Maggie Evans 
If you are reading this, then it means that you want to buy a shirt that fits you perfectly or you want to get a shirt stitched for yourself, or maybe you are learning to stitch dress shirts and taking the size for the shirt is confusing for you. No matter what the case is, this blog is going to help you with everything that you need to know about taking the right measurements for the dress shirt to make it look perfect on whoever wears it. In this blog, I’ve narrowed down some of the very important tips and tricks that’ll help you to get the right size for your shirt every time you buy it or get it stitched.
How to Measure Neck?
You need to place the measuring tape at the height where your collar normally rests. This should be right above your Adam’s apple. Now take the measurement without squeezing the tape too hard. Remember that you should not count for any shrinkage while taking measurements of the neck area.
How to Measure Sleeve length?
Ideally, you should have a partner to take the measurements of your sleeves. However, if you don’t have anyone to help you, then you can do it from an old shirt that fits perfectly. Place the measuring tape at the base of the center of the back and let it hang till the wrist.
How to Measure Shoulder Width?
Again, for the measurement of the shoulder, you’ll require a partner. But if you don’t have one, don’t worry. You can do it from the old shirt that fits you well. You’ve to place the measuring tape on the edge of the shoulder where you want the yoke of the shirt to start. Measure from this point and cover for the outside edge of the other shoulder.
How to Take Measurements of Chest?
This is simple. All you have to do is run the measuring tape around the fullest part of your chest and tight up under the armpits. Now, come in a natural pose and let your arms hang down and relax. Just like that, you’ll have the perfect measurement of your shirt.
How to Take Measurements of the Waist?
If you think that the waist measurement is just like pants waist, then you are wrong. You must stand to relax in a normal position. Run the tape around the fullest part of your belly. It must be around the belly button. Just like that, you’ll have the waist measurement for your shirt.
How to Take Measurements of Shirt Length?
You need to put the first end of the measuring tape at the back of the neck and now take it all the way to your back where you want your shirt to be. This is the exact length measurement of your shirt.
How to Take Measurements of Bicep?
Hang your arm relaxed and measure around the bicep to where it is the fullest. This will probably be around your armpit. Just make sure that the tape measure is not too tight.
How to Take Measurements Wrist?
Measure around your wrist around the wrist bone. Hold the tape measure tight to your skin, but do not squeeze your wrist.
What Type of Fit do You Want?
You need to understand that different fits have different measurements for the same person. However, the procedure of taking measurements remains the same.
