from HPS (high point
high hip straight across from side to side.
Low Hip Width from HPS Dolman Armhole Opening
Low hip placement from HPS (high point
shoulder) indicated on spec. Measure low
hip straight across from side to side.
Measure dolman armhole straight from
shoulder opening point to underarm point.
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Hood Height at Center Front Hood Height at Shoulder Point
Measure hood from front neck seam to
overhead high point.
Measure hood height at shoulder seam or
shoulder point to overhead edge.
Hood Width at Overhead Hood Overhead Curve
At front edge 4" down from overhead
point, measure straight across from back
to front edge.
Measure along edge of hood from center
back neck seam to overhead point at
front.
Hood Width at Center Back Hood Back Insert Length
Measure hood width at center back
straight from seam to seam.
Measure hood back insert length from
center back neck to overhead front edge.
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Waistband at Top Edge (Straight) Waistband at Seam (Straight)
(Straight Waistband) Place front
waistband evenly over back and measure
top edge straight from edge to edge.
(Straight Waistband) Place front
at seam straight from edge to edge.
Waistband Along Top Edge (Curved) Waistband Along Seam (Curved)
(Contour Waistband) Place front
along top from edge to edge.
(Contour Waistband) Place front
along band seam from edge to edge.
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High Hip Along Yoke Seam High Hip from Top of Waistband
(Contour Yoke) Place front yoke evenly
over back yoke and measure along hip
seam from edge to edge.
High hip placement from top of waist
indicated on spec. Measure high hip
Low Hip from Top of Waistband Thigh at Crotch (Flat Felled Seam)
Low hip placement from top of waist
indicated on spec. Measure low hip
(Flat Felled Front and Back Rise)
Measure thigh at center of double needle
topstitch straight across from inseam
edge to edge.
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Thigh at Crotch (Overlock Seam) Mid Thigh
(Overlock Front and Back Rise) Measure
thigh straight across from crotch inseam
edge to edge.
Mid thigh placement from crotch indicated
on spec. Measure mid thigh straight
across from inseam edge to edge.
Knee Leg Opening
Knee placement from crotch indicated on
spec. Measure knee straight across from
inseam edge to edge.
Measure straight across edge of leg
opening from inseam edge to edge.
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Front Rise Back Rise
Measure front rise along seam from
inseam crotch point to top of waist.
Maintain crotch shape. Do not stretch out
or straighten curvature during finishing.
Measure back rise along seam from
inseam crotch point to top of waist.
Maintain crotch shape. Do not stretch out
or straighten curvature during finishing.
Inseam Length (Flat Felled Seam) Inseam Length (Overlock Seam)
(Flat Felled Front and Back Rise)
Measure inseam length from center of
double needle topstitch along seam to
edge of leg opening.
(Overlock Front and Back Rise) Measure
inseam length from crotch joint along
seam to edge of leg opening..
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Outseam Length from Top of Waist
Distance Between Back Pocket
Measure outseam from edge of leg
opening along seam to top edge of waist.
Measure distance between back pockets
straight from edge to edge
Front Pitch Square from Side to side
Skirt Center Front Length
Square top of waist from side to side and
measure down from square line to front
top edge.
Measure skirt center front length straight
from waist top edge to edge of bottom
opening.
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Skirt Outseam Length Skirt Center Back Length
Measure skirt side seam length along
seam from waist top edge to edge of
bottom opening.
Measure skirt center back length straight
from waist top edge to edge of bottom
opening.
Under Layer Opening Along Edge Skirt High Hip Along Yoke Seam
Measure skirt under layer ruffle bottom
opening along edge from side seam to
side seam.
Measure skirt hip along yoke seam from
side seam to side seam.
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Skirt 1st Tier Height Skirt 2nd Tier Height
Measure skirt 1st tier height from waist
seam straight to tier bottom seam.
Measure skirt 2nd tier height from 1st tier
seam straight to 2nd tier bottom seam.
Skirt 3rd Tier Height Skirt Bottom Ruffle Height
Measure skirt 3rd tier height from 2nd tier
seam straight to 3rd tier bottom seam.
