Measuring Guide
How to take each body measurement so your custom garment fits perfectly.
Neck Circumference
Circumference around the base of the neck.
Wrap tape around the neck at shirt-collar level.
Head Circumference
Circumference of the head at forehead level.
Wrap tape around the head at forehead height.
When needed: Hood is selected
High Bust Circumference
Circumference around the chest above the bust, under the arms.
Wrap tape around the chest just under the arms, above the fullest part of the bust. Captures chest size excluding breast volume.
Chest Circumference
Circumference around the fullest part of the chest/bust.
Wrap tape around the chest at the fullest part, keeping it horizontal / parallel to the floor.
Underbust Circumference
Circumference around the ribcage directly below the bust.
Wrap tape around the chest just below the breasts, where a bra band sits. Not applicable if no breasts — use chest circumference instead.
Waist Circumference
Circumference around the narrowest part of the natural waist.
Wrap tape around the waist at the natural waistline (narrowest part below the ribcage), keeping it horizontal.
Hip Circumference
Circumference around the fullest part of the hips.
Wrap tape around the body at the top of the hip bones (iliac crest), keeping it horizontal.
Seat Circumference
Circumference around the fullest part of the buttocks.
Wrap tape around the fullest part of the buttocks, keeping it horizontal.
Biceps Circumference
Circumference around the fullest part of the upper arm.
Wrap tape around the fullest part of the upper arm (biceps).
When needed: Garment has sleeves
Elbow Circumference
Circumference around the elbow.
Wrap tape around the arm at elbow height.
When needed: Garment has long sleeves
Wrist Circumference
Circumference around the wrist at the wrist bone.
Wrap tape around the wrist where the arm joins the hand.
When needed: Garment has long sleeves
Hand Palm Circumference
Circumference around the palm of the hand, excluding the thumb.
Wrap tape around the palm of the hand.
When needed: Garment has gloves/hand coverage
Shoulder/Armpit Circumference
Circumference around the shoulder joint and armpit (armscye/armhole circumference).
From the top of the shoulder, through the armpit, and around back to the starting point — a circumference of the shoulder joint / deltoid area.
Upper Leg (Thigh) Circumference
Circumference around the fullest part of the upper leg.
Wrap tape around the upper leg near the crotch at its widest point. Keep tape horizontal.
When needed: Garment has legs
Knee Circumference
Circumference around the knee.
Wrap tape around the leg at knee height, keeping it horizontal.
When needed: Garment covers the knee
Ankle Circumference
Circumference around the ankle.
Wrap tape around the leg just above the ankle bone.
When needed: Garment extends to the ankle
Heel Circumference
Circumference around the heel and instep.
Stretch the foot forward; wrap tape around the foot at the widest part of the heel. Determines the minimum trouser leg opening to pass over the foot.
When needed: Garment has footed legs