DressBarn Measure Guide PDF

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Dear Vendor Partner,
The "How to Measure Manual" was created for assisting
suppliers. It is a visual reference on how to measure in order to
maintain consistency and alignment with the technical design
team. It contains points of measure that are unique to Ascena
Retail Group and its brands.
This manual is a collaborative effort from all of the brands and
will be the main point of reference when questions arise.
For specific questions or concerns please respond to the
Technical Designer indicated in the specification package or to:
qualityassurance@tweenbrands.com
qualityassurance@dressbarn.com
qualityassurance@maurices.com
The Dress Barn, Inc., Maurices Incorporated and Tween Brands, Inc. are wholly-owned
subsidiaries of Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
Confidentiality Notice: This Manual is copyrighted and contains information that
is privileged and confidential and is intended only for the person or entity to which it
is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any
review, disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the information contained herein
(including any reliance thereon) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED
How to Measure Guidelines
ACR - paM's related to various widths of the garment - including widths of the upper body 1 - 18
ARM - paM' s related to armholes, including set in and raglan 18 - 26
BST - paM' s related to bust/chest widths, positions & details such as shirring 48 - 50
CLR - paM's related to collars 51 - 54
CRH - paM' s related to crotch points on panties & swim bottoms 55 - 59
DRT - paM' s related to darts 75 - 84
FLY - paM' s related to flys 84 - 86
HIP - paM's related to hip/seat widths & positions 104 - 111
INS - paM' s related to inseam lengths 117 - 122
KNE - paM' s related to knee widths & positions 123 - 124
LEG - paM's related to leg openings, thigh widths & positions 124 - 133
LOP - paM' s related to belt & hanger loops 133 - 137
LTH - paM' s related to lengths of all products 137 - 156
MES - paM' s related to messenger bags 156 - 160
NCK - paM' s related to neck widths & depths 161- 174
OUT - paM's related to out seam lengths 175 - 176
PKT - paM' s related to pockets 177 - 221
RIS - paM' s related to rises 222 - 226
SHR - paM' s related to the shoulder such as slopes, forward positions & widths 233 - 234
SLV - paM' s related to sleeve widths & lengths 235 - 261
STR - paM' s related to strap widths & lengths 261 - 266
sWP - paM' s related to sweep widths on all products 267 - 275
WST - paM' s related to waists & empire widths & postions 280 - 294
YaK - paM' s related to yokes for all products 295 - 302
ZIP - paM's related to zippers for all products 303 - 304
How To Measure
I ACR 100 - Across front @ mid AH - seam to seam
Step 1: Measure from the top of the
armhole to the bottom of the armhole
and locate the middle point.
Step 2: Measure across the front from
armhole seam to armhole seam.
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I ACR101 - Across front @ mid AH - edge to edge
Step 1: Measure from the top of
the armhole to the bottom of the
armhole and locate the middle
point.
Step 2: Measure across the front
from armhole edge to armhole
edge at midpoint.
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I ACR 102 - Across front
Step 1: Measure down from high
point of shoulder.
from armhole to armhole.
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I ACR103 - Across front 1" down from CF neckline (innerwear)
Step 1: Measure 1" down from
center front neckline edge.
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I ACR1 04 - Across front @ mid AH - drop shoulder
Step 1: Measure from the top of the
armhole to the bottom of the armhole
and locate the middle point.
Step 2: Measure across the front from
armhole seam to armhole seam.
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I ACR11 0 Across Front @ yoke seam - seam to seam.
Step 1: At yoke seam,
measure across front from
armhole seam to armhole
seam.
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I ACR111 Across Front @ yoke seam - edge to edge
Step 1: At yoke seam, measure
across front from outside edge
of armhole to outside edge of
armhole.
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I ACR112 Across Front @ yoke seam - drop shoulder
Step 1: At yoke seam, measure
across front from armhole seam
to armhole seam.
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I ACR120 Across Front @ princess points @ AH - seam to seam
Step 1: Measure across front
from armhole seam to armhole
seam where princess seam
meets armhole.
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I ACR121 Across Front @ princess points @ AH - edge to edge
Step 1: Measure across front
edge where princess seam
meets armhole.
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I ACR122 Distance between front princess seams @ shoulder
Step 1: With garment flat, measure
straight across from princess seam
to princess seam at shoulder.
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I ACR123 Distance between front princess seams @ bust
Step 1: With garment flat,
measure straight across from
princess seam to princess
seam at bust.
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I ACR124 Distance between front princess seams @waist
seam at waist.
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I ACR125 Distance between front princess seams @ sweep
Step 1: With gannent flat,
seam at sweep.
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I ACR141 - Across front @ strap joins - including straps
straight across at strap join including
straps.
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I ACR142 - Across front @ strap joins - not including straps
straight across at strap join
between straps.
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I ACR150 - Across front @ top of bib - overall
Step 1: Measure across top edge of
bib front from side edge to side
edge.
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Step 1: Measure from the top of the armhole to the bottom of the armhole and locate the
middle point.
Step 2: At mid point of armhole, with garment closed, measure across back from armhole
seam to armhole seam.
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I ACR201 - Across back @ mid AH - edge to edge
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Step 1: Measure from the top of the armhole to the bottom of the armhole and locate the middle
point.
Step 2: At mid point of armhole, with garment closed, measure across back from outside edge
of armhole to outside edge of armhole.
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I ACR202 - Across back _" down from HPS
Step 1: Measure across back from seam to seam/edge to edge at point _" below HPS.
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I ACR203 - Across back @ narrowest point - seam to seam (racer)
Step 1: Measure across the
narrowest part of the back
between armholes, from binding
seam to binding seam.
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Step 1: Measure across the
narrowest part of the back
between armholes, from
edge to edge.
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I ACR21 0 - Across back @ yoke seam - seam to seam
Step 1: At yoke seam,
measure across back from
armhole seam to armhole
seam.
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I ACR211 Across back @ yoke seam - edge to edge
Step 1: At yoke seam, measure across
back from outside edge of armhole to
outside edge of annhole.
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I ACR220 Across back @ princess points @ AH - seam to seam
Step 1: Measure across
back from armhole seam to
armhole seam where
princess seam meets
armhole.
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I ACR221 Across back @ princess points @ AH - edge to edge
Step 1; Measure across
back from armhole edge
to armhole edge where
princess seam meets
armhole.
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I ACR222 Distance between back princess seams @ shoulder
straight across from princess seam
to princess seam at shoulder.
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I ACR223 Distance between back princess seams @ back chest area
seam at back chest area.
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I ACR224 Distance between back princess seams @ waist
seam at waist.
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I ACR225 Distance between back princess seams @ sweep
seam at sweep.
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I ACR241 - Across back @ strap joins - including straps
Step 1: With garment flat, measure straight across at strap join - including straps.
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I ACR242 - Across back @ strap joins - not including straps
Step 1: With garment flat, measure along back from inside edge to Inside edge of strap at join.
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I ACR250 - Across back - overall
Step 1: Measure across back at strap join
from side edge to side edge.
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I ACR300 - Across shoulder seam to seam.
Step 1: With garment flat, measure straight from end of
shoulder seam to end of shoulder seam.
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I ACR301 - Across shoulder - edge to edge
Step 1: With garment flat, measure straight from
outside edge of shoulder to outside edge of shoulder.
