Comment Mesurer

How to Measure ..................................................................................................................
1
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
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.
2
3
4
Note: Allocate one standard tape measure to be used for

calibration only. This tape measure must be used to calibrate all
tape measures.
All tape measure digits must be clearly legible.
Tape measure must be straight and free of tattered or damaged
edges.
All metal stops must be intact.
Alternate
Measuring Tool
Metal templates are an excellent source for measuring. They must be checked
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
Measuring
Tools
Cardboard or any masking tape is not ideal material for measuring as both
damage and wear easily. Humid climates tend to further deteriorate the
cardboard and tape more rapidly.
Note:
Always follow how to measure guides found in the specification packages or

as outlined in this manual.
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
HSP:
High Shoulder Point
Description
The highest point of measure on the
garment where natural fold of shoulder
intersects neck joining seam or neck edge,
regardless of the neck seam or shoulder
edge.
The point of measure on the garment at the
SSNP:
Shoulder Seam at Neck Point shoulder seam intersection of neck seam or
neck edge.
Continued on next page
How to Measure Knit and Woven Products, Continued

Across Back Measurement
Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring across back.
Instruction
ACROSS BACK (FOR
WOVENS)
Measure X down from center
back neckline, armhole seam to
armhole seam, straight across,
or follow spec instructions.
ACROSS BACK (FOR

KNITS)
Measure X below HSP,
straight across.
Illustration
Illustration
#
100
101
Across Front/Chest and Bust/Body Width Measurements

Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring across front/chest and
bust/body width.
Instruction
Illustration
Illustration
#
102
ACROSS FRONT
Measure from center front neck point or
high shoulder point X down, straight
across.
BUST / CHEST
Measure bust / chest width, X down from
armhole, straight across. If applicable,
make sure the garment is buttoned up and
closed.
103
ACROSS FRONT / BACK

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

Measure body width, X down from
armhole, side to side.
104A
BODY WIDTH (for a DOLMAN

SLEEVE)
Measure X from HSP down, straight
across from side to side.
105
Across Front/Chest and Bust/Body Width

Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction
FRONT BODY WIDTH (for a HALTER
TOP)
Measure at armhole, side seam to side
seam.
BACK BODY WIDTH (for a HALTER
TOP)
Measure at armhole, side seam to side
seam.
FRONT WAIST WIDTH (for a
HALTER TOP)
Measure from X below top edge at
armhole, side seam to side seam.
BACK WAIST WIDTH (for a HALTER
TOP)
Measure from X below top edge at
armhole, side seam to side seam.
FRONT BOTTOM WIDTH (for a
HALTER TOP)
Measure from side seam to side seam at
bottom edge.
BACK BOTTOM WIDTH (for a
HALTER TOP)
Measure from side seam to side seam at
bottom edge.
Illustration
Illustration
#
106D
106E
106F
106G
106H
106I

Instruction
MIDRIFF (EMPIRE WAIST SEAM)
Measure along Empire waist seam, side to side.
Illustration
Illustration
#
106A

Instruction
BUST (for JACKET WITHOUT CLOSURE)
Measure X down from armhole, from center
back to front edge.
BOTTOM SWEEP (for JACKET WITHOUT

CLOSURE)
Measure X up from hem, center back to front
edge.
Illustration
Illustration
#
106B
106C
Across Shoulder/Shoulder Width Measurement

Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring across shoulder /

shoulder width.
Instruction
ACROSS SHOULDER/SHOULDER
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.
Illustration
Illustration
#
107
Armhole Measurement (for Knits)

Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring the armhole on knit
products.
Instruction
ARMHOLE
Measure from top of shoulder straight down
to under arm seam, from edge to edge.
SET-IN SLEEVE
Measure armhole from top of shoulder
straight down to underarm seam, from edge
to edge.
Illustration
Illustration
#
108
109
10
Armhole Measurement (for Knits), Continued

