Mastering Measurements: A Step-by-Step Guide to Measuring Yourself for a Custom-Made Suit

A custom-made suit is the epitome of style and elegance, reflecting your unique personality and offering unparalleled comfort. At ABR Custom Tailors, we understand the importance of a perfect fit, and it all begins with accurate measurements. In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk you through the process of measuring yourself for a custom-made suit, ensuring that your bespoke garment fits flawlessly and enhances your overall appearance.

Step 1: Prepare Yourself and Gather Tools

Before you begin, make sure you're wearing well-fitting undergarments and thin, non-bulky clothing, as these can affect your measurements. You'll need a flexible measuring tape (preferably in inches) and a friend or family member to assist you.

Step 2: Measure Your Chest

Stand up straight with your arms relaxed at your sides. Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your chest, ensuring it's parallel to the ground and not too tight. Breathe normally and record the measurement.

Step 3: Measure Your Waist

Locate your natural waist by bending to one side and finding the crease that forms. Measure around your waist, keeping the tape parallel to the ground and snug but not tight. Record the measurement.

Step 4: Measure Your Hips

Stand with your feet together and measure around the widest part of your hips, ensuring the tape is parallel to the ground. Record the measurement.

Step 5: Measure Your Shoulders

Ask your assistant to measure the distance between the outer edges of your shoulders, running the tape across your upper back. Keep your shoulders relaxed and ensure the tape is straight. Record the measurement.

Step 6: Measure Your Sleeve Length

Bend your arm slightly and locate the bony point at the base of your neck where your shoulder meets your arm. Ask your assistant to measure from this point to your wrist bone, following the natural curve of your arm. Record the measurement.

Step 7: Measure Your Jacket Length

Measure from the base of your neck (the bony point you located earlier) down your back to your desired jacket length. This is typically around the point where your thumb knuckle meets your body when your arms are relaxed at your sides. Record the measurement.

Step 8: Measure Your Pants Inseam

Put on a well-fitting pair of pants and measure from the crotch seam down the inside of your leg to your desired pant length. Most people prefer the pant hem to sit just above the top of their shoe. Record the measurement.

Step 9: Measure Your Pants Waist

Measure around your waist where you typically wear your pants, keeping the tape parallel to the ground and snug but not tight. Record the measurement.

Conclusion

With these measurements in hand, you're well on your way to experiencing the luxury and comfort of a custom-made suit from ABR Custom Tailors. Our skilled tailors and designers will use these measurements to craft a suit that not only fits you impeccably but also reflects your unique style and personality. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin your journey to a bespoke wardrobe that elevates your confidence and makes a lasting impression.