Before measuring
Choose a clean, firm, flat surface, preferably a table. Use a measuring tape.
Chest circumference
Measure the garment between the side seams, 2 cm below the armpits. Multiply the width by 2: for example, 56 cm × 2 = 112 cm chest circumference.
Hip circumference
Measure the garment between the side seams at hip level and multiply the width by 2. Example: 49 cm × 2 = 98 cm hip circumference.
Sleeve length from the shoulder seam
Measure from the top shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve.
Sleeve length from the collar seam
Measure from the collar seam to the end of the sleeve.
Jumper or top length at the back
Measure from the back collar seam to the bottom hem of the garment.