Instruction
DOLMAN SLEEVE
Measure from center back neck imaginary
line X to determine the measuring point of
armhole. Measure straight down from edge
to edge.
RAGLAN ARMHOLE
Measure from center back at imaginary line
straight down to underarm seam.
Illustration
Illustration
#
110
111
11
Armhole Measurement (for Knits), Continued

Instruction
RAGLAN POINT TO POINT XFRONT/BACK NECK
Measure raglan seam to raglan seam across
front/back at under neck seam/edge.
Illustration
Illustration
#
112
SADDLE ARMHOLE
Measure from center back at imaginary line
straight to underarm seam.
113
SADDLE LENGTH
Measure from underarm seam up to turning
point of saddle (see spec sheet for exact
measurement).
114
12
Armhole Measurement (for Wovens)

Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring the armhole on woven
products.
Instruction
FRONT ARMHOLE - SHIRT
Measure from front high point of armhole
along armhole seam to side seam.
Follow spec instructions.
BACK ARMHOLE SHIRT

Measure from back high point of armhole
along armhole seam to side seam.
Illustration
Illustration
#
115
116
13
Armhole Measurement (for Wovens), Continued

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

Jacket
From shoulder seam armhole along FT AH
seam to side seam.
117A
UNDER
ARMHOLE One
Piece Panel Jacket
From princess line to
princess line at under
arm.
Follow spec
instructions. See
diagram.
118
14
BACK ARMHOLE One Piece Panel

Jacket
From shoulder seam armhole along BK
AH seam to princess line.
119
BACK ARMHOLE Two Piece Panel

Jacket
From shoulder seam armhole along BK
AH seam to side seam.
119A
15
Bias Cut Garment Measurements

Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring bias cut garments.
Instruction
Across Front (on Bias Cut Garments)
Locate the length found on spec
1
instructions.
Tape the garment flat at top (ex.:
2
both shoulders) and at bottom hem
following the length found on the
spec.
Keep garment taped onto the flat
3
surface. Measure across front
from neck point or HSP X down,
straight across.
Bust (on Bias Cut Garments)
1
instructions.
Tape the garment flat at top (ex.:
2
both shoulders) and at bottom hem
following the length found on the
spec.
Keep garment taped onto the flat
3
surface. Measure bust/body width
X down from armhole, straight
across.
Waist (on Bias Cut Garments)
Keep garment relaxed without
1
stretching.
Measure waist closed from edge
2
to edge along top or bottom of
waistband. Follow spec
instructions.
Illustration
Illustration
#
120
121
122
16
Bias Cut Garment Measurements, Continued

Instruction
High Hip (on Bias Cut Garments)
1
instructions.
Tape the garment flat at waist and
2
then at bottom hem following the
length found on the spec.
Keep garment taped onto flat
3
surface. Measure high hip X
from top or bottom of waistband.
Use 3-point measurement from
edge to center to edge OR use 2point measurement from side
seam to side seam. Follow spec
instructions.
Low Hip (on Bias Cut Garments)
1
instructions.
2
3
surface. Measure low hip X
from top or bottom of waistband.
Use 3-point measurement from
edge to center to edge OR use 2point measurement from side
seam to side seam. Follow spec
instructions.
Illustration
Illustration
#
123, 124
125, 126
17
Bias Cut Garment Measurements, Continued

Instruction
Bottom Sweep (on Bias Cut Garments)
1
instructions.
2
3
surface. Measure bottom sweep
along edge, from edge to edge, or
follow spec instructions.
Illustration
Illustration
#
127, 128
18
Crotch Width and Back Seat Width Measurements for

Bodysuits & Swimwear
Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring crotch width and back
seat width.
Instruction
FRONT CROTCH WIDTH (WITH
SNAPS)
Measure straight across from edge to edge
with snaps open.
BACK CROTCH WIDTH (WITH
SNAPS)
with snaps open.
CROTCH WIDTH (WITHOUT SNAPS)
at crotch fold.
Illustration
Illustration
#
129
129A
130
19
Crotch Width and Back Seat Width Measurements for