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ARM100 - Front armhole curve: SS to shoulder seam
Step 1: With tape or ruler on the edge (standing), measure from
the shoulder seam to the side seam along the front of the
garment, following the curve of the armhole.
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I ARM1 01 - Front armhole curve: 88 to strap join
Step 1: With tape or ruler on the edge
(standing), measure from the side
seam to the strap join along the front of
the garment, following the curve of the
armhole.
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ARM102 - Front armhole curve: 88 to inset seam
(standing), measure front armhole
along curve from side seam to inset
seam.
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I ARM 1 03 - Armhole straight
Step 1: Measure straight from join of
armhole seam and shoulder to join of
armhole and body.
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I ARM1 04 - Armhole Depth from HPS
Step 1: Create Imaginary line from side
seam to side seam at lower armhole seam
Step 2: Measure straight down from HPS to
Imaginary line
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I BRA602 - Underarm total-front strap join to back fastener join
Step 1: Measure along outside
edge from front strap join to
back fastener seam.
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I BRA603 - Top wing - seam to back fastener join
Step 1: Measure along top edge
from seam to back fastener seam.
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I BRA700 - Across bust seam including channel
Step 1: Measure across cup along
seam including channel.
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I BRA701 - Across bust seam excluding channel
Step 1: Measure cup along
seam excluding channel.
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I BRA702 - Across mold from underwire tip to tip across cup
Step 1: Measure across cup from top
of underwire at underarm to top of
underwire at CF including channel.
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I BRA703 - cup bottom width relaxed at seam
Step 1: Measure along
bottom of cup from cup
seam to seam.
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I BRA704 - CUp height excluding channel
Step 1: Measure over the highest
point of cup from strap join to bottom
of cup.
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I BRA705 - Underwire channel
Step 1: Measure inside of
garment along outside of channel
from underarm edge to CF edge.
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I BRA706 - cup dart/shirring placement from CF
Step 1: Measure from CF to
dart along bottom of cup.
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I BRA707 - Wire play
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I BRA708 - Bra cup width 4" up from bottom seam
Step 1: Measure up 4" from empire seam at
center of bra cup
Step 2: Measure width of bra cup at designated
position, edge to edge
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I BRA712 - Underbust shirring
Step 1: Measure width of shirring
along empire seam
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I B8T100 - BusUchest@ armhole (1/2)
measure straight across
the chest from edge to
edge at the underarm.
Multiply measurement by
2 for total circumference
measurement
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I B8T101 - BusUchest @ 1" below armhole (1/2)
measure down 1" from the
underarm.
Step 2: Measure straight
across the chest from edge to
edge.
Multiply measurement by 2 for
total circumference
measurement
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I BST102 - Bust/chest (1/2) armpit to armpit (A-B)
measure across the chest from
armpit to armpit.
total circumference
measurement
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I BST1 03 - Bust/chest extended
Step 1: Stretch top edge unlil fully
extended
Step 2: Measure straight from top edge,
side seam to side seam
Multiply measurement by 2 for total
circumference measurement
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I BST1 04 - Bust shirring width
Step 1: Measure width of shirring
along seam
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I BST1 05 - Dart/shirring distance
Step 1: Measure the distance between darts or
ends of shirring
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I CLR100 - CB Collar height
Step 1: With garment flat, measure L __ l'--_-?
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I CLR101 - CB Collar stand height.
Step 1: With gannent flat, measure
height of collar stand at center back.
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Step 1: Measure length of collar point.
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1 CLR103 - CB neck rib height
Step 1: With garment flat
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I CLR200 - Collar length along outer edge
Step 1: Measure from point to
point along outer edge of collar.
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I CLR201 - Collar length along outer edge (1/2)
Step 1: Fold garment along
CB so that collar points are
even.
measure along edge of collar
from CB to collar point.
Multiply measurement by 2
for total circumference
measurement.
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I DET808 - Drawstring length from opening
Step 1: Measure drawstring length
from opening to end.
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I DET809 - Drawcord length at leg opening
Step 1: Measure cord
length from end to end.
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I DET813 - Drawcord casing height
Step 1: Measure straight the
height from stitch to stitch.
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I DET814 - Drawstring length from side seam
Step 1: Measure from side seam
to end of drawstring.
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I DET815 - Tie length from knot to tie end
Step 1: Measure from center knot to end of
tie at longest point
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I DET820 - Bow loops across - folded edge to edge
Step 1: With bow tied, measure straight
across width of bow loops from folded
edge to folded edge
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I DET900 - Inset length
Step 1: Measure Inset length at
the longest point.
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I DET901 - Inset length along neck edge
Step 1: Measure inset length
along neck edge.
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I DET902 - Inset length along armhole edge
Step 1: Measure inset length
along armhole edge.
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I DET903 - Inset width
Step 1: Measure inset width at
widest point.
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I DET904 - Inset width at narrowest point
Step 1: Measure inset width at
narrowest point.
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I DET905 - Tie/drawcord placement from HPS
Step 1: Measure tie/drawcord
placement from HPS to top of
tie/drawcord.
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I DET907 - Ruffle/tier length
Step 1: Measure ruffle/tier length from seam
to seam or edge
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I DET909 - Sleeve cap shirring width
Step 1: Measure width of shirring along
armhole seam at sleeve cap
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I DET910 - Bottom button placement up from bottom edge
Step 1: With gannent flat and placket
overlapped, measure distance from bottom
edge up to center of bottom button
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I DRT100 - Dart/seam placement from CF
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Step 1: Measure the distance from
center front to dart/seam
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I DRT101 - DarUseam placement from CB
Step 1: Take haW of the width
measurement from dart to dart at top
edge of pant of along waist seam. If
multiple darts, use the one closest to
center back.
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I DRT102 - Bust dart placement - below AH
Step 1: Measure along side seam
from armhole to bust dart.
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I DRT103 - Dart length
Step 1: Measure dart length from
beginning pOint to end point.
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I DRT104 - Dart length above waist
Step 1: Measure dart length
from waist seam to end point (in
bodice).
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I DRT105 - Dart length below waist
Step 1: Measure dart length f rom
waist seam to end point (below
waist).
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I DRT106 - Dart width @ widest point
Step 1: Measure dart depth at the widest point.
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I DRT107 - Dart placement from CF @ sweep
Step 1: Measure from center front
to dart along sweep.
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I DRT1 08 - Dart placement from CF @ waist
to dart along waist level .
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I GLV120 - Pouch length (fingerless)
Step 1: Measure the pouch length of
fingerless glove from bottom of loop to
bottom of pouch edge.
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I GLV121 - Pouch width (fingerless)
Step 1: Measure width of pouch of
tinge,less glove @ inset (1/2 msmt).
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I GLV122 - Pouch turnover width (fingerless)
Step 1: Measure pouch turnover
width of fingerless glove.
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I HAT100 - Hat length
Step 1: Measure hat length from
top edge to bottom edge.
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I HAT101 - Hat width (1/2)
Step 1: Measure hat width along
bottom edge.
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I HAT102 - Hat crown width @ 2" down from top (1/2)
Step 1: Measure hat crown width -
2" down from top edge.
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I HAT1 03 - Hat cuff height
Step 1: Measure hat cuff height
folded, from edge to fold.
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I HAT 104 - Hat dart length
Step 1: Measure hat dart length
from end to end.
