How we measure our Garments:
Bust: This measurement should be taken directly under the armpits and doubled
Shoulders: Measure across the top of the garment from shoulder seam to shoulder seam.
Sleeves: Messure from seam under armbit down.
Waist: For pants and skirts, measure across the very top, then double. For shirts and dresses, measure at about 6-8 inches below the armpit, then double.
Hips: For pants and skirts, measure about 8-9 inches down from the waist, then double. For shirts and dresses, measure at about 14-16 inches below the armpit, then double.
Length: For skirts, measure the front center of the garment from the top of the waist to the bottom of the hem. For shirts and dresses, you may measure several ways, depending on the style of the garment - measure from the shoulder seam to the bottom of the hem, from the armpit to the bottom hem, or from the center back neck to the bottom hem. I will specify this.
Leg: Measure along the inside leg from the crotch seam to the bottom hem.
Rise: Measure from the crotch seam up to the top of the waist band in the front.
Flare: For pants, measure at the end of the pant leg across the bottom opening.
Sweep: The sweep is the circumference of the bottom hem of a skirt, dress, coat, or jacket.
| 
) 
