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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
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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 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.
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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 yyeellllooww hhiigghhlliigghhtteedd aarrrroowwss for specific locations of measure.
Abbreviations The following abbreviations are applicable to items described in this chapter:
Abbreviation Description HSP: High Shoulder Point
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.
SSNP: Shoulder Seam at Neck Point
The point of measure on the garment at the shoulder seam intersection of neck seam or neck edge.
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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
# ACROSS BACK (FOR WOVENS) Measure X down from center back neckline, armhole seam to armhole seam, straight across, or follow spec instructions.
100
ACROSS BACK (FOR KNITS) Measure X below HSP, straight across.
101
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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. Instruction Illustration Illustration
# ACROSS FRONT Measure from center front neck point or high shoulder point X down, straight across.
102
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
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Across Front/Chest and Bust/Body Width Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
FRONT BODY WIDTH (for a HALTER TOP) Measure at armhole, side seam to side seam.
106D
BACK BODY WIDTH (for a HALTER TOP) Measure at armhole, side seam to side seam.
106E
FRONT WAIST WIDTH (for a HALTER TOP) Measure from X below top edge at armhole, side seam to side seam.
106F
BACK WAIST WIDTH (for a HALTER TOP) Measure from X below top edge at armhole, side seam to side seam.
106G
FRONT BOTTOM WIDTH (for a HALTER TOP) Measure from side seam to side seam at bottom edge.
106H
BACK BOTTOM WIDTH (for a HALTER TOP) Measure from side seam to side seam at bottom edge.
106I
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Across Front/Chest and Bust/Body Width Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
MIDRIFF (EMPIRE WAIST SEAM) Measure along Empire waist seam, side to side.
106A
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Across Front/Chest and Bust/Body Width Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
BUST (for JACKET WITHOUT CLOSURE) Measure X down from armhole, from center back to front edge.
106B
BOTTOM SWEEP (for JACKET WITHOUT CLOSURE) Measure X up from hem, center back to front edge.
106C
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Across Shoulder/Shoulder Width Measurement
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring across shoulder /
shoulder width.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# 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.
107
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Armhole Measurement (for Knits)
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the armhole on knit
products.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# ARMHOLE Measure from top of shoulder straight down to under arm seam, from edge to edge.
108
SET-IN SLEEVE Measure armhole from top of shoulder straight down to underarm seam, from edge to edge.
109
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Armhole Measurement (for Knits), Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
DOLMAN SLEEVE Measure from center back neck imaginary line X to determine the measuring point of armhole. Measure straight down from edge to edge.
110
RAGLAN ARMHOLE Measure from center back at imaginary line straight down to underarm seam.
111
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Armhole Measurement (for Knits), Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
RAGLAN POINT TO POINT X-FRONT/BACK NECK Measure raglan seam to raglan seam across front/back at under neck seam/edge.
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
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Armhole Measurement (for Wovens)
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the armhole on woven
products.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# FRONT ARMHOLE - SHIRT Measure from front high point of armhole along armhole seam to side seam. Follow spec instructions.
115
BACK ARMHOLE SHIRT Measure from back high point of armhole along armhole seam to side seam. Follow spec instructions.
116
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Armhole Measurement (for Wovens), Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
FRONT ARMHOLE One Piece Panel Jacket From shoulder seam armhole along FT AH seam to princess line. Follow spec instructions. See diagram.
117
FRONT ARMHOLE Two Piece Panel Jacket From shoulder seam armhole along FT AH seam to side seam. Follow spec instructions. See diagram.
117A
UNDER ARMHOLE One Piece Panel Jacket
From princess line to princess line at under
arm. Follow spec
instructions. See diagram.
118
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BACK ARMHOLE One Piece Panel Jacket From shoulder seam armhole along BK AH seam to princess line.
Follow spec instructions. See diagram.
119
BACK ARMHOLE Two Piece Panel Jacket From shoulder seam armhole along BK AH seam to side seam.
Follow spec instructions. See diagram.
