How To Measure PDF

How to Measure ..................................................................................................................
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Measuring Tape Requirements ....................................................................................... 2
How to Measure Knit and Woven Products ................................................................... 3
Across Back Measurement ............................................................................................. 4
Across Front/Chest and Bust/Body Width Measurements ............................................. 5
Across Shoulder/Shoulder Width Measurement ............................................................. 9
Armhole Measurement (for Knits)................................................................................ 10
Armhole Measurement (for Wovens) ........................................................................... 13
Bias Cut Garment Measurements ................................................................................. 16
Crotch Width and Back Seat Width Measurements for Bodysuits & Swimwear......... 19
Bottom Sweep/Bottom Hem/Leg Opening Measurements........................................... 21
Center Back Length Measurement (for Bottoms) ......................................................... 23
Collar Measurements .................................................................................................... 24
Dart Placement and Pleat Width/Placement/Depth Measurements .............................. 26
Front Length, Center Back Length, and Front & Back Body Length Measurements .. 28
Front Rise, Back Rise, and Front & Back Body Rise Measurements........................... 35
Full Fashion Neckline Without Loopline Measurement ............................................... 37
Funnel Neck Measurements .......................................................................................... 38
Halter Top Measurements ............................................................................................. 39
Hip Measurements ........................................................................................................ 41
Inseam & Underarm Seam Measurements ................................................................... 46
Label Point Width/Lapel Width and Hood Opening/Width Measurements ................. 48
Thigh, Knee, & Calf Measurements ............................................................................. 50
Back Neck and Front Neck Measurements ................................................................... 51
Neck Width, Drop, Opening, and Stretched Measurements ......................................... 53
Outseam Measurement.................................................................................................. 56
Placket Width/Length Measurements ........................................................................... 57
Pocket and Logo Placement Measurements ................................................................. 58
Shoulder Seam/Width/Slope Measurements................................................................. 62
Sleeve Width, Muscle, Elbow Width, Wrist Width, Sleeve Opening Measurements .. 64
Sleeve Length Measurement ......................................................................................... 66
Stirrup Measurements ................................................................................................... 67
Vent Length, Vent Height, and Vent Opening Measurements ..................................... 68
Vest Point Height and Spread Measurements ............................................................... 69
Waist and Waistband Width/Height Measurements ..................................................... 70
Yoke Measurement ....................................................................................................... 74
Zipper Measurements.................................................................................................... 76
How to Measure
1
Measuring Tape Requirements
Purpose A tape measure is a necessary audit tool and is the basis for confirming actual
garment measurements against specified measurements at various stages of
the manufacturing process.
Description The best tape measure to use is a metal tape measure, as it does not tend to
stretch or distort.
Requirements Comply with the following requirements when using tape measures:
No. Requirement
1 If using non metal measuring tapes, ensure that the tape is
calibrated against a long metal ruler on a monthly basis.
Note: Allocate one standard tape measure to be used for

calibration only. This tape measure must be used to calibrate all
tape measures.
2 All tape measure digits must be clearly legible.
3 Tape measure must be straight and free of tattered or damaged
edges.
4 All metal stops must be intact.
Alternate Metal templates are an excellent source for measuring. They must be checked
Measuring Tool weekly for bent or damaged edges or surfaces. All sewing guides, gauges, and
templates should be checked weekly or any time off specification
measurements are noted during the manufacturing process
Unacceptable Cardboard or any masking tape is not ideal material for measuring as both
Measuring damage and wear easily. Humid climates tend to further deteriorate the
Tools cardboard and tape more rapidly.
Note: Always follow how to measure guides found in the specification packages or
as outlined in this manual.
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How to Measure Knit and Woven Products
Introduction This section describes the various ways to measure woven and knit garments.
Each illustration will have an illustration number next to it. Please refer to
these illustration numbers when referencing corresponding spec instructions.
Note: This section combines knits and wovens. Areas of measure have been
color coded as follows:
Text appearing in red pertains to knits only.

Text appearing in blue pertains to wovens only.
Text appearing in black pertains to both knits and wovens.
Refer to the yellow highlighted arrows for specific locations of measure.
Abbreviations The following abbreviations are applicable to items described in this chapter:
Abbreviation Description
HSP: The highest point of measure on the
High Shoulder Point garment where natural fold of shoulder
intersects neck joining seam or neck edge,
regardless of the neck seam or shoulder
edge.
SSNP: The point of measure on the garment at the
Shoulder Seam at Neck Point shoulder seam intersection of neck seam or
neck edge.
Continued on next page
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How to Measure Knit and Woven Products, Continued
Across Back Measurement

Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring across back.
Instruction Illustration Illustration

