Measurements Required for CUSTOM MADE CORSETS:
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*2.) Around the fullest part of the breast. This is usually the nipple line.
*3.) Around the rib cage this is where your bra band is right under the base of the breast.
*4.) Around your natural waist. This is where the abdomen naturally indents. Relax, do not suck in. I will account for corset reductions.
*5.) 2” Below your natural waist. This is where your corset will end on the sides.
*Measurements 6-11 are taken vertically. This will determine the length needed in conjunction with the circumference measurements above.
*6.) Measure from under the arm to the natural waistline. Do this along the side of your torso.
*7.) Measure from the natural waist to where you want the bodice/corset to end on the side, not the point in front. Again measure on the side of the torso.
*8.) Measure from under the bust (rib/bra band) down the center, usually in line with the navel (belly button), to where you want the bodice/corset point to end.
*12.) This measurement is going to go over the breast (at the nipple line), shoulder and down the back. You will keep the tape pressed against your skin. Start under bust rib/bra band. Tape is brought up over the breast, shoulder and back. The end measurement is under bust rib/bra band. As a rule if you follow your bra strap you'll have good placement for this measurement.
*13.) Measure from nipple to nipple.
*14. ) Your height barefoot.
15.) Will you be wearing wings with your bodice? If so, how wide is the attachment slide?
MEASUREMENTS REQUIRED FOR SKIRTS:
1.) Waist: Measure around natural waist (Where the body naturally indents).
2.) Hip: Measure around the hip or midsection, whichever is largest.
3.) Length: Measure from your waist to where you want hem line to end. Length to 42" without ruffle. 47" with ruffle.
4.) Choose Elastic or Draw Waistline
5.) Your height barefoot
6.) Color? Provide color name and number.
Measurements & Information Required for CUSTOM MADE CHEMISES:
1.) Bust/Chest: Measure around fullest part of breast (usually the nipple line).
3.) Hip: Measure around the hip or midsection whichever is largest.
4.) Length: Measure from shoulder to where you want the hem line to end (including ruffles if this option is selected).
5.) Arm Length: Measure from top of shoulder to your wrist (shoulder crest).
6.) Bicep: Measure largest part of upper arm.
10.) Measure around shoulders (tape around front, back and both shoulders) where you would wear chemise for off the shoulder style. You will need to provide the around the shoulder measurement regardless of how you intend to wear the chemise.
12.) Your Height: Barefoot height top/crown of head to floor.
13.) Will you be wearing your chemise primarily ON or OFF the shoulder?
14.) Elastic or Draw at Neckline? Split-V neck will be a combination of elastic with a cotton or ribbon tie.
17.) IF blouse length do you want a slimmer contemporary fit or a traditional voluminous fit?
18.) Color? Provide color name and number.