119A
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Bias Cut Garment Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring bias cut garments.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# 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 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 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
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
High Hip (on Bias Cut Garments)
123, 124 1 Locate the length found on spec
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 1 Locate the length found on spec
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 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
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
Bottom Sweep (on Bias Cut Garments)
127, 128 1 Locate the length found on spec
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 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.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# FRONT CROTCH WIDTH (WITH SNAPS) Measure straight across from edge to edge with snaps open.
129
BACK CROTCH WIDTH (WITH SNAPS) Measure straight across from edge to edge with snaps open.
129A
CROTCH WIDTH (WITHOUT SNAPS)Measure straight across from edge to edge at crotch fold.
130
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Crotch Width and Back Seat Width Measurements for Bodysuits & Swimwear, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
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.
131
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.
132
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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.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# BOTTOM WIDTH (for TOPS) Measure straight across bottom from side to side.
133
BOTTOM WIDTH (for TOPS) WITH VENT Measure at top point of vent/slit, straight across.
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
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Bottom Sweep/Bottom Hem/Leg Opening Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
BODYSUIT LEG OPENING Measure straight from top of leg opening to bottom of leg opening at folded edge.
136
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.
137
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.
137A
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Center Back Length Measurement (for Bottoms)
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the center back length
of bottoms.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# CENTER BACK LENGTH (For Skirts) Measure from bottom of waistband at center back, to bottom of hem.
138
Measure from top of waistband at center back, to bottom of hem.
138A
CENTER BACK LENGTH V Notch Measure from point of V to bottom of
hem. 139
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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.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# FRONT NECK Measure neck from shoulder seam to end of front placket and collar stand. Follow contour.
140
BACK NECK Measure neck from shoulder seam to shoulder seam, as diagram shows.
140A
COLLAR EDGE MEASUREMENT Measure top edge of collar, point to point.
140B
COLLAR STAND HEIGHT Measure from center back neck seam to bottom of collar joining seam.
140C
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.
141
COLLAR HEIGHT Measure at center back from collar joining seam to top of collar.
141A
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Collar Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
COLLAR POINT Measure from tip of finished point along edge to neck seam.
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.
143
COLLAR HEIGHT CENTER BACK Measure from center back seam of collar/rib trim/turtleneck to top edge of collar.
143B
COLLAR SETTING Measure along collar setting, end to end or from center back to end.
143A
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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.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# DART PLACEMENT Follow spec instructions.
144
145
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Dart Placement and Pleat Width/Placement/Depth Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
PLEAT WIDTH Measure from outside fold of pleat at waistband joining seam or bottom stitch line.
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
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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.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# FRONT LENGTH (for TOPS) Measure from high shoulder point straight down to bottom, or follow spec instructions.
149
BODY LENGTH FROM HSP Measure from HSP straight down to bottom edge of garment.
150
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Front Length, Center Back Length, and Front & Back Body Length Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
CENTER FRONT LENGTH (for TOPS)Measure from center front neck seam or edge to bottom hem.
150A
BODY LENGTH (for TANK TOP) Measure from top edge of trim to bottom of garment at strap joining seam.
151
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Front Length, Center Back Length, and Front & Back Body Length Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
FRONT BODY LENGTH from SSNP (for TOPS) Measure from SSNP straight down front bottom edge of garment.
152
BODY LENGTH (for TOPS, DRESSES & JUMPSUITS) Measure from HSP straight down to bottom edge of garment.
153
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Front Length, Center Back Length, and Front & Back Body Length Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #CENTER FRONT/BACK LENGTH (for SKIRTS) Measure length of skirt from bottom of waistband at center front/back to bottom of finished hem.
154
FRONT BODICE LENGTH (for DRESSES)Measure from HSP straight down to top of waist seam.
155
FRONT SKIRT LENGTH (for DRESSES) Measure from bottom of waist seam at center straight down to bottom edge.
155A
TOTAL FRONT LENGTH (for DRESSES) Measure from center front neckline to bottom hem.
155B
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Front Length, Center Back Length, and Front & Back Body Length Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
BACK BODICE LENGTH (for DRESSES)Measure from center back neckline to waist seam.
155C
BACK SKIRT LENGTH (for DRESSES) Measure from bottom of waist seam at center straight down to bottom edge.
