Its also professionally known as the cbl. 1 11 front length hps measure from hps straight down to the bottom edge of the garment.
Detailed Human Body Of Standard Measurements Points
Hps in body measurement. All measurements are to be taken with garments laid on a flat surface in a relaxed position with all wrinkles gently. I thought it might mean hips but for instance i have a chart for a ladies scoop neck t shirt lands a few inches below the hips and the measurements for a medium is 24 for the body length from hps and it says 1475 for a medium for the waist from hps. 1 9 across front 8 below hps measure 8 down from hps across front from armhole seam to armhole seam. This measurement will need to be taken with a scale either electronic or manual. Head area 100s neck area 200s arm area 300s chestbust 400s waisttorso area 500s hip 600s leg area 700s bottom area 800s anklemisc. What does hps mean in relation to a garment size chart.
When it comes to tops and jackets i almost always just need that measurement since im 58 but have my height in my long torso not my legs. When taking these measurements use a cloth tape measure not a metal one. 2 waist at point specified below hps high point shoulder or snp side neck point. You can find scales for sale at many stores or for use at gyms and doctors offices. Include rib trimband if applicable. Once you know your magical numbers length in inches for all kinds of tops jacketscardigans and bottoms length and rise it makes shopping online via catalogs and in.
For weight monitoring you may include your body weight as a body measurement. Measured horizontally from edge to edge at a specific distance below hps which will vary depending on sample size and company standards. 3 hem measured straight across or along the curve at bottom edge side seam to side seam whichever is specified on the measurement chart. All measurements are in inches and all weights are in pounds. Convert from pounds to kilograms. Convert from inches to centimeters.
Between hps down to the shoulderarmhole point. Refer to the hps documentation for information on how to locate this point. If you want to convert them to metric. The process for getting your body measurements is simple. How to measure vest 1 chest 1 below armhole measure straight across edge to edge. For a junior size 9 hip spec is taken from 24 below hps.
To measure your hps to waist front first localize your hps point. For example knowing how to measure waist and hips is common knowledge but some women do not know exactly where to start stop the measurement for a more accurate result. Measurement taken straight across edge to edge. First number indicates the body zone ranging from numbers 1 9. Sleeve length is a body measurement. 1 14 waist relaxed measure 24 down from hps then across.
Given were a us based magazine we use imperial measurements. The high point shoulder hps to waist front measurement runs from your hps down to your waist line across the front of your body. For a junior size 9 waist spec is taken from 15 ½ below hps. The high point shoulder or hps point is used as the base for several vertical measurements. Image from our how to spec a garment ebook.