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Childrenswear How To Measure Fit Technology

February 2008

Contents User Guide

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Please ensure you use the
Dresses, Tops, Shirts & Blouses
bookmark tab to access this
Strappy Dresses & Tops
information.
Jackets & Coats
If you do not have the tabs
Trousers & Shorts
showing, or not sure how to
Skirts
access them please follow
Waistband Variations
instructions
Swimwear
at bottom of this page.
Collars
Knitwear
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Comments & Signature) simply click the
Bookmark tab to see all information,
and click all relevant dropdown folders.
All numeric ‘How to Measure’ numbering If Tabs are not showing, click the
must be referenced on any size chart or symbol at the bottom left of the window,
fit log submitted to Marks & Spencer Plc which will then show the Bookmark
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Dresses, Tops, Shirts & Blouses

27 21 17

1 Shoulder – neck point along shoulder to 18 Sleeve Underarm – underarm point to

22 armhole point including any neck trim sleeve end.
2 Shoulder Point to Point – Back shoulder 20 Armhole Circumference -along curve.
32 to shoulder point 20a Armhole - Straight
16
23 3 Neck Drop – centre back neck edge to 21 Bicep – underarm point to folded edge.
11 centre front neck including any neck trim
30 4 Neck Point to Point –Back neck point to 22 Elbow at specified measurement from
9 neck point. underarm
5 Front Neck Line – along curve from neck 23 Cuff Circumference – Along bottom edge
8 point to neck point. of sleeve.
14 8 Across Front – Measure straight across 24 Back Neck Line - along curve from neck
28 10
from armhole seam to seam, at narrowest point to neck point.
point
9 Front Length – Side neck point to hem. 27 Across Back – Measure straight across
from armhole seam to seam, at narrowest
point
10 Chest - Measure straight across from side 28 Back Length – centre back neck to hem
seam to seam .Specify chest measuring inclusive of any neck trim
position from side neck point on all sizes
11 Waist- Measure straight across from side 29 Vent / Split Length – top of opening to
29 seam to seam (or on waist seam). Waist hem.
measuring position to be specified on
chart all sizes from centre back
1 14 Lower Hip-Measure straight across from 30 Side Seam – underarm point to hem.
side seam to seam. Lower hip measuring
1 24 position to be specified on chart all sizes
20 23 from centre back
3 5 15 Hem Circumference – along bottom edge 31 Neck Circumference – along curve of back
20 of garment – closed/fastened. and front neck.
(See fig. 5&24)
20a 9 16 Sleeve Length – sleeve head to hem 32 Dart Length – Measured from dart end as
sewn.
17 Sleeve Overarm – neck point along
shoulder to sleeve end including cuff &
10 any neck trim.

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Strappy Dresses & Tops

5 Front Neck Apex to Apex – 25 Strap Distance – Along curve,

Follow neckline inner strap to inner strap edge.
25a Distance between straps –
measured straight
25a
6 Centre Front neck to apex – 26 Strap Length – From front apex
7 6 5 25 Follow neckline along strap to back
10 27
7 Apex to Side Seam – Follow 27 Across Back – Along edge from
10 armhole side seam to side seam.

9 Front Length – Front neck point 28 Back Length –Centre back top
11 to hem inclusive of neck trim. edge to hem including any
32 neck trims
10 Bust – In a straight line from side 29 Vent / Split Length – top of
seam to side seam at specified opening to hem.
26 distance from under arm
14
28 11 Waist- Measure straight across 30 Side Seam – underarm point to
30 from side seam to seam. Waist hem inclusive of any binding
measuring position to be
7 specified on chart all sizes from
9 centre back
14 Lower Hip-Measure straight 32 Dart Length – Measured from
across from side seam to seam. dart end as sewn.
Lower hip measuring position to
29 be specified on chart all sizes
from centre back

15 Hem Circumference – along

15
bottom edge of garment closed /
fastened.

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1 Shoulder – Neck point along 23 Cuff Circumference – Along bottom
2 shoulder to armhole point of sleeve edge
2 Shoulder Point to Point - Back 24 Back Neck – Along curve from neck
shoulder point to shoulder point point to neck point.
8 27
5 Front Neck Line- Along curve to 27 Across Back - At narrowest point
front edge including any button wrap armhole to armhole seam
8 Across Front – At narrowest point 28 Back Length – Centre back neck to
10 armhole to armhole seam hem edge
10 Chest – Measure straight across 29 Vent/Split Length – Top of opening
28
16 from side seam to seam. Waist to hem
measuring position to be specified
11 32 on chart from centre back neck
30 11 Waist – Straight across side seam to 30 Side Seam – Underarm point to hem
seam. Waist measuring position to
be specified on chart from centre
back neck
14 14 Lower Hip – Straight across side 31 Neck circumference – Along curve
29 seam to seam. Hip measuring of front and back neck
position to be specified on chart (See fig. 5 &24)
15 from centre back neck
15 Hem Circumference – Along bottom 32 Dart Length – Measured from dart
F 33a
edge of (fastened) garment end as sewn
24
G 16 Sleeve Length – Shoulder point to 33 Lapel End – Collar end point to
sleeve end including cuff revere end point
18 Sleeve Underarm – Under arm point
19 to sleeve end.
1 E
21
19 Centre Back Neck to sleeve end 34 First Button Hole – neck point to eye
5 including cuff. of button hole.
22
33 20a Armhole - straight E Collar End – Revere seam to outside
20a
18 edge of collar.
23 21 Bicep – Underarm point to folded F Collar Width – Measured at centre
edge back
34
22 Elbow – At specified measurement G Collar Stand Depth – Measure at
from under arm centre back

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12 36 Waistband Depth Top of waistband to waist seam.

