Measurement Guide

Follow these measuring tips for the most accurate numbers, best fits, to convey style intent.

HOW TO MEASURE

Use measuring tape (provided above or your own) to measure, in inches, against bare body.

Stand in front of a mirror (or use helper) so that you can be sure the measuring tape remains parallel to the floor for horizontal measures.

Hold the tape snug yet do not constrict the dimensions of the object, breasts, waist, and/or buttocks.

How To Measure

For shoulder to waist, bust height, and garment length refer to chart below.

How To Measure

Product Measuring Guide

Accessories

Circumference – measure the distance around the product in inches.
Width & Length – measure horizontal and vertical distance of the product in inches.
Hat Brim – Measure from edge to end of brim

Bags, Purses, & Luggage

Width – Includes three measurements: bottom/ middle/top. All three widths are recorded.
Strap length – measure max length of a bag’s shoulder handle from end to end.
Shoulder/Handle/Accessory Strap Drop – Measure strap(s), handle from top (at center) to the peak of the strap/handle.
(Straps/Handle drops measuring less than 6 3/4″ are typically carried in the hand or on the arm).
(Straps/Handle drops measuring 7″ – 20 ¾” are typically carried on the shoulder).
(Strap drops measuring 20″ or more are typically worn in a cross-body or messenger fashion).
Height – Measure how tall you would like the bag to stand from the bottom surface to the top of the bag (not including the top of the straps or handles).
Luggage’s Extended Pull-Handles – Measure, in inches, the distance you would like the pull handle to become when fully extended (from the base of the handle grip to the top of the bag).
Bag/Luggage Depth – Measure how deep you would like the bag from the front panel to the back panel.
Bag/Luggage Extended depth – (used for bags that can extend beyond regular depth. Typical styles with extended measurements are backpacks and luggage that unzip to allow for more storage space). If you would like this feature, please describe in specific detail.

Bed & Bath

Sheet Depth – measure the height of a sheet from the elastic band to the top of the mattress.
Thread Count – measure the number of threads per square inch of material.

Belts

Width/Band Width – measure the width of the product in inches.
Length – measure the desired length of product in inches.

1) measure from where the belt band begins to the first band hole, for smallest closure size.
2) measure from where the belt band begins to the point of the last desired hole, to designate the largest closure size.

Boots

Circumference – measure around the shaft of the boot at the largest part of the calf.
Shaft – measure the height of the shaft from the middle of the arch up the outsole of the boot to the top of the boot shaft in inches.

Accents, Pendants & Pins

Width – measure the item’s desired widest point in inches.
Height – measure the desired height of the item at its tallest point in inches.

Clothing

Fit Preference

Close-Fitted – follows your curves, outlining your figure.
Fitted – slightly more relaxed than a close fit; still outlines figure but not tightly.
Semi-Fitted – somewhat close to the body, but cut for ease of movement and fabric drape.
Loose Fitting – generously sized for ease of movement and fabric drape.

Basic Measurements

Chest – Measure under arms around the fullest part of the chest. Be sure to keep tape level across back and comfortably loose.

Waist – Measure around natural waist with a measuring tape.

Hips – Measure under arms around the fullest part of the hip/seat. Be sure to keep tape level across all sides and comfortably loose.

Bottoms

Front Rise – Measure desired distance from the top of the waistband to the crotch at the front of the pants.
Inseam – Measure desired distance of the leg length from center of the crotch to bottom hem of pant leg.
Leg Opening – Measure desired diameter of the leg opening (at the bottom of pant leg) measured across when laid flat. Multiply this number by 2 for the final measurement. If you would like a flare leg, wide leg, or bell-bottom with varying widths at various points, please measure and specify.
Back Rise – Measure desired distance from the top of the waistband to the crotch on the rear of the pants.
Outseam – Measure desired distance of the leg length from the top of the waistband at the hip to the bottom hem of the pant leg.
Waist – Measure desired diameter of the waist inside of the top seam. Multiply this number by 2 for the final measurement.

Tops

Dress Length – Measure desired dress length from the neckline or top of garment (for strapless styles) to the bottom hem.
Torso Lengths – (Important for tops, nightgowns, chemises, and robes). Measure desired distance from the neckline to the bottom hem.
Chest – measure the desired distance across the chest, from armpit to arm pit when laid flat, multiplied by 2 for the final measurement.
Neck Circumference – Button the collar fully and measure the desired distance around the inside of the neck hole.
Sleeve Length – measure the desired distance of the sleeve on long sleeve shirts. Length is measured from the base of the neck (middle of shoulders) across the shoulder and down the arm to the bottom of the cuff.