Bodysuits & Swimwear, Continued
Instruction
FRONT UPPER CROTCH WIDTH
(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

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.
Illustration
Illustration
#
131
132
20
Bottom Sweep/Bottom Hem/Leg Opening Measurements

Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring the bottom sweep,
bottom hem, and leg opening.
Instruction
BOTTOM WIDTH (for TOPS)
Measure straight across bottom from side to
side.
BOTTOM WIDTH (for TOPS) WITH
VENT
Measure at top point of vent/slit, straight
across.
Illustration
Illustration
#
133
133A
BOTTOM SWEEP
Measure bottom sweep along edge, vent
closed, from end to end, or follow spec
instructions.
134
BOTTOM HEM / LEG OPENING

Measure straight across bottom from edge
to edge.
135
21
Bottom Sweep/Bottom Hem/Leg Opening

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

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
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.
Illustration
Illustration
#
136
137
137A
22
Center Back Length Measurement (for Bottoms)

Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring the center back length
of bottoms.
Instruction
CENTER BACK LENGTH (For Skirts)
Measure from bottom of waistband at
center back, to bottom of hem.
Measure from top of waistband at center
back, to bottom of hem.
CENTER BACK LENGTH V Notch
Measure from point of V to bottom of
hem.
Illustration
Illustration
#
138
138A
139
23
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.
Instruction
FRONT NECK
Measure neck from shoulder seam to end of
front placket and collar stand. Follow
contour.
BACK NECK
Measure neck from shoulder seam to
shoulder seam, as diagram shows.
COLLAR EDGE MEASUREMENT
Measure top edge of collar, point to point.
COLLAR STAND HEIGHT
Measure from center back neck seam to
bottom of collar joining seam.
CENTER COLLAR STAND
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
Measure at center back from collar joining
seam to top of collar.
Illustration
Illustration
#
140
140A
140B
140C
141
141A
24
Collar Measurements, Continued

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

Measure from collar point to collar point.
142A
COLLAR LENGTH
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
Measure from center back seam of
collar/rib trim/turtleneck to top edge of
collar.
143
COLLAR SETTING
Measure along collar setting, end to end or
from center back to end.
143B
143A
25
Dart Placement and Pleat Width/Placement/Depth

Measurements
Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring the dart placement,
pleat width/placement/depth measurements.
Instruction
DART PLACEMENT
Illustration
Illustration
#
144
145
26
Dart Placement and Pleat Width/Placement/Depth

Instruction
PLEAT WIDTH
Measure from outside fold of pleat at
waistband joining seam or bottom stitch
line.
Illustration
Illustration
#
146
PLEAT PLACEMENT
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.
147
PLEAT DEPTH
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.
148
27
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.
Instruction
FRONT LENGTH (for TOPS)
Measure from high shoulder point straight
down to bottom, or follow spec
instructions.
BODY LENGTH FROM HSP

Measure from HSP straight down to bottom
edge of garment.
Illustration
Illustration
#
149
150
28

Body Length Measurements, Continued
Instruction
CENTER FRONT LENGTH (for TOPS)
Measure from center front neck seam or
edge to bottom hem.
BODY LENGTH (for TANK TOP)

Measure from top edge of trim to bottom of
garment at strap joining seam.
Illustration
Illustration
#
150A
151
29

Instruction
FRONT BODY LENGTH from SSNP
(for TOPS)
Measure from SSNP straight down front
bottom edge of garment.
BODY LENGTH (for TOPS, DRESSES

& JUMPSUITS)
Measure from HSP straight down to bottom
edge of garment.
Illustration
Illustration
#
152
153
30

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

Measure from HSP straight down to top of
waist seam.
FRONT SKIRT LENGTH (for DRESSES)
Measure from bottom of waist seam at center
straight down to bottom edge.
TOTAL FRONT LENGTH (for DRESSES)
Measure from center front neckline to bottom
hem.
155A
155B
31

