Craftenova · The Perfect Fit
For the best-fitting garment, please take your measurements carefully while standing naturally. Use a soft measuring tape and keep it comfortable and level—not too tight and not too loose.
Please measure directly on your body, not over bulky clothing. Take each measurement twice to ensure accuracy. Measurements can be provided in inches or centimeters.
Chest measurement
Measurement 01
Wrap the measuring tape around the widest/fullest part of your chest, passing under your arms. Keep the tape level across your back and comfortably snug.
Stand naturally and breathe normally.
Pull the tape tightly or hold your breath.
Stomach measurement
Measurement 02
Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your stomach, usually around the navel. Keep the tape level all the way around your body.
Stand relaxed and measure naturally.
Pull your stomach in or tighten the tape.
Waist measurement
Measurement 03
Measure around your natural waistline, where your trousers normally sit. Keep the tape comfortably snug.
Stand naturally.
Measure over a belt or pull the tape too tight.
Hips / seat measurement
Measurement 04
Wrap the tape around the widest part of your hips and seat, keeping the tape level around your body.
Keep your feet together and stand naturally.
Flatten or compress the seat while measuring.
Thigh measurement
Measurement 05
Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your thigh while your leg is relaxed.
Stand naturally with your weight evenly distributed.
Tighten your thigh muscles during measurement.
Bicep measurement
Measurement 06
Measure around the fullest part of your upper arm/bicep.
Keep your arm relaxed.
Flex your bicep while measuring.
Wrist measurement
Measurement 07
Wrap the tape around your wrist, just below the wrist bone, where the sleeve cuff normally sits.
Keep the tape comfortably snug.
Leave excessive space between the tape and your wrist.
Neck measurement
Measurement 08
Wrap the tape around the base of your neck, where your shirt collar normally sits.
Keep one finger between your neck and the tape for comfortable fitting.
Pull the tape tightly around your neck.
Shoulder measurement
Measurement 09
Measure across the back from the outer edge of one shoulder to the outer edge of the other shoulder.
Keep your shoulders relaxed and level.
Hunch or stretch your shoulders forward.
Overarm measurement
Measurement 10
Wrap the tape around your body, passing over the fullest part of your chest and upper arms.
Keep the tape level around your body.
Compress your arms or chest with the tape.
Sleeve length
Measurement 11
Start at the shoulder point, then measure down along the outside of your arm to your desired sleeve length.
Keep your arm slightly relaxed.
Fully stretch or bend your arm while measuring.
Jacket / coat length
Measurement 12
Start from the top of your shoulder near the neck and measure straight down to your desired jacket or coat length.
Stand straight and naturally.
Bend forward or measure from the middle of your back.
Vest length
Measurement 13
Measure from the top of your shoulder near the neck down to your desired vest length.
Stand naturally while measuring.
Add extra length unless you specifically want a longer vest.
Trouser length / outseam
Measurement 14
Measure from your waistline down the outside of your leg to your desired trouser hem.
Wear the shoes you plan to wear with the trousers if possible.
Measure while sitting.
Inseam / inside leg
Measurement 15
Measure from the crotch down the inside of your leg to the desired trouser hem.
Keep your leg straight and relaxed.
Pull the tape away from the body.
Crotch measurement
Measurement 16
Measure from the front waist, through the crotch, and up to the back waist, following the natural curve of your body.
Keep the tape close to your body without pulling tightly.
Make the measurement too loose.
Knee measurement
Measurement 17
Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your knee while your leg is relaxed.
Keep your leg naturally straight.
Tighten your thigh or calf muscles.
A Few Things to Remember
