How to Measure Manual - Knits Page: 1 24/10/2012 · Page: 10 How to Measure Manual - Knits Version: September 28, 2012 312 315 Front Neck Drop - From HPS - On front place ruler from

How to Measure Manual - Knits Page: 1

Version: September 28, 2012

101Chest 1” Below Armhole -Measure on front of garment 1” down from armhole -Straight across body edge to edge

103Waist - Relaxed -Measure on front - distance down from HPS as spec -Straight across body edge to edge

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Sweep - Relaxed-Measure on Front-Straight across body edge to edge, knit or elastic relaxed

1”

1oo

1o2

1o2

1oo

100Bust (#) Distance Below HPS-Measure down (#) from HPS-Measure on front of garment -Straight across body edge to edge

102Bust Placement (#) Distance Below HPS -Measure down (#) from HPS-Measure on front of garment

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Body Length - Front From HPS -To Hem-Straight Hem - Measure down from HPS to CF bottom of hem

118

114Sweep At Top of Vent -Measure across body at top of vent -If hem is curved do not measure around curve

Sweep - Extended - Measure on front - Extended from side seams with garment pulled taut -Straight across body edge to edge

128

Body Length - Front From HPS to hem edge at CF - Place ruler at longest point at hem perpendicular to CF- Measure straight down from HPS to imaginary line

120

Body Length - Back From HPS to hem edge at CB- Place ruler at longest point at hem perpendicular to CB- Measure straight down from HPS to imaginary line

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Waist Placement - From HPS - on Front - Measure down from HPS to narrowest point ofbody width

153

Front Width (#) Below HPS - Measure down from HPS on front as spec, measure straight across from sleeve seam to sleeve seam

155

Front Width Raglan (#) Below HPS - Measure down from HPS on front as spec- Measure straight across from raglan seam to raglan seam

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129Body Length - Back From HPS to CB Hem-Straight Hem- Measure down from HPS to CF bottom of hem


140

Empire Placement - From HPS - Measure down from HPS to Empire waist seam

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Back Width (#) Below HPS - Measure down from HPS on Back as spec- Measure straight across from sleeve seam to sleeve seam

160Back Width Raglan (#) Below HPS - Measure down from HPS on back as spec- Measure straight across from raglan seam to raglan seam

161Across Shoulder - Measure on back (or front), straight across point to point where natural shoulder line meets armhole seams

162Shoulder Slope - Distance From HPS at (#) From CB - Place ruler across neck opening at HPS Level - Measure across at (#) (8” Womens & 9” Mens) from CB- Measure distance between (#) and HPS line

163

Shoulder Seam Forward - From HPS - Measure from HPS to seam

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168

Armhole Depth - from HPS - Place ruler across body at underarm level - Measure down from HPS to the ruler at underarm level

170

Armhole Front - Along curve - From Seam to Seam-Measure from seam at forward shoulder to underarm seam. -Keep tape on edge to ensure accurate measurement

173Armhole Back - Along curve - From Seam to Seam-Measure from seam at forward shoulder to underarm seam. -Keep tape on edge to ensure accurate measurement

Front ShoulderSeam

Armhole - Front - Raglan - Measure straight from neck seam to armhole/side seam edge

175

1741/2 Armhole Straight - From Armhole seam at shoulder straight down to Armhole seam at underarm seam.



Armhole - Back - Raglan - Measure straight from neck seam to armhole/side seam edge

178

184Sleeve Length S/S from shoulder Knits- Measure from top of sleeve cap seam at shoulder to sleeve hem edge

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Sleeve Length L/S from shoulder Knits - Measure from top of sleeve cap seam at shoulder to sleeve hem edge

187Sleeve Length 3/4 from shoulder Knits- Measure from top of sleeve cap seam at shoulder to sleeve hem edge

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Sleeve Length S/S from CB - 2 point measurement-Knits- Measure in a straight line from CB neck seam to sleevehem edge



220

Bicep - 1” Below Armhole - At 1” down from the underarm seam, measure straight across to the top of sleeve fold, perpendicular to the grain of the sleeve

222

Elbow (#) Up From Sleeve Opening - UP from bottom of sleeve opening as spec - Measure straight across sleeve from edge to edge

225

Forearm (#) Up from Sleeve Opening - Up from bottom of sleeve opening as spec - Measure straight across sleeve from edge to edge with pleats open

216

Sleeve Length L/S from CB - 2 point measurement-Knits- Measure in a straight line from CB neck seam to sleevehem edge

