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How to send a garment size chart for sampling
Label every measurement as either a body measurement or a finished garment measurement. State the base size, units and measuring method. A body bust circumference and a dress measured flat across the bust are different inputs to a pattern.
Which measurement does the factory need?
| Entry | Example | How to read it |
|---|---|---|
| Body bust | 88 cm | Around the body at the fullest point. |
| Finished half-bust | 46 cm | Straight across the closed garment, laid flat and relaxed, at the marked bust line. |
| Finished dress length | 132 cm | From the specified shoulder point to the finished hem along the marked line. |
In this example, 46 cm measured flat corresponds to about 92 cm around the garment, giving roughly 4 cm more room than an 88 cm bust. This illustrates the arithmetic for a simple symmetrical garment. A structured cup or shaped bust needs its own measurement drawing.
How should a buyer specify the other sizes?
Identify the base size first. Add a column for each additional size and a row for each measurement point. Include your preferred tolerance for each point, if you have one, and mark whether a stretch measurement is relaxed or extended. For an asymmetric hem, record the short and long points separately.
What if you only have a reference garment?
Close it as worn, lay it flat and photograph the tape at each end of a measurement. Label each photo with its unit and base size. For an adjustable strap, state the strap setting. Enter measurements in the custom studio and include any special measuring method in your enquiry.