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ACROSS BACK (FOR 100
WOVENS)
Measure X” down from center
back neckline, armhole seam to
armhole seam, straight across,
or follow spec instructions.
ACROSS BACK (FOR 101

KNITS)
Measure X” below HSP,
straight across.
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Across Front/Chest and Bust/Body Width Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring across front/chest and
bust/body width.
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ACROSS FRONT 102
Measure from center front neck point or
high shoulder point X” down, straight
across.
BUST / CHEST 103

Measure bust / chest width, X” down from
armhole, straight across. If applicable,
make sure the garment is buttoned up and
closed.
ACROSS FRONT / BACK 104

Measure X” below HSP, straight across.
BODY WIDTH / BUST / CHEST 104A

Measure body width, X” down from
armhole, side to side.
BODY WIDTH (for a DOLMAN 105

SLEEVE)
Measure X” from HSP down, straight
across from side to side.
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Across Front/Chest and Bust/Body Width
Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)

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FRONT BODY WIDTH (for a HALTER 106D
TOP)
Measure at armhole, side seam to side
seam.
BACK BODY WIDTH (for a HALTER 106E
TOP)
Measure at armhole, side seam to side
seam.
FRONT WAIST WIDTH (for a 106F
HALTER TOP)
Measure from X” below top edge at
armhole, side seam to side seam.
BACK WAIST WIDTH (for a HALTER 106G
TOP)
Measure from X” below top edge at
armhole, side seam to side seam.
FRONT BOTTOM WIDTH (for a 106H
HALTER TOP)
Measure from side seam to side seam at
bottom edge.
BACK BOTTOM WIDTH (for a 106I
HALTER TOP)
Measure from side seam to side seam at
bottom edge.
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MIDRIFF (EMPIRE WAIST SEAM) 106A
Measure along Empire waist seam, side to side.
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BUST (for JACKET WITHOUT CLOSURE) 106B
Measure X” down from armhole, from center
back to front edge.
BOTTOM SWEEP (for JACKET WITHOUT 106C

CLOSURE)
Measure X” up from hem, center back to front
edge.
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Across Shoulder/Shoulder Width Measurement
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring across shoulder /
shoulder width.

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ACROSS SHOULDER/SHOULDER 107
WIDTH
Always measure from back. Measure from
high point of armhole, to center neckline
(or at collar intersection), to high point of
armhole, or follow spec instructions.
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Armhole Measurement (for Knits)
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the armhole on knit
products.

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ARMHOLE 108
Measure from top of shoulder straight down
to under arm seam, from edge to edge.
SET-IN SLEEVE 109

Measure armhole from top of shoulder
straight down to underarm seam, from edge
to edge.
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Armhole Measurement (for Knits), Continued

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DOLMAN SLEEVE 110
Measure from center back neck imaginary
line X” to determine the measuring point of
armhole. Measure straight down from edge
to edge.
RAGLAN ARMHOLE 111

Measure from center back at imaginary line
straight down to underarm seam.
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Armhole Measurement (for Knits), Continued

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RAGLAN POINT TO POINT X- 112
FRONT/BACK NECK
Measure raglan seam to raglan seam across
front/back at under neck seam/edge.
SADDLE ARMHOLE 113

Measure from center back at imaginary line
straight to underarm seam.
SADDLE LENGTH 114

Measure from underarm seam up to turning
point of saddle (see spec sheet for exact
measurement).
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Armhole Measurement (for Wovens)
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the armhole on woven
products.

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FRONT ARMHOLE - SHIRT 115
Measure from front high point of armhole
along armhole seam to side seam.
Follow spec instructions.
BACK ARMHOLE – SHIRT 116

Measure from back high point of armhole
along armhole seam to side seam.
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Armhole Measurement (for Wovens), Continued

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FRONT ARMHOLE – One Piece Panel 117
Jacket
From shoulder seam armhole along FT AH
seam to princess line.
Follow spec instructions. See diagram.
FRONT ARMHOLE – Two Piece Panel 117A

Jacket
From shoulder seam armhole along FT AH
seam to side seam.
118
UNDER
ARMHOLE – One
Piece Panel Jacket
From princess line to
princess line at under
arm.
Follow spec
instructions. See
diagram.
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BACK ARMHOLE – One Piece Panel 119
Jacket
From shoulder seam armhole along BK
AH seam to princess line.
BACK ARMHOLE – Two Piece Panel 119A

Jacket
From shoulder seam armhole along BK
AH seam to side seam.
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Bias Cut Garment Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring bias cut garments.