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I HAT10S - Circumference (cm)
Step 1: Place circumference
measuring device along interior hat
opening, aligned with opening
edge.
Step 2: Release device and allow to
relax within hat opening
circumference
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I HAT106 - Hat crown msmt
Step 1: Measure hat crown
measurement from CB to CF (excl.
band) - seam to seam.
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I HAT10? Hat band height
Step 1: Measure hat band height
from seam to bottom edge.
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I HAT1 08 - Hat bill length
Step 1: Measure hat bill length
from edge to seam.
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I HAT109 - Hat bill width
Step 1: Measure ha1 bill wid1h
from edge to edge along seam.
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I HAT110 - Hat crown panel width: side to side
Step 1: Measure across top of hat,
side to side at seams
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I HAT111 - Hat crown panel length: front to back
Step 1: Measure across top of hat, front to
back at seams
How To Measure
I HIP100 - High hip @ high hip position - bottoms (1/2)
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Step 1: Measure designated distance down from waist seam (or top of waist if not separate
waist band) at center front and side seams.
Step 2: Pivot tape measure between the three points across hip measuring a flat distance.
Multiply measurement by 2 for total circumference measurement
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I HIP302 - Low hip/seat position from below WB
Step 1: Measure distance from below
waist band to designated low hlp
position.
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I HIP303 - Low hip/seat position from top edge
Step 1: Measure distance from top
edge to designated low hip
position.
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I HIP304 - Low hip position (1/2) @ K parallel to J - TFS
Step 1: Fold the front of the pant in half to find the bottom of the crotch at J. The crotch
seam and inseam intersect at J.
Step 2: Mark point K on the crotch seam 4" above and perpendicular to the bottom of the
crotch. Unfold garment.
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I HOD100 - Hood opening relaxed - straight
Step 1: With front edge of hood even, elastic
relaxed, measure length of center front hood
opening.
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I HOD101 - Hood opening extended - straight
Step 1: With front edge of hood even, elastic
extended, measure length of center front hood
opening.
Multiply measurement by 2 for total circumference
measurement
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I HOD102 - Hood opening relaxed - on curve
(standing) and front edge of hood even, elastic
relaxed, measure length of center front hood
opening along curve.
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I HOD103 - Hood opening extended - on curve
Step 1: With tape or ruler on the edge (standing)
and front edge of hood even, elastic extended,
measure length of center front hood opening
along curve.
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Step 1: With front edges of hood even,
measure total height of hood from high
point shoulder.
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I HOD201 - Hood width 5" from top (1/2)
Step 1: With front edge even, measure down 5"
at front edge
Step 2: Measure straight across from front edge
of hood
How To Measure
I HOD202 - Hood seam at CB on curve
Step 1: Measure total
length of center back
hood seam.
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I HOD203 - Hood widest point position from hood top edge
Step 1: With hood flat, measure down
from top edge to widest point
How To Measure
I HOD300 - Hood gusset width at widest point
Step 1: Measure across hood gusset
from seam to seam at widest point.
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I HOD301 - Hood gusset width at opening
from seam to seam at hood opening.
How To Measure
I HOD302 - Hood gusset width at neck seam
from seam to seam at neck seam.
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I HOD400 - Hood chin extension height
Step 1: Measure edge of hood from
neckline edge to opening edge.
How To Measure
I INS100 -Inseam length (shorty short)
Step 1: Measure from crotch
seam down to the bottom of
the leg opening, following the
shape of the inseam.
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I INS101 - Inseam length (short)
Step 1: Measure from
crotch seam down to the
bottom of the leg opening,
following the shape of the
inseam.
How To Measure
I INS102 -Inseam length (long short)
Step 1: Measure from crotch seam
down to the bottom of the leg
opening, following the shape of
the inseam.
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I INS103 - Inseam length (knee length)
Step 1: Measure from crotch seam down to
the bottom of the leg opening, following the
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I INS104 - Inseam length (pedal)
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I INS105 -Inseam length (long pedal/capri)
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I INS106 - Inseam length (crop)
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I INS107 - Inseam length (flood)
down to the bottom of the leg opening,
following the shape of the inseam.
How To Measure
I INS108 -Inseam length (ankle)
down to the bottom of the leg
opening, following the shape of the
inseam.
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I INS109 - Inseam length (full length)
Step 1: Measure from crotch seam down
to the bottom of the leg opening,
following the shape of the Inseam.
How To Measure
I INS110 -Inseam length (mid-thigh)
Step 1: Measure from crotch
seam down to the bottom of the
leg opening, following the shape
of the inseam.
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I KNE1 00 - Knee (1/2)
Step 1: Measure from crotch point to
knee position.
Step 2: Measure straight across from
edge to edge.
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I KNE101 - Knee position from crotch point
Step 1: Measure the length of inseam
from crotch point to the designated knee
position.
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I KNE102 - Knee (1/2) @ half of inseam
Step 1: Fold inseam in half, leg opening to crotch
point.
Step 2: Measure fold straight edge to edge.
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I LEG100 - Leg opening relaxed (1/2)
Step 1: Measure leg opening from side seam to crotch fold on edge of
elastic, keeping front and back edges even.
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I LEG101 - Leg opening extended (1/2)
Step 1: Measure leg opening from side
seam to crotch fold with fabric
extended until flat, keeping front and
back edges even.
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I LEG102 - Front leg opening relaxed
Step 1: Measure front leg opening
from side seam to crotch seam.
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I LEG103 - Back leg opening relaxed
Step 1: Measure back leg
opening from side seam to
crotch seam.
How To Measure
I LEG104 - Minimum leg opening extended (1/2)
Step 1: Measure leg on the half along bottom
edge with fabric extended until flat, front and
back edges are even.
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I LEG105 - Leg opening (pant -1/2)
Step 1: Measure the width of the leg
opening from side to side, making
sure garment Is flat with front and
back edges even.
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I LEG106 - Leg opening (short -1/2)
Step 1: Measure the width of the leg
opening from side to side, making
sure garment is flat with front and
back edges even.
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I LEG107 - Leg opening (1/2) ankle from P to Q - TFS
Step 1: Measure the width ofthe end ofthe
leg (P to Q), if intended, to extended to the
ankle.
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I LEG1 08 - Leg opening (mid thigh - 1/2)
Step 1: Measure the width of the leg opening
from side to side, making sure garment is flat
with front and back edges even.
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I LEG109 - Leg opening (long - 1/2)
Step 1: Measure the width of the leg opening from
side to side, making sure garment Is flat with front
and back edges even.
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I LEG200 - Thigh @ crotch point (1/2)
Step 1: With garment flat, measure the
widest width at the crotch position to the
side edge, parallel to the waist or waist
band.
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I LEG201 - Thigh @ mid thigh (1/2)
Step 1: With gannent flat, measure distance from
side to side halfway between thigh and knee.
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I LEG202 - Thigh (1/2) N to 01" below J - TFS
Step 1: Measure from the bottom of crotch (J) 1" down the inseam to N.
Step 2: Unfold the garment and measure the thigh from the inseam at N to O.
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I LEG203 - Thigh "below crotch point
down inseam, designated length from
crotch point
Step 2: Measure width at designated
point, from side to side, parallel to waist
or waistband.
