1 9 across front 8 below hps measure 8 down from hps across front from armhole seam to armhole seam. For weight monitoring you may include your body weight as a body measurement.

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Hps in body measurement. When it comes to tops and jackets i almost always just need that measurement since im 58 but have my height in my long torso not my legs. Once you know your magical numbers length in inches for all kinds of tops jacketscardigans and bottoms length and rise it makes shopping online via catalogs and in. The high point shoulder or hps point is used as the base for several vertical measurements. Sleeve length is a body measurement. Between hps down to the shoulderarmhole point. For example knowing how to measure waist and hips is common knowledge but some women do not know exactly where to start stop the measurement for a more accurate result.
Refer to the hps documentation for information on how to locate this point. 2 waist at point specified below hps high point shoulder or snp side neck point. When taking these measurements use a cloth tape measure not a metal one. Include rib trimband if applicable. I thought it might mean hips but for instance i have a chart for a ladies scoop neck t shirt lands a few inches below the hips and the measurements for a medium is 24 for the body length from hps and it says 1475 for a medium for the waist from hps. You can find scales for sale at many stores or for use at gyms and doctors offices.
First number indicates the body zone ranging from numbers 1 9. Given were a us based magazine we use imperial measurements. For a junior size 9 waist spec is taken from 15 ½ below hps. How to measure vest 1 chest 1 below armhole measure straight across edge to edge. Image from our how to spec a garment ebook. Convert from pounds to kilograms.
To measure your hps to waist front first localize your hps point. What does hps mean in relation to a garment size chart. All measurements are in inches and all weights are in pounds. For a junior size 9 hip spec is taken from 24 below hps. 1 11 front length hps measure from hps straight down to the bottom edge of the garment. If you want to convert them to metric.
Head area 100s neck area 200s arm area 300s chestbust 400s waisttorso area 500s hip 600s leg area 700s bottom area 800s anklemisc. Measured horizontally from edge to edge at a specific distance below hps which will vary depending on sample size and company standards. This measurement will need to be taken with a scale either electronic or manual. Measurement taken straight across edge to edge. All measurements are to be taken with garments laid on a flat surface in a relaxed position with all wrinkles gently. The process for getting your body measurements is simple.
1 14 waist relaxed measure 24 down from hps then across. Convert from inches to centimeters. Its also professionally known as the cbl. 3 hem measured straight across or along the curve at bottom edge side seam to side seam whichever is specified on the measurement chart. The high point shoulder hps to waist front measurement runs from your hps down to your waist line across the front of your body.