Taking Measurements

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Taking Measurements

Take the measurements from your best fitting shirt by using a tape measure like in the picture. Or you can measure yourself exactly but do not add to the measurements to allow for movement. Our skilled shirt makers will then ensure that your shirt has enough room for movement and still looks like a perfect fit. PLEASE remember to tell us if your measurements are from a shirt or your body.

Chest - Button a shirt/blouse that fits you Length - Measure the length of the shirt, Waist - Button the shirt and lay it flat. well and measure from the left seam to the straight from the back collar seam to the base Measure from the left seam to the right seam right seam, just below the sleaves - or Place of the shirt - or Measure from the base of the - or Measure around the fullest part of the the tape measure just under the armpits and collar until the desired length on your body. waistline, above the trouser belt line. Do not measure around the upper fullest part of the hold your stomach in. chest.

Shoulders - With the shirt laid flat measure the distance between the sleeves, Hips - With the shirt laid flat, and buttoned, from one edge of the shoulder to the other, measure from the left seam to right seam at across back - or Measure across the top of the base of the shirt - or Measure around the the shoulders from one edge to the other. Ensuring you take the curved contour. fullest part of your hips.

Collar - Lay the collar flat and measure Cuff - Choose a shirt that fits well. Lay a from the center of the collar button to the far cuff flat and measure it from one edge to the end of the buttonhole - or Measure around the other. neck where the collar sits and at the front where it buttons up. Take the skin tight measurement and add 1 inch. If you know your shirt collar size then just give us that

Sleeve Length - Choose a shirt with Arm - Lay a sleeve flat and measure from the correct sleeve length. Lay a sleeve flat and one side to the other. measure on the outer part of it, from the edge of the shoulder to the end of the cuff.