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How do I best take sizes, with clothes on or without any clothes on? Should I submit sizes in centimeters or Inches ?

Our measurement form is very comprehensive and can be used for all garments, including shirts, suits, pants, etc. Two-dimensional measurements such as lengths, shoulder widths, etc, can be taken off another piece of clothing that fits well but three-dimensional measurements such as chest circumference, stomach, etc., should be taken off the body. Use the video tutorials on the forms to see how to best take measurements. When taking Measurements, we recommend a thin shirt or t-shirt and a well fitting pair of pants. Tights, jogging suits, corsets or any other body binding garments should not be worn when taking the sizes.
For pant and trouser measurements, wear items that sit exactly where you want your custom pants to sit. The position of the pants waist band on the waist at the sides, front and back are required when taking measurements for the pants out seam and U-crotch.
Jacket lengths do not necessarily have to conform to the second knuckle on the thumb since some people have long arms and others short arms as well as styles selected also make a difference. Ideally, the standard jacket length should cover at least the buttocks at the back and the crotch in the front.
Do not take the neck size of shirts tightly or snugly. Make sure a finger is kept between the tape and the body for comfort allowance for the collar. We do not recommend using off the rack measurements for custom clothing. When submitting shirt sleeve lengths, measure sleeve length from the top of the shoulder to the length desired as is described in the measurements forms.
For your convenience, each measurement requirement for each kind of garment is indicated using icons so that those minimal sizes get submitted as necessary.

Measurements can be submitted in centimeters or in inches. Since our legacy is the traditional school of tailoring, we work with inches and should sizes be submitted in centimeters we will convert them to inches. So, it is safe to say that we prefer inches. Remember to select the appropriate unit of measurement when submitting the sizes.

Other commonly asked questions about Measurements, Sizes, How to? When ? What ?

1. What does NOA mean?
2. Can I send in sizes that I want copied from a garment that fits me well?
3. When I submit sizes, it shows an ´out of range´ error. What does that mean?
4. I am afraid to take sizes. Can I send measurements off a garment I am happy with?
5. What is difference between "Slim or Snug Fit", "Athletic Cut" and "Full Fit"?
6. How do I send digital images to use with my order?
7. I have a shirt I want sizes taken from. How is this accomplished?
8. I have existing garments that I want to send to you for replicating sizes off of. How do I do this?
9. When, how, and where do I submit my measurements?
10. Can you do Large loose shirts ? Can you to Tight or fitted Shirts ? Loose baggy slacks? Snug fit pants ? Boxy Jackets?
11. Can you do big and tall size custom clothing?
12. Can you do wheelchair fit ? I have physical limitations, can you accomodate them in my custom clothing?
13. What if I am an odd size with parts of my physique larger or smaller than other parts of my physique? Such as, what if my neck is a lot larger than the rest of my proportions or what if my sleeves are extra short compared to the rest of me?
14. Can I update the measurements after the order has been delivered?
15. I am an existing client but do not see my measurements profile in my account. Do you have all my measurements? If so, why is it not shown?
16. How can I be sure of a perfect fit?
17. Can you use off the rack sizes? Can I submit Ready to Wear sizes for my custom clothing?
18. What are the minimal size requirements for Shirts ? Jackets ? Pants ? Vests ?