Tailor measurement chart: what to measure for each garment
Quick answer
A tailor measurement chart lists the body measurements needed for each garment. Shirts need length, chest, waist, shoulder, sleeve, cuff and collar; trousers need length, waist, hip, thigh, knee and bottom; dresses and blouses add bust, under-bust and armhole; shalwar kameez needs kameez length, chest, waist, hip (daman), shoulder, sleeve and collar plus shalwar length and bottom.
How to take measurements accurately
- Measure over light clothing with a soft tape, snug but not tight
- Keep the tape level for chest, waist and hip
- Write the unit (inches or cm) and the date
- Note posture or preferences (loose fit, slim fit) separately
- Re-measure regular customers once a year or when weight changes
Measurements by garment
| Garment | Measurements |
|---|---|
| Shirt | Length, chest, waist, hip, shoulder, sleeve, cuff, collar |
| Trousers / pants | Length, waist, hip, thigh, knee, bottom (opening), rise |
| Suit jacket / coat | Jacket length, chest, waist, hip, shoulder, sleeve, back width |
| Waistcoat | Length, chest, waist, shoulder |
| Dress | Length, bust, under-bust, waist, hip, shoulder, sleeve, armhole |
| Blouse | Length, bust, under-bust, waist, shoulder, sleeve, armhole, front & back neck |
| Kurta | Length, chest, waist, hip, shoulder, sleeve, collar |
| Shalwar kameez | Kameez length, chest, waist, hip (daman), shoulder, sleeve, cuff, collar; shalwar length, bottom |
| Sherwani | Length, chest, waist, hip, shoulder, sleeve, collar |
Frequently asked questions
Should tailors measure in inches or centimetres?
Either works — be consistent per shop and always write the unit. DarziMate supports both, including fractions.
How often should measurements be updated?
Re-measure regular customers about once a year or whenever their weight changes, and keep the old sizes for reference — DarziMate saves each version automatically.
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