KATERINA KAZAKLI

Measuring for the Perfect Fit

Welcome to our measurement guide. To ensure your item fits flawlessly, precise measurements are essential. Please keep the following guidelines in mind when taking your measurements:

  • Check Twice, Measure Thrice: Before submitting your measurements, double and triple-check their accuracy. We cannot be held responsible for ill-fitting items due to inaccurately recorded measurements. Your satisfaction is our priority, so please take extra care.
  • Buddy Up: If possible, enlist a friend's assistance. Measuring with a partner tends to yield more accurate results.
  • Loose and Easy: Remember to measure loosely. The measuring tape should not be pulled taut. Measure when you're relaxed, not when you're holding your breath.
  • What to Wear: For bust measurements, wear an unpadded bra to maintain the correct positioning and ensure a perfect fit. In general, measure against your skin or very thin clothing, as any added bulk may skew the measurements.
  • No Need to Stress: Measuring may seem daunting, but there's no need to overthink it. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us via email or chat. We're here to assist you. Plus, you're one step closer to your custom-made corset!

Ready to begin? Follow the instructions for each section below, record your measurements, and use the form at the bottom of this page to submit.

Table of Contents

Locating Your Bust and Natural Waist

To determine your bust measurement, identify the fullest part of your chest while wearing an unpadded bra, at the level of your nipples. Your natural waist can be pinpointed by bending from side to side. It's typically just above your belly button, where your body naturally folds between your rib cage and hip bone as you bend.

Secure a ribbon, rope, string, or a piece of elastic to encircle your bust and another around your natural waist, ensuring they remain perfectly level with the floor, without any drooping or irregularities. Maintain a consistent, straight line all around your body, as illustrated in the image to the left.

General Measurements for All Garments

  • Height: Stand with your back against a wall, feet together, and measure from the top of your head to the floor. Use a level surface and ensure that the tape is parallel to the ground.

For Dresses and Skirts

  • Dress/Skirt Length: Measure from your natural waist to the desired hemline. Ensure that the tape is straight and parallel to the center front of the garment.
  • Hips: Measure the fullest part of your hips, usually about 7-9 inches below your natural waist. Keep the tape parallel to the floor and snug but not tight.
  • Dress/Skirt Sweep: Measure the circumference at the hemline for fullness. Circle the tape around the hem while keeping it level and straight.

For Pants

  • Inseam: Measure from the crotch to the desired hemline. Ensure the tape is straight and follows the curve between your legs.
  • Outseam: Measure from the waist (or natural waist, depending on style) to the desired hemline. Keep the tape straight and parallel to the center front.
  • Thigh: Measure around the fullest part of your thigh, typically 1-2 inches below the crotch. Make sure the tape is snug but not tight.
  • Knee: Measure around the knee area for a specific fit if necessary.
  • Calf: Measure around the fullest part of your calf.
  • Leg Opening: Measure the circumference at the hemline. Keep the tape straight and level.

For Blouses and Tops

  • Bust: Measure around the fullest area of your chest when wearing an unpadded bra, at the level of your nipples.
  • Sleeve Length: Measure from the shoulder seam to the desired sleeve length. Extend the tape from the shoulder point.
  • Bicep: Measure around the fullest part of your upper arm. Keep the tape snug but not tight.
  • Cuff/Wrist: Measure around your wrist, or specify the desired cuff width. Ensure the tape fits comfortably around your wrist
  • Cape/Cloak Length: Measure from the shoulder or neckline to the desired length. Extend the tape vertically for this measurement.
  • Neck Opening: Measure around your neck, specifying the desired opening size. Keep the tape snug but not constricting.

For Corsets

  • Bust: Measure around the fullest area of your chest when wearing an unpadded bra, at the level of your nipples.
  • Underbust: Measure the area directly under your bust, typically where your bra band sits.
  • Waist: Measure around your natural waist level.
  • High Hip: Measure down 4 inches from your natural waist and mark this location. Measure the circumference at this point.
  • Apex to Waist along Breast: Start from your nipple and measure down to your natural waist. The measuring tape should be pressed along the curve of your breast. Be sure you are taking this measurement from the same points you previously measured your bust and natural waist.
  • Apex to Waist at Side: Starting from the level you took your bust measurement from, measure straight down against your body to your natural waist. Be sure you are taking this measurement from the same points you previously measured your bust and natural waist. Do not measure from your armpit. This measurement should be less than or equal to the measurement you got for your apex to waist along the breast.
  • Underbust to Natural Waist: Measure from the position you took your underbust measurement, directly under your bust (where your bra band usually sits), and measure down to your natural waist.

For Hats

  • Head Circumference: Measure around your head, typically 1 inch above your eyebrows.
  • Crown Height: Measure from the base of your head (where you measured the head circumference) to the top, or specify the desired crown height.

For Gloves

  • Hand Circumference: Measure around your palm at its widest point, typically just below the knuckles.
  • Hand Length: Measure from the tip of your middle finger to the base of your palm.

For Turtlenecks

  • Neck Circumference: Measure around the base of your neck.
  • Neck Height: Measure from the base of your neck to the desired height of the turtleneck.

For Bodysuits

  • Torso Length: Measure from the highest point of your shoulder down to the crotch.
  • Bust Point to Bust Point: Measure horizontally from the tip of one bust point to the other.
  • Bust Point to Crotch: Measure from one bust point to the crotch along your body.
  • Hip Width: Measure from one hip point to the other, typically at the widest part of your hips.

General Instructions for Taking Measurements

  • Use a soft, flexible measuring tape for the most accurate results.
  • Measure over undergarments or the type of clothing you'll typically wear with the garment.
  • Keep the measuring tape snug but not tight, allowing for a comfortable fit.
  • Stand up straight and in a relaxed position, with your feet together for most measurements.
  • When measuring for length, have someone assist you for precise results.
  • Double-check each measurement to ensure accuracy.
  • For circumference measurements (e.g., chest, hips), circle the tape around your body without twisting it.
  • Specify any additional details, such as "3cm below the waist" or " 8cm above the natural waist," for custom fits.
  • Use clear reference points, like the center front or center back of the garment, to ensure accuracy.