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1. Chest Measurement

Taken over the broadest part of the chest, under the arms and across the widest part of the back.
Position the tape measure horizontally with the clients arms at his side. Record this as a loose measure.

6. Waist Measurement

Taken around the waist, just above the waistband of the trouser, which should be positioned where the trousers are to be worn. Record this as a firm measure.

2. Coat Length

Measure from the stitching line just under the collar, straight down following the curve of the back to the desired finished length.

7. Hip Measurement

Taken around the widest part of the seat, with the tape measure in a horizontal position, record this as a loose measure.

3. Sleeve Length

Measure from the top of the sleeve at the shoulder line, following the roll of the sleeve straight down to the centre of the cuff, at the desired length.

8. Inleg Length

Measured from the crotch seam at the inleg, straight down to the hem at the desired length.

4. Shoulder width

Measure from the end of the shoulder line at the top of the sleeve, across the round of the back to the opposite side.

9. Outleg Length

With the trousers positioned where they are to be worn, measure from the top of the waistband down the outleg seam line to the hem at the desired length.

5. Half Back Width

Measured from the centre back seam line, horizontally across the back to the hind arm sleeve line.

   
   


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