How to Measure Garments

Tops, Sweaters, Shirts & Blouses......................................... 2

Dresses/Jumpers .................................................................. 8

Coveralls, Bodysuits, One-Piece Swim, Panties................. 10

Neck Details ........................................................................ 14

Top Details .......................................................................... 18

Pants, Shorts, & Skirts ........................................................ 24

Overalls, Shortalls & Skirtalls .............................................. 30

Bottoms Details ................................................................... 34

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Points of Measure
HPS (High Point of Shoulder)
The highest point of the shoulder, taken at neck seam, edge, or outside edge of binding.

Imaginary Line
IL

A straight line drawn through two points, used as a reference line for measurements.

Body Length from HPS

Measure from HPS straight down to imaginary line drawn through longest point of hem.

01

Waist Placement below HPS

Measure straight down from HPS to the place indicated on spec.

04

Chest Circumference
Measure straight across garment from side to side as indicated on spec. Double the
number.

10

Chest Flat
Measure straight across garment from side to side as indicated on spec.

Waist Circumference
10

Measure straight across garment from side to side at the placement indicated on spec.
Double the number.

Waist Flat
12

Measure straight across garment from side to side at the placement indicated on spec.

Sweep Circumference
Measure straight across garment from side to side at the bottom of the hemline. Double
the number.

12

Sweep Flat
Measure straight across garment from side to side at the bottom of the hemline.

15

Across Shoulder
Measure across the shoulder from armhole to armhole at shoulder points.

15

Across Front
Measure across the front from seam to seam at point indicated on spec.

Across Back
Measure across the back from seam to seam at point indicated on spec.

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Points of Measure
05
14

Measure from HPS to shoulder seam, following the shape of the neck
Forward Shoulder
Body Width before Band
Measure straight across width of body extended just above bottom cuff.

16

Shoulder Slope
Draw an imaginary line through both HPS. Measure down from the imaginary line to the
shoulder at the armhole seam.

Armhole Curved Circumference

20 C

Line up front and back armholes. Measure along front armhole seam or edge. Double the
number.

Armhole Curved
Measure armhole on curve from shoulder point to to bottom of armhole or underarm.

20 F

Armhole Straight
Measure armhole straight from shoulder point to bottom of armhole or underarm.

21

Partial Armhole
Measure from point to side seam.

25

Strap Length
Measure from from point to point or point to end.

Raglan Distance at Neck

Measure from from point to point at neck seam or edge as shown.

26
Hem Band Height
46

Measure height of cuff from seam to edge.

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Points of Measure
22
23

Measure armhole along seam from neck seam, neck edge, or outside edge of binding to
bottom of armhole or underarm.

Raglan Armhole
Armhole Depth
Measure straight down from HPS to imaginary line drawn through underarms.

24

Bicep Circumference
Measure from underarm seam 1 below armhole across sleeve in a line parallel to the
bottom of the sleeve. Double the number.

Bicep Flat
24

Measure from underarm seam 1 below armhole across sleeve in a line parallel to the
bottom of the sleeve.

Sleeve Opening Circumference

Measure straight across bottom of sleeve opening when closed. Double the number.

27

Sleeve Opening Flat

Measure straight across bottom of sleeve opening when closed.

27

Sleeve Width before Cuff

Measure straight across width of sleeve extended just above cuff.

28

30

Sleeve Length from Shoulder

Measure from armhole at shoulder point to bottom of sleeve or sleeve cuff along outside
edge of sleeve.

Sleeve Length from CB

Measure from center of back neck, following the contour of the shoulder, along outside
edge of sleeve to bottom of sleeve or sleeve cuff.

Under Sleeve Seam Length

31

Measure along under sleeve seam from armhole to bottom edge of sleeve or sleeve cuff.

Sleeve Cuff Height

Measure height of cuff from seam to edge.

34

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Follow all points of measure as Tops, Sweaters, Shirts, & Blouses with the
following exceptions/additions:

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Points of Measure

06

Hip Placement below HPS

Measure straight down from HPS to the place indicated on spec sheet.

71

Hip Circumference
Measure across garment from side to side as indicated at placement given on spec.
Double the number.

Hip Flat
71

Measure across garment from side to side as indicated at placement given on spec.

Sweep Circumference
72

Measure across bottom edge of garment from side to side as indicated on spec. Double
the number.

Sweep Flat
Measure straight across bottom edge of garment from side to side as indicated on spec.

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Coveralls, Bodysuits, One-Piece Swim, Panties

Follow all points of measure as Tops, Sweaters, Shirts, & Blouses and
Pants, Shorts, & Skirts with the following exceptions/additions:

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Points of Measure

71

Hip Circumference
Measure up from the crotch seam or center of snaps along the front rise as specified for
hip placement. For styles without legs, measure at top of leg opening. Measure straight
across the garment with fullness removed. Double the number.