155D
TOTAL BACK LENGTH (for DRESSES) Measure from center back neckline straight down to bottom edge.
155E
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Front Length, Center Back Length, and Front & Back Body Length Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
BODY LENGTH (for PANTS) Measure below waistband to bottom of hem, straight down from center leg. (for stirrup pants, measure to top of opening.)
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
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Front Length, Center Back Length, and Front & Back Body Length Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
CENTER BACK LENGTH (for TOPS) Measure from center back neckline down to bottom hem, or follow spec instructions.
159
BACK LENGTH HSP Measure from high shoulder of point straight down to bottom hem, or follow spec instructions.
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
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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.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# 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.
162
BACK RISE Measure back rise from top or bottom of waistband along seam to seam intersection. Follow curve, DO NOT PIVOT TAPE MEASURE.
163
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Front Length, Center Back Length, and Front & Back Body Length Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
FRONT BODY RISE Measure from center front neck seam down to rise inseam intersection. Follow curve, DO NOT PIVOT TAPE MEASURE.
164
BACK BODY RISE Measure from center back neck seam down to rise inseam intersection. Follow curve, DO NOT PIVOT TAPE MEASURE.
165
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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.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# 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.
166
NECK WIDTH INIDE (for F.F. neckline without a loop line) Measure inside edge to edge.
166A
FRONT NECK FASHION POINT DOWN FROM HSP (for F.F. neckline without a loop line) Measure straight down from imaginary line at HSP to point perpendicular at start point of fully fashioned shaping.
167
FRONT NECK FULLY FASHIONED POINT TO POINT (for F.F. neckline without a loop line) Measure straight across from fully fashioned point to fully fashioned point.
167A
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Funnel Neck Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the funnel neck width,
drop, and height on tops.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# NECK WIDTH AT BASE (for FUNNEL NECK) Measure straight across HSP to HSP.
168
NECK WIDTH AT TOP EDGE (for FUNNEL NECK) Measure relaxed HNP to HNP.
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
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Halter Top Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring halter tops.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# BODY LENGTH (for HALTER) Measure from top strap point to bottom edge.
171A
CENTER FRONT BODY LENGTH (for HALTER) Measure from top edge of center front to bottom edge.
171B
NECK WIDTH (front side) Measure from X below top strap from center front to strap edge. Follow spec instructions.
171C
SIDE SEAM BODY LENGTH (for HALTER) Measure from top edge at side seam to bottom edge.
171D
CENTER BACK BODY LENGTH (for HALTER) Measure from top edge at center back to bottom edge.
171E
STRAP WIDTH Measure top strap, side seam to side seam.
172A
LOW STRAP WIDTH Measure X down from inside top neck edge, side seam to side seam.
172B
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Halter Top Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
FRONT NECK DROP (with collar or rib) Measure from top neck point to center front join seam or loop line.
173A
TIE WIDTH Measure edge to edge.
173B
TIE LENGTH Measure from top neck point to tie end.
173C
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Hip Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the high hip and low
hip.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# 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.
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.
176
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
176A
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Hip Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
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.
177
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.
178
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Hip Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
HIGH HIP (for STRAIGHT SKIRT) Measure X below waistband. Use 2-point measurement from side seam to side seam.
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
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Hip Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
HIP MEASUREMENT (for BODY SUIT ONLY) Measure at top of leg opening, straight across from side to side.
181
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.
182
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.
183
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Hip Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
HIGH HIP (FOR DRESSES WITHOUT WAIST SEAM)
184
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 WAIST SEAM)
185
1 Measure X down from center back neck seam OR from HPS (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.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# INSEAM (for BOTTOMS) Measure from crotch seam to bottom of hem, or follow spec instructions.
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
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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.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# LAPEL NOTCH POINT From collar setting to Lapel point.
189
LAPEL COLLAR POINT HIGH From out edge of collar at point to lapel intersection.
189A
LAPEL / SHAPE at PEAK From folded edge to lapel point.
190
HOOD WIDTH Measure from Front opening at widest of hood, straight across edge to edge.
191A
HOOD LENGTH Measure from center of hood opening to back joining seam at neck, along outside contour.
191B
HOOD HEIGHT Fold hood, measure from front top of opening to setting.
