A Few Notes About Your Measurements
You can take these measurements yourself with just a measuring tape and a few simple aids, such as a belt or an elastic band, as shown in the illustrations.
If you prefer not to take the measurements yourself, you can download and print the measurement guide and have it completed by your tailor or dressmaker. The completed form can then be sent directly to me at merit@as-you-like-it.com.
The first seven measurements marked with an asterisk (*) are essential for achieving a good fit and should therefore be provided whenever possible.
The remaining measurements are not always required. They help me check the proportions and can be particularly useful for achieving an accurate fit in individual cases, for example with a fuller bust or a more pronounced curvature of the back.
Once you have submitted the form, I will enter your measurements into your personal account, where you can view them at any time. If you do not yet have an account, I will create one for you and you will receive an email with a link to set your password.
Chest Circumference*
Measure horizontally around the fullest part of the chest.
Waist Circumference*
Measure horizontally around the narrowest part of the waist (between the lower end of the rib cage and the upper end of the hip. This is usually the narrowest part of the upper body and is often often at or above the belly button. If your abdominal circumference is larger than the chest, measure the fullest part of the abdomen).
Hip Circumference*
Measure horizontally around the fullest part (should hips and buttocks).
Shoulder Width*
Locate the shoulder points and measure the distance distance between these points. (These points are marked by the acromion bones the upper tips of the shoulders are located).
Shoulder Height*
Measure the slope of your shoulders (h) Find the point where your neck and shoulder meet, draw a horizontal line and measure the vertical distance to the top of the shoulder.
Desired Length of the Garment*
Take a belt or an elastic band and mark the horizontal line of your desired length of the garment. For a jumper or jacket, this will be near the top of the trouser pockets for most people. Tilt your head forwards to find the bone at the base of your neck. of your neck. This location is called the ‘C7 vertebra’. Measure vertically from this point to the point of your desired length.
Desired Sleeve Length*
Should you be opting for a short sleeve garment
like a t-shirt, please fill in the desired length of
the sleeves rather than your arm length.
Nevertheless follow the below instructions
in starting at the highest point of your arm. The hanging arm is slightly bent.
The length is measured from the highest point
of the arm over the outer edge of the slightly bent
elbow to the outer carpus of the hand.
This measurement represents the greatest length of the sleeve.
Circumference Neck
The neck circumference is measured at the base of the base of the neck where the collar is located on high-necked garments.
Circumference Arm
The circumference of the upper arm is measured at the strongest part of the upper arm muscle.
Circumference Wrist
The circumference of the wrist should be above
the wrist bone or slightly above it.
Note: if you are ordering a garment with short sleeves,
please take instead of the wrist, the circumference
at the height where the arm sleeve is to end.