Instruction
BACK BODICE LENGTH (for DRESSES)
Measure from center back neckline to waist
seam.
BACK SKIRT LENGTH (for DRESSES)
Measure from bottom of waist seam at center
straight down to bottom edge.
TOTAL BACK LENGTH (for DRESSES)
Measure from center back neckline straight
down to bottom edge.
Illustration
Illustration
#
155C
155D
155E
32

Instruction
BODY LENGTH (for PANTS)
Measure below waistband to bottom of
hem, straight down from center leg. (for
stirrup pants, measure to top of opening.)
Illustration
Illustration
#
156
Measure from top of waistband to bottom

of hem.
156A
FRONT BODY LENGTH (for

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.
157, 158
33

Instruction
CENTER BACK LENGTH (for TOPS)
Measure from center back neckline down to
bottom hem, or follow spec instructions.
BACK LENGTH HSP

Measure from high shoulder of point
straight down to bottom hem, or follow
spec instructions.
Illustration
Illustration
#
159
159A
BACK BODY LENGTH from SSNP

(for TOPS)
Measure from SSNP straight down back to
bottom edge of garment.
160
BACK BODY LENGTH (for

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.
161
34
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.
Instruction
FRONT RISE
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
Measure back rise from top or bottom of
waistband along seam to seam intersection.
Follow curve, DO NOT PIVOT TAPE
MEASURE.
Illustration
Illustration
#
162
163
35

Instruction
FRONT BODY RISE
Measure from center front neck seam down
to rise inseam intersection. Follow curve,
BACK BODY RISE

Measure from center back neck seam down
to rise inseam intersection. Follow curve,
Illustration
Illustration
#
164
165
36
Full Fashion Neckline Without Loopline Measurement

Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring the F.F. neckline
without a loopline on top.
Instruction
NECK WIDTH ACROSS FROM FULL
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
Measure inside edge to edge.
FRONT NECK FASHION POINT
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
POINT TO POINT
Measure straight across from fully
fashioned point to fully fashioned point.
Illustration
Illustration
#
166
166A
167
167A
37
Funnel Neck Measurements

Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring the funnel neck width,
drop, and height on tops.
Instruction
NECK WIDTH AT BASE (for FUNNEL
NECK)
Measure straight across HSP to HSP.
NECK WIDTH AT TOP EDGE (for
FUNNEL NECK)
Measure relaxed HNP to HNP.
Illustration
Illustration
#
168
168A
FRONT/BACK NECK DROP (for

FUNNEL NECK)
Measure straight down from imaginary line
at HNP to top edge of neck.
169
NECK HEIGHT (for FUNNEL NECK)

Measure from top neck edge along neck
seam to end of full fashioned shaping / or
tighter tension.
170
38
Halter Top Measurements

Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring halter tops.
Instruction
BODY LENGTH (for HALTER)
Measure from top strap point to bottom
edge.
CENTER FRONT BODY LENGTH (for
HALTER)
Measure from top edge of center front to
bottom edge.
NECK WIDTH (front side)
Measure from X below top strap from
center front to strap edge. Follow spec
instructions.
SIDE SEAM BODY LENGTH (for
HALTER)
Measure from top edge at side seam to
bottom edge.
CENTER BACK BODY LENGTH (for
HALTER)
Measure from top edge at center back to
bottom edge.
STRAP WIDTH
Measure top strap, side seam to side seam.
LOW STRAP WIDTH
Measure X down from inside top neck
edge, side seam to side seam.
Illustration
Illustration
#
171A
171B
171C
171D
171E
172A
172B
39
Halter Top Measurements, Continued

