Before measuring
Choose a clean, firm, flat surface, preferably a table. Lay the measuring tape straight, without twisting it.
Waist
Choose trousers or jeans that fit you well in both length and width. Fasten the button and zip, then move the front of the trousers about 10 cm to one side, as shown in the video.
Firmly stretch both upper edges of the waistband, measure the width in centimetres and multiply it by 2. Video example: 49 cm × 2 = 98 cm waist circumference, corresponding to size W36.
Hips
Position the tape measure at the ends of the side seams and the bottom of the decorative fly seam, as shown in the image. Measure from one edge of the fabric to the other, rather than only between the seams.
Example: 56 cm × 2 = 112 cm hip circumference.
Inside leg length (inseam)
Outside leg length (outseam)
Similarly, measure the outside leg seam, including the waistband.
