Blouses, Tops, coats, and Shirts:

1. Bust/chest measured from underarm, across the chest to the other underarm, then     measurement is doubled.
2. Back is measured from shoulder seam across to other shoulder seam.
3. Length is measured from shoulder to hem, or straight down the back not including collar.
4. Arm length is measured from shoulder seam to wrist hem.
5. Waist is measured across where a normal waist would fall and then doubled.

Skirts and Dresses:
1. Dress length is measured from shoulder to hem.

2. Waist is measured across where an average waist falls, then doubled.
3. Skirt length is measured from waistband to hem.
4. Hips are measured across where an average hip falls, then doubled.

Pants:
1. Inseam is measured from crotch down along inside of leg to hem.
2. Waist is measured across natural waist then doubled.
3. Sometimes we measure from the waist, down to the crotch if needed.