Measuring the Blouse

BY: HAZEL G. ARIZABAL

1. Neck to shoulder
Place the tape measure at
the base of your neck and
measure to your shoulder joint.
2. Blouse length-
Start at the center of the
shoulder and draw the measuring
tape straight down to the point
where you want your blouse to
end. Make sure that the tape
passes over the center of the bust
when taking this measurement.
3. Sleeve length
If you are getting a
sleeveless blouse you can skip
this step. Place the measuring
tape at the edge of the
shoulder. Measure down the
arm from there until you have
the desired sleeve length.
4. Around bust
Place the measuring tape
around the fullest part of the
bust. Make it sure the
measuring tape is straight all
the way around the chest and
back.
5. Around bottom of Blouse
Take this measurement just
above the waist below the bust.
This is where the blouse will
end. Be sure to measure all the
way around.
6. Shoulder to Bust
Start at the top of the
shoulder at the neck point to
the bust. Make sure the
measuring tape is straight all
the way around the chest and
back.
7. Front Neck Depth
Start at the top of the
shoulder at the neck point and
draw the measuring tape
diagonally to the center of your
chest to the point where you
want your blouse neck opening
to end.
8. Armhole Circumference
Keep arms relaxed by your side.
Place the measuring tape at the top
of the shoulder in line with your
armpit. Wrap the tape under the
arm and over the end of your
shoulder to the straight point. The
tape measure should feel snug but
not tight.
9. Around arm
The measurement helps
determine how wide to cut the
width of the sleeves. Keep arms
relaxed by your side. Wrap the
measuring tape around the
fullest part of your bicep.
10. Shoulder
Place the measuring tape
across the back and measure in
a straight line from the end of
the left shoulder to the end of
the right shoulder.