Measuring to Fit

How Do I Measure Myself?

First, you will need a flexible tape measure, or a long piece of string & a ruler. If using string, you will have to tie it around you, mark where the string meets the end, & then lay it down on a ruler to measure how long the segments are.
All of my measurements are in INCHES. Measurements are meant to be taken without support of undergarments (ie. bra).

Bust Width: Measure around the fullest portion of the bust.
Bust Length: Measure from just below armpit (where you prefer your bodice to sit), down to just below the bust line.
Dress Bottom: Measure from just below bust line, to ankle (or where you would like your dress hem to reach).
Hips: Measure around fullest portion of hips.
Inseam: Measure from just below crotch, down to knee/ankle (or where you would like the hem of your shorts/pants hem to reach).
Outseam: Measure from waist (where waistband will sit) to knee/ankle (or where you would like your short/pants hem to reach).
Skirt Bottom: Measure from waist (where waistband will sit) to ankle (or where you would like your skirt hem to reach).
Shirt Bottom: Measure from just below bust line, to hip (or where you would like your shirt hem to reach).
Shoulder to Cuff: Measure from the top of the shoulder, down the arm, to where you would like your cuff to reach.
Shoulder to Waist: Measure from the top of the shoulder, down the torso, to the waist (or where you would like your jacket/shirt hem to reach).
Strap: Measure from just below the armpit in front, over shoulder, to just below in back.
Waist: Measure around waist, where you prefer your waistband to sit.


I aim to please, & make sure you get a good fit! If you have any additional questions pertaining to measuring yourself, or making sure an item will fit, please feel free to email me!

(Remove spaces) kristina @ kristinascreations.com