Instruction
FRONT NECK DROP (with collar or
rib)
Measure from top neck point to center front
join seam or loop line.
TIE WIDTH
Measure edge to edge.
TIE LENGTH
Measure from top neck point to tie end.
Illustration
Illustration
#
173A
173B
173C
40
Hip Measurements
Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring the high hip and low
hip.
Instruction
HIGH HIP (FOR WOVENS)
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.
Illustration
Illustration
#
174
LOW HIP (FOR WOVENS)

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.
175
HIGH HIP (FOR KNIT

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
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
176
176A
41
Hip Measurements, Continued

Instruction
HIGH HIP (FOR KNITS)
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)
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.
Illustration
Illustration
#
177
178
42

Instruction
HIGH HIP (for STRAIGHT SKIRT)
Measure X below waistband. Use 2-point
measurement from side seam to side seam.
Illustration
Illustration
#
179
HIGH HIP (for Hollywood WB Skirt)

Measure X below top edge waistband.
Use 2-point measurement from side seam to
side seam.
179A
LOW HIP
Measure X below waistband. Use 2-point
measurement from side seam to side seam.
180
LOW HIP (for Hollywood WB Skirt)

Measure X below top edge waistband.
Use 2-point measurement from side seam to
side seam.
180A
43

Instruction
HIP MEASUREMENT (for
BODY SUIT ONLY)
Measure at top of leg opening,
straight across from side to side.
HIGH HIP (for BODYWEAR)

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)
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.
Illustration
Illustration
#
181
182
183
44

Instruction
HIGH HIP (FOR DRESSES WITHOUT
WAIST SEAM)
1
back neck seam OR from HPS
(follow spec instructions)
Measure high hip from side seam
2
to side seam, flat, straight across.
LOW HIP (FOR DRESSES WITHOUT

WAIST SEAM)
1
(follow spec instructions).
Measure low hip from side seam
2
to side seam, flat, straight across.
Illustration
Illustration
#
184
185
45
Inseam & Underarm Seam Measurements

Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring the inseam of bottoms
and underarm seam of sleeves.
Instruction
INSEAM (for BOTTOMS)
Measure from crotch seam to bottom of
hem, or follow spec instructions.
Illustration
Illustration
#
186
INSEAM (for BOTTOMS with

STIRRUP)
Measure from crotch seam to bottom of
stirrup, or follow spec instructions.
187
UNDERARM SEAM
Measure from underarm seam straight to
sleeve opening.
188
46
47
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.
Instruction
LAPEL NOTCH POINT
From collar setting to Lapel point.
LAPEL COLLAR POINT HIGH

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

From folded edge to lapel point.
HOOD WIDTH
Measure from Front opening at widest of
hood, straight across edge to edge.
HOOD LENGTH
Measure from center of hood opening to
back joining seam at neck, along outside
contour.
HOOD HEIGHT
Fold hood, measure from front top of
opening to setting.
HOOD OPENING
Measure alone hood edge, from setting to
setting.
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189A
190
191A
191B
191C
191D
48
49
Thigh, Knee, & Calf Measurements

Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring the thigh, knee, or calf
of bottoms.
Instruction
THIGH
Measure thigh 1 below inseam and crotch
rise intersection, straight across.
KNEE
Measure knee X below inseam and crotch
CALF
Measure calf X below inseam and crotch
Illustration
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192
192A
192B
50
Back Neck and Front Neck Measurements

Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring the back neck and
front neck.
Instruction
BACK NECK (for JACKETS)
Measure from center back to shoulder seam
along back neckline. Follow contour.
FRONT NECK (for JACKETS)
Measure from shoulder seam to end of
collar along neckline seam.
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194
195
196
51
Back Neck and Front Neck Measurements, Continued

Instruction
BACK NECK Knits
Follow spec instructions. See Diagram.
FRONT NECK - Knits
TOTAL NECK
Measure along neckline seam or edge, from
center front to center front.
Illustration
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196A
196B
196C
52
Neck Width, Drop, Opening, and Stretched

