Calculate his measurements

A guide to taking key measures for sewing, follow these steps to obtain accurate measurements for custom clothing.

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Calculate his measurements

A guide to taking key measures for sewing, follow these steps to obtain accurate measurements for custom clothing.

15 minEasy

What you need

  • *Meter ribbon(1)
  • *Pen(1)
  • *Paper(1)
  • *Adjusted clothing(1)

Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare equipment

    Gather a flexible tape meter, a pen, and paper to record the measurements. Wear adjusted clothing to ensure accurate measurements.
    Prepare equipment
  2. 2

    Measure chest circumference

    Wrap the tape meter around the widest part of the chest under the arms, ensuring it is well horizontal and adjusted.
    Measure chest circumference
  3. 3

    Measuring the waist circumference

    Measure around the natural waist, just above the hips. Make sure the tape meter is parallel to the ground and not too tight.
    Measuring the waist circumference
  4. 4

    Measuring hip rotation

    Wrap the tape meter around the widest part of the hips, keeping the tape parallel to the ground and well adjusted.
    Measuring hip rotation
  5. 5

    Measuring Scope

    Measure from the end of an arm, through the back, to the end of the other arm. Make sure the ribbon stays straight and parallel to the ground.
    Measuring Scope
  6. 6

    Measure bust height

    Measure from shoulder to waistline (or desired location). Hold the meter vertically for accurate measurement.
    Measure bust height
  7. 7

    Measuring Arm Length

    Measure from the point of the shoulder to the wrist with the arm slightly bent. Make sure the tape meter follows the contour of the arm.
    Measuring Arm Length
  8. 8

    Measuring the height of the legs

    Measure the size to the desired place (knee, ankle or ground) by keeping the meter ribbon straight along the leg.
    Measuring the height of the legs