| Finding the right size for your child can save | | | | flat and always use the seams. |
| everyone time and money when ordering on line. The | | | | CHEST: Measure armpit to armpit from the seams. |
| measurements given in a size chart are usually the | | | | Double the measurement. |
| measurements of the piece of clothing, not the child. | | | | SLEEVE LENGTH: Measure from the seam on top of |
| The best way to get accurate measurements is to | | | | the shoulder to the end of the sleeve. |
| measure a piece of clothing that fits the child well. | | | | SHOULDER WIDTH: Measure from seam to seam at |
| Use a measuring tape, not a ruler!. If you measure | | | | the tops of the shoulders. |
| the child (and not a piece of clothing), you will need | | | | WAIST: Measure from end to end and double. The |
| to add extra inches for the child to fit into the piece | | | | pants should be flat with the fly facing towards you |
| of clothing. For example, a child with a 25 inch chest | | | | with the button closed. |
| will not be able to fit into a dress with a 25 inch | | | | INSEAM: Measure from the seam at the crotch to |
| chest. | | | | the end of the pant leg. |
| Children are often in between sizes. In this case, it is | | | | DRESS LENGTH: Measure from the top of the |
| always best to go with the larger size. It is much | | | | shoulder to the bottom of the dress. |
| easier to have clothing altered if it is too big rather | | | | Once you have taken these measurements from the |
| than too small. When ordering special occasion wear, | | | | piece of clothing, check them against the |
| it is very common to need to have a dress or suit | | | | manufacturer's size chart. If the measurements |
| altered. Casual or every day wear will work if it is a | | | | correspond to more than one size, you will most |
| little large and you definitely want your child to be | | | | likely need to select the larger size. When in doubt, it |
| able to grow into their clothes. | | | | is a good idea to contact the store you are ordering |
| MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS | | | | from for clarification. |
| Find a piece of clothing that fits your child well. Lay it | | | | |