36 11 Waist Along top edge of waist.

See page on ‘How to Measure Waists’ for
13
different waist variations
38
12 Top Hip Measure at same angle as waist. through
14 measuring positions
39 Specify measuring position on size chart from
top of waistband.
37 40
13 Mid Hip Measure straight through measuring positions
Specify measuring position on size chart from
top of waistband.
42 14 Lower Hip Measure straight through measuring positions
43 Specify measuring position on size chart from
top of waistband.

37 Front & Back Rise From top of waistband along seam to crutch
& point with exception of lap seam which is
41 measured in the centre of the twin needle
38
39 Across Fork From crutch point to side seam.

40 Thigh Measured straight across, 6cm down from

crutch point
41 Knee Measured straight across, 32cm down inside leg
from crutch
42 Inside Leg From crutch point to hem along seam

43 Outside Leg From top of waistband down outside leg seam

to hem.

15 15 Hem Circumference Along bottom edge of garment

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Skirts

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11 Waist Along top edge of waist.
36
See page on ‘How to Measure
Waists’ for different waist variations
14 Lower Hip Measure at same angle as waist.
Specify measuring position on size
14
chart from top of waistband.

35 15 Hem Along bottom edge of garment

35 Circumference fastened

29 Vent/Split Length Top of opening to hem

35 Skirt Length Measure from top of waistband to

hem at centre front of garment

29 36 Waistband Depth Top of waistband to waist seam

29

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Waistband Variations
Fixed Waist Fully Elasticated – Relaxed
In the event of measuring a lot
of garments it is advisable that
a tape measure is taped to a
table with the exception of the
shaped waistband
Lay garment on a flat surface
Lay garment on a flat surface Waist measurements to be Hold waistband without any tension on
Hold waistband straight without
stretching and place tape measure flat
documented as 11 on size elastic and place tape measure flat onto
top edge of waistband to take
onto top edge of waistband to take charts
measurement flattening out any bulky
measurement areas

Shaped or Faced Waist Half Elasticated – Relaxed Fully Elasticated – Extended

Hold waistband and stretch garment

Lay garment on a flat surface as sketch out to its fullest extent.
Hold waistband without any tension Place garment against tape
Lay garment on a flat surface on elastic.and place tape measure measure (preferably taped to table)
Place tape measure at top of waist edge flat onto top edge of waistband to and take measurement from tope
and take measurement following the take measurement flattening out
curve of the waist edge of garment
any bulky areas
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Swimwear
1 1 Shoulder Neck point along shoulder to armhole point
including any trim
5 Front Neck Line Along curve from neck point to neck point
5
10 Chest Straight across at underarm point from side seam
to side seam
20
11 Waist Straight across side seam to side seam. Waist
measuring position to be specified on chart for all
10 sizes
24 See page on ‘How To Measure Waists’ for
37 different waist variations
14 Lower Hip Straight across side seam to side seam at specified
11 measurement down side seam (including
30 waistband on bottoms)
20 Armhole Circumference Along curve

14 38 24 Back Neck Line Along curve from neck point to neck point.
30 Side Seam Swim Suits & Tops -Underarm point to hem
45 Bottoms - From top of waistband to bottom of leg
opening
51
37 Front Rise Swim Suits - From centre front neck to gusset seam
46 Bottoms – From top of waistband to gusset seam
38 Back Rise Swim Suits - From centre back neck to gusset
48 seam
11 Bottoms – From top of waistband to gusset seam
45 Front Leg Side seam to gusset seam along curve
47
46 Back Leg Side seam to gusset seam along curve
14 47 Leg Extended Along edge fully extended
11
48
37 39 Across Fork From crutch point to side seam
30
15 Hem Circumference Along bottom edge of garment
39
50 48 Gusset Seam Along gusset seam outer edge to outer edge.
37 30
45
50 Gusset Width At narrowest point outer edge to outer edge.
46 51 Bottom Cover Measure from outer leg edge to out edge at
15 specified distance up from back seam

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Collars
A Extend end length
B Band width at front
C Extend end depth
D Collar length at base
G
E Collar end
H
F Collar width at centre back
A G Band width at centre back
B H Tie space
J Collar length centre of button to inner edge of buttonhole

K Collar leaf edge

E F

J C

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Knitwear
4 9 Front Length - Front neck point to bottom of welt
1
3 28 Back Length - From back neck point to bottom of welt
20a
3
21 10 Chest Width - Measurement taken at under arm point
9 9
Across Front – Measure in a straight line armhole to armhole,
10 8 13cm down from side neck point
22 10
Waist – Measure straight across garment. Waist measuring
11 position to be specified on chart for all sizes
11 18
11 15 Welt Width -Measure along bottom edge of garment welt
18 Sleeve Underarm - From underarm point to end of sleeve

24 Shoulder - from neck link line along shoulder seam to armhole

1 link line
15
2 23 15 Back Shoulder Point to Point – Measured from back shoulder
2 link to link
20a Armhole – Measured straight
Raglan Front – Measured straight from neck link line to under
20a arm
Raglan Back - Measured straight from neck link line to under
20a
20a arm
20a
10 21 21 Bicep - Underarm seam to folded edge
28 22 Elbow - Fold cuff to underarm point measure along fold
22
23 Cuff Circumference - Along bottom edge of sleeve
3 Neck Drop – Centre back link seam to centre front link seam
18
Back Neck Overall – Measurement taken from front of garment
4 link- link
24 Back Neck Scoop – From imaginary line to link line

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