Under this system for a jacket you will take more detailed measurements like armscye depth across the chest over shoulder etc. Measure from the bony protrusion at the back of the base of the neck straight down the middle of the back to the level of the knuckles of both hands resting at the side of the body. Get help for this one because its hard to do yourself. Calculation of personal body length usa size measurements of human height input in the first line at foot and inches please use only integer numbers. It is the measurement of your backs length from your neck down to your waist. F back waist length measure from the base of the neck in the center not the side to the center of the waistline.
E front waist length start at the shoulder right next to the base of the neck and measure to the waist measuring over the fullest part of the bust. 5 foot and 12 inches is the same as 6 foot 0 inches. Then start at the middle of the back of your neck and measure to your shoulder down your arm to the elbow and then on to the wrist. Mens length usually varies only 12255cm from the actual back hip length measurement. Do not draw the tape too tightly. Take center back body measurements.
Input is also possible in the lower rows eg. 1128cm down from waist. For a jacket you will take bust round waist round hip round sleeve length waist length full length neck and back width. You will like to find the area in the back of your neck that your shirts naturally start at. The line between the knuckles of the left right hands. Find your center back measurement by running your left hand down the.
For those new to sewing the back waist length is not that hard to figure out. The measurement from the back of pelvis to seat bones plus 2040 mm is the distance from the backrest support to the beginning of the pre seat bone shelf. Affects the support. This point is usually the bottom of the buttocks although you may want to go slightly longer if you plan to always tuck the shirt in or slightly shorter if you plan to wear the shirt untucked. More than 11 inches is not possible because 12 inches is 1 foot. Place your hand at your waist your elbow should be bent at a 90 degree angle.
Shirt length put the first end of the measuring tape at the base of the back of your neck and measure down your back to the point where youd want the shirt to end. It is usually the shortest length you will come across when trying to find clothing that fits you. Base of neck in back at biggest bony protrusion. 615cm down from waist. Robin neorr has been working as a full time freelance writer since 2007. This is a more elaborate system.
How to measure your body. Shoulder measurement method. Chestbust measure around the fullest part of the chestbust. Each body measurement that is taken relates to the size of the wheelchair or the location and size of postural support devices. Since every body type is not the same.