Measuring Yourself
Make sure to do the following:
- Wear a Bra.
- Wear tights.
- Do not wear shoes.
- Have a hard chair handy.
- Have a sewing measuring tape.
- Have scotch tape (for waist) handy.
A guide is provided below instructing on steps for proper measurements. To make things easier for you;
Watch full clips on how to measure yourself on our Instagram page here.
Once you've chosen your piece(s), input the necessary measurements required for tailoring your selected garment(s).
Measure in Inches.
STEP 1
Neck
Neckline Depth
Shoulder Length
Neck-to-Shoulder
Shoulder-to-Elbow
Bi-ceps
Arm
Chest
Full Bust
Crotch Depth
Crotch Length
Waist
Back Waist
High Hip
Hips
Skirt Length
Inseam
Outseam
Thighs
Wrap the scotch tape around the smallest part of your waist.
Measure around the neck snugly, but not too tight for accurate measurement.
Measure from the top of the shoulder, and place the measuring tape diagonally to the center of your chest, where you want the opening of the blouse to end.
Measure in a straight line from the end of the left shoulder to the end of the right shoulder.
Measure from base of the neck (where a necklace would lie) to the shoulder edge bone.
Bend your elbow. Measure from the tip of your shoulder to your elbow line.
Wrap the measuring tape around your biceps at the thickest part.
Bend your elbow & place your arm on your hip. Measure from end of shoulder to wrist bone.
Measure high under the arm (above full bust). Keep measuring tape flat.
Make sure to wear a good fitting bra for accurate sizing. Measure above the fullest part of the bust.
It is important to not squeeze tightly on measuring tape, simply snug for accuracy.
Sit upright on a firm chair, feet flat on the floor, and measure from the waist down to the seat of the chair.
From the waist at the back, through the legs, to the waist in the front.
To help you identify your waist; place your hands on the smallest part of your torso.
Use scotch tape, and wrap a piece around your waist.
With the measuring tape, measure your waist on top of the scotch tape.
Measure snug (not tight/not loose - just right).
Measure down the spine, from the lump on top of the spine in line with the shoulder, to the waist (stop at the waist tape).
Measure above the hip bone, but below the waist, to measure across the tummy.
Stand with feet together.
Measure around fullest part of hips/buttocks.
Measure from the top of the waistband (see 'Waist') to the hemline (lower edge of the skirt)/slightly above the knee.
Stand with your legs apart.
Measure from the top of the inside of one leg (the crotch) down to the ankle bone.
Legs together. Measure the side of the leg from the waist (see waist), down to the ankle bone.
Measure the widest area of your thigh.
