4.2BHow to Measure Guide Apparels

04/22/2023 ASSQC--How to measure garments 1

How to Measure Garments

• Tops, Sweaters, Shirts & Blouses......................................... 2

• Dresses/Jumpers .................................................................. 8

• Coveralls, Bodysuits, One-Piece Swim, Panties................. 10

• Neck Details ........................................................................ 14

• Top Details .......................................................................... 18

• Pants, Shorts, & Skirts ........................................................ 24

• Overalls, Shortalls & Skirtalls .............................................. 30

• Bottoms Details ................................................................... 34


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Tops, Sweaters, Shirts & Blouses

Code #

IL

01

04

10

10

12

12

15

15

17

18

19

Points of Measure

HPS (High Point of Shoulder)The highest point of the shoulder, taken at neck seam, edge, or outside edge of binding.

Imaginary LineA straight line drawn through two points, used as a reference line for measurements.

Body Length from HPSMeasure from HPS straight down to imaginary line drawn through longest point of hem.

Waist Placement below HPSMeasure straight down from HPS to the place indicated on spec.

Chest CircumferenceMeasure straight across garment from side to side as indicated on spec. Double thenumber.

Chest FlatMeasure straight across garment from side to side as indicated on spec.

Waist CircumferenceMeasure straight across garment from side to side at the placement indicated on spec.Double the number.

Waist FlatMeasure straight across garment from side to side at the placement indicated on spec.

Sweep CircumferenceMeasure straight across garment from side to side at the bottom of the hemline. Doublethe number.

Sweep FlatMeasure straight across garment from side to side at the bottom of the hemline.

Across ShoulderMeasure across the shoulder from armhole to armhole at shoulder points.

Across FrontMeasure across the front from seam to seam at point indicated on spec.

Across BackMeasure across the back from seam to seam at point indicated on spec.

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Code #

Points of Measure

05

Forward Shoulder

Measure from HPS to shoulder seam, following the shape of the neck

14

16

20 C

20 F

21

25

26

46

138

Body Width before BandMeasure straight across width of body extended just above bottom cuff.

Shoulder SlopeDraw an imaginary line through both HPS. Measure down from the imaginary line to theshoulder at the armhole seam.

Armhole Curved CircumferenceLine up front and back armholes. Measure along front armhole seam or edge. Double thenumber.

Armhole CurvedMeasure armhole on curve from shoulder point to to bottom of armhole or underarm.

Armhole StraightMeasure armhole straight from shoulder point to bottom of armhole or underarm.

Partial ArmholeMeasure from point to side seam.

Strap LengthMeasure from from point to point or point to end.

Raglan Distance at NeckMeasure from from point to point at neck seam or edge as shown.

Hem Band HeightMeasure height of cuff from seam to edge.



How To Measure Guide

Code #

Points of Measure

22

Raglan Armhole

Measure armhole along seam from neck seam, neck edge, or outside edge of binding tobottom of armhole or underarm.

23

24

24

27

27

28

30

31

34

136

Armhole DepthMeasure straight down from HPS to imaginary line drawn through underarms.

Bicep CircumferenceMeasure from underarm seam 1” below armhole across sleeve in a line parallel to thebottom of the sleeve. Double the number.

Bicep FlatMeasure from underarm seam 1” below armhole across sleeve in a line parallel to thebottom of the sleeve.

Sleeve Opening CircumferenceMeasure straight across bottom of sleeve opening when closed. Double the number.

Sleeve Opening FlatMeasure straight across bottom of sleeve opening when closed.

Sleeve Width before CuffMeasure straight across width of sleeve extended just above cuff.

Sleeve Length from ShoulderMeasure from armhole at shoulder point to bottom of sleeve or sleeve cuff along outsideedge of sleeve.

Sleeve Length from CBMeasure from center of back neck, following the contour of the shoulder, along outsideedge of sleeve to bottom of sleeve or sleeve cuff.

Under Sleeve Seam LengthMeasure along under sleeve seam from armhole to bottom edge of sleeve or sleeve cuff.

Sleeve Cuff HeightMeasure height of cuff from seam to edge.



Dresses/Jumpers

Follow all points of measure as Tops, Sweaters, Shirts, & Blouses with thefollowing exceptions/additions:

Code #

06

71

71

72

72

Points of Measure

Hip Placement below HPSMeasure straight down from HPS to the place indicated on spec sheet.

Hip CircumferenceMeasure across garment from side to side as indicated at placement given on spec.Double the number.

Hip FlatMeasure across garment from side to side as indicated at placement given on spec.

Sweep CircumferenceMeasure across bottom edge of garment from side to side as indicated on spec. Doublethe number.

Sweep FlatMeasure straight across bottom edge of garment from side to side as indicated on spec.



