LAS 5 - Taking the Essential Body Measurements

Cards (6)

  • Parts of the body to be measured: Waist, Hips or seat, Length of pajama pants, bottom/hem circumference, and Crotch or rise
  • Waist- measure around the smallest part of the body just above the hip bone.
  • Hips or seat - measure around the largest part of the hips, over the fullest part of the buttocks.
  • Length of the pajama pants - place the tape measure from the hipbone down to the desired length of the pajama.
  • Bottom/hem circumference - place the tape measure around the hem circumference of the ankle.
  • Crotch or rise - put a tailor’s square between the legs, up to the end of the buttocks.