Do not draw the tape too tightly. G arm length measure from the top of the arm find the bone at the shouldertop of arm to the wrist find the bone at the side of the wrist with the elbow bent.

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Back body measurements. High bust measure across the back high up under the arm and across top of bust. Check out the easy to follow instructions for getting accurate measurements for each body part below. Chestbust measure around the fullest part of the chestbust. Bust measure around the fullest part of bust and straight across back 1 chest around body above fullest part of bust 2 to determine your cup size you will need two measurements. Pinpoint the natural crease of your waist by bending to one side. This crease will be higher than where you normally wear your pants above your belly button but typically just below your ribcage.
Use the tape to circle. Center back neckto wrist with arm straight measure from back base of neck across shoulder and along arm to wrist. Keep the tape measure parallel to the floor and measure all the way around your torso where this crease formed. You can easily take your own center back measurements with a pen paper and a measuring tape. Measure the circumference of your chest. Place one end of the tape measure at the fullest part of your bust wrap.
Take center back body measurements you will like to find the area in the back of your neck that your shirts naturally start at. When tailoring your own clothes it is important to be able to get the proper center back measurements. F back waist length measure from the base of the neck in the center not the side to the center of the waistline. Measure the circumference of your waist. Bust measure straight across the back over the fullest part of the bust. Back waist length measure from the most prominent bone at base of neck.