General Notes
Men's/Boys Measuring
Chart pants
shirts
Women's/Girls
Measuring Chart bodices
and cinchers Skirts
General Notes on Measuring
For best results
on all of your measurements, enlist the help of another - the measurements will
be much more accurate.
Keep the tape parallel to the ground for any horizontal measurements (waist,
chest, bust, thigh, hips, etc). Pull the tape snug, but not tight. You should be
able to easily slide a finger between the tape and your body.
If you don't have a cloth measuring tape - use a string. Mark the measurement
with your fingers, then just measure the string against a ruler. Guys - please
don't use a carpenter's metal measuring tape! The measurements won't come out
very accurately! :-)
We are always available to answer questions about sizing. Just drop us a note if
you have any questions! If you are really uncomfortable with getting your own
measurements, it may be advisable to have them taken by a local seamstress.
If you have any questions about measuring at all, please don't hesitate to email
us at
witchescloset@kvalley.com! We are always happy to help!
Men's/Boy's
Measuring Chart
The above chart shows the
location for each measurement. You won't need all of these measurements for each
item you are interested in, but you'll want to check the measurements that are
listed on each garment's description before ordering. It's very important that
you get help with measuring your inseam and outseam - if you bend over to get it
yourself, the measurement will come out short.
For baggy
pants,
swordsman's pants, and dock master's pants -
it's okay if the pants inseam is a few inches bigger than your actual inseam -
it will make the pants more blousy. For the waist measurement, you'll want to be
certain that the highest waist size will fit over your hips.
The same goes for
the great shirts and rogue shirts
- a few inches longer in the arm is okay, the sleeve will just blouse out more.
If you have any questions about measuring at all, please don't hesitate to email
us at
witchescloset@kvalley.com! We are always happy to help!
Women's/Girl's
Measuring Chart
The above chart shows just
about all possible measurements you would ever need to take! You won't need all
of these for each item you are interested in, but you'll want to double check
the measurements that are listed on each garment.
For
bodices and
cinchers - To
ensure that you get the proper fit, enlist the help of another. Wear the
undergarments that you'll wear with the dress and measure around the fullest
part of your chest being sure that the tape is parallel to the floor all the way
around - hold the tape just so that it's snug against you, don't pull tight or
squish yourself in. Find your natural waist and do the same. (hint: if you do
not yet have a chemise, take your measurements with a baggy t-shirt on)
Traditionally, a bodice would be worn laced tightly with a separation between
the front panels - no need for a bra, because the bodice holds you firmly! Some
women prefer the front of a bodice to close completely and even be a bit loose.
When you measure yourself, keep in mind how you'd like the bodice to fit. A
bodice 1 inch smaller than your measurements will likely still close on you, but
will be snug and give you some support. A bodice 2-3 inches smaller will leave a
separation between the front panels as is traditional, and a bodice 4
inches smaller will give you a very "busty" look.
If you are ordering a "Made to Order" bodice, please send us the measurements
that you'd like the bodice to close at. In other words, if your bust measurement
is 38", waist is 34" - and you would like your bodice to fit traditionally - you
would send us a bust measurement of 36" and a waist measurement of 32".
If you find that bodices tend to be too long or too short for you, send us your
back of neck to waist measurement when ordering your bodice. We will be happy to
shorten or lengthen the bodice as needed.
For Pants -
On the waist
measurement, you'll want to be certain that the highest waist size will fit over
your hips.
For
Skirts -
Be certain that the skirt
waist will fit over your hips. To be sure that your skirt will be long enough
for you, measure from your waist to where you'd like the skirt to end (usually
below the ankle). If you plan to wear the dress with heels or any type of hoop
skirt, be sure to wear those while measuring.
It's critical that you have someone
else help with this - if you bend over, the measurement will be short. The
measurement listed for the length of a skirt is from the top of the waistband to the unhemmed edge.
If you have any questions about measuring at all, please don't hesitate to email
us at
witchescloset@kvalley.com! We are always happy to help!
