How To Spec A Garment
How To Spec A Garment
How To Spec A Garment
Tops/Jackets/Dresses
Across Chest
Usually measured 1 below armhole
horizontally from edge to edge.
Waist
Measured horizontally from edge to edge at a specific
distance below HPS, which will vary depending on
sample size and company standards. Example: For a
Junior size 9 waist spec is taken from 15 below
HPS.
Hip
Measured
horizontally from
edge to edge at a
specific distance
below HPS, which
will vary depending
on sample size and
company standards.
Example: For a
Junior size 9 hip
spec is taken from
24 below HPS.
Bottom Sweep
The bottom edge of the garment measured
horizontally straight across from edge to edge
Sleeve
Length
Distance from
the top of the
sleeve at the
shoulder seam,
to the sleeve
opening.
Neck Opening
Measured from neck seam to neck
seam at HPS.
BOTTOMS
Upper Waist
Usually measured by aligning the front and
back waistbands and measuring straight
across the top of the waistband from edge to
edge.
Lower Hip
The lower hip spec is given through
the 3 point method using three
points of measure marked at a
certain distance below the top waist
Thigh
Typically measured 1 below the
crotch seam, perpendicular to the
pant leg from side to side.