Hip Flat
71

Measure up from the crotch seam or center of snaps along the front rise as specified for
hip placement. For styles without legs, measure at top of leg opening. Measure straight
across the garment with fullness removed.

Front Rise from HPS

Measure from HPS to center of crotch at seam or center of snap.

83

Back Rise from HPS

Measure from HPS to center of crotch at seam or center of snap.

84

Back Rise from CBN

Measure from seam or top edge at center back neck to center of crotch at seam or center of snap.

85

Total Rise from HPS

Measure from HPS to center of crotch at fold.

Front Rise from CFN

86

88

Measure from seam or top edge at center front neck to center of crotch at seam or center
of snap.

Inseam from Gusset

Measure from center of gusset to leg opening.

Seat Width
Measure across back seat from edge to edge at placement indicated on spec.

93

Binding Width
Measure binding total width across fold to seam.

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Points of Measure

74

Leg Opening Circumference (for garments without legs)

Line up edge of front and back leg opening. Measure along edge of leg opening relaxed
or extended, as indicated. Double the number

79

Leg Opening straight (for garments without legs)

Measure straight across opening from side edge to crotch edge or center of first snap.

Leg Opening along curve (for garments without legs)

80

Measure along edge of front or back of leg opening as specified, following curve.

Front Rise - Panty

87

Measure from bottom of waistband at CF waist straight down to crotch seam or center of
snap.

Back Rise - Panty

Measure from waist at bottom or band at CB waist straight down to crotch seam or center
of snap.

89

Crotch Width
Measure across crotch from edge to edge at placement indicated on spec. For panty
styles w/ snap crotch measure from edge to edge through center of snaps. For bodysuit
styles with snap crotch, measure from center of snap to center of snap.

170

Crotch Panel Length

Measure length of crotch panel at center from front seam to back seam, fullness removed.

Gusset Width
Measure width of gusset at center from side to side along inseam.

172

Gusset Length
Measure along length of gusset from front seam to back seam.

178

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Neck Details
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Points of Measure
HPS (High Point of Shoulder)
The highest point of the shoulder, taken at neck seam, edge, or outside edge of binding.

Imaginary Line
IL

A straight line drawn through two points, used as a reference line for measurements.

Neck Width
Measure straight across neck at HPS from seam to seam or edge to edge as indicated.

40

Neck Width Flat at Top of Collar

Line up collar top edges on flat and measure straight across.

41

Front Neck Drop

Measure from HPS straight down to imaginary line across front neck seam or edge of
binding as indicated.

42

Back Neck Drop

Measure from HPS straight down to imaginary line across back neck seam or edge of
binding as indicated.

44

Back Neck Drop from HPS to Top Edge

Measure from HPS straight down to imaginary line across back neck edge.

Collar Height
45

Mock Neck Collar or Turtle Neck Collar Unrolled measured from neck seam at HPS to top
edge.

Neck Trim Height

Measure from top of trim to seam or edge

103

Minimum Neck Stretch

Fold neckline in half. Hold at folded edges and pull neckline to extend fully. Measure
distance against a straight ruler and double the number.

107

Binding Width
Measure binding total width across fold to seam.

108

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Points of Measure

100

Neck Circumference (buttoned collar)

With collar stand open, measure from front of buttonhole to center of button

102

Collar Length along Outside Edge

Measure from point to point along outside edge of collar.

Collar Height
103

Measure from back neck seam to edge of collar at center back.

Collar Stand Height

104

Measure from back neck seam to top edge of stand as specified.

Collar Point
Measure from seam to point of collar at center front.

105

Collar Spread
With collar completely buttoned, measure distance from collar point to collar point.

106

Placket Length (total)

Measure from neck seam to end of placket.

124

124

Placket Length (@ opening)

Measure from neck seam to end of placket opening.

Placket Width
Measure across placket as indicated.

125

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Top Details
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Points of Measure
HPS (High Point of Shoulder)
The highest point of the shoulder, taken at neck seam, edge, or outside edge of binding.

Imaginary Line
IL

A straight line drawn through two points, used as a reference line for measurements

Pocket Width
Measure pocket from side to side as indicated.

114

Pocket Placement from HPS

Measure from HPS to top of pocket.

116

Pocket Placement from CF

Measure from CF to inside edge of pocket as indicated.

117

122

Pocket Height
Measure from top edge of pocket to bottom edge of pocket as indicated. On patch
pockets with flaps, this will include the flap.

Yoke Depth at CB
Measure from neck seam to bottom of yoke at CB.

Shirttail Curve Height

126

Measure from imaginary line placed at bottom edge center up to start of side seam.

