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Step 2: Follow each of the measurement instructions, below, and write down the measurements (in inches) in the corresponding box (on your printed pages).

Some garments require only a few of the measurements ~ please see the order form for that garment for specific measurements needed.

*Please note, measurements must be made per the instructions without any allowance or extra margin. Allowances will be made by the tailor.

You'll need a flexible tape measure (inches) and someone to help you place and read the measuring tape.

As we say in the tailor shop... "measure twice, cut once."... and you'll get more accurate measurements.


Step 3: With your measurements ready, go back to the item you've already chosen from Women's Fashion page, and enter your measurements in the order form.

Remember... use inches & accurate measurement.
Full Back Length Full back length

A. Base of neck, in back at (biggest) bony protrusion
B. The floor

Measure from the bony protrusion at the back of the base of the neck, straight down the middle of the back, to the floor.

Figure Figure

A. Midpoint on top of the shoulder
B. Waist line

Measure from the midpoint on top of the shoulder, vertically down the front of the body, to the waist line (level of belly button).

Shoulder Shoulder

A. The tip of the shoulder
B. The tip of the other shoulder

Measure from the tip of one shoulder, horizontally across the back, to the tip of the other shoulder.

Arm hole Arm hole

A. Arm pit
B. Top of shoulder

Measure from the top of the shoulder, down the front of the shoulder, under the arm pit, and up the back of the shoulder.

Waist Waist

A. The circumference at the level of the belly button

Keep measuring tape horizontal, wrap around the level of the belly button.

Hips Hips

A. The biggest circumference around the buttocks

Keep measuring tape horizontal, wrap around the biggest part of the buttocks.

Chest/Lower bust Chest / Lower Bust

A. The biggest circumference around the chest

Keep measuring tape horizontal, wrap around the biggest girth of the chest, keeping the measuring tape up and close to the arm pits.

Upper Bust Upper Bust

A. Just as in measuring the lower bust, wrap around the back of the torso, keeping the measuring tape up and close to the arm pits, but guide the tape measure up just above the breasts in front.

Bust point to Bust point
Bust Point to Bust Point


A. The distance from the center of each breast.

Neck
Neck


A. The circumference around (1 inch above) the base of the neck

Measure along the natural contour of the neck, holding the tape measure comfortably against the skin.

Skirt Length
Skirt length


A. Measure from the belly button, vertically down to the level of the floor.


Height


Your height in feet & inches.
Weight

Your weight in pounds.