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I LEG204 - Mid-thigh, " down from Crotch point
Step 1: Measure down specified amount from
crotch point along inseam
Step 2: Measure straight across
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I LEG205 - Leg opening extended (1/2)
Step 1: With fabric extended to fabric
flat, measure the width of leg opening
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I LEG300 - Side slit length
Step 1: Measure from bottom of
slit at hem to top of slit.
side view
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I LEG400 - Side panel width
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Step 1: Measure side panel
width from seam to seam.
side view
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I LOP100 - Belt loop length
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I LOP101 - Belt loop width
Step 1: Measure straight from edge to edge.
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I LOP102 - Hammer loop length
Step 1: Measure end to end along
middle of loop.
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I LOP1 03 - Hammer loop width
Step 1: Measure straight from edge to
edge.
How To Measure
I LOP1 04 - Belt loop placement from underarm
Step 1: Measure from armhole seam
along side seam to top of loop.
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I LOP1 05 - Belt loop placement from side seam - front
Step 1: Measure from side seam to
nearest edge of belt loop on front of
garment
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I LOP106 - Belt loop placement from side seam - Back
nearest edge of belt loop on back of
garment
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I LOP107 - Hanger loop length
Step 1: Measure hanger loop from attachment point to end of loop
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I L TH1 00 - Length from HPS edge - tops
Step 1: Measure the length of the gannent
from HPS edge to bottom edge.
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I L TH1 01 - Length from Center Front neck - tops
Step 1: Measure the length of the gannent from
center front neck to bottom edge of center
front.
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I L TH 1 02 - Length from center back neck - tops
Step 1: Measure the length of the garment
from center back neck to bottom edge of
center back.
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I L TH 1 03 - Length from CB neck - tops (no back armhole)
from center back neck to bottom edge of
center back.
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I L TH 1 08 - CF length from empire seam
length of front panel from empire
seam to bottom edge
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I L TH 1 09 - CB length from top edge
Step 1: With garment flat, measure length of
back panel from top edge to bottom edge
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I L TH 11 0 - Side seam length from top edge
Step 1: With garment flat, and side seams
on top, measure length of garment from
top edge at underarm to bottom edge
along side seam
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I L TH 111- Length from HPS seam- tops
from H PS at neck seam to bottom edge.
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I L TH 112- Center front length from HPS edge- tops
Step 1: Measure at center front down from HPS
imaginary line at edge to bottom edge
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I L TH113- Center back length from HPS edge- tops
Step 1: Step 1: Measure at center front down from
HPS imaginary line at edge to bottom edge
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I L TH200 - Length from HPS
from HPS to bottom edge.
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I L TH201 - Length from Center Front neck
from center front neck to bottom edge of
center front.
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I L TH205 - Length from Center Back neck
Step 1: Measure the length olthe garment
from center front neck to bottom edge of
center back.
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I L TH302 - Trunk length from HPS to crotch fold
Step 1: Measure the length from high
point shoulder straight to crotch fold.
How To Measure
L TH303 - Trunk length from strap join to crotch fold
Step 1: Measure the length from strap
join straight to crotch fold.
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I L TH304 - Body length from CF neck to crotch seam - 1 PC
Step 1: Measure along center front fold
from center front neck to crotch seam.
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I L TH305 - Body length from CB neck to crotch seam - 1 PC
Step 1: Measure along center back fold
from center back neck to crotch seam.
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I L TH400 - Length shelf bra @ center front (including elastic)
Step 1: Turn garment
inside out.
Step 2: Measure length
from front neck edge
to bottom edge.
How To Measure
I L TH401 - Length shelf bra @ side seam (including elastic)
Step 1: Turn garment inside out.
Step 2: Measure length from top edge
of side seam to bottom edge of side
seam.
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I L TH402 - Length shelf bra @ center back (including elastic)
Step 1: Turn garment inside
out.
Step 2: Measure length from
back neck edge to bottom
edge.
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I L TH502 - Bib length @ CF
top edge of bib to waist seam.
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I L TH503 - Bib diamond length
Step 1: Measure diamond length
from top point to bottom point.
How To Measure
I L TH506 - Side seam length (1 PC)
Step 1: Measure the side seam length
from the armhole to the finished
bottom edge.
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I L TH507 - Side seam length
Step 1: Measure the side seam length from
the armhole to the finished bottom edge.
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I L TH508 - Side seam length
Step 1: Measure the side seam
length from the top edge to the
finished bottom edge or seam.
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I L TH600 - CF skirt length from top edge (mini)
Step 1: Measure the length of
the skirt from top edge to the
bottom edge of center front.
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I L TH601 - CF skirt length from top edge (short - knee)
Step 1: Measure the length of the
skirt from top edge to the bottom
edge of center front.
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I L TH602 - CF skirt length from top edge (above knee)
bottom edge of center front.
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I L TH604 - CF skirt length from top edge (below knee)
Step 1: Measure the length of the skirt
from top edge to the bottom edge of
center front.
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L TH605 - CF skirt length from top edge (long)
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I L TH650 - CB skirt length from top edge (mini)
bottom edge of center back.
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I L TH651 - CB skirt length from top edge (short)
Step 1: Measure the length ofthe
edge of center back.
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I L TH652 - CB skirt length from top edge (above knee)
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I L TH653 - CB skirt length from top edge (knee)
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I L TH654 - CB skirt length from top edge (below knee)
Step 1: Measure the length ofthe skirt
center back.
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center back.
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I L TH656 - SS skirt length from top edge
from top edge to the bottom edge of side
seam.
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I MES100 - Height of bag
Step 1: Measure height of the bag at
backside, bottom seam to flap seam.
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I MES101 - Strap length
Step 1: Total strap length - measure
from seam to seam with 4" adjusting
length.
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I MES102 - Flap length
Step 1: Flap length - measure from back
flap seam bottom front flap edge
(including binding).
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I MES103 - Adjustable strap length
Step 1: Adjustable strap length at flap
closure (each side) - excluding hardware.
Front flap
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I MES104 - Buckle closures @ bottom seam
Step 1: Measure distance
between buckle closures at
bottom seam.
Front flap
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I MES105 - Buckle closures @ front flap
Step 1: Measure distance between
buckle closures at interior front
flap.
How To Measure
I MES106 - Buckle closure placement
Step 1: Measure buckle closure placement
at interior front flap from top edge to top
stitch.
interior
front flap
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I M ES 107 - Side pocket width
Step 1: Measure side pocket width
from seam to seam at top edge.
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I MES108 - Side pocket length
Step 1: Measure side pocket length
from top fold to bottom seam.
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I NCK100 - Neck opening HPS to HPS - seam to seam
Step 1: Measure straight across from high
point shoulder seam to high point
shoulder seam.
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I NCK101 - Neck opening HPS to HPS - edge to edge
inside neck edge to inside neck edge.
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I NCK103 - Neck opening across front at raglan neck seams
across from raglan seam to
raglan seam at front neck
seam.
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NCK104 - Neck opening across back at raglan neck seams
across from raglan
seam to raglan seam at
back neck seam.
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I NCK105 - Back neckline from 88 to 88 (relaxed)
Step 1: With garment flat, measure across top
back seam to seam
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Step 1: With rib/collar edges even,
stretch neck. Measure straight
across the neck opening where
rib/collar meets the neck edge.
total circumference measurement.