129

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Points of Measure

117

Pocket Placement from CF

Measure from CF to inside edge of pocket as indicated.

118

Pocket Placement from Bottom

Measure from bottom edge of garment to bottom edge of pocket.

Pocket Flap Width

119

Measure pocket flap from side to side as indicated .

Pocket Flap Length

120

Measure from top edge of pocket flap to bottom edge of pocket flap as indicated.

Pocket Length
122

Measure from top edge of pocket to bottom edge of pocket as indicated. On patch
pockets with flaps, this will include the flap.

Placket Overlap
Measure across front closure from left front edge of garment to right front edge of
garment.

123

Yoke Depth from HPS

Measure from HPS to bottom of yoke.

Sleeve Cuff Length

127

With cuff open, measure from front of buttonhole to center of button

Sleeve Cuff Height

135

Measure height of cuff from seam to edge.

Hem Band Height

Measure height of cuff from seam to edge.

136

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Points of Measure
Measure across top of pocket from side to side.

113
115

Kangaroo
Pocket
Kangaroo
Pocket
WidthHeight
Measure height of pocket at center from top edge to bottom edge.

130

Hood Height
Measure hood from neck/shoulder seam intersection to top edge.

Hood Width
131

Measure hood from back edge to front opening at widest point.

Hood Opening at CF
132

Measure actual hood opening straight at front opening edge from neck seam to top of
hood with elastic extended (if applicable).

Hood Panel Width

Measure across width of hood panel from seam to seam as indicated.

133

Sleeve Cuff Height

Measure height of cuff from seam to edge.

136

Hems Band Height

Measure height of cuff from seam to edge.

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Pants, Shorts, & Skirts

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Points of Measure

60

Waist Circumference Relaxed

Lay garment on flat surface. Line up edges of front and back waist. Measure across
center of WB from side to side. Double the number.

60

Waist Flat Relaxed

Lay garment on flat surface. Line up edges of front and back waist. Measure across
center of WB from side to side.

Waist Circumference Extended

62

Lay garment on flat surface. Line up edges of front and back waist while pulling to extend
the elastic, but not the fabric. Measure across center of WB from side to side. Double
the number.

Waist Flat Extended

Lay garment on flat surface. Line up edges of front and back waist while pulling to extend
the elastic, but not the fabric. Measure across center of WB from side to side.

62

Waist Top/ Bottom Edge Circumference Contour WB

Lay garment on flat surface. Line up edges of front and back waist. Measure along top or
bottom of waistband, following shape. Double the number.

64 C

Waist Top/ Bottom Edge Flat Contour WB

Lay garment on flat surface. Line up edges of front and back waist. Measure along top or
bottom of waistband, following shape.
bottom of waistband, following shape.

64 F

Flat Front Waistband

Measure straight across center of flat front waistband as indicated.

Back Elastic Relaxed

Lay garment on flat surface. Line up edges of front and back waist. Measure across top
of WB from side to side.

67

68

Back Elastic Extended

Lay garment on flat surface. Line up edges of front and back waist while pulling to extend
the elastic, but not the fabric. Measure across top of WB from side to side.

Front Waist Drop

At top edge of waist, measure down at CF from imaginary line drawn through highest
points of waist to lowest point of front waist.

69
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Points of Measure

07

Hip Placement for Skirts

Measure down from top edge or waist seam as indicated to placement given on spec at
CF and at both sides to establish your 3 points.

08

Hip Placement for Pants/Shorts

Measure up from crotch seam or center of snap along the front rise seam as specified,
mark the point. Measure down at CF as indicated to this point and note the
measurement. Measure down at both sides as indicated to this same measurement to
establish your 3 points.

Hip Circumference
71

In a 3-point method (from side to center to side) measure the hip at the placement
indicated, following the contour of the waist. Double the number.

Hip Flat
In a 3-point method (from side to center to side) measure the hip at the placement
indicated, following the contour of the waist.

71

Sweep Circumference
Measure across bottom edge of garment from side to side as indicated on spec. Double
the number.

72

Sweep Flat
Measure straight across bottom edge of garment from side to side as indicated on spec.

Skirt Length
Measure length at Outseam from waist to bottom edge as indicated.

72

90

Inseam
Measure from crotch/inseam intersection, along inseam, to bottom of leg opening.
(Note that on flat fell rises, start to measure from center of flat fell seam).

Yoke Height
Measure from waist seam to bottom edge of yoke as indicated.

93

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Points of Measure

03

Knee Placement below crotch

Measure down from crotch along inseam to the place indicated on spec.

75

Thigh Circumference
Measure across leg 1 below crotch in a line parallel to leg opening. Double the number.

Thigh Flat
75

Measure across leg 1 below crotch in a line parallel to leg opening.

Knee Circumference
76

Measure across leg at placement indicated on spec in a line parallel to leg opening.
Double the number.

