I promise, these measurements will be just between you and your designer, so don't hide the truth from me and I'll never hide the truth from you. Deal? Let's begin!
Bust:
Measure around the bust at the fullest part
with your arms down naturally at your sides.
Waist:
Measure around the smallest part of your waist
with one finger under tape measure.
No need to pull it tight or hold your stomach in.
Just hold it naturally.
Hips:
Measure around your hips where they are the fullest.
Yes, this includes around your derriere!
Many women, including models, are under the impression
that the hip measurement is simply where the hip bones are.
Not true for tailoring.
I need to know the fullest part in order to make sure
the fit of the garment is not too tight.
And that's it for the easy part!
Usually, for normal clients ordering things online and models that are in the process of being cast, this is all I need. So if this applies to you, congratulations! You're done!
If you are a model that I have booked or a Couture Client, I normally like to take your detailed measurements myself. But if distance prohibits that, please continue to the next set of instructions.
