Check out the easy to follow instructions for getting accurate measurements for each body part below. If you wear a bra leave that on.

How To Take Body Measurement
Under front body measurement. Some other sewing measurements like placement of pockets buttons trims flare etc should also be noted down. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust wrap it around under your armpits around your shoulder blades and back to the front to get the measurement. Bring it around your back so that the ends come together in front across the widest part of your chest then read the measurement in a mirror. If the two readings do not agree inform the mec manager. Next wrap a fabric tape measure around your chest positioning it horizontally so it falls just under your armpits. Whereby a sublingual measurement is preferable to a buccal measurement.
4 1 body measurement daily log sheet. When sizing sweaters the fit is based on actual chestbust measurements plus ease additional inches or centimeters sometimes referred to as negative ease less than the actual bustchest measurement or positive ease more than the actual bustchest measurement. Stand straight and measure around your body below the fullest part of the chest. It is a body measurement which measures the circumference of a womans torso at the level of the breasts. Ankle round measure around the ankle this is needed for leggings pants etc. The natural waist is the smallest point of your waist unlike where clothes waistlines are located these days and is usually an inch or two above your bellybutton.
Measurement under the knees this maybe needed for trousers etc. Your lower waist is the widest part of your waist usually at the bellybutton or just below where weight. We will estimate the sides and back according to original design. To measure chest size start by removing your shirt. Use our printable measurement chart and instructions to guide you through the process of taking and recording accurate body measurements. Untape the weight blocks and move to the front of the scale.
Long dress hollow to hemfront hem. An oral measurement can be taken as a buccal measurement in the cheek or as a sublingual measurement under the tongue. Measure the circumference of your chest. Record the counter reading on the equipment calibration log under the appropriate heading. These are actual body measurements for babies children women and men in both inches and centimeters. Waist to skirt for the front only only for skirts that start with horizontal or slanted seams below the hips from waist line thinnest part of your upper torso to the start of the skirt in the front center.
Measure the circumference around your natural waist and your lower waist two separate measurements. You must wrap the measuring tape over the top of your shoulder and around under your armpit. Mark the body so youll have consistent reference points while you measure. The first step in sewing the right sized garment for yourself or someone else is to start out with a complete and accurate set of body measurements. Calf round measure under the knees. In both cases the temperature measured is below the measured value of a rectal measurement approximately up to 11 c.