NEMG WOMEN'S TOP MEASURING GUIDE

POINT OF MEASUREMENT
A Front length from HPS- measure from neck/shoulder intersection down to edge of hem
B CB Length-from neckline (NOT top of collar) straight down CB to edge of hem
C 1/2 Chest- from bottom of armhole/side seam, measure straight across
D 1/2 Waist (usually 44cm from HPS)- measure narrowest point across width of garment
E 1/2 Hip (18cm down from waist)- measure widest point across width of garment
1/2 Armhole (on straight)-measure straight line from shoulder/armhole intersection at fold to underam point
F
(armhole/side fold)
F-2 Front armhole(on curve)-measure along curve of armhole from side seam to shoulder seam
F-3 Back armhole (on curve)-measure along curve of armhole from side seam to shoulder seam
G Sweep- bottom edge of hem, front and/or back
H Across Shoulder (shoulder seam to shoulder seam)- from top of armhole straight across back
H-1Across Front (15cm down from HPS) - measure at Front Chest from Armhole seam to Armhole seam
H-2Across Back (15cm down from HPS)-measure at Back Chest from Armhole seam to Armhole seam
I Neck width- measure at back neck, from HPS to HPS
J Front neck drop- measure from imaginary line across neck width (fr CBN), down to neckline seam at CF
K Back neck drop- measure from imaginary line across neck width (fr CBN), down to neckline seam at CB
Sleeve length from CB- measure from CBN (center of imaginary line that goes fr HPS to HPS) to edge of
L
sleeve cuff
M Bicep- measure straight perpendicular line from bottom of armhole across sleeve
N Underarm- from underarm/armhole intersection to bottom opening of sleeve
O Cuff Height - from seam of cuff to bottom opening of sleeve
P Cuff opening- bottom opening of sleeve
Q Collar height at CB- from neckline to top edge of collar
R Collar width at Front- from neckline to collar point
S Button placket width
T Button placket length
U Pocket width (opening)
V Pocket height
W Shoulder Slope - measure shoulder / armhole point drop down from HPS
X Collar Stand
Y Collar Length - measure from pont to point along collar outer edge
*these measurements are subject to change according to design/style