215

Sleeve Length 3/4 from CB - 2 point measurement-Knits- Measure in a straight line from CB neck seam to sleevehem edge




Sleeve Width - Relaxed - Short - Measure across bottom of sleeve edge to edge relaxed

228

230Sleeve Opening 3/4 Length- Measure across bottom of sleeve at edge relaxed

231

Sleeve Opening L/S - Measure across bottom of sleeve at edge relaxed

232

Raglan Sleeve Cap Width (#) Below Neck Seam - Measure straight across from front raglan to back raglan perpendicular to center at specified distance down from neck seam

235Cuff Height - Measure from cuff join seam to edge



238Cuff Width - Relaxed - Long Sleeve - Measure across bottom of sleeve edge to edge relaxed

240Cuff Width - Extended - Long Sleeve - Extend cuff pulling taut- Measure across bottom of sleeve edge to edge

302

Neck Width - Seam to Seam - Measure HPS to HPS seam to seam

305

Neck Width - Tank- Measure HPS to HPS edge to edge

308

Neck Circumference - Measure on inside of garment along finished seam line, CF to CF - Following the curve- Including the zipper teeth

- Edge to Edge



312

315

Front Neck Drop - From HPS - On front place ruler from HPS to HPS - Measure from HPS line to CF neckline seam

Back Neck Drop - From HPS - On front place ruler from HPS to HPS - Measure from HPS line to CB neckline seam

317

Top Collar Edge - Open Placket and measure top edge of collar end to end

311

Neck Stretched Minimum-Stretch out neck to maximum-Measure from HPS to HPS neck seam

310

Turtle Neck Width at Top Edge- Roll up the neck -Measure from edge to edge



318

Collar Length - Along Outer Collar Edge - Measure on finished edge of collar point to collar point - Following the shape of the collar- Include zipper teeth

320

Collar Point - Measure from seam to top edge of collar at CF - Do not include stand

330Collar Height - CF - Measure from neck seam to top edge of collar at CF

332

Collar Height - CB - Measure from seam to top edge of collar - do not include stand

400

Hood Height at HPS - Measure from HPS to fold line at top of hood

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Hood Drawcord - Full Front Opening Length - Measure from one end of drawcord up to CF of hood back down to opposite end of drawcord - Follow curve

500Center Front Zipper Length - Separating-Measure from top of zipper stop at neck to bottom of zipper stop at hem


405Hood Width - 6” Below Top Edge - Measure down from top edge 6”- Measure across hood from front edge to fold at CB hood

410

Hood Opening - Front Relaxed - With Binding Relaxed -Measure from Fold line at Top of hood opening to bottom of hood opening at CF - Follow curve through center of binding - Keep tape on edge to ensure accurate measurement - Include Zipper Teeth

415Hood Opening - Front Extended - With Binding Extended -Measure from Fold line at Top of hood opening to bottom of hood opening at CF - Follow curve through center of binding - Keep tape on edge to ensure accurate measurement - Include Zipper Teeth



555

Placket Width - Measure from seam join to edge of placket

Chest Pocket Placement From HPS- Place ruler across body at top of pocket level- Measure down from HPS to the ruler at top of pocket level

620

505Center Front Zipper Length - Partial Zip -Measure from top of zipper stop at neck to bottom of zipper at fabric edge

Placket Length From Neck seam - Partial - Measure from top of placket at neck seam to bottom, including box

550

535First Button Placement - From Front Neck Seam- Measure from front neck seam down to center of first button as spec

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Hem Height- Measure from edge to top row of stitching

831

850Hem Drop From Side Seam to CB - Place a ruler across from bottom edge of Side Seam to bottom edge of Side Seam - Measure to bottom edge of hem at CB

Chest Pocket Placement Horizontal From CF - At Top- Measure from CF to top edge of pocket as spec

625

Chest Pocket Placement Horizontal From CF - Bottom- Measure from CF to bottom edge of pocket as spec

635

Lower Pocket Placement - From Hem to Bottom- Measure up from hem to bottom of zipper

766


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Seat Placement - From HPS - Measure down from HPS as spec

Seat - Straight Measurement - Edge to Edge

823/824/825Body Length - HPS To Bottom Hem- Measure straight down from HPS to hem edge

515

Center Front Overlap - Measure from edge of overlap to edge of underlap


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Empire Placement - From HPS - Measure down from HPS to Empire waist seam

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Frt Neck Edge length- Measure along front neck edge from HPS to empire seam


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