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The basic measurements you will need to compare against a shirt measurements size chart include

• Neck
• Sleeve
• Chest
• Waist

• Shirt length
• Shoulder width
Checking of measurement as per spec-sheet

Collar circumference
First, unbutton your collar. The next step is to measure between the two points where the collar attaches to the
collar band (i.e) from button to button hole in the band. (Fig 1)

Fig 1

Sleeve length
Neatly fold down your shirt sleeves, then place your tape measure where the sleeve meets the shoulