Couture Measurement Guide

#	Measurement	Description
1	Around Chest	Measure around the fullest part of the chest, under the arms.
2	Around Stomach	Measure around the widest part of the stomach area.
3	Around Waist	Measure around the natural waistline, typically above the belly button.
4	Neck to Waist	Measure vertically from the base of the neck (collarbone) to the waistline.
5	Around Neck	Measure around the base of the neck where a collar would sit.
6	Neck to Shoulder	Measure from the base of the neck to the tip of the shoulder.
7	Shoulder to Wrist	Measure from the shoulder tip down to the wrist bone.
8	Armhole to Wrist	Measure from the armpit down to the wrist.
9	Around Arm	Measure around the fullest part of the upper arm (bicep area).
10	Around Hand	Measure around the widest part of the hand, excluding the thumb.
11	Around Wrist	Measure around the wrist bone.
12	Around Hip	Measure around the fullest part of the hips and buttocks.
13	Around Thigh	Measure around the fullest part of the thigh.
14	Around Leg (Shin)	Measure around the widest part of the lower leg (calf area).
15	Around Ankle	Measure around the narrowest part of the ankle.
16	Seat to Ankle	Measure vertically from the seat (buttocks) to the ankle bone.
17	Knee to Ankle	Measure from the center of the knee down to the ankle bone.
18	Waist to Ankle	Measure from the waistline down to the ankle bone.
19	Height	Measure from the top of the head down to the floor, standing straight.
20	Shoulder to Shoulder	Measure across the back from one shoulder tip to the other.
21	Across Back	Measure across the back from one armpit to the other.
22	Around Knee	Measure around the center of the knee cap.
23	Suit Length	Measure from the top of the shoulder down to the desired suit length.

Measurement Tips:

Assistance: For accuracy, have someone assist you while taking measurements.
Posture: Stand straight and relaxed, with feet together, during measurements.
Clothing: Wear form-fitting clothing or undergarments to ensure precise measurements.
Consistency: Use the same measuring tape throughout to maintain consistency.

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