Measure skirt bottom ruffle height from
3rd tier seam straight to edge of bottom.
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Skirt 1st Tier Width (Straight) Skirt 2nd Tier Width (Straight)
Measure skirt 1st tier width at Bottom
Measure skirt 2nd tier width at bottom
seam straight from side to side.
Skirt 3rd Tier Width (Straight) Skirt 1st Tier Width Along Curve
Measure skirt 3rd tier width at bottom
seam straight from side to side.
Measure skirt 1st tier extended width
along curve from side seam to side seam.
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Skirt 2nd Tier Width Along Curve Skirt 3rd Tier Width Along Curve
Measure skirt 2nd tier extended width
Measure skirt 3rd tier extended width
2nd Tier Ruffle Width (Extended) 3rd Tier Ruffle Width (Extended)
Measure 2nd tier extended width along
ruffle edge from side seam to side seam.
Measure 3rd tier extended width along
ruffle edge from side seam to side seam.
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Chest from Armhole Empire Width at Bodice Seam (Relax)
At chest below armhole seam as
indicated on spec, measure relaxed chest
Measure relaxed empire width at bodice
seam from side seam to side seam.
Empire Width at Skirt Seam (Relaxed) Bottom Opening at Ruffle Seam Relax
Measure relaxed empire width at skirt
seam from side seam to side seam.
Measure bottom opening at ruffle seam
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Swimwear Waist (Relaxed) Swimwear Hip
Place front waist evenly over back and
measure along elastic from edge to edge.
Hip placement from top of waist indicated
on spec. Measure hip straight from edge
to edge.
Swimwear Side Seam Length Swimwear Front Low Coverage
Measure side seam from top of waist to
edge of leg opening.
Front low coverage placement from crotch
seam indicated on spec. Measure straight
across from edge to edge.
Swimwear Front High Coverage Swimwear Front Rise (Extended)
Front high coverage placement from
crotch seam indicated on spec. Measure
straight across from edge to edge.
Measure front rise (goods extended) from
crotch seam to top of waist.
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Swimwear Back Low Coverage Swimwear Back High Coverage
Back low coverage placement from crotch
seam indicated on spec. Measure straight
across from edge to edge.
Back high coverage placement from
crotch seam indicated on spec. Measure
straight across from edge to edge.
Swimwear Back Rise (Extended) Swimwear Leg Opening
Measure back rise (goods extended) from
crotch seam to top of waist.
Place front leg opening evenly over back
and measure along elastic from bottom
edge to edge of side seam.
Thong Total Waist (Relaxed) Waist from Strap to Strap (Relaxed)
Place front waist evenly over back and
measure along elastic from edge to edge.
Measure along elastic from strap point to
strap point.
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Front Leg Opening Back Leg Opening
Measure front leg opening along elastic
from crotch seam to strap point.
Measure back leg opening along elastic
from crotch seam to strap point.
Bra Cup Length Bra Cup at Neck (Relaxed)
Measure bra cup extended length straight
from strap point to under wire bottom
edge.
Measure bra along neck Elastic from
strap point to under wire edge.
Bra under Wire (Curve) Side Bra Cup at Armhole (Relaxed)
Measure bra under wire along curve from
end to end.
Measure bra side cup armhole from strap
point to under wire edge.
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Back Width at Top Edge (Relaxed) Back Width at Bottom Edge (Relaxed)
Measure top back Wing along elastic from
closure end to under wire edge.
Measure bottom back wing along elastic
from closure end to under wire edge.
Bra Back Wing Height at Side Cup Back Strap Distance From Closure
Measure back wing height at side cup
from bottom edge to top edge.
Measure back strap distance from closure
edge to strap relaxed.
Strap Adjustable Strap length
Set strap adjustable between ring and
slider according measurement indicated
on spec sheet.
Measure total strap length from front point
to back point.
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Bra Opening End to End (Relaxed) Triangle Cup Length Along Side
Measure bra total length relaxed from end
to end.
Measure straight cup length along side
edge from strap point to bottom seam.