191C
HOOD OPENING Measure alone hood edge, from setting to setting.
191D
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Thigh, Knee, & Calf Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the thigh, knee, or calf
of bottoms.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# THIGH Measure thigh 1 below inseam and crotch rise intersection, straight across.
192
KNEE Measure knee X below inseam and crotch rise intersection, straight across.
192A
CALF Measure calf X below inseam and crotch rise intersection, straight across.
192B
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Back Neck and Front Neck Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the back neck and
front neck.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# BACK NECK (for JACKETS) Measure from center back to shoulder seam along back neckline. Follow contour.
193
FRONT NECK (for JACKETS) Measure from shoulder seam to end of collar along neckline seam.
194
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Back Neck and Front Neck Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
Instruction Illustration Illustration #
BACK NECK Knits Follow spec instructions. See Diagram.
196A
FRONT NECK - Knits 196B
TOTAL NECK Measure along neckline seam or edge, from center front to center front.
196C
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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) Measure straight across garment from seam at HSP to seam at HSP.
197
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.
199
FRONT NECK DROP (without collars or rib treatment) Measure straight down from HSP to the point perpendicular to the center front top edge of neck.
199A
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Neck Width, Drop, Opening, and Stretched Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
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BACK NECK DROP (with collars or rib treatment) Measure straight down from HSP to the point perpendicular to the center back neck joining seam or loop line.
200
BACK NECK DROP (without collars or rib treatment) Measure straight down from HSP to the point perpendicular to the center back top edge of neck.
200A
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.
201
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.
202
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Neck Width, Drop, Opening, and Stretched Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
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NECK WIDTH (for CARDIGANS Seam to Seam) Measure straight across garment from seam at HSP to seam at HSP.
203
FRONT NECK DROP (for CARDIGANS) Measure straight down from HSP to the point perpendicular to the center of the first button or joining seam.
203A
NECK OPENING AT TOP (Relaxed) Align edges of front and back collar. Measure straight across.
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
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Outseam Measurement
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the outseam of
bottoms.
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# OUTSEAM / PANTS Measure from top or bottom of waistband to bottom of hem (follow spec instructions). Measure along contour seam to guide the tape.
207
OUTSEAM / SKIRT Measure from top or bottom of waistband to bottom of hem (follow spec instructions).
Measure along contour seam to guide the tape.
208
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Placket Width/Length Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the placket
width/length.
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# PLACKET WIDTH Follow spec. instructions. See diagram.
209
PLACKET LENGTH Follow spec. instructions. See diagram.
209A
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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.
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# POCKET WIDTH (for PATCH or TOP POCKETS) Measure from edge to edge of pocket, straight across.
210
POCKET WIDTH (for ONSEAM/ SLASH/BESOM/WELT POCKETS) Measure pocket bag including seam allowance, from edge to edge.
210A
POCKET HEIGHT (for PATCH or TOP POCKETS) Measure top edge straight down to bottom edge of pocket.
210B
POCKET FROM SIDE SEAM (for PATCH POCKETS) Measure from pocket edge straight across to side seam.
210C
POCKET PLACEMENT FROM CENTER FRONT Measure from center front of garment straight across to pocket edge.
210D
POCKET PLACEMENT Measure from HSP to top edge of pocket.
210E
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Pocket and Logo Placement Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
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LOGO PLACEMENT Measure from HSP to top edge of logo or embroidery.
211
LOGO PLACEMENT FROM CENTER FRONT Measure from center front of garment straight across to logos edge.
211A
FRONT POCKET PLACEMENT Follow spec instructions.
212
HIP POCKET PLACEMENT / BACK POCKET PLACEMENT Follow spec instructions.
213
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Pocket and Logo Placement Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
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POCKET HEIGHT AT CENTER (seam allowance not included) Measure from top edge to bottom edge straight down.
214
POCKET BAG WIDTH (seam allowance not included) Measure straight across at widest part.
214A
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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.
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# PRINCESS SEAM START POINT Measure along curve of armhole from shoulder seam/edge down to intersection of princess seam.
215
CENTER PANEL WIDTH AT CHEST Measure X below HSP straight across from seam to seam.
