How Do You Measure For Childrens Clothes?
Whether you’re ordering children’s clothes on-line from a major retailer or working out the details of a custom order, knowing how to measure a child can help you make sure that everything fits perfectly. Sizes and body shapes differ dramatically, so this can be the only way to get a really good fit. Note the measurements down to carry as a reference, both to judge fit now and estimate sizes you might need next year. Fortunately, a few simple measurements will give you all the information necessary for shopping or making your own children’s clothes. Stand your child against a wall with her heels flat and bare feet to measure her height. Mark the top of the head, then measure from the mark to the floor. Measure the length of an infant by laying the child out along your tape measure. Have an extra set of hands available to get an accurate length measurement on an active baby. Hold the tape measure parallel to the floor and wrap around the chest, under the arms. Take this measurement at t