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I NCK107 - Maximum neck opening extended(1/2)
Step 1: With rib/collar edges
even, stretch neck to maximum.
Measure straight across the neck
opening where rib/collar meets
the neck edge.
total circumference
measurement.
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I NCK108 - Neck opening width inside HPS to HPS
Step 1: Measure straight across
from inside neck edge to inside
neck edge.
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Step 1: Stretch back at side seams.
Measure straight across back at ann hole,
along top edge.
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Step 1: Measure at center front
down from HPS imaginary line
to front neck seam.
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I NCK201 - Front neck depth HPS to CF neck seam -low neck
down from HPS imaginary line to
front neck seam .
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front neck edge.
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I NCK203 - Front neck depth HPS to CF neck edge - low neck
front neck edge .
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I NCK250 - Front neck depth HP bodice to CF neck seam
Step 1: Measure distance from high point
of bodice imaginary line to center front
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I NCK251 - Front neck depth HP bodice to CF neck edge
Step 1: Measure distance from high
point of bodice Imaginary line to center
front neck edge.
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I NCK252 - Front neck depth from strap join to neck edge
Step 1: Measure distance from strap join
imaginary line to top edge of center front
edge.
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I NCK253 - Neckline CF to strap
Step 1: WITH CF INSET: With garment
face uP. measure along cup edge from
strap join to Inset seam.
WITHOUT CF INSET: With garment
face uP. measure along cup edge from
strap join to CF.
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I NCK270 - Front neck height - 88 to CF
Step 1: Measure at center
front from top edge to top
of side seam.
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I NCK300 - Back neck depth HPS to CB neck seam - high neck
Step 1: On back of garment, measure at
center back down from high point
shoulder imaginary line to neck seam.
Collar should be turned up when
measuring this point.
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I NCK301 - Back neck depth HPS to CB neck seam - low neck
Step 1: On back of garment,
measure at center back down
from high point shoulder
imaginary line to neck seam.
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Step 1: On back of gannent, measure at
shoulder imaginary line to neck edge.
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Step 1: On back of garment, measure at
shoulder imaginary line to neck edge.
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I NCK350 - Back neck depth HP bodice to CB neck seam
Step 1: Measure at center back
down from imaginary line at
high point of bodice to back
necksearn.
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I NCK351 - Back neck depth HP bodice to CB neck edge
Step 1: Measure at center back down
from imaginary line at high point of
bodice to back neck edge.
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I NCK352 - Back neck depth from strap join to neck edge
Step 1: Measure at center back
down from imaginary line of strap
join to back neck edge.
How To Measure
I NCK353 - Back neck depth SS to CB
Step 1: Measure at center
back down from imaginary
line at top edge to top of
side seam.
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I NCK354 - Front neck depth HPS to center of top button
Step 1: Measure from HPS to center of top
button
How To Measure
I NCK355 - 151 Button placement from Neck Seam
Step 1: Measure straight down from
neck seam to Center of 1
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I OUT101 - Outseam length including WB
Step 1: Measure total length of
outseam from top edge of waist
band to bottom of finished hem.
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I OUT102 - Outseam length from top edge
Step 1: Measure side seam length
from top edge of waist to bottom
edge of leg opening.
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I OUT103 - Outseam length from top edge - Boyleg
Step 1: Measure side seam
length from top edge of waist to
bottom edge of leg opening.
How To Measure
I OUT200 - Outseam forward @ waist seam
Step 1: Measure outsearn forward
from fold to side seam at waist.
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I PKT102 - Pocket length at side
Step 1: Measure pocket length at side.
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I PKT1 03 - Pocket length at center
Step 1: Measure pocket length
at center.
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I PKT106 - Kanga pocket height at center
Step 1: Measure pocket length at
center of pocket
How To Measure
I PKT1 07 - Kanga pocket height at side
Step 1: Measure pocket length at
side of pocket
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I PKT122 - Pocket width at top edge
Step 1: Measure pocket width
at top edge.
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I PKT123 - Pocket width at bottom
at bottom.
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I PKT126 - Kanga pocket width at top
along top edge
How To Measure
I PKT127 - Kanga pocket width at bottom
Step 1: Measure pocket width along
bottom edge
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I PKT140 - Body pocket placement from HPS
Step 1: Measure from HPS to top
edge of pocket.
How To Measure
I PKT141 - Body pocket placement from CF neck edge
neck edge to top edge of pocket.
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I PKT142 - Body pocket placement from bottom edge
Step 1: Measure from bottom edge of
gannent to bottom edge of pocket.
How To Measure
I PKT143 - Chest pocket placement from HPS
Step 1: Measure from HPS to top
edge of chest pocket.
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I PKT144 - Chest pocket placement from CF neck edge
neck edge to top edge of pocket.
How To Measure
I PKT145 - Chest pocket placement from CF
Step 1: Measure from CF to side
edge of pocket.
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I PKT146 - Body pocket placement from CF
Step 1: Measure horizontally from
center front to side edge of pocket.
Center front
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I PKT147 - Sleeve pocket placement from shoulder
Step 1: Measure from top of sleeve
cap at shoulder to top of sleeve
pocket.
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I PKT180 - Pocket flap length at side
Step 1: Measure pocket flap length
at side.
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How To Measure
I PKT181 - Pocket flap length at center
Step 1: Measure pocket flap
length at center.
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I PKT182 - Pocket flap width at top
Step 1: Measure pocket flap width
at top edge.
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I PKT183 - Pocket flap width at bottom
Step 1: Measure pocket flap width
at bottom.
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I PKT200 - Bib pocket length at side
top of pocket to bottom of pocket
along side of pocket.
How To Measure
I PKT201 - Bib pocket length at center
top of pocket to bottom of pocket
along center of pocket.
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I PKT202 - Bib pocket width at top
Step 1: Measure the distance from side
to side along top edge of pocket.
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I PKT203 - Bib pocket width at bottom
to side along bottom edge of pocket.
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I PKT240 - Bib pocket placement from CF at top edge
Step 1: Measure the distance from top
edge of gannent to the top of pocket at
center front.
How To Measure
I PKT241 - Bib pocket placement from side at top edge
Step 1: Measure the distance from edge
of bib to top corner edge of pocket.
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I PKT300 - Back pocket length at side
of pocket to bottom of pocket along
side of pocket .
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I PKT301 - Back pocket length at center
center of pocket.
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I PKT302 - Back pocket width at top
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I PKT303 - Back pocket width at bottom
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I PKT320 - Back pocket flap length at side
of pocket flap to bottom of pocket flap
along side of pocket flap.
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I PKT321 - Back pocket flap length at center
along center of pocket flap.
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I PKT322 - Back pocket flap width at top
side to side along top edge of pocket
flap.
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I PKT323 - Back pocket flap width at bottom
to side along bottom edge of pocket
flap.
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I PKT340 - Back pocket placement from waist seam at side
waist seam to top of pocket at side
nearest side seam.
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I PKT341 - Back pocket placement from waist seam at CB
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I PKT342 - Back pocket placement from CB neck edge @ CB
Step 1: Measure from center back neck edge
to top edge of pocket.
How To Measure
I PKT343 - Back pocket placement from yoke seam at side
yoke seam to top of pocket at side
nearest side seam.
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I PKT344 - Back pocket placement from top edge at side
top edge to top of pocket at side
nearest side seam.