216
CENTER PANEL WIDTH AT WAIST Measure X below HSP straight across from seam to seam.
216A
CENTER PANEL WIDTH AT BOTTOM Measure straight across at bottom edge from seam to seam.
216B
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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.
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# SHOULDER SEAM Measure seam from shoulder/neckline intersection to armhole.
217
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
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Shoulder Seam/Width/Slope Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
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SADDLE SHOULDER WIDTH (for SWEATERS) Measure from fully fashion point straight across to top fully fashion point.
220
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.
221
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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.
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# SLEEVE WIDTH / MUSCLE Follow spec instructions.
222
ELBOW WIDTH Follow spec instructions.
222A
WRIST WIDTH Follow spec instructions.
222B
SLEEVE/CUFF OPENING Measure sleeve opening flat, straight across from edge to edge.
223
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Sleeve Width, Muscle, Elbow Width, Wrist Width, Sleeve Opening Measurements
Instructions
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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.
224
CUFF/RIB/HEM HEIGHT Measure from bottom edge of sleeve/cuff to joining seam/transfer line or top edge of stitching/hem.
225
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Sleeve Length Measurement
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the sleeve length.
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# SLEEVE LENGTH Measure from center back at collar intersection, to high point of armhole, to bottom of sleeve.
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 SHOULDERMeasure from shoulder seam down to cuff edge.
228
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Stirrup Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring front & back stirrup
height, strap width, and leg opening.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# FRONT STIRRUP HEIGHT Measure from top of front stirrup point straight down to imaginary line at folded edge of stirrup.
229A
BACK STIRRUP HEIGHT Measure from top of back stirrup point straight down to imaginary line at folded edge of stirrup.
229B
STRAP WIDTH Measure from edge to edge at the bottom of fold.
229C
LEG OPENING (STIRRUP) Measure from top of front stirrup point to top of back stirrup point.
229D
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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.
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# VENT LENGTH / VENT HEIGHT / VENT OPENING / OVERLAP Follow spec instructions.
230
VENT WIDTH Follow spec instructions.
230A
VENT OPENING with OVERLAP
Follow spec instructions.
231
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Vest Point Height and Spread Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring vest point height and
spread.
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# VEST POINTS HEIGHT Measure straight down from overlap at center front to imaginary line across from point to point.
232
VEST POINT SPREAD Measure straight across imaginary line from point to point.
232A
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Waist and Waistband Width/Height Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the waist of tops and
bottoms.
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# WAIST (FOR WOVEN TOPS) Measurement of proper location will be stated on spec sheet. This varies due to different body styles.
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.
235
ELASTIC WAIST RELAXED Measure at center of waistband, from side to side.
235A
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Waist and Waistband Width/Height Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
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ELASTIC WAIST EXTENDED Measure from inside waistband fully extended, from side to side.
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
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Waist and Waistband Width/Height Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
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FRONT / BACK WAIST Measure from side seam to side seam along top edge of front or back waistband.
239
FRONT / BACK LOW WAIST Measure from side seam to side seam along waistline stitching of front or back waist. If style does not having stitching, follow spec instructions.
240
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Waist and Waistband Width/Height Measurements, Continued
Instructions (continued)
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BACK LOW WAIST Measure from side seam to side seam along waistline stitching of front or back waist. If style does not having stitching, follow spec instructions.
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)
242
1 Measure X down from center back neck seam OR from HPS (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.
Instruction Illustration Illustration
# YOKE for TOPS Follow spec instructions.
243
YOKE for BOTTOMS Follow spec instructions.
244
SADDLE YOKE HEIGHT Measure at neck seam straight across from front to back of yoke seam.
245
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Yoke Measurement, Continued
Instructions (continued)
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YOKE HEIGHT Measure yoke height from below waist seam X down at center front and center back, and X down at side seams.
246
YOKE SEAM Measure from side seam of the yoke to side seam along curve. See diagram.
247
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Zipper Measurements
Instructions Comply with the following directions when measuring the yoke.
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# ZIPPER Measure from top of zipper to bottom opening.
248
INVISIBLE ZIPPER Measure from top of zipper to bottom opening.
249