Measuring Garments

Today, I've learnt new things!..How to accurately measuring your garments??!!. There are many ways of doing it, and below is what I found in the internet, the "standard way" of doing it.

Measuring Garments

Tops Body width measure 1” below armhole and straight across from side to side. Body length measure in a straight line at point where neck trim meets body to bottom of garment (including any bottom trim). Armhole measure in a straight line at point where sleeve joins body at the shoulder to the point where the sleeve meets the body at the underarm. Sleeve length At the top – measure from point where sleeve meets shoulder seam, straight along fold to bottom of sleeve (including any sleeve trim). Center back – measure from center of back where collar joins garment to where the sleeve and shoulder joins, then to the end of sleeve cuff or hem. Shoulder to shoulder – measure across the back of the garment along the shoulder seams from the outside edge of one shoulder to the outside of the other. Colret width – position ruler end to colret seam at center front and measure across width of colret. Cuff width – measure from the point where the cuff is attached to the sleeve to the end of the cuff. Bottom band width – measure where bottom band is attached to edge of band. Bottom band opening – measure along edge of bottom band. Muff pockets : Opening – measure along the pocket opening from the top of the pocket down to the bottom of the pocket opening. Length – measure along side of garment from the point parallel to the top of the pocket down to the point where the pocket meets bottom band. Bottoms Waist band : Relaxed – measure distance across waist at center of elastic/band ½” down from top. Stretched – measure elastic waist extended horizontally to maximum width without breaking stitches. Length: Total length – measure along outseam from top of elastic to bottom of leg. (A to B) Inseam – measure from crotch seam down to bottom of leg. (C to D)

Size Charts

Measurement guide Bust / Chest Measure under arms around fullest part of bust. Be sure to keep tape level across back and comfortably loose. Natural waist Measure around natural waist with a loose tape. Hips Measure around fullest part of body at top of legs. Keep feet together and tape parallel to floor. Length Measure from highest part of shoulder to heel. Please note that: The measurements on the charts below are for the actual body measurement. However, the measurements included in all our listings are for the actual dress measurement. This guide will help you to choose the dress to be slightly bigger than your actual body size. If your measurement falls between sizes, please order the larger size. Recommended size will be stated in most of the listings. Please ask me if you are unsure about the measurements. Size Chart for American Women (Inches) Size Name Equivalent Dress Size Bust Waist Hips S 4 - 6 32 - 34 25 - 27 34 - 36 M 8 - 10 35 - 37 28 - 30 37 - 39 L 12 - 14 38 - 40 31 - 33 40 - 42 XL 14 - 16 41 - 43 34 - 36 43 - 45 2X 18 - 20 44 - 46 37 - 39 46 - 48 3X 22 - 24 47 - 49 40 - 42 49 - 51 4X 24 - 26 50 - 52 43 - 45 52 - 54 Size Chart for UK Women (Inches) Size Name Equivalent Dress Size Bust Waist Hips S 6 - 8 32 - 34 25 - 27 34 - 36 M 10 - 12 35 - 37 28 - 30 37 - 39 L 14 - 16 38 - 40 31 - 33 40 - 42 XL 16 - 18 41 - 43 34 - 36 43 - 45 2X 20 - 22 44 - 46 37 - 39 46 - 48 3X 24 - 26 47 - 49 40 - 42 49 - 51 4X 26 - 28 50 - 52 43 - 45 52 - 54 Size Chart for Australian Women (Inches) Size Name Equivalent Dress Size Bust Waist Hips S 6 - 8 32 - 34 25 - 27 34 - 36 M 12 - 14 35 - 37 28 - 30 37 - 39 L 16 - 18 38 - 40 31 - 33 40 - 42 XL 18 - 20 41 - 43 34 - 36 43 - 45 2X 22 - 24 44 - 46 37 - 39 46 - 48 3X 26 - 28 47 - 49 40 - 42 49 - 51 Size Chart for French Women (Centimeters) Size Name Equivalent Dress Size Bust Waist Hips S 34 - 36 79 - 86 64 - 69 86 - 91 M 38 - 40 89 - 94 71 - 76 94 - 99 L 42 - 44 97 - 102 79 - 84 102 - 107 XL 44 - 46 104 - 109 86 - 91 109 - 114 2X 50 - 52 112 - 117 94 - 99 117 - 122 3X 54 - 56 119 - 124 102 - 107 124 - 130 4X 127 - 132 109 - 114 132 - 137 Size Chart for German Women (Centimeters) Size Name Equivalent Dress Size Bust Waist Hips S 30 - 32 79 - 86 64 - 69 86 - 91 M 36 - 38 89 - 94 71 - 76 94 - 99 L 40 - 42 97 - 102 79 - 84 102 - 107 XL 42 - 44 104 - 109 86 - 91 109 - 114 2X 46 - 48 112 - 117 94 - 99 117 - 122 3X 48 - 50 119 - 124 102 - 107 124 - 130 4X 127 - 132 109 - 114 132 - 137