Triangle Cup Length Along Neck Triangle Cup Width at Band Seam
Measure straight cup length along neck
edge from strap point to bottom seam.
Measure triangle cup width along band
seam from side edge to front neck edge.
Triangle Cup Length (Extended) Cup Width at Apex
Measure triangle cup extended length
straight from strap point to bottom edge.
Apex point indicated on spec sheet.
Measure across cup from side edge to
front neck edge.
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Triangle Cup Width at Bottom Curve Neck Tie Length
Measure triangle cup width along bottom
curve from side edge to front neck edge.
Measure neck tie from cup point to end of
strap.
Front Width at Cup Top Edge Front Width at Cup Bottom Edge
Measure Cup width along top edge
relaxed from side seam to side seam.
Measure Cup width along bottom elastic
relaxed from side seam to side seam.
Cup Height at Center Front Side Seam Length with Bone
Measure cup height at center front from
bottom edge to top edge.
Measure bone at side seam from bottom
edge to top edge. Ensure to stitch though
soft bone at top and bottom.
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Strap Placement from Side Seam Detachable strap length
Measure from side seam to strap. Measure self strap length from hook to
hook. Ensure hook self loop is hidden
about 3/16" below top edge of front cup.
Self loop should not be sewn above top
edge of front cup.
One Piece Front Length (Extended) Chest Width at Top Edge of Underarm
Measure center front length (goods
extended) from crotch seam to top edge.
Measure Close chest Width at top edge
of underarm straight from side to side.
Cup Width at Side Bottom Edge Front Width at Mid Section
Measure close cup width at side bottom
edge straight from side to side.
Measure front mid section width at
narrowest point from edge to edge.
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One Piece Panty Waist Width Front Side Curve length (Relaxed)
Measure one piece panty waist at top
edge of side seam straight from side to
side.
Measure front side curve along elastic
from panty side seam to cup side seam.
One Piece Back Rise (Extended) One Piece Back Length (Extended)
Measure back rise (goods extended) from
crotch seam to waist top edge.
Measure center back length (goods
extended) from crotch seam to top edge.
Halter Back Opening Width (Relaxed) Neck Drop from Strap Point
Measure top back opening along elastic
Square line at strap point and measure
down at center from square line to top
edge.
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Distance Between Straps (Straight) Waist from Underarm
Measure distance between straps as
indicated on spec sheet.
Waist placement below armhole indicated
on spec. Measure waist straight from side
to side.
Body Length from HPS to Crotch Low Neck Drop
Square line at HPS (high point shoulder).
Measure center front length (goods
extended) from crotch seam to square
line at HPS.
Square line at HPS (high point shoulder).
Measure neck drop from square line to
edge
U-Neck Opening at Across Chest Front Low Neck Curve (Relaxed)
Measure low neck curve along elastic
from shoulder seam to shoulder seam.
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Armhole Curve (Relaxed) Armhole Straight (Relaxed)
Measure armhole curve along elastic from
side seam to shoulder seam.
Measure armhole straight from side seam
underarm point to shoulder armhole point.
Total Length from Tie Seam to Bottom Cup Length from Tie Seam to Empire
Square line at tie seam of shoulder and
measure down from square line to edge
of bottom opening.
Measure extended cup length from tie
seam at shoulder straight to empire seam.
Chest 1" Below Armhole (Relaxed) Empire Width (Relaxed)
Measure chest relaxed at point1" below
armhole straight form side to side.
Measure Empire width relaxed straight
form side to side.
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Front Neck from Tie Seam to Empire Cup Side Curve from Tie Seam
Measure front halter top neck along
elastic from tie seam at shoulder to
empire seam
Measure front halter top armhole along
elastic from tie seam at shoulder to
underarm.
Center Front Length from Empire Total Side Seam Length
Measure center front length from empire
seam to edge of bottom opening.
Measure along side seam from edge of
bottom opening to underarm edge.
Empire Height at Center Back (Halter) Center Back Length from Empire
Measure halter back empire height from
empire seam to top edge.
Measure center back length from empire
seam to edge of bottom opening.

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