1.Waist.

2. High hip (3" down at side).

3. Hip at fullest part (7-9" below waist).

4. Distance at side from waist down to fullest part of hip.

5. Pant length (waist to floor).

6. Thigh at fullest part.

7. Knee (1" above center).

8. Distance to knee from waist.

9. Crotch depth. Sit on a flat surface and measure from waist to surface on side. (Fig. 4)


10. Crotch length. Measure from center front waist through crotch to center back waist. Mark the measurement from the front waist to the center of your body and the measurement from back waist to the center of your body. (Fig. 5)


After you have calculated your measurements plus "ease," compare these measurements to your pattern measurements.
Measure Pattern

Measure your pattern at the places indicated in fig. 6 and record.

S Place the measuring tape flat across pattern for all straight measurements.

S Stand tape on edge for all measurements that are on a curve.

S Do not include darts or seam allowances in any of the measurements.

S Record these measurements on the measurement chart.

PANTS MEASUREMENT CHART Fill in with a pencil
	You	+ Ease1	=Total	Pattern	Change ( + )
1. Waist		1/2-1"
2. High hip 3" down from waist at side		1/4-1"
3. Hip at fullest part		2"
4. Distance from waist to full hip at side		0
5. Pant length at side (waist to floor)		for hem
6. Thigh width at fullest part		1"
7. Knee width 1" above center of knee		depends on style
8. Distance to knee at side		0
9. Crotch depth2 sitting		1/2-3/4"
10. Crotch length back		1/2-3/4"
11. Crotch length front		1/2-3/4"
1 Ease is for comfort. It varies with style, fabric, and how you wear your clothes. 2 Alter crotch depth on pattern first, as it affects crotch length.

Compare the measurements of your body plus ease to the pattern measurements and record any differences . If differences occur, you must alter your pattern to achieve a good fit. Techniques for altering your pattern are found below in the section "Altering Your Pattern."