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Shoulder measurements for T-shirts, three steps with a tape measure
Short answer: You measure shoulder width across the back from one shoulder tip to the other, with a tape that rests l...
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Shopping on your phone without losing track of measurements
Short answer: When you shop for clothes on your phone, it is easy to lose track of measurements and sizes because the...
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Sleeve length measured on a flat laid top
Short answer: Measure from the shoulder seam to the sleeve hem with the sleeve laid out straight. On raglan sleeves y...
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Length from shoulder to hem
Short answer: Measure from the highest point of the shoulder straight down to the hem. This measurement decides wheth...
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Chest width on a flat laid top
Short answer: Measure two centimetres below the armhole from edge to edge. Double the figure to get the circumference...
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How to measure a top you already own
Short answer: Lay the top flat on a table, smooth it out and measure the width across the chest, the length from shou...
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Hip measurement, how to take it correctly
Short answer: Measure around the widest part of your hips and seat with the tape level. Stand with your legs together...
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Waist measurement, how to take it correctly
Short answer: Measure around the narrowest part of your torso, which is usually just above the navel. Stand relaxed a...
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Chest measurement, how to take it correctly
Short answer: Measure around the widest part of your chest with the tape level all the way round. Stand relaxed and d...
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How to measure yourself with a tape
Short answer: Measure directly on your body, without clothes or with just a thin layer. The tape should sit level and...
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How fabric is measured in grams
Short answer: Fabric weight is given as grams per square metre and tells you how thick and dense the fabric is. The n...
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How to use your measurements next time
Short answer: Find your noted numbers, look them up in the shop's own size guide and read the fabric composition. Tho...
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