How To Measure
I PKT345 - Back pocket placement from yoke seam at CB
yoke seam to top of pocket at side
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I PKT346 - Back pocket placement from top edge at CB
top edge to top of pocket at side
How To Measure
I PKT347 - Back pocket placement from CB
Step 1: Measure the distance
between the top end corners of both
the left and the right pockets nearest
center back seam and then take half
of that measurement.
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I PKT400 - Front pocket length at side
side of pocket.
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I PKT401 - Front pocket length at center
center of pocket.
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I PKT402 - Front pocket width at top
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I PKT403 - Front pocket width at bottom
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I PKT 404 - Porkchop pocket length at side
side of pocket.
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I PKT 405 - Pork chop pocket length at center
center of pocket.
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I PKT 406 - Porkchop pocket width at top
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I PKT 407 - Porkchop pocket width at bottom
to side along bottom edge of pocket .
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I PKT420 - Front pocket flap length at side
along side of pocket flap.
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I PKT421 - Front pocket flap length at center
along center of pocket flap.
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I PKT422 - Front pocket flap width at top
flap.
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nearest center front.
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I PKT 441 - Front pocket placement from waist seam @ side
nearest side seam.
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I PKT442 - Front pocket placement from top edge @ CF
edge to top of pocket at side nearest
center front.
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I PKT443 - Front pocket placement from top edge @ side
edge to top of pocket at side nearest
side seam .
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I PKT444 - Front pocket placement from CF seam
Step 1: Measure the distance from CF to
corner edge of pocket
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I PKT445 - Front pocket placement from shoulder seam
Step 1: Measure from shoulder seam
down fold of sleeve to top of pocket.
How To Measure
I PKT461 - Front pocket opening along side seam
waist band to the top edge of pocket
opening along side seam.
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I PKT462 - Front pocket opening along waist seam
seam to the edge of pocket opening
along waistband.
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I PKT463 - Front pocket placement from side seam
seam to the edge of pocket opening
along top edge.
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Step 1: Measure straight the distance
trom lop 10 bottom edge otwell.
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I PKT482 - Side pocket length
center of pocket.
How To Measure
I PKT483 - Side pocket width
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I PKT501 - Coin pocket width (1 sided)
the exposed top corner of pocket to
the hidden inside top corner of
pocket
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I PKT502 - Coin pocket width (2 sided)
side to side along top edge of pocket.
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I PKT 503 - Coin pocket length at center
Step 1: Measure length of pocket from top
edge to bottom edge at center of pocket
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I PKT51 0 - Coin pocket flap width @ top
to side along top edge of pocket flap
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I PKT511 - Coin pocket flap length @ center
edge to bottom edge at center of pocket
flap
How To Measure
I PKT540 - Coin pocket placement from WB
below waistband to top of pocket.
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I PKT541 - Coin pocket placement from top edge
top edge to top of pocket.
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I PKT542 - Coin pocket placement from side seam
seam to edge of pocket.
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I PKT601 - Cargo pocket length at side
side of pocket.
How To Measure
I PKT602 - Cargo pocket length at center
center of pocket.
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I PKT603 - Cargo pocket width at top
side to side along top edge of pocket.
How To Measure
I PKT604 - Cargo pocket width at bottom
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I PKT620 - Cargo pocket flap length at side
from top of pocket flap to bottom
of pocket flap along side of
pocket flap.
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I PKT621 - Cargo pocket flap length at center
from top of pocket flap to bottom
of pocket flap along center of
pocket flap.
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I PKT622 - Cargo pocket flap width at top
flap.
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I PKT623 - Cargo pocket flap width at bottom
to side along bottom edge of pocket flap.
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I RIS201 - Back rise including WB
Step 1: Measure along the back rise seam
from crotch point to top edge, following the
curve of the back rise.
How To Measure
I RIS202 - Back rise below WB
Step 1: Measure along the back rise seam
from crotch point to below waist band,
following the curve of the back rise.
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I RIS302 - Back rise from below circle to crotch seam - 1 PC
Step 1: Fold garment along CB, measure rise
along fold from below circle to crotch seam.
How To Measure
I RIS400 - Front rise
Step 1: Fold garment along CF, measure
along curve from top edge to crotch seam
not including crotch stitching.
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I RIS401 - Back rise
Step 1: Fold garment along ca, measure
along curve from top edge to crotch seam
not including crotch stitching.
How To Measure
I SCF1 00 - Scarf/sash length
Step 1: With scarf flat (but not extended), measure
length end to end, to longest point
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I SCF101 - Scarf/sash fringe length
Step 1: Measure length of fringe from edge of
scarf to end of fringe
How To Measure
I SCF102 - Scarf/sash width
Step t : With scarf flat (but not
extended), measure width of scarf from
edge to edge
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I SCK100 - Leg length
Step 1: Measure from
top edge to center of
heel (flat)
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I SCK101 - Leg length (extended)
Step 1: Hold at top edge and at center of heel and pull
to maximum
Step: Measure length from top edge to center of heel
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I SCK102 - Foot length
Step 1: Measure from center corner of
heel to edge of toe (flat)
How To Measure
I SCK1 03 - Foot length (extended)
Step 1: Hold sock at toe and heel and pull to
maximum length
Step 2: Measure length from center of heel to
end at toe
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I SCK104 - Top edge width (1/2)
Step 1: Measure width along top edge of rib
opening, follow curve of opening
How To Measure
I SCK105 - Top edge width (extended) (1/2)
Step 1: Hold ends oflop edges and pull to
maximum
Step 2: Measure width at top edge, edge to
Edge
circumference measurement.
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I SCK106 - Rib band height
Step 1: Measure height of rib at leg opening
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I SCK107 - Foot width (1/2)
Step 1: Measure width of sock at center
of fool-fold 10 fold
circumference measurement .
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I SCK1 08 - Foot width (extended)
Step 1: Hold sides at center of foot and
pull to maximum
Step 2: Measure width offoot, fold to
fold
How To Measure
I SCK109 - Leg width (1/2)
Step 1: Measure down designated distance from top
edge = 3" down for crew length; 6" down for knee
high length
Step 2: Measure width of sock across, fold to fold at
designated point
measurement
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I SCK110 - Leg width (extended) (1/2)
Step 1: Measure down designated distance from
top edge = 3" down for crew length; 6
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down for
knee high length
Step 2: Hold at sides ofsock leg and pull to
maximum
Step 3: Measure width of leg, fold to fold
How To Measure
I SHR100 - Shoulder slope
down from imaginary line of high
point shoulder to shoulder edge.
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I SHR101 - Shoulder forward
measure from shoulder fold to
seam.
How To Measure
I SHR102 - Shoulder width (edge to edge)
Step 1: With gannent flat, measure along
shoulder seam from neck edge to edge seam.
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I SL V1 00 - Sleeve length I/s - from shoulder
Step 1: With garment flat, measure from
shoulder/sleeve seam along top to finished edge
of sleeve.
How To Measure
I SL V1 01 - Sleeve length 3/4 sleeve - from shoulder
shoulder/sleeve seam along top to finished
edge of sleeve.
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I SLV103 - Sleeve length sIs sleeve - from shoulder
edge of sleeve.
How To Measure
I SL V1 04 - Sleeve length cap sleeve - from shoulder
shoulder/sleeve seam along top to
finished edge of sleeve.