Measurements
Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring the neck width, drop,
opening, and stretched.
Instruction
NECK WIDTH (SEAM TO SEAM)
Measure straight across garment from seam
at HSP to seam at HSP.
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NECK WIDTH (INSIDE)

Measure straight across from neck edge
to neck edge at HSP.
198
FRONT NECK DROP (with collars or

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
or rib treatment)
point perpendicular to the center front top
edge of neck.
199
199A
53

Instruction
BACK NECK DROP (with collars or rib
treatment)
point perpendicular to the center back neck
joining seam or loop line.
BACK NECK DROP (without collars or
rib treatment)
point perpendicular to the center back top
edge of neck.
NECK WIDTH (for HALTER TOP
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

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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200
200A
201
202
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Instruction
NECK WIDTH (for CARDIGANS
Seam to Seam)
Measure straight across garment from seam
at HSP to seam at HSP.
FRONT NECK DROP (for
CARDIGANS)
point perpendicular to the center of the first
button or joining seam.
NECK OPENING AT TOP (Relaxed)
Align edges of front and back collar.
Measure straight across.
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203A
204
FRONT/BACK NECK DROP (for

TANK TOPS)
Measure from imaginary line at strap
joining seam down to top edge or
loop/seam line depending on neck finish.
205
NECK STRETCHED
Minimum stretch measurement reached by
stretching neck width at seam/loop line.
Measure inside, straight across from
seam/loop line.
206
55
Outseam Measurement
Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring the outseam of

bottoms.
Instruction
OUTSEAM / PANTS
Measure from top or bottom of waistband
to bottom of hem (follow spec instructions).
Measure along contour seam to guide the
tape.
OUTSEAM / SKIRT
Measure from top or bottom of waistband
to bottom of hem (follow spec instructions).
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208
Measure along
contour seam to
guide the tape.
56
Placket Width/Length Measurements

Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring the placket

width/length.
Instruction
PLACKET WIDTH
Follow spec. instructions. See diagram.
PLACKET LENGTH
Follow spec. instructions. See diagram.
Illustration
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209
209A
57
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.
Instruction
POCKET WIDTH (for PATCH or TOP
POCKETS)
Measure from edge to edge of pocket,
straight across.
POCKET WIDTH (for ONSEAM/
SLASH/BESOM/WELT POCKETS)
Measure pocket bag including seam
allowance, from edge to edge.
POCKET HEIGHT (for PATCH or TOP
POCKETS)
Measure top edge straight down to bottom
edge of pocket.
POCKET FROM SIDE SEAM (for
PATCH POCKETS)
Measure from pocket edge straight across
to side seam.
POCKET PLACEMENT FROM
CENTER FRONT
Measure from center front of garment
straight across to pocket edge.
POCKET PLACEMENT
Measure from HSP to top edge of pocket.
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210A
210B
210C
210D
210E
58
Pocket and Logo Placement Measurements, Continued

Instruction
LOGO PLACEMENT
Measure from HSP to top edge of logo or
embroidery.
LOGO PLACEMENT FROM CENTER
FRONT
Measure from center front of garment
straight across to logos edge.
FRONT POCKET PLACEMENT
HIP POCKET PLACEMENT / BACK

POCKET PLACEMENT
Illustration
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#
211
211A
212
213
59
Pocket and Logo Placement Measurements, Continued

Instruction
POCKET HEIGHT AT CENTER
(seam allowance not included)
Measure from top edge to bottom edge
straight down.
POCKET BAG WIDTH
(seam allowance not included)
Measure straight across at widest part.
Illustration
Illustration
#
214
214A
60
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.
Instruction
PRINCESS SEAM START POINT
Measure along curve of armhole from
shoulder seam/edge down to intersection of
princess seam.
CENTER PANEL WIDTH AT CHEST