Coveralls, Bodysuits, One-Piece Swim, Panties

Follow all points of measure as Tops, Sweaters, Shirts, & Blouses andPants, Shorts, & Skirts with the following exceptions/additions:

Code #

71

71

83

84

85

86

88

93

171

173

Points of Measure

Hip CircumferenceMeasure up from the crotch seam or center of snaps along the front rise as specified forhip placement. For styles without legs, measure at top of leg opening. Measure straightacross the garment with fullness removed. Double the number.

Hip FlatMeasure up from the crotch seam or center of snaps along the front rise as specified forhip placement. For styles without legs, measure at top of leg opening. Measure straightacross the garment with fullness removed.

Front Rise from HPSMeasure from HPS to center of crotch at seam or center of snap.

Back Rise from HPSMeasure from HPS to center of crotch at seam or center of snap.

Back Rise from CBNMeasure from seam or top edge at center back neck to center of crotch at seam or center of snap.

Total Rise from HPSMeasure from HPS to center of crotch at fold.

Front Rise from CFNMeasure from seam or top edge at center front neck to center of crotch at seam or centerof snap.

Inseam from GussetMeasure from center of gusset to leg opening.

Seat WidthMeasure across back seat from edge to edge at placement indicated on spec.

Binding WidthMeasure binding total width across – fold to seam.



Code #

74

79

80

87

89

170

172

178

179

Points of Measure

Leg Opening Circumference – (for garments without legs)Line up edge of front and back leg opening. Measure along edge of leg opening relaxedor extended, as indicated. Double the number

Leg Opening – straight (for garments without legs)Measure straight across opening from side edge to crotch edge or center of first snap.

Leg Opening – along curve (for garments without legs)Measure along edge of front or back of leg opening as specified, following curve.

Front Rise - PantyMeasure from bottom of waistband at CF waist straight down to crotch seam or center ofsnap.

Back Rise - PantyMeasure from waist at bottom or band at CB waist straight down to crotch seam or centerof snap.

Crotch WidthMeasure across crotch from edge to edge at placement indicated on spec. For pantystyles w/ snap crotch measure from edge to edge through center of snaps. For bodysuitstyles with snap crotch, measure from center of snap to center of snap.

Crotch Panel LengthMeasure length of crotch panel at center from front seam to back seam, fullness removed.

Gusset WidthMeasure width of gusset at center from side to side along inseam.

Gusset LengthMeasure along length of gusset from front seam to back seam.



Neck Details

Code #

IL

40

41

42

44

45

103

107

108

173

Points of Measure


Imaginary LineA straight line drawn through two points, used as a reference line for measurements.

Neck WidthMeasure straight across neck at HPS from seam to seam or edge to edge as indicated.

Neck Width Flat at Top of CollarLine up collar top edges on flat and measure straight across.

Front Neck DropMeasure from HPS straight down to imaginary line across front neck seam or edge ofbinding as indicated.

Back Neck DropMeasure from HPS straight down to imaginary line across back neck seam or edge ofbinding as indicated.

Back Neck Drop from HPS to Top EdgeMeasure from HPS straight down to imaginary line across back neck edge.

Collar HeightMock Neck Collar or Turtle Neck Collar Unrolled measured from neck seam at HPS to topedge.

Neck Trim HeightMeasure from top of trim to seam or edge

Minimum Neck StretchFold neckline in half. Hold at folded edges and pull neckline to extend fully. Measuredistance against a straight ruler and double the number.

Binding WidthMeasure binding total width across – fold to seam.



Code #

100

102

103

104

105

106

124

124

125

Points of Measure

Neck Circumference (buttoned collar)With collar stand open, measure from front of buttonhole to center of button

Collar Length along Outside EdgeMeasure from point to point along outside edge of collar.

Collar HeightMeasure from back neck seam to edge of collar at center back.

Collar Stand HeightMeasure from back neck seam to top edge of stand as specified.

Collar PointMeasure from seam to point of collar at center front.

Collar SpreadWith collar completely buttoned, measure distance from collar point to collar point.

Placket Length (total)Measure from neck seam to end of placket.

Placket Length (@ opening)Measure from neck seam to end of placket opening.

Placket WidthMeasure across placket as indicated.



Top Details

Code #

IL

114

116

117

122

126

129

Points of Measure


Imaginary LineA straight line drawn through two points, used as a reference line for measurements

Pocket WidthMeasure pocket from side to side as indicated.

Pocket Placement from HPSMeasure from HPS to top of pocket.

Pocket Placement from CFMeasure from CF to inside edge of pocket as indicated.

Pocket HeightMeasure from top edge of pocket to bottom edge of pocket as indicated. On patchpockets with flaps, this will include the flap.

Yoke Depth at CBMeasure from neck seam to bottom of yoke at CB.

Shirttail Curve HeightMeasure from imaginary line placed at bottom edge center up to start of side seam.



