Measurement Guide | African Attires

MEASUREMENT GUIDE

This page provides a guide for taking accurate body measurements to ensure the best fit for your custom-made garment.

For accurate results, stand upright in a relaxed position and measure over light-fitting clothing. Keep the tape snug but not tight, and follow the measurement guides carefully. Double-check all measurements before submission.

Bust

Wrap the tape around the fullest part of the bust
Ensure it passes across the nipple line and around the back
Keep the tape level and not tight

Underbust

Place the tape directly under the bust
Wrap it around the ribcage
Keep it firm but comfortable

Nipple to Nipple

Place the tape on one bust point
Measure straight across to the other bust point

Waist

Locate the natural waistline (smallest part of the torso)
Wrap the tape around the waist
Ensure it is snug but not tight

Upper Waist

Place the tape slightly above the natural waist
Wrap it around evenly
Keep it straight and relaxed

Bust to Waist

Start at the bust point
Run the tape straight down
Stop at the waistline

Shoulder Group

Hip

Wrap the tape around the fullest part of the hips and buttocks
Ensure the tape stays level all around

Waist to Hips

Start at the waistline
Measure straight down the body
Stop at the hip level

Back Shoulder

Place the tape at one shoulder tip (back)
Measure across to the other shoulder tip
Keep the tape straight across the back

Shoulder to Bust

Start at the high point of the shoulder
Run the tape down the front
Stop at the bust point

Shoulder to Underbust

Start at the shoulder
Run the tape down the front
Stop at the underbust line

Shoulder to Waist

Start at the high point of the shoulder
Run the tape down the front
Stop at the waistline

Sleeve Group

Long Sleeve

Start at the shoulder tip
Run the tape down the arm
Stop at the wrist

Three-Quarter Sleeve

Start at the shoulder tip
Run the tape down the arm
Stop at the mid-forearm

Short Sleeve

Start at the shoulder tip
Run the tape down
Stop at the desired sleeve length

Arm Group

Bicep

Wrap the tape around the fullest part of the upper arm
Keep the arm relaxed

Arm Hole

Place the tape around the armhole area (shoulder joint)
Measure in a full circle where the sleeve sits

Wrist

Wrap the tape around the wrist bone
Keep it comfortable, not tight

Neck

Wrap the tape around the base of the neck
Keep it slightly loose for comfort

Neck Drop

Start at the base of the neck (front)
Run the tape downward
Stop at the desired neckline depth

Neck/Neckline

Blouse Length

Start at the shoulder near the neckline
Run the tape straight down
Stop at the desired blouse length

Half Length

Start at the shoulder
Run the tape down
Stop at the waistline

Blouse & Bodice

Length Group

Shoulder to Hip

Start at the high point of the shoulder
Run the tape down the front
Stop at the fullest part of the hip

Shoulder to Knee

Start at the shoulder
Run the tape down
Stop at the knee

Dress Length

Start at the shoulder
Run the tape down the body
Stop at the desired dress length

Skirt Length

Start at the waistline
Run the tape downward
Stop at the desired length

Waist to Knee

Start at the waist
Run the tape down
Stop at the knee

Thigh

Thigh

Wrap the tape around the fullest part of the upper thigh
Keep it level and relaxed

Foot Band

Wrap the tape around the widest part of the front of the foot
Keep it comfortable

Neck & Shoulder

Neck

Wrap the tape around the base of the neck
Keep it slightly loose for comfort

Shoulder

Place the tape at one shoulder tip
Measure across the back
Stop at the other shoulder tip

Upper Body

Chest

Wrap the tape around the fullest part of the chest
Ensure it goes under the arms and across the back
Keep the tape level and relaxed

Round Sleeve

Wrap the tape around the sleeve opening area
Measure where the sleeve will sit on the arm