A quick note: Earlier today I had trouble adding diagrams to this posting. Now that they're included, they're too faint and small and arrggh! I'm going to leave them in the document and have them serve as a general idea. I will happily send you the electronic document with these diagrams in a much more legible form - and nearer to the measurement descriptions that they illustrate. Thanks for your understanding.
Anyway - after having written two entries about measurements last week, it just seems rights to publish the “Measurements Worksheet” that other parents have graciously completed. This is the data we need to understand how your children’s bodies change as they age and grow. It’s the foundation for developing pattern grade rules. I can send a hard copy of this (along with a lavender tape measure!) to anyone who is willing to complete it. Just call or email me. 847.401.5832 or SherryRoberson@earthlink.net.
At first glance, this seems like a lot of complicated measurements. But, it’s not. It really is pretty straightforward and once you’ve completed the first couple of measurements you are well on your way. In fact, I think you’ll be surprised at how quickly you can complete the worksheet once you’ve started. Please note that each description number corresponds to a number on a diagram so that you can see where and how some of the more unusual measurements, like “armscye” and “cervical height” are to be taken. And, I’ve defined unfamiliar terms like “armscye!”
Thank you, thank you, thank you to those who compile this data and send it to me! This information is vitally important and profoundly appreciated! These measurements are fundamental to developing and producing clothes that fit your child properly. This initiative cannot proceed without body measurement details. So, again, thank you – deeply and sincerely – for your help.
Body Measurement Guidelines
* Take measurements over light underwear or pull-up.
* Take measurements on the right side unless there is a reason (e.g. a cast) that prevents accurate measurement. In that case, take the measurement on the left side and note that next to the entry.
* Record the measurements to the nearest 1/16-inch.
* When taking measurements, hold the measuring tape snugly on the skin’s surface. The tape measure should not be pulled tight or allowed to sag.
Body Measurement Definitions
* Crown – Top of head
* Cervical – The base of the neck. This point is the vertebra that protrudes when the head is bent forward. Note, however, that cervical measurements are taken with the head in a straight, upright position. This is a reference point for several measurements, so it’s best to find that point before you begin to take measurements.
* Waist – The lower edge of the lower floating rib, located at the side of the body directly below the center of the armpit.
* Hip – The outer bony prominence of the upper end of the thighbone.
* Armscye – Corresponds to the armhole opening in a garment
* Acromion - The outer end of the scapula, extending over the shoulder joint and forming the highest point of the shoulder, to which the collarbone is attached.
Information
Child’s name (if you’re comfortable sharing that)
Age
Gender
Height (inches)
Weight (pounds)
If your child is young, is s/he wearing a pull-up while these measurements are being taken? That may seem like an odd question, but clothes must be designed to accommodate the additional volume of a pull-up if the child routinely wears one.
1. Neck Base (Figure 1) Measure around the neck touching the cervical at the back and the upper borders of the collarbone at the front.
2. Chest (Figure 1) Measure around the body, under the arms and across the nipples being sure to include the lower portion of the shoulder blades.
3. Upper Arm (Figure 1) Measure the circumference of the arm midway between the outer edge of the shoulder and the elbow.
4. Waist (Figure 1) Measure around the body at waist height. The waist is at the point of the lower floating rib.
5. Elbow (Figure 1) Measure the circumference of the elbow while the arm is straight.
6. Hip (Figure 1) Measure around the body at hip height. The hip is the outer bony prominence of the upper end of the thighbone.
7. Thigh (Figure 1) Measure around the upper part of the leg, close to the crotch.
At first glance, this seems like a lot of complicated measurements. But, it’s not. It really is pretty straightforward and once you’ve completed the first couple of measurements you are well on your way. In fact, I think you’ll be surprised at how quickly you can complete the worksheet once you’ve started. Please note that each description number corresponds to a number on a diagram so that you can see where and how some of the more unusual measurements, like “armscye” and “cervical height” are to be taken. And, I’ve defined unfamiliar terms like “armscye!”
Thank you, thank you, thank you to those who compile this data and send it to me! This information is vitally important and profoundly appreciated! These measurements are fundamental to developing and producing clothes that fit your child properly. This initiative cannot proceed without body measurement details. So, again, thank you – deeply and sincerely – for your help.
Body Measurement Guidelines
* Take measurements over light underwear or pull-up.
* Take measurements on the right side unless there is a reason (e.g. a cast) that prevents accurate measurement. In that case, take the measurement on the left side and note that next to the entry.
* Record the measurements to the nearest 1/16-inch.
* When taking measurements, hold the measuring tape snugly on the skin’s surface. The tape measure should not be pulled tight or allowed to sag.
Body Measurement Definitions
* Crown – Top of head
* Cervical – The base of the neck. This point is the vertebra that protrudes when the head is bent forward. Note, however, that cervical measurements are taken with the head in a straight, upright position. This is a reference point for several measurements, so it’s best to find that point before you begin to take measurements.
* Waist – The lower edge of the lower floating rib, located at the side of the body directly below the center of the armpit.
* Hip – The outer bony prominence of the upper end of the thighbone.
* Armscye – Corresponds to the armhole opening in a garment
* Acromion - The outer end of the scapula, extending over the shoulder joint and forming the highest point of the shoulder, to which the collarbone is attached.
