Measure

These are the extra measurements for a more accurate fit.

Shoulder Distance in the Front
        This means the distance between your shoulders in the front. Directly above your armpit, to directly above your other armpit.

Shoulder Distance in the Back
        This means the distance between your shoulders in the back. Directly above one armpit, to directly above your other armpit.

Total Bodice Length
        Tie a string round your waist and use that to know where your waist is. Measure from your waist in the back all the way over the highest part of your shoulder to your waist in front. (Keep the string round your waist = it helps with the other measurements.)

Bodice Length Front
        From the highest part of your shoulder to your waist.

Bodice Length Back
        From the highest part of your shoulder to your waist in back.

Bust Length
        From the highest part of your shoulder to the fullest part of your bust.

Bust Distance
        The distance between the center of each of your breasts. (approximateley from nipple to nipple.)

Sleeve Length
        Measure from the top of the shoulder directly above your armpit, to your wrist.

Skirt Length
        Waist to however long you want it to be!

These four measurements are the basics for blouses, jumpers, and dresses. If you want to make sure of a better fit, take the other (non-numbered) measurements also.

1. Total Chest Measurement
        Put the measuring tape around your chest right under your armpits and straight across your chest above the bust.

2. Total Bust Measurement
        Again bring the tape across your back and under your armpits, but in front bring it around the fullness part of the bust.

3. Waist Measurement
        Straight around your waist.

4. Hip Measurement
        Measure the circumference of your hips at 9" below the waist or the fullest part.