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I SL V1 05 - Sleeve length 1/2 cap sleeve - from shoulder
edge of sleeve.
How To Measure
I SL V1 06 - Sleeve length elbow-from shoulder
Step 1 :With garment flat, measure from
shoulder/sleeve seam along top to
finished edge of sleeve
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I SLV150 - Underarm seam length - cap sleeve
Step 1: Measure total length of underarm
seam from armhole to hem.
How To Measure
I SL V200 - Sleeve length lIs - from CB
CB neck to fold at shoulder, pivot tape
and measure to sleeve opening edge
along fold
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I SL V201 - Sleeve length 3/4 sleeve - from CB
along fold
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I SL V203 - Sleeve length sIs - from CB
from CB neck to fold at shoulder,
pivot tape and measure to sleeve
opening edge along fold
CB,
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I SL V204 - Sleeve length cap sleeve - from CB
Step 1: With gannent flat, measure from CB
neck to fold at shoulder, pivot tape and
measure to sleeve opening edge along fold
CB;
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I SLV205 - Sleeve length Y. cap sleeve - from CB
Step 1: With gannent flat, measure
from CB neck to fold at shoulder, pivot
tape and measure to sleeve opening
edge along fold
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I SL V206 - Sleeve length elbow sleeve - from CB
along fold
CB,
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I SL V300 - Sleeve length lIs - from neck seam
shoulder/neck seam along top to
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I SLV301 - Sleeve length 3/4 - from neck seam
measure from shoulder/neck
seam along top to finished edge
of sleeve.
How To Measure
I SLV303 - Sleeve length sIs - from neck seam
from shoulder/neck seam along top
to finished edge of sleeve.
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I SL V304 - Sleeve length cap sleeve - from neck seam
Step 1: With gannent flat, measure from
shoulder/neck seam along top to finished
edge of sleeve.
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SLV305 - Sleeve length 1/2 cap sleeve - from neck seam
Step 1: With gannent flat, measure from
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I SL V306 - Sleeve length lIs - from neck edge
shoulder/neck edge along top to
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I SL V307 - Sleeve length 3/4 - from neck edge
measure from shoulder/neck
edge along top to finished edge
of sleeve.
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I SL V308 - Sleeve length sIs - from neck edge
from shoulder/neck edge along top to
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I SL V309 - Sleeve length cap sleeve - from neck edge
shoulder/neck edge along top to finished
edge of sleeve.
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I SLV31 0 - Sleeve length 1/2 cap -from neck edge
from shoulder/neck edge along top
to finished edge of sleeve.
How To Measure
I SL V311 - Sleeve length elbow from neck edge
shoulder/neck edge along top to
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I SL V312 - Sleeve length elbow from neck seam
How To Measure
I SLV400 - Sleeve width at upperarm -1" below armhole (1/2)
Step 1: With garment flat, measure 1" down from
armhole.
Step 2: At that point, measure straight across
sleeve, forming perpendicular line with fold/grain
of sleeve.
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I SLV401 - Sleeve width 2" above cuff seam (1/2)
Step 1: Measure 2" above cuff or finished edge.
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fold/grain of sleeve. If pleated, pleats must be open.
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I SLV402 - Sleeve width at opening lIs (1/2)
Step 1: With garment flat, measure along lower
edge of sleeve. If cuffed, measure on the edge of
cuff with the cuff closed.
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I SLV403 - Sleeve width at opening - 3/4 sleeve (1/2)
Step 1: With garment flat, measure along lower
edge of sleeve. If cuffed, measure on the edge of
cuff with the cuff closed.
How To Measure
I SLV404 - Sleeve width at opening - sIs (1/2)
Step 1: With garment flat, measure along
lower edge of sleeve. tf cuffed, measure on
the edge of cuff with the cuff closed.
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I SLV405 - Sleeve width at opening - cap sleeve (1/2)
lower edge of sleeve. If cuffed, measure on
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I SLV406 - Sleeve width at opening -1/2 cap sleeve (1/2)
lower edge of sleeve. tf cuffed, measure on
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I SL V407 - Sleeve width at elbow - half of underarm seam
Step 1: Fold inseam in half with sleeve opening to
underarm.
measurement
How To Measure

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I SLV409 - Front Sleeve Cap Width, "Down from Top of Sleeve Cap
Step 1: Measure down specified amount
from top of sleeve.
center fold of sleeve
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I SLV41 0 - Back Sleeve Cap Width,
Step 1: Measure down specified
amount f rom top of sleeve.
center fold of sleeve
How To Measure

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I SLV411 - Sleeve Opening @ Seam Extended to fabric flat (1/2)
Step 1: Extend sleeve at seam
until the sleeve fabric is flat,
measure along seam
measurement.
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How To Measure
I SLV412 - Elbow width 9" Below Armhole (1/2)
Step 1: Measure down from armhole
9" at underarm seam
Step 2: Measure Straight Across
How To Measure
I SL V450 - Upper arm (H-I) - TFS
Step 1: Draw a straight line from waist/sweep 0
through armpit B to G. Measure down the sleeve
fold from G to H specified amount.
The upper arm of the garment (perpendicular
to the fold) from H to I.
measurement
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I SLV451 - Upper arm Position (G-H) - TFS
Step 1: Measure specified distance
from Gto H.
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I SL V452 - Wrist/sleeve opening (E-F) - TFS
Step 1: Measure the width of the end of the sleeve
(E to F) if intended to extend to the wrist.
measurement
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I SL V500 - Sleeve band height
Step 1: Measure height of sleeve band
from join seam to edge of sleeve.
How To Measure
I SL V501 - Sleeve hem height
Step 1: Measure hem height to edge of
sleeve, including stitches.
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I SL V502 - Sleeve rib height
Step 1: Measure height of sleeve
rib from join seam to edge of
sleeve.
How To Measure
I SL V503 - Sleeve cuff height
Step 1: Measure height of sleeve
cuff from join seam to edge of
sleeve.
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I SL V550 - Armhole band height
Step 1: Measure height of armhole
band from join seam to edge of
sleeve.
How To Measure
I SLV551 - Armhole hem height
Step 1: Measure hem height to edge
of armhole, including stitches.
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I SL V552 - Armhole rib height
Step 1: Measure height of armhole
rib from join seam to edge of rib.
How To Measure
I SL V6DD - Sleeve placket length
Step 1: Measure length of sleeve placket.

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How To Measure
I SL V601 - Sleeve placket width
Step 1: Measure width of sleeve placket.
How To Measure
I SLV602 - Sleeve slit opening length
Step 1: Measure from sleeve
edge to top of slit.
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I SL V603 - Sleeve slit opening width @ cuff opening
Step 1: Measure from sleeve edge
to sleeve edge at bottom of slit.
How To Measure
I SL V604 - Sleeve slit opening width @ widest point
Step 1: Measure from sleeve edge
to sleeve edge at widest point of
sleeve slit opening.
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I SL V700 - Sleeve cap height
Step 1: Measure from armhole t
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How To Measure
I STR100 - Strap length
1: Measure total strap length
rom front join to back J I on.

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I STR101 - Strap length along outside edge
Step 1: Measure total strap length from
join to join along outside edge.
How To Measure
I STR102 - Strap length front strap join to back strap join
Step 1: Measure total strap length
from front join to back jOin.