Knee Flat
Measure across leg at placement indicated on spec in a line parallel to leg opening.

76

Leg Opening Circumference

Line up front and back hem at leg opening. Measure straight across from side to side at
bottom edge of leg opening. Double the number.

77

Leg Opening Flat

Line up front and back hem at leg opening. Measure straight across from side to side at
bottom edge of leg opening.

77

Leg Width Before Cuff

Measure straight across width of leg extended just above bottom cuff.

Front Rise
78

Measure seam along the curve from below WB to crotch or to center of snap if style has a
placket. (For styles without waistband, measure from top edge).

Back Rise
81

Measure seam along the curve from below WB to crotch or to center of snap if style has a
placket. (For styles without waistband, measure from top edge).

Leg Cuff Height

Measure height of cuff from seam to edge.

82

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Overalls, Shortalls & Skirtalls

Follow all points of measure as Pants, Shorts, & Skirts with the following
exceptions/additions:

Code #

Points of Measure

61

Waist Circumference
Measure from edge to edge at waist seam. Double the number. If there is no waist seam,
measure at underarm from edge to edge.

61

Waist Flat
Measure from edge to edge at waist seam. If there is no waist seam, measure at
underarm from edge to edge.

Front Rise (for styles with front waist seam)

81

Measure seam along the curve from below WB to crotch or to center of snap if style has a
placket.

Back Rise (for styles with back waist seam)

82

Measure seam along the curve from below WB to crotch or to center of snap if style has a
placket.

Back Rise from CBN (for styles with no back waist seam)
Measure from seam or top edge at center back neck to center of crotch at seam or center of snap.

85

Total Rise from HPS

Measure from HPS to center of crotch at fold.

Front Rise from CFN (for styles with no front waist seam)
86

Measure from seam or top edge at center front neck to center of crotch at seam or center
of snap.

88

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Points of Measure

02

Body Length from HPS (Skirtalls)

Measure from HPS straight down to imaginary line drawn through longest point of hem.

90

110

111

Skirt Length
Measure from waist as indicated to bottom edge, following natural contour of side seam.

Strap Length
a.
Measure along inside edge of strap from strap intersection at CB to fold at
b.

hasp.
Measure along inside edge of strap from strap intersection at CB to center of
top button/snap.

Strap Extension
a.
b.

175

Measure from fold at hasp up to center of slider. (Garment will be shipped

with slider in this position.)
Measure from center of top button/snap to front edge of strap. (Garment will
be shipped with strap closed at top button/snap.)

Bib Height
Measure at center of bib from top edge to waist seam.

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Measure across bib from side to side at top or bottom edge as indicated on spec.

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Bottoms Details
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Points of Measure

IL

Imaginary Line
A straight line drawn through two points, used as a reference line for measurements

121

Pocket Width
Measure pocket from side to side as indicated.

Pocket Length
122

Measure from top edge of pocket to bottom edge of pocket as indicated. On patch
pockets with flaps, this will include the flap.

Waistband Height
Measure from top edge of waistband to bottom edge of waistband.

150

Fly Length
Measure from top of fly to bottom row of topstitch.

151

Fly Width
Measure from opening edge to outside row of fly topstitch.

151 A

152

Pocket Opening at Waist

Measure across pocket opening from side seam to edge of pocket.

Pocket Opening at Side

Measure pocket opening from waist as indicated down to edge of pocket.

Pocket Opening
153

Measure along pocket opening from end to end.

Vertical Pocket Position

Measure down from yoke or waist as indicated to closest edge of pocket.

154

Horizontal Pocket Position

Measure away from CB or side as indicated to closest edge of pocket.

159

Belt Loop Length

Measure from top edge of loop to bottom edge of loop.

160

Front Waist Drop

At top edge of waist, measure down at CF from imaginary line drawn through highest
points of waist to lowest point of front waist.

163
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Points of Measure
Measure from top of fly at waist to end of zipper at bottom stopper.

151
154

Zipper Pocket
LengthOpening
Measure along pocket opening from end to end.

156

Bellows Depth
Measure depth of bellows panel from seam to seam.

Bottoms - Pocket Height

157

Measure from top edge of pocket to bottom edge of pocket as indicated. On patch
pockets with flaps, this will include the flap.

Bottoms - Pocket Width

Measure pocket from side to side as indicated.

158

Vertical Pocket Position

Measure down from yoke or waist as indicated to closest edge of pocket.

159

Horizontal Pocket Position

Measure away from CB or side as indicated to closest edge of pocket.

160

161

Bottoms - Pocket Flap Height

Measure from top edge of pocket flap to bottom edge of pocket flap as indicated.

Bottoms - Pocket Flap Width

Measure pocket flap from side to side as indicated

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