Measure X below HSP straight across
from seam to seam.
CENTER PANEL WIDTH AT WAIST
Measure X below HSP straight across
from seam to seam.
CENTER PANEL WIDTH AT
BOTTOM
Measure straight across at bottom edge
from seam to seam.
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216
216A
216B
61
Shoulder Seam/Width/Slope Measurements

Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring the shoulder seam,
shoulder width, and shoulder slope.
Instruction
SHOULDER SEAM
Measure seam from shoulder/neckline
intersection to armhole.
Illustration
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SHOULDER WIDTH
Measure straight across from seam to seam,
or follow spec instructions.
218
SHOULDER WIDTH (for a VEST)

Measure straight across at shoulder seam
from edge to edge.
219
62
Shoulder Seam/Width/Slope Measurements, Continued

Instruction
SADDLE SHOULDER WIDTH (for
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
Measure from HSP straight across to point
perpendicular to shoulder edge. The slope
is the difference between these points.
Illustration
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#
220
221
63
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.
Instruction
SLEEVE WIDTH / MUSCLE
Illustration
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#
222
ELBOW WIDTH
222A
WRIST WIDTH
222B
SLEEVE/CUFF OPENING
Measure sleeve opening flat, straight across
from edge to edge.
223
64
Sleeve Width, Muscle, Elbow Width, Wrist Width, Sleeve

Opening Measurements
Instructions
Instruction
SLEEVE CAP HEIGHT
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
Measure from bottom edge of sleeve/cuff to
joining seam/transfer line or top edge of
stitching/hem.
Illustration
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#
224
225
65
Sleeve Length Measurement

Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring the sleeve length.
Instruction
SLEEVE LENGTH
Measure from center back at collar
intersection, to high point of armhole, to
bottom of sleeve.
Illustration
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226
SLEEVE LENGTH FROM CENTER

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.
227
SLEEVE LENGTH FROM SHOULDER

Measure from shoulder seam down to cuff
edge.
228
66
Stirrup Measurements
Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring front & back stirrup
height, strap width, and leg opening.
Instruction
FRONT STIRRUP HEIGHT
Measure from top of front stirrup point
straight down to imaginary line at folded
edge of stirrup.
BACK STIRRUP HEIGHT
Measure from top of back stirrup point
straight down to imaginary line at folded
edge of stirrup.
STRAP WIDTH
Measure from edge to edge at the bottom of
fold.
LEG OPENING (STIRRUP)
Measure from top of front stirrup point to
top of back stirrup point.
Illustration
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#
229A
229B
229C
229D
67
Vent Length, Vent Height, and Vent Opening

Measurements
Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring the vent length, vent
height, and vent opening.
Instruction
VENT LENGTH / VENT HEIGHT /
VENT OPENING / OVERLAP
VENT WIDTH
VENT OPENING with OVERLAP
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#
230
230A
231
Follow spec
instructions.
68
Vest Point Height and Spread Measurements

Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring vest point height and
spread.
Instruction
VEST POINTS HEIGHT
Measure straight down from overlap at
center front to imaginary line across from
point to point.
VEST POINT SPREAD
Measure straight across imaginary line from
point to point.
Illustration
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#
232
232A
69
Waist and Waistband Width/Height Measurements

Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring the waist of tops and
bottoms.
Instruction
WAIST (FOR WOVEN TOPS)
Measurement of proper location will be
stated on spec sheet. This varies due to
different body styles.
Illustration
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233
WAIST (FOR KNIT TOPS)

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.
234
WAISTBAND HEIGHT
Measure the height of waistband between
setting seams.
ELASTIC WAIST RELAXED
Measure at center of waistband, from side
to side.
235
235A
70
Waist and Waistband Width/Height Measurements,

Continued
Instruction
ELASTIC WAIST EXTENDED
Measure from inside waistband fully
extended, from side to side.
Illustration
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#
236
CONTOURED WAIST
Measure along curve of waist.
237
WAIST (FOR BOTTOMS)

Measure waist closed from edge to edge
along top or bottom of waistband. Follow
spec instructions.
238
71