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Across Front (on Bias Cut Garments) 120
1 Locate the length found on spec
instructions.
2 Tape the garment flat at top (ex.:
both shoulders) and at bottom hem
following the length found on the
spec.
3 Keep garment taped onto the flat
surface. Measure across front
from neck point or HSP X” down,
straight across.
Bust (on Bias Cut Garments) 121
instructions.
2 Tape the garment flat at top (ex.:
both shoulders) and at bottom hem
following the length found on the
spec.
3 Keep garment taped onto the flat
surface. Measure bust/body width
X” down from armhole, straight
across.
Waist (on Bias Cut Garments) 122
1 Keep garment relaxed without
stretching.
2 Measure waist closed from edge
to edge along top or bottom of
waistband. Follow spec
instructions.
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Bias Cut Garment Measurements, Continued

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High Hip (on Bias Cut Garments) 123, 124
instructions.
2 Tape the garment flat at waist and
then at bottom hem following the
length found on the spec.
3 Keep garment taped onto flat
surface. Measure high hip X”
from top or bottom of waistband.
Use 3-point measurement from
edge to center to edge OR use 2-
point measurement from side
seam to side seam. Follow spec
instructions.
Low Hip (on Bias Cut Garments) 125, 126
instructions.
surface. Measure low hip X”
from top or bottom of waistband.
Use 3-point measurement from
edge to center to edge OR use 2-
point measurement from side
seam to side seam. Follow spec
instructions.
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Bias Cut Garment Measurements, Continued

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Bottom Sweep (on Bias Cut Garments) 127, 128
instructions.
surface. Measure bottom sweep
along edge, from edge to edge, or
follow spec instructions.
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Crotch Width and Back Seat Width Measurements for
Bodysuits & Swimwear
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring crotch width and back
seat width.

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FRONT CROTCH WIDTH (WITH 129
SNAPS)
Measure straight across from edge to edge
with snaps open.
BACK CROTCH WIDTH (WITH 129A
SNAPS)
with snaps open.
CROTCH WIDTH (WITHOUT SNAPS) 130

at crotch fold.
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Crotch Width and Back Seat Width Measurements for
Bodysuits & Swimwear, Continued

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FRONT UPPER CROTCH WIDTH 131
(BODYSUITS ONLY)
Measure X” up from bottom of crotch fold
straight across from edge to edge. If crotch
has snap opening, measure X” up from the
bottom of the finished edge. If there is
crotch seam, measure up from seam.
BACK SEAT WIDTH (BODY SUITS 132

ONLY)
Measure X” up from bottom of crotch fold
straight across from edge to edge. If crotch
has snap opening measure X” up from
bottom of finished edge. If there is crotch
seam measure up from seam.
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Bottom Sweep/Bottom Hem/Leg Opening Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the bottom sweep,
bottom hem, and leg opening.

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BOTTOM WIDTH (for TOPS) 133
Measure straight across bottom from side to
side.
BOTTOM WIDTH (for TOPS) WITH 133A
VENT
Measure at top point of vent/slit, straight
across.
BOTTOM SWEEP 134

Measure bottom sweep along edge, vent
closed, from end to end, or follow spec
instructions.
BOTTOM HEM / LEG OPENING 135

Measure straight across bottom from edge
to edge.
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Bottom Sweep/Bottom Hem/Leg Opening

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BODYSUIT LEG OPENING 136
Measure straight from top of leg opening to
bottom of leg opening at folded edge.
BODYSUIT BACK LEG OPENING 137

Measure along contour of edge from top of
leg opening to crotch seam OR to bottom of
leg opening at folded edge if there is no
seam.
BODYSUIT FRONT LEG OPENING 137A
Measure along contour of edge from top of
leg opening to crotch seam OR to bottom of
leg opening at folded edge if there is no
seam.
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Center Back Length Measurement (for Bottoms)
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the center back length
of bottoms.

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CENTER BACK LENGTH (For Skirts) 138
Measure from bottom of waistband at
center back, to bottom of hem.
Measure from top of waistband at center 138A

back, to bottom of hem.
CENTER BACK LENGTH – V Notch 139

Measure from point of ‘V’ to bottom of
hem.
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Collar Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the collar height,
collar point, collar length, collar setting, and collar band/center collar stand.

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FRONT NECK 140
Measure neck from shoulder seam to end of
front placket and collar stand. Follow
contour.
BACK NECK 140A
Measure neck from shoulder seam to
shoulder seam, as diagram shows.
COLLAR EDGE MEASUREMENT 140B
Measure top edge of collar, point to point.
COLLAR STAND HEIGHT 140C
Measure from center back neck seam to
bottom of collar joining seam.
CENTER COLLAR STAND 141
Measure with collar open and flat in the
center of collar band as diagram shows.
Measure from the edge of buttonhole to the
center of button.
COLLAR HEIGHT 141A
Measure at center back from collar joining
seam to top of collar.
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Collar Measurements, Continued

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COLLAR POINT 142
Measure from tip of finished point along
edge to neck seam.
COLLAR POINT SPREAD 142A

Measure from collar point to collar point.
COLLAR LENGTH 143

With collar folded in half at center back,
measure along top outside edge. The full
measurement should be indicated on spec.
COLLAR HEIGHT – CENTER BACK 143B
Measure from center back seam of
collar/rib trim/turtleneck to top edge of
collar.
COLLAR SETTING 143A

Measure along collar setting, end to end or
from center back to end.
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Dart Placement and Pleat Width/Placement/Depth
Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the dart placement,
pleat width/placement/depth measurements.