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How To Measure
I STR104 - Strap length end to end - with adjuster @ 2"
Step 1: Adjust strap to 2" to center
of slide, measure total strap
length from front Join to back Join.
How To Measure
I STR106 - Halter tie length
Step 1: Measure strap length from
strap join to end.
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I STR107 - Front strap length
Step 1: Measure length
from front strap join to
join at back strap.
How To Measure
I STR108 - Back strap length - with adjuster at 2"
Step 1: Adjust strap to 2" including slide.
Step 2: Measure from join with front strap
to back neckline.
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I STR111- Strap length - folded (1/2)
Step 1: Fold strap to meet seam to seam,
measure half strap length.
circumference measurement.
How To Measure
I STR200 - Strap width
Step 1: Measure width of
strap from edge to edge.
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I SWP106 - Sweep along curve (1/2)
Step 1: With garment flat, measure along curve from side
edge to side edge.
measurement
How To Measure
I SWP107 - Bottom/sweep (C-D) - TFS
Step 1: With garment flat, measure across
body at bottom edge of garment - must taper
from bust.
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I SWP200 - Sweep band height
Step 1: Measure height from seam
line to bottom edge of band.
How To Measure
I SWP201 - Sweep hem height
Step 1: Measure height from top
of stitch line to bottom edge of
garment.
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I SWP202 - Sweep rib height
Step 1: Measure height from top of
rib to bottom edge of garment.
How To Measure
I SWP300 - Shelf bra relaxed sweep (1/2)
Qut, with fabric and elastic
relaxed.
Step 2: Measure across bottom
edge of sweep from side end to
side end.
total circumference
measurement
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I SWP301 - Shelf bra extended sweep (1/2)
out, with fabric and elastic
extended.
Step 2: Measure across
bottom edge of sweep from
side end to side end.
measurement
How To Measure
I SWP302 - Elastic height - shelf bra
Step 1: Turn garment Inside
out, measure from top of
elastic to bottom of elastic.
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How To Measure
I SWP400 - Shirttail depth
Step 1: Locate imaginary line at top
of shirttail, measure from this point
to bottom edge of garment.
How To Measure
I SWP401 - Slit length
top of slit to bottom of slit.
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I SWP402 Slit length (long)
top of slit to bottom of slit.
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I SWP403 Slit length (short)
1: length from
p of shtto bottom of slit.
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I TTS100 - Total length relaxed - including WB (flat)
Step 1: Measure from top edge to
bottom edge.
How To Measure
I TTS101 - Rise length relaxed - including WB (flat)
crotch seam.
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I TTS103 - Waist relaxed (1/2)
Step 1: Measure relaxed waist from edge to edge.
How To Measure
I TTS104 - Waist extended (1/2)
Step 1: Measure extended waist from edge to edge.
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I TTS105 - Waistband height
waistband seam.
How To Measure
I TTS106 - Hip at top of crotch point relaxed (1/2)
Step 1: Measure hip @ top of crotch point,
relaxed, from edge to edge.
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I TTS107 - Thigh at crotch point relaxed (1/2)
Step 1: Measure thigh @crotch pOint,
relaxed, from edge to edge.
How To Measure
I TTS108 -Inseam length tights extended
Step 1: Stretch inseam from crotch seam
to bottom edge
Step 2: Measure extended length of
Inseam from crotch seam to center of
bottom edge
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I WST100 - Waist (1/2)
Step 1: Measure distance down from HPS to
designated waist position.
Step 2: Measure straight across from side
seam to side seam.
How To Measure
I WST101 - Waist relaxed (1/2)
Step 1 : Top edge of front and back must be even
and aU closures must be closed.
Step 2: Measure along top of waistband/elastic
waist.
Multiply measurement by 2 for total ci rcumference
measurement
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Step 1: Stretch elastic waist until fabric is
flat, fully extended.
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Step 2: Measure along top edge of elastic
waist.
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Step 1: Stretch elastic waist until fabric is
flat, fully extended to the maximum stretch.
Step 2: Measure along top edge of elastic
waist.
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I WST104 - Waist @ empire seam (1/2)
Step 1: Measure flat distance across
body at empire seam.
How To Measure
I WST105 - Waist relaxed @ top edge (1/2) -low rise
Step 1: Measure along top of waistband/elastic
waist. Top edge of front and back must be even
and all closures must be closed.
measurement
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I WST106 - Waist relaxed (1/2) C to 0 - TFS
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Step 1: Measure (without stretch) from side
seam to side seam along top edge of back
waist.
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I WST107 - Waist relaxed @ seam (1/2) -low rise
Step 1: Measure waist at waist seam from edge to
edge.
measurement
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I WST1 09 - Front drawstring length
Step 1: Measure length of
drawstring from buttonhole/exit
point to end at longest point
How To Measure
I WST 111 - Waist relaxed at center
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Step 1: Measure along center of
waistband/elastic waist. Top edge of
front and back must be even and all
closures must be closed
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I WST112 - Waist @ Seam extended to fabric fJat(1/2)
Step 1: With top edges together, extend
waist elastic until the fabric below the
seam is flat. Measure along Seam.
How To Measure
I WST200 - Waist position from HPS
Step 1: Measure from HPS to waist
as defined on spec.
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I WST201 - Waist position from CF neck seam
neck seam to waist as defined on
spec.
How To Measure
I WST202 - Waist position from HP bodice
Step 1: Measure from HP bodice at
imaginary line to waist at center
front, as defined on spec.
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I WST203 - Waist position from strap join
Step 1: Measure from strap joi
imaginary line to waist as defi
on spec.
How To Measure
I WST204 - Waist position from CB neck seam
Step 1: Measure from center back neck
seam to waist as defined on spec.
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I WST300 - Empire seam from HPS
Step 1: Measure distance from
HPS down to empire waist seam.
How To Measure
I WST301 - Empire seam from CF neck
center front neck edge down to
empire seam.
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I WST302 - Empire seam from CB neck
center back neck edge down to
empire seam.
How To Measure
I WST303 - Empire seam position from HP bodice
Step 1: Measure distance from high
point bodice imaginary line to
empire seam at center front
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I WST304 - Empire seam position from strap join
strap join imaginary line to empire
seam.
How To Measure
I WST309 - Empire relaxed (1/2)
Step 1: With garment flat. measure
straight across body along empire
seam.
total circumference measurement
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I WST31 0 - Empire extended (1/2)
Step 1: With fabric extended,
measure across body along empire
seam.

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I WST400 - Waist band height
Step 1: Measure height of
waistband from top edge to
seam.
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I WST401 - Waist elastic height
Step 1: Measure height of the
elastic edge to edge. (inside the
waistband)
How To Measure
I WST402 - Waist band extension
Step 1: Measure length ofthe
extension from fly edge to tip of
extension
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I WST403 - Back waist relaxed @waistseam (seam to seam)
side seam along waist seam.
How To Measure
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I WST500 - Side string elastic length relaxed
Step 1: Measure from bartack at
edge of back panel to bartack at
edge of front panel
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I WST501 - Back waist panel width relaxed
Step 1: Measure along back waist
between bartacks at panel edges.
How To Measure
I WST502 - Front waist panel width relaxed
Step 1: Measure along front waist
between bartacks at panel edges.
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