Code #

117

118

119

120

122

123

127

135

136

138

Points of Measure

Pocket Placement from CFMeasure from CF to inside edge of pocket as indicated.

Pocket Placement from BottomMeasure from bottom edge of garment to bottom edge of pocket.

Pocket Flap Width

Measure pocket flap from side to side as indicated.

Pocket Flap LengthMeasure from top edge of pocket flap to bottom edge of pocket flap as indicated.

Pocket LengthMeasure from top edge of pocket to bottom edge of pocket as indicated. On patchpockets with flaps, this will include the flap.

Placket OverlapMeasure across front closure from left front edge of garment to right front edge ofgarment.

Yoke Depth from HPSMeasure from HPS to bottom of yoke.

Sleeve Cuff LengthWith cuff open, measure from front of buttonhole to center of button


Hem Band HeightMeasure height of cuff from seam to edge.




Code #

Points of Measure

113

Kangaroo Pocket Width

Measure across top of pocket from side to side.

115

130

131

132

133

136

138

Kangaroo Pocket HeightMeasure height of pocket at center from top edge to bottom edge.

Hood Height

Measure hood from neck/shoulder seam intersection to top edge.

Hood WidthMeasure hood from back edge to front opening at widest point.

Hood Opening at CFMeasure actual hood opening straight at front opening edge from neck seam to top ofhood with elastic extended (if applicable).

Hood Panel WidthMeasure across width of hood panel from seam to seam as indicated.


Hems Band HeightMeasure height of cuff from seam to edge.



Pants, Shorts, & Skirts

Code #

60

60

62

62

64 C

64 F

67

68

69

182

Points of Measure

Waist Circumference – RelaxedLay garment on flat surface. Line up edges of front and back waist. Measure acrosscenter of WB from side to side. Double the number.

Waist Flat – RelaxedLay garment on flat surface. Line up edges of front and back waist. Measure acrosscenter of WB from side to side.

Waist Circumference – ExtendedLay garment on flat surface. Line up edges of front and back waist while pulling to extendthe elastic, but not the fabric. Measure across center of WB from side to side. Doublethe number.

Waist Flat – ExtendedLay garment on flat surface. Line up edges of front and back waist while pulling to extendthe elastic, but not the fabric. Measure across center of WB from side to side.

Waist Top/ Bottom Edge Circumference – Contour WBLay garment on flat surface. Line up edges of front and back waist. Measure along top orbottom of waistband, following shape. Double the number.

Waist Top/ Bottom Edge Flat – Contour WBLay garment on flat surface. Line up edges of front and back waist. Measure along top orbottom of waistband, following shape.bottom of waistband, following shape.

Flat Front WaistbandMeasure straight across center of flat front waistband as indicated.

Back Elastic RelaxedLay garment on flat surface. Line up edges of front and back waist. Measure across topof WB from side to side.

Back Elastic ExtendedLay garment on flat surface. Line up edges of front and back waist while pulling to extendthe elastic, but not the fabric. Measure across top of WB from side to side.

Front Waist DropAt top edge of waist, measure down at CF from imaginary line drawn through highestpoints of waist to lowest point of front waist.



Code #

07

08

71

71

72

72

90

93

155

Points of Measure

Hip Placement for SkirtsMeasure down from top edge or waist seam as indicated to placement given on spec atCF and at both sides to establish your 3 points.

Hip Placement for Pants/ShortsMeasure up from crotch seam or center of snap along the front rise seam as specified,mark the point. Measure down at CF as indicated to this point and note themeasurement. Measure down at both sides as indicated to this same measurement toestablish your 3 points.

Hip CircumferenceIn a 3-point method (from side to center to side) measure the hip at the placementindicated, following the contour of the waist. Double the number.

Hip FlatIn a 3-point method (from side to center to side) measure the hip at the placementindicated, following the contour of the waist.

Sweep CircumferenceMeasure across bottom edge of garment from side to side as indicated on spec. Doublethe number.

Sweep FlatMeasure straight across bottom edge of garment from side to side as indicated on spec.

Skirt LengthMeasure length at Outseam from waist to bottom edge as indicated.

InseamMeasure from crotch/inseam intersection, along inseam, to bottom of leg opening.(Note that on flat fell rises, start to measure from center of flat fell seam).

Yoke HeightMeasure from waist seam to bottom edge of yoke as indicated.



Code #

03

75

75

76

76

77

77

78

81

82

174

Points of Measure

Knee Placement below crotchMeasure down from crotch along inseam to the place indicated on spec.

Thigh CircumferenceMeasure across leg 1” below crotch in a line parallel to leg opening. Double the number.

Thigh FlatMeasure across leg 1” below crotch in a line parallel to leg opening.

Knee CircumferenceMeasure across leg at placement indicated on spec in a line parallel to leg opening.Double the number.

Knee FlatMeasure across leg at placement indicated on spec in a line parallel to leg opening.

Leg Opening CircumferenceLine up front and back hem at leg opening. Measure straight across from side to side atbottom edge of leg opening. Double the number.

Leg Opening FlatLine up front and back hem at leg opening. Measure straight across from side to side atbottom edge of leg opening.

Leg Width Before CuffMeasure straight across width of leg extended just above bottom cuff.

Front RiseMeasure seam along the curve from below WB to crotch or to center of snap if style has aplacket. (For styles without waistband, measure from top edge).

Back RiseMeasure seam along the curve from below WB to crotch or to center of snap if style has aplacket. (For styles without waistband, measure from top edge).

Leg Cuff HeightMeasure height of cuff from seam to edge.



Overalls, Shortalls & Skirtalls

Follow all points of measure as Pants, Shorts, & Skirts with the followingexceptions/additions:

Code #

61

61

81

82

85

86

88

Points of Measure

Waist CircumferenceMeasure from edge to edge at waist seam. Double the number. If there is no waist seam,measure at underarm from edge to edge.

Waist FlatMeasure from edge to edge at waist seam. If there is no waist seam, measure atunderarm from edge to edge.

Front Rise (for styles with front waist seam)Measure seam along the curve from below WB to crotch or to center of snap if style has aplacket.

Back Rise (for styles with back waist seam)Measure seam along the curve from below WB to crotch or to center of snap if style has aplacket.

Back Rise from CBN (for styles with no back waist seam)Measure from seam or top edge at center back neck to center of crotch at seam or center of snap.

Total Rise from HPSMeasure from HPS to center of crotch at fold.

Front Rise from CFN (for styles with no front waist seam)Measure from seam or top edge at center front neck to center of crotch at seam or centerof snap.



Code #

02

90

110

Points of Measure

Body Length from HPS (Skirtalls)Measure from HPS straight down to imaginary line drawn through longest point of hem.

Skirt LengthMeasure from waist as indicated to bottom edge, following natural contour of side seam.

Strap Lengtha.

b.

Measure along inside edge of strap from strap intersection at CB to fold athasp.Measure along inside edge of strap from strap intersection at CB to center oftop button/snap.

111 Strap Extensiona.

b.

Measure from fold at hasp up to center of slider. (Garment will be shippedwith slider in this position.)Measure from center of top button/snap to front edge of strap. (Garment willbe shipped with strap closed at top button/snap.)

175

176

Bib HeightMeasure at center of bib from top edge to waist seam.

Bib WidthMeasure across bib from side to side at top or bottom edge as indicated on spec.



Bottoms Details

Code #

IL

121

122

150

151

151 A

152

153

154

159

160

163

182

Points of Measure

Imaginary LineA straight line drawn through two points, used as a reference line for measurements

Pocket WidthMeasure pocket from side to side as indicated.

Pocket LengthMeasure from top edge of pocket to bottom edge of pocket as indicated. On patchpockets with flaps, this will include the flap.

Waistband HeightMeasure from top edge of waistband to bottom edge of waistband.

Fly LengthMeasure from top of fly to bottom row of topstitch.

Fly WidthMeasure from opening edge to outside row of fly topstitch.

Pocket Opening at WaistMeasure across pocket opening from side seam to edge of pocket.

Pocket Opening at SideMeasure pocket opening from waist as indicated down to edge of pocket.

Pocket OpeningMeasure along pocket opening from end to end.

Vertical Pocket PositionMeasure down from yoke or waist as indicated to closest edge of pocket.

Horizontal Pocket PositionMeasure away from CB or side as indicated to closest edge of pocket.

Belt Loop LengthMeasure from top edge of loop to bottom edge of loop.

Front Waist DropAt top edge of waist, measure down at CF from imaginary line drawn through highestpoints of waist to lowest point of front waist.




Code #

Points of Measure

151

Zipper Length

Measure from top of fly at waist to end of zipper at bottom stopper.

154

156

157

158

159

160

161

162

Pocket OpeningMeasure along pocket opening from end to end.

Bellows DepthMeasure depth of bellows panel from seam to seam.

Bottoms - Pocket HeightMeasure from top edge of pocket to bottom edge of pocket as indicated. On patchpockets with flaps, this will include the flap.

Bottoms - Pocket WidthMeasure pocket from side to side as indicated.

Vertical Pocket PositionMeasure down from yoke or waist as indicated to closest edge of pocket.

Horizontal Pocket PositionMeasure away from CB or side as indicated to closest edge of pocket.

Bottoms - Pocket Flap HeightMeasure from top edge of pocket flap to bottom edge of pocket flap as indicated.

Bottoms - Pocket Flap WidthMeasure pocket flap from side to side as indicated

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