#
DART PLACEMENT 144
145
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Dart Placement and Pleat Width/Placement/Depth

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PLEAT WIDTH 146
Measure from outside fold of pleat at
waistband joining seam or bottom stitch
line.
PLEAT PLACEMENT 147

Measure from center front/back crotch
seam, along waistband joining seam/bottom
stitch line. If without center front/back
seam then measure from side seam along
waistband joining seam to stitch line.
PLEAT DEPTH 148

Measure by inserting tape measure into fold
of pleat at joining seam/bottom stitch line.
The total depth of pleat should be indicated
on the spec sheet.
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Front Length, Center Back Length, and Front & Back
Body Length Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the front length, center
back length, or front or back body length.

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FRONT LENGTH (for TOPS) 149
Measure from high shoulder point straight
down to bottom, or follow spec
instructions.
BODY LENGTH FROM HSP 150

Measure from HSP straight down to bottom
edge of garment.
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Body Length Measurements, Continued

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CENTER FRONT LENGTH (for TOPS) 150A
Measure from center front neck seam or
edge to bottom hem.
BODY LENGTH (for TANK TOP) 151

Measure from top edge of trim to bottom of
garment at strap joining seam.
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FRONT BODY LENGTH – from SSNP 152
(for TOPS)
Measure from SSNP straight down front
bottom edge of garment.
BODY LENGTH (for TOPS, DRESSES 153

& JUMPSUITS)
Measure from HSP straight down to bottom
edge of garment.
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Instruction Illustration Illustration #

CENTER FRONT/BACK LENGTH (for 154
SKIRTS)
Measure length of skirt from bottom of
waistband at center front/back to bottom of
finished hem.
FRONT BODICE LENGTH (for DRESSES) 155

Measure from HSP straight down to top of
waist seam.
FRONT SKIRT LENGTH (for DRESSES) 155A
Measure from bottom of waist seam at center
straight down to bottom edge.
TOTAL FRONT LENGTH (for DRESSES) 155B
Measure from center front neckline to bottom
hem.
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BACK BODICE LENGTH (for DRESSES) 155C
Measure from center back neckline to waist
seam.
BACK SKIRT LENGTH (for DRESSES) 155D
Measure from bottom of waist seam at center
straight down to bottom edge.
TOTAL BACK LENGTH (for DRESSES) 155E
Measure from center back neckline straight
down to bottom edge.
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BODY LENGTH (for PANTS) 156
Measure below waistband to bottom of
hem, straight down from center leg. (for
stirrup pants, measure to top of opening.)
Measure from top of waistband to bottom 156A

of hem.
FRONT BODY LENGTH (for 157, 158

BODYSUIT or SWIMSUIT)
Measure from HSP down diagonally to the
center of front crotch edge on a bodysuit
with snaps, or bottom crotch fold line on a
1-piece swimsuit.
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CENTER BACK LENGTH (for TOPS) 159
Measure from center back neckline down to
bottom hem, or follow spec instructions.
BACK LENGTH – HSP 159A

Measure from high shoulder of point
straight down to bottom hem, or follow
spec instructions.
BACK BODY LENGTH – from SSNP 160

(for TOPS)
Measure from SSNP straight down back to
bottom edge of garment.
BACK BODY LENGTH (for 161

BODYSUIT or SWIMSUIT)
Measure from HSP down diagonally to the
center bottom edge of front crotch edge on
a body suit with snaps, or to the center of
bottom crotch fold line on a one-piece
swimsuit.
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Front Rise, Back Rise, and Front & Back Body Rise
Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the front rise, back
rise, and front and back body rise.

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FRONT RISE 162
Measure front rise from top or bottom of
waistband along seam to seam intersection.
Spec instructions will specify whether to
measure straight or along the curve.
DO NOT PIVOT TAPE MEASURE.
BACK RISE 163
Measure back rise from top or bottom of
waistband along seam to seam intersection.
Follow curve, DO NOT PIVOT TAPE
MEASURE.
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FRONT BODY RISE 164
Measure from center front neck seam down
to rise inseam intersection. Follow curve,
BACK BODY RISE 165

Measure from center back neck seam down
to rise inseam intersection. Follow curve,
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Full Fashion Neckline Without Loopline Measurement
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the F.F. neckline
without a loopline on top.