Continued
Instruction
FRONT / BACK WAIST
Measure from side seam to side seam along
top edge of front or back waistband.
FRONT / BACK LOW WAIST
waistline stitching of front or back waist. If
style does not having stitching, follow spec
instructions.
Illustration
Illustration
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239
240
72

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

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

Measure from belt end to end.
241B
WAIST (FOR DRESSES WITHOUT

WAIST SEAM)
1
(follow spec instructions). (Seam
amount specified on spec sheet).
Measure from side seam to side
2
seam, flat, straight across.
242
73
Yoke Measurement
Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring the yoke.
Instruction
YOKE for TOPS
Illustration
Illustration
#
243
YOKE for BOTTOMS

244
SADDLE YOKE HEIGHT

Measure at neck seam straight across from
front to back of yoke seam.
245
74
Yoke Measurement, Continued

Instruction
YOKE HEIGHT
Measure yoke height from below waist
seam
X down at center front and center back,
and
X down at side seams.
YOKE SEAM
Measure from side seam of the yoke to side
seam along curve. See diagram.
Illustration
Illustration
#
246
247
75
Zipper Measurements
Instructions
Comply with the following directions when measuring the yoke.
Instruction
ZIPPER
Measure from top of zipper to bottom opening.
INVISIBLE ZIPPER
Measure from top of zipper to bottom opening.
Illustration
Illustration
#
248
249
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How to Measure ..................................................................................................................

Measuring Tape Requirements

Comply with the following requirements when using tape measures:

Note: Allocate one standard tape measure to be used for

Always follow how to measure guides found in the specification packages or

How to Measure Knit and Woven Products

The following abbreviations are applicable to items described in this chapter:

How to Measure Knit and Woven Products, Continued

Comply with the following directions when measuring across back.

ACROSS BACK (FOR

Across Front/Chest and Bust/Body Width Measurements

ACROSS FRONT / BACK

BODY WIDTH / BUST / CHEST

BODY WIDTH (for a DOLMAN

Continued on next page

Across Front/Chest and Bust/Body Width

Continued on next page

Across Front/Chest and Bust/Body Width

Continued on next page

Across Front/Chest and Bust/Body Width

BOTTOM SWEEP (for JACKET WITHOUT

Across Shoulder/Shoulder Width Measurement

Comply with the following directions when measuring across shoulder /

Armhole Measurement (for Knits)

Continued on next page

Armhole Measurement (for Knits), Continued

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Armhole Measurement (for Knits), Continued

Armhole Measurement (for Wovens)

BACK ARMHOLE SHIRT

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Armhole Measurement (for Wovens), Continued

FRONT ARMHOLE Two Piece Panel

BACK ARMHOLE One Piece Panel

BACK ARMHOLE Two Piece Panel

Bias Cut Garment Measurements

Continued on next page

Bias Cut Garment Measurements, Continued

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Bias Cut Garment Measurements, Continued

Crotch Width and Back Seat Width Measurements for

Continued on next page

Crotch Width and Back Seat Width Measurements for

BACK SEAT WIDTH (BODY SUITS

Bottom Sweep/Bottom Hem/Leg Opening Measurements

BOTTOM HEM / LEG OPENING

Continued on next page

Bottom Sweep/Bottom Hem/Leg Opening

BODYSUIT BACK LEG OPENING

Center Back Length Measurement (for Bottoms)

Continued on next page

Collar Measurements, Continued

COLLAR POINT SPREAD

Dart Placement and Pleat Width/Placement/Depth

Dart Placement and Pleat Width/Placement/Depth

Front Length, Center Back Length, and Front & Back

BODY LENGTH FROM HSP

Continued on next page

Front Length, Center Back Length, and Front & Back

BODY LENGTH (for TANK TOP)

Continued on next page

Front Length, Center Back Length, and Front & Back

BODY LENGTH (for TOPS, DRESSES