Before you start sewing any product you need to take measurements. A professional dressmaker knows that if you take the measurements correctly-this is half the success. And even if you've never done it, strictly following the instructions below, you can do it quickly enough.

Important: before you start taking measurements, wear the underwear that you intend to wear under this product. Tie around the waist a thin cloth bake or elastic band - this simple technique is used by all professional dressmakers. It facilitates the removal of measurements associated with the waistline. Be careful not to neglect it!

Stand straight, without tension, do not slouch.

Do not put your fingers under the measuring tape, it distorts the measurement!

If you want a suit without a stand, sleeves, etc. put in the box of the corresponding measure "0".

1. Height / Age 

We measure growth vertically from the top of the head to floor. It is more convenient to measure near the wall.

2. Chest girth 

This measure is taken by the most prominent points of the chest. The centimeter should not be stretched or loosened too much. It should fit snugly, but without tension to the body.

3. Waist girth 

Measured at the narrowest point (where tied with rubber), the tape should be tightly clasp the waist.

4. Hip girth 

It is measured by the most convex points of the buttocks.

5. The girth of bicep

Measured horizontally across the upper third of the arm.

6. The circumference of the elbow 

Measured horizontally at the outermost points of the elbow, the arm a little bend. The measurement is necessary to control the width of the sleeve at the level of the elbow line.

7. Wrist circumference 

You need to measure a little below the bone in order to protrude above it.

8. The height of the gate

Measured from the base of the neck to the desired height. Usually it is 1-2 centimeters below the chin.

9. Shoulder length 

Measure removed from the base of the neck to the protruding bone on the shoulder (it is exactly above the armpit).

10. Neck girth 

Measures at the narrowest point of the neck.

11. Length from rack to groin 

Measured from base of neck to groin. Bring the measuring tape to the seam on the panties.

12. Front length to waist 

Measured from the base of the neck to waist (where the gum is tied).

13. Back length to waist 

Measure the distance from the seventh cervical vertebra (when the head is tilted, it protrudes stronger than the others) to the waist line (where the elastic band is tied).

14. Sleeve length

It is measured from the protruding bone on the shoulder through the elbow to the wrist.

15. Skirt length (front, back, side)

The length of the skirt is measured from the waist line so that the skirt slightly covers the groin and buttocks.

16. Circular body girth

It is measured from the shoulder seam along the front through the groin, further along the back and to the same point on the shoulder.

• Measurements for building patterns of leggings and trousers

17. Seat height (sitting on chair)

Measured sitting on a flat surface, along the side line from the waist to the surface.

18. Hip girth 

The measure is removed in the upper third of the leg.

19. The circumference of the knee 

Measured around the patella.

20. Circumference of the ankle

The measure is removed at the narrowest point of the ankle.

21. Foot girth 

The measurement is taken around the foot in the position on the half-finger.

22. The width of the leg opening 

Wrap the measuring tape around the back of the foot and connect the tape in front to the desired width of the leg.

23. Length from groin to floor 

Measured from groin to floor with legs slightly apart.

24. Length from waist to floor 

It is measured from the waist line (where the elastic band is tied) on the side to the floor.