Children’s Clothing

Footies Shoulder to Toe – measure the desired distance from the top of the shoulder to the base of the heel on the back of the piece.
Footies Shoulder to Crotch – measure the desired distance the desired distance from the top of the shoulder to the crotch along the back of the piece.
Onsies Shoulder to crotch – measure the desired distance from the top of the shoulder to the crotch along the back of the piece.

Wet Suits, Biker Shorts, Body Suits/Biker and Surf Gear

Measure the desired distance on a model form to obtain a more accurate measurement. Include desired Front Rise, Leg Opening, Outseam, Back Rise, and Inseam.

Swim

Swimwear Bottom Front Rise – measure the desired distance from the top of the waist to the crotch on the front of the piece.
Swimwear Bottom Back Rise – measure the desired distance from the top of the waist to the crotch on the rear of the piece.
One Piece Swimwear Length – measure the desired distance from the top shoulder strap/sleeve to crotch. For strapless items, measure from the top of the item/ bust to the crotch.

Cookware

Diameter – measure the desired distance from one end of the rim to the opposite end of the rim.
Depth – measure the desired side/height of the item from bottom to top.
First Handle Length – measure the desired length from its attachment point to the end of the handle.

Earrings & Cufflinks

Width – measure the desired width of earring in inches. For cufflinks, measurements are in mm.
Height – measure the desired height of earring in inches. For cufflinks, measurements are in mm.
Drop – If you desire the jewel to hang, measure the desired distance from the post (in inches).
Circumference – measure the desired circumference of earring.

Eyewear

Lens Width & Height – measure the desired distance width and the height of the lens glass, not including the frame.
Frame Width – measure the desired total frame width from one hinge to the other.
Bridge Width – measure the desired width of the space between the frame that rests on the nose.
Temple Length – measure the desired distance from the arm (at the temple) to the end of the ear wrap/stem.

Hair Accessories

Width – measure the desired width of the item at its widest point in inches.
Length – measure the desired distance length of the item in inches.
Band Width – measure the desired width of the band in inches.
Circumference – measure the desired distance circumference of the hair accessory.

Roller Blades

Frame Length – measure the desired distance from the front tip of wheel frame to the back (this may include brakes on in-line skates).
Wheel Distance – measure the desired distance from the center of one wheel to the center of the next wheel.

Shoes

Heel Height – measure the desired distance at the outsole from the middle of the heel to the sole.
Platform Height – measure the desired distance at the outsole from the foot bed to the sole.
Hidden Platform Height – (Hidden platforms are shoes with material wrapped over platform bed, making it appear as if the shoe is one entire piece of material. Desired platform heights should be measured where the foot rests in the bed to the sole of the shoe.

Sporting Goods

Snowboards

Running Length: measure the desired length of board that is actually in contact with the snow.
Waist Width (inches): measure the desired width of the snowboard at its most narrow point.
Effective Edge: measure the desired length of edge between the nose and tail of the board that is in contact with the snow (measured along the curved edge versus in a straight line).
Ref Stance Width: measure the desired range of stances available on a particular snowboard.

Skateboards

Board width (inches): measure the desired width of the board from side to side.
Board length (inches): measure the desired distance length of the board from front to back.
Distance between wheels widthwise (inches): measure the desired distance between the front two wheels (inside to inside).
Distance between wheels lengthwise (inches): measure the desired distance between the front and back wheels.
Height off ground (inches): measure the desired height from the bottom of the wheel to the top of the board.
Wheel Diameter (millimeters): measure the desired diameter of the wheel.
Wheel Depth (millimeters): measure the desired depth of the wheel. Use calipers when measuring wheel depth.

Ties & Scarves

Width – measure the desired width of the product in inches.
Length – measure the desired length of the product in inches.

Watches

Band Length/Circumference (millimeters): measure the desired distance of the band from tip to tip. For a one piece band, measure the measure the desired distance inside of the watch band circumference.
Band Width – measure the desired distance width of the band.
Case Height (millimeters): measure the desired diameter/length of the face from top to bottom.
Case Width (millimeters): measure the desired diameter across the face of the watch from side to side, not including stem(s).
Case Depth (millimeters): measure the desired thickness of the watch measuring from the surface of the glass to the base of the watch.

Umbrellas, Walking Sticks, and Canes

Length – measure the desired distance in inches from the top of the umbrella to the bottom most point of the handle.
Diameter – measure the desired diameter of the open top in inches.

For all items and if the product you desire is not listed, simply measure ALL desired sides and
angles, record, and include in your Creative Brief.