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Measurements For Fitting Pants: Guide C-209

This document provides instructions for measuring body dimensions needed to fit pants properly. It lists 10 key measurements to take, including waist, hips, abdomen, thigh, and inseam length. For each measurement, it specifies where to position the measuring tape and any additional details. It also includes a table to record personal measurements and suggested ease amounts for common pattern sizes. The goal is to select accurate pant patterns based on an individual's measurements.

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Measurements For Fitting Pants: Guide C-209

This document provides instructions for measuring body dimensions needed to fit pants properly. It lists 10 key measurements to take, including waist, hips, abdomen, thigh, and inseam length. For each measurement, it specifies where to position the measuring tape and any additional details. It also includes a table to record personal measurements and suggested ease amounts for common pattern sizes. The goal is to select accurate pant patterns based on an individual's measurements.

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Measurements for Fitting Pants

Guide C-209

College of Agriculture and Home Economics

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Constance Kratzer, Family Resource Management Specialist This publication is scheduled to be updated and reissued 01/08.

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Measurement Suggestions: 1. WaistMeasure the smallest part of the waist. Leave a tape or ribbon tied snugly around the waist while taking other measurements 2. HipsMeasure the fullest part of the hips. Also record the distance from the waist down to tape, located at fullest area. 3. AbdomenMeasure about 3 to 4 inches below the waistline over the fullest part of the abdomen. 4. ThighJust below crotch, around leg. 5. KneeMeasure around knee with knee slightly flexed. 6. CalfMeasure around calf. 7. InstepMeasure around heel over the instep. This measurement is necessary for narrow tapered pants. Be sure to allow enough room for the foot to slip through. 8. Side length to kneeMeasure from the waist to the knee. 9. Side lengthMeasure from the waist to desired length. 10. Crotch a. DepthSit on flat chair, bench, floor, or table. Measure from waist to top of flat surface. b. LengthDetermine measurement from front waist to center of body and from center of body to back waist.

PERSONAL MEASUREMENTS

To find more resources for your business, home, or family, visit the College of Agriculture and Home Economics on the World Wide Web at www.cahe.nmsu.edu

Item Waist Abdomen

Description As tight as you wear waistbands 34 inches below waist over fullest part of abdomen Fullest part Inches down from waistline

Your Measurement

Suggested Ease Up to 1 inch

Total Needed

Pattern Measurement

Changes: Plus or Minus

Up to 2 inches At least 24 inches

Hips

Thigh

Fullest part of upper leg Inches down from waistline

12 inches

Knee

Fullest part Inches down from waistline

At least 1 inch

Crotch length

Standingfrom waistline in front under crotchto waistline in back. Indicate front to center and center to back measurements. Seatedfollow contour of body from waistline to hip, hold tape straight from hip to chair.

Front Back

1/21 inch 1/21 inch

Crotch depth

Left Right

1/2 inch if under 36 inches hip; 1 inch if over 38 inches hip; 3/5 inch if in between.

Slack length

Waist to ankle at side seam

Left Right

The publication was edited by Darlene Dickson, 4H/youth specialist. Orginally written by Susan Holder, Extension clothing specialist.

New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. NMSU and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. Revised January 2003
Guide C-209 Page 2

Las Cruces, NM 3C

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