Information
Child’s name (if you’re comfortable sharing that)
Age
Gender
Height (inches)
Weight (pounds)
If your child is young, is s/he wearing a pull-up while these measurements are being taken? That may seem like an odd question, but clothes must be designed to accommodate the additional volume of a pull-up if the child routinely wears one.
1. Neck Base (Figure 1) Measure around the neck touching the cervical at the back and the upper borders of the collarbone at the front.
2. Chest (Figure 1) Measure around the body, under the arms and across the nipples being sure to include the lower portion of the shoulder blades.
3. Upper Arm (Figure 1) Measure the circumference of the arm midway between the outer edge of the shoulder and the elbow.
4. Waist (Figure 1) Measure around the body at waist height. The waist is at the point of the lower floating rib.
5. Elbow (Figure 1) Measure the circumference of the elbow while the arm is straight.
6. Hip (Figure 1) Measure around the body at hip height. The hip is the outer bony prominence of the upper end of the thighbone.
7. Thigh (Figure 1) Measure around the upper part of the leg, close to the crotch.
8. Vertical Trunk (Figure 2) Measure from a point on the shoulder, midway between the neck and the normal armhole line, around the bottom of the crotch and back to that original, beginning point on the shoulder. This measurement will be the biggest number of all measurement values because it covers a lot of area.
9. Armscye (Figure 2) This is the measurement that corresponds to the armhole opening of a garment. Measure from a point at the armhole edge of the shoulder around through the mid-point of the underarm, and back to the point of origin.
10. Neck to Front Waist (Figure 2) Measure from the front of the neck base to the front of the waist.
11. Shoulder Length (Figure 3) Measure from the base of the neck, at the shoulder, to the armscye point of the shoulder.
12. Across Shoulder (Figure 3) Measure across the back from the widest point of one shoulder to the widest point of the other.
9. Armscye (Figure 2) This is the measurement that corresponds to the armhole opening of a garment. Measure from a point at the armhole edge of the shoulder around through the mid-point of the underarm, and back to the point of origin.
10. Neck to Front Waist (Figure 2) Measure from the front of the neck base to the front of the waist.
11. Shoulder Length (Figure 3) Measure from the base of the neck, at the shoulder, to the armscye point of the shoulder.
12. Across Shoulder (Figure 3) Measure across the back from the widest point of one shoulder to the widest point of the other.
13. Scye Depth (Figure 3) Measure along the spine from the cervical to an imaginary line connecting the mid-underarm points.
14. Arm Length (Figure 2) With the elbow bent, measure from the top of the shoulder along the outside of the arm to the protruding wrist bone at the back of the hand.
15. Head and Neck Length (Figure 3) With the head erect, measure the distance from the crown to the cervical.
16. Cervical to Wrist (Figure 3) With the elbow bent, measure from the cervical by way of the top of the shoulder and along the outside surface of the arm, around the elbow to the protruding wrist bone at the back of the hand.
17. Cervical Height (Figure 4) Measure the distance from the cervical to the soles of the feet.
18. Cervical to Back Waist (Figure 4) Measure along the spine from the cervical to the waist.
19. Cervical to Knee (Figure 4) Measure the distance from the cervical to the knee.
20. Waist Height (Figure 4) Measure the distance from the waist to the soles of the feet.
21. Hip Height (Figure 4) Measure the distance from the hip to the soles of the feet.
22. Crotch Height (Figure 5) Measure the distance from the mid-point of the crotch to the soles of the feet.
23. Knee Height (Figure 5) Measure the distance from the knee to the soles of the feet.
24. Ankle Height (Figure 5) Measure the distance from the ankle to the soles of the feet.
25. Waist to Knee (Figure 5) Measure the distance from the waist to the knee.
26. Crotch Length (Figure 5) Measure the distance from the waist level at the center front through the crotch to the waist level at the center back.
14. Arm Length (Figure 2) With the elbow bent, measure from the top of the shoulder along the outside of the arm to the protruding wrist bone at the back of the hand.
15. Head and Neck Length (Figure 3) With the head erect, measure the distance from the crown to the cervical.
16. Cervical to Wrist (Figure 3) With the elbow bent, measure from the cervical by way of the top of the shoulder and along the outside surface of the arm, around the elbow to the protruding wrist bone at the back of the hand.
17. Cervical Height (Figure 4) Measure the distance from the cervical to the soles of the feet.
18. Cervical to Back Waist (Figure 4) Measure along the spine from the cervical to the waist.
19. Cervical to Knee (Figure 4) Measure the distance from the cervical to the knee.
20. Waist Height (Figure 4) Measure the distance from the waist to the soles of the feet.
21. Hip Height (Figure 4) Measure the distance from the hip to the soles of the feet.
22. Crotch Height (Figure 5) Measure the distance from the mid-point of the crotch to the soles of the feet.
23. Knee Height (Figure 5) Measure the distance from the knee to the soles of the feet.
24. Ankle Height (Figure 5) Measure the distance from the ankle to the soles of the feet.
25. Waist to Knee (Figure 5) Measure the distance from the waist to the knee.
26. Crotch Length (Figure 5) Measure the distance from the waist level at the center front through the crotch to the waist level at the center back.
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