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NECK WIDTH ACROSS FROM FULL 166
FASHION POINT TO FULL FASHION
POINT
(for F.F. neckline without a loop line)
Measure straight across from fully
fashioned point to fully fashioned point at
shoulder line.
NECK WIDTH INIDE 166A
Measure inside edge to edge.
FRONT NECK FASHION POINT 167

DOWN FROM HSP
Measure straight down from imaginary line
at HSP to point perpendicular at start point
of fully fashioned shaping.
FRONT NECK FULLY FASHIONED 167A
POINT TO POINT
Measure straight across from fully
fashioned point to fully fashioned point.
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Funnel Neck Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the funnel neck width,
drop, and height on tops.

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NECK WIDTH AT BASE (for FUNNEL 168
NECK)
Measure straight across HSP to HSP.
NECK WIDTH AT TOP EDGE (for 168A
FUNNEL NECK)
Measure relaxed HNP to HNP.
FRONT/BACK NECK DROP (for 169

FUNNEL NECK)
Measure straight down from imaginary line
at HNP to top edge of neck.
NECK HEIGHT (for FUNNEL NECK) 170

Measure from top neck edge along neck
seam to end of full fashioned shaping / or
tighter tension.
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Halter Top Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring halter tops.

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BODY LENGTH (for HALTER) 171A
Measure from top strap point to bottom
edge.
CENTER FRONT BODY LENGTH (for 171B
HALTER)
Measure from top edge of center front to
bottom edge.
NECK WIDTH (front side) 171C
Measure from X” below top strap from
center front to strap edge. Follow spec
instructions.
SIDE SEAM BODY LENGTH (for 171D
HALTER)
Measure from top edge at side seam to
bottom edge.
CENTER BACK BODY LENGTH (for 171E
HALTER)
Measure from top edge at center back to
bottom edge.
STRAP WIDTH 172A
Measure top strap, side seam to side seam.
LOW STRAP WIDTH 172B
Measure X” down from inside top neck
edge, side seam to side seam.
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Halter Top Measurements, Continued

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FRONT NECK DROP (with collar or 173A
rib)
Measure from top neck point to center front
join seam or loop line.
TIE WIDTH 173B
Measure edge to edge.
TIE LENGTH 173C
Measure from top neck point to tie end.
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Hip Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the high hip and low
hip.

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HIGH HIP (FOR WOVENS) 174
Keep front waist at its natural drop.
Measure high hip X” from top for contour
waists or bottom for straight waists of
waistband.
Use 3-point measurement from edge, to
center, to edge. Follow spec instructions.
LOW HIP (FOR WOVENS) 175

Keep front waist at its natural drop.
Measure low hip X” from top or bottom
waistband.
Use 3-point measurement from edge to
center to edge. Follow spec instructions.
HIGH HIP (FOR KNIT 176

FLARE/CIRCULAR SKIRTS)
Measure high hip X” from top or bottom of
waistband.
Use 3-point measurement from edge, to
center, to edge. Follow spec instructions.
LOW HIP (FOR KNIT 176A
FLARE/CIRCULAR SKIRTS)
Measure low hip X” from top or bottom of
waistband. Use 3-point measurement from
edge, to center, to edge. Follow spec
instructions
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Hip Measurements, Continued

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HIGH HIP (FOR KNITS) 177
Measure high hip X” below waistband. Use
2-point measurement from side seam to
center OR use 3-point measurement from
edge to center to edge. Follow spec
instructions.
LOW HIP (FOR KNITS) 178

Measure low hip X” below waistband. Use
2-point measurement from sideseam to
center OR use 3-point measurement from
edge to center to edge. Follow spec
instructions.
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HIGH HIP (for STRAIGHT SKIRT) 179
Measure X” below waistband. Use 2-point
measurement from side seam to side seam.
HIGH HIP (for Hollywood WB Skirt) 179A

Measure X” below top edge waistband.
Use 2-point measurement from side seam to
side seam.
LOW HIP 180

Measure X” below waistband. Use 2-point
measurement from side seam to side seam.
LOW HIP (for Hollywood WB Skirt) 180A

Measure X” below top edge waistband.
Use 2-point measurement from side seam to
side seam.
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HIP MEASUREMENT (for 181
BODY SUIT ONLY)
Measure at top of leg opening,
straight across from side to side.
HIGH HIP (for BODYWEAR) 182

Measure X” down from HSP
straight across from side seam to
center. Use 2-point measurement
on quarter OR use 3-point
measurement from edge, to
center, to edge. Follow spec
instructions.
LOW HIP (for BODYWEAR) 183
Measure X” down from HSP
straight across from side seam to
center. Use 2-point measurement
on quarter OR use 3-point
measurement from edge, to
center, to edge. Follow spec
instructions.
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HIGH HIP (FOR DRESSES WITHOUT 184
WAIST SEAM)
1 Measure X” down from center
back neck seam OR from HPS
(follow spec instructions)
2 Measure high hip from side seam
to side seam, flat, straight across.
LOW HIP (FOR DRESSES WITHOUT 185

WAIST SEAM)
(follow spec instructions).
2 Measure low hip from side seam
to side seam, flat, straight across.
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Inseam & Underarm Seam Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the inseam of bottoms
and underarm seam of sleeves.

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INSEAM (for BOTTOMS) 186
Measure from crotch seam to bottom of
hem, or follow spec instructions.
INSEAM (for BOTTOMS with 187

STIRRUP)
Measure from crotch seam to bottom of
stirrup, or follow spec instructions.
UNDERARM SEAM 188

Measure from underarm seam straight to
sleeve opening.
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Label Point Width/Lapel Width and Hood Opening/Width
Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the lapel point
width/lapel width, and hood opening/width.

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LAPEL NOTCH POINT 189
From collar setting to Lapel point.
LAPEL COLLAR POINT HIGH 189A

From out edge of collar at point to lapel
intersection.
LAPEL / SHAPE at PEAK 190

From folded edge to lapel point.
HOOD WIDTH 191A

Measure from Front opening at widest of
hood, straight across edge to edge.
HOOD LENGTH 191B
Measure from center of hood opening to
back joining seam at neck, along outside
contour.
HOOD HEIGHT 191C
Fold hood, measure from front top of
opening to setting.
HOOD OPENING 191D
Measure alone hood edge, from setting to
setting.
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Thigh, Knee, & Calf Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the thigh, knee, or calf
of bottoms.

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THIGH 192
Measure thigh 1” below inseam and crotch
rise intersection, straight across.
KNEE 192A
Measure knee X” below inseam and crotch
CALF 192B
Measure calf X” below inseam and crotch
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Back Neck and Front Neck Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the back neck and
front neck.

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BACK NECK (for JACKETS) 193
Measure from center back to shoulder seam
along back neckline. Follow contour.
FRONT NECK (for JACKETS) 194

Measure from shoulder seam to end of
collar along neckline seam.
195
196
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Back Neck and Front Neck Measurements, Continued

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BACK NECK – Knits 196A
Follow spec instructions. See Diagram.
FRONT NECK - Knits 196B
TOTAL NECK 196C

Measure along neckline seam or edge, from
center front to center front.
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Neck Width, Drop, Opening, and Stretched
Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the neck width, drop,
opening, and stretched.

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NECK WIDTH (SEAM TO SEAM) 197
Measure straight across garment from seam
at HSP to seam at HSP.
NECK WIDTH (INSIDE) 198

Measure straight across from neck edge
to neck edge at HSP.
FRONT NECK DROP (with collars or 199

rib treatment)
Measure straight down from HSP to the
point perpendicular to the center front neck
joining seam or loop line.
FRONT NECK DROP (without collars 199A
or rib treatment)
point perpendicular to the center front top
edge of neck.
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BACK NECK DROP (with collars or rib 200
treatment)
point perpendicular to the center back neck
joining seam or loop line.
BACK NECK DROP (without collars or 200A
rib treatment)
point perpendicular to the center back top
edge of neck.
NECK WIDTH (for HALTER TOP – 201
front inside)
Measure from X” below strap top from
center front to strap edge OR measure from
strap edge to strap edge. Follow spec
instructions.
FRONT NECK DROP (for a HALTER 202

TOP – with collar or rib)
Measure from top neck point to center front
join seam, loop line, or edge, depending on
neck finish. Follow spec instructions.
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NECK WIDTH (for CARDIGANS – 203
Seam to Seam)
Measure straight across garment from seam
at HSP to seam at HSP.
FRONT NECK DROP (for 203A
CARDIGANS)
point perpendicular to the center of the first
button or joining seam.
NECK OPENING AT TOP (Relaxed) 204
Align edges of front and back collar.
Measure straight across.
FRONT/BACK NECK DROP (for 205

TANK TOPS)
Measure from imaginary line at strap
joining seam down to top edge or
loop/seam line depending on neck finish.
NECK STRETCHED 206

Minimum stretch measurement reached by
stretching neck width at seam/loop line.
Measure inside, straight across from
seam/loop line.
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Outseam Measurement
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the outseam of
bottoms.

#
OUTSEAM / PANTS 207
Measure from top or bottom of waistband
to bottom of hem (follow spec instructions).
Measure along contour seam to guide the
tape.
OUTSEAM / SKIRT 208

Measure from top or bottom of waistband
to bottom of hem (follow spec instructions).
Measure along
contour seam to
guide the tape.
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Placket Width/Length Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the placket
width/length.

#
PLACKET WIDTH 209
Follow spec. instructions. See diagram.
PLACKET LENGTH 209A

Follow spec. instructions. See diagram.
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Pocket and Logo Placement Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the pocket width,
pocket height, pocket placement, logo placement, breast pocket, hip pocket,
front pocket, and back pocket.

#
POCKET WIDTH (for PATCH or TOP 210
POCKETS)
Measure from edge to edge of pocket,
straight across.
POCKET WIDTH (for ONSEAM/ 210A
SLASH/BESOM/WELT POCKETS)
Measure pocket bag including seam
allowance, from edge to edge.
POCKET HEIGHT (for PATCH or TOP 210B
POCKETS)
Measure top edge straight down to bottom
edge of pocket.
POCKET FROM SIDE SEAM (for 210C
PATCH POCKETS)
Measure from pocket edge straight across
to side seam.
POCKET PLACEMENT FROM 210D
CENTER FRONT
Measure from center front of garment
straight across to pocket edge.
POCKET PLACEMENT 210E
Measure from HSP to top edge of pocket.
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Pocket and Logo Placement Measurements, Continued

#
LOGO PLACEMENT 211
Measure from HSP to top edge of logo or
embroidery.
LOGO PLACEMENT FROM CENTER 211A
FRONT
Measure from center front of garment
straight across to logo’s edge.
FRONT POCKET PLACEMENT 212
HIP POCKET PLACEMENT / BACK 213

POCKET PLACEMENT
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Pocket and Logo Placement Measurements, Continued

#
POCKET HEIGHT AT CENTER 214
(seam allowance not included)
Measure from top edge to bottom edge
straight down.
POCKET BAG WIDTH 214A
(seam allowance not included)
Measure straight across at widest part.
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Princess Seam Details & Center Panel Width
Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions for locating princess seam start point,
and when measuring the center panel width.

#
PRINCESS SEAM START POINT 215
Measure along curve of armhole from
shoulder seam/edge down to intersection of
princess seam.
CENTER PANEL WIDTH AT CHEST 216

Measure X” below HSP straight across
from seam to seam.
CENTER PANEL WIDTH AT WAIST 216A
Measure X” below HSP straight across
from seam to seam.
CENTER PANEL WIDTH AT 216B
BOTTOM
Measure straight across at bottom edge
from seam to seam.
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Shoulder Seam/Width/Slope Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the shoulder seam,
shoulder width, and shoulder slope.

#
SHOULDER SEAM 217
Measure seam from shoulder/neckline
intersection to armhole.
SHOULDER WIDTH 218

Measure straight across from seam to seam,
or follow spec instructions.
SHOULDER WIDTH (for a VEST) 219

Measure straight across at shoulder seam
from edge to edge.
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Shoulder Seam/Width/Slope Measurements, Continued

#
SADDLE SHOULDER WIDTH (for 220
SWEATERS)
Measure from fully fashion point straight
across to top fully fashion point.
SADDLE SHOULDER WIDTH (for
CUT AND SEW)
Measure X” down from HSP. Measure
straight across from saddle point to saddle
point.
SHOULDER SLOPE 221
Measure from HSP straight across to point
perpendicular to shoulder edge. The slope
is the difference between these points.
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Sleeve Width, Muscle, Elbow Width, Wrist Width, Sleeve
Opening Measurements
Instructions Comply with then following directions when measuring the sleeve width,
elbow width, wrist width, sleeve opening, muscle, and cuff/rib/hem height
measurements.

#
SLEEVE WIDTH / MUSCLE 222
ELBOW WIDTH 222A

WRIST WIDTH 222B
SLEEVE/CUFF OPENING 223
Measure sleeve opening flat, straight across
from edge to edge.
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Sleeve Width, Muscle, Elbow Width, Wrist Width, Sleeve
Opening Measurements
Instructions

#
SLEEVE CAP HEIGHT 224
Measure from underarm seam to outer edge
of sleeve perpendicular to folded edge.
Then measure from top of sleeve down to
perpendicular line.
CUFF/RIB/HEM HEIGHT 225

Measure from bottom edge of sleeve/cuff to
joining seam/transfer line or top edge of
stitching/hem.
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Sleeve Length Measurement
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the sleeve length.

#
SLEEVE LENGTH 226
Measure from center back at collar
intersection, to high point of armhole, to
bottom of sleeve.
SLEEVE LENGTH FROM CENTER 227

BACK (FOR KNITS, and WOVENS
RAGLAN SLEEVE)
Measure from center back neck at
imaginary line, straight down the center of
the sleeve to cuff edge.
SLEEVE LENGTH FROM SHOULDER 228

Measure from shoulder seam down to cuff
edge.
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Stirrup Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring front & back stirrup
height, strap width, and leg opening.

#
FRONT STIRRUP HEIGHT 229A
Measure from top of front stirrup point
straight down to imaginary line at folded
edge of stirrup.
BACK STIRRUP HEIGHT 229B
Measure from top of back stirrup point
straight down to imaginary line at folded
edge of stirrup.
STRAP WIDTH 229C
Measure from edge to edge at the bottom of
fold.
LEG OPENING (STIRRUP) 229D
Measure from top of front stirrup point to
top of back stirrup point.
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Vent Length, Vent Height, and Vent Opening
Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the vent length, vent
height, and vent opening.

#
VENT LENGTH / VENT HEIGHT / 230
VENT OPENING / OVERLAP
VENT WIDTH 230A
VENT OPENING with OVERLAP 231
Follow spec
instructions.
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Vest Point Height and Spread Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring vest point height and
spread.

#
VEST POINTS HEIGHT 232
Measure straight down from overlap at
center front to imaginary line across from
point to point.
VEST POINT SPREAD 232A
Measure straight across imaginary line from
point to point.
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Waist and Waistband Width/Height Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the waist of tops and
bottoms.

#
WAIST (FOR WOVEN TOPS) 233
Measurement of proper location will be
stated on spec sheet. This varies due to
different body styles.
WAIST (FOR KNIT TOPS) 234

Measure X” down from high point of
shoulder, straight across from side to side,
OR follow spec sheet. This may vary due
to different body styles.
WAISTBAND HEIGHT 235

Measure the height of waistband between
setting seams.
ELASTIC WAIST RELAXED 235A
Measure at center of waistband, from side
to side.
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Waist and Waistband Width/Height Measurements,
Continued

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ELASTIC WAIST EXTENDED 236
Measure from inside waistband fully
extended, from side to side.
CONTOURED WAIST 237

Measure along curve of waist.
WAIST (FOR BOTTOMS) 238

Measure waist closed from edge to edge
along top or bottom of waistband. Follow
spec instructions.
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Continued

#
FRONT / BACK WAIST 239
Measure from side seam to side seam along
top edge of front or back waistband.
FRONT / BACK LOW WAIST 240

waistline stitching of front or back waist. If
style does not having stitching, follow spec
instructions.
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Continued
#
BACK LOW WAIST 241
waistline stitching of front or back waist. If
style does not having stitching, follow spec
instructions.
PRONG BELT LENGTH 241A

Measure from bottom of prong to center
hole.
SLIDE BELT LENGTH 241B

Measure from belt end to end.
WAIST (FOR DRESSES WITHOUT 242

WAIST SEAM)
(follow spec instructions). (Seam
amount specified on spec sheet).
2 Measure from side seam to side
seam, flat, straight across.
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Yoke Measurement
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the yoke.

#
YOKE for TOPS 243
YOKE for BOTTOMS 244

SADDLE YOKE HEIGHT 245

Measure at neck seam straight across from
front to back of yoke seam.
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Yoke Measurement, Continued

#
YOKE HEIGHT 246
Measure yoke height from below waist
seam
X” down at center front and center back,
and
X” down at side seams.
YOKE SEAM 247
Measure from side seam of the yoke to side
seam along curve. See diagram.
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Zipper Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the yoke.

#
ZIPPER 248
Measure from top of zipper to bottom opening.
INVISIBLE ZIPPER 249

Measure from top of zipper to bottom opening.
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ACROSS BACK (FOR 101

BUST / CHEST 103

ACROSS FRONT / BACK 104

BODY WIDTH / BUST / CHEST 104A

BODY WIDTH (for a DOLMAN 105

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BOTTOM SWEEP (for JACKET WITHOUT 106C

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SET-IN SLEEVE 109

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RAGLAN ARMHOLE 111

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SADDLE ARMHOLE 113

SADDLE LENGTH 114

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BACK ARMHOLE – SHIRT 116

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FRONT ARMHOLE – Two Piece Panel 117A

BACK ARMHOLE – Two Piece Panel 119A

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CROTCH WIDTH (WITHOUT SNAPS) 130

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BACK SEAT WIDTH (BODY SUITS 132

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BOTTOM SWEEP 134

BOTTOM HEM / LEG OPENING 135

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BODYSUIT BACK LEG OPENING 137

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Measure from top of waistband at center 138A

CENTER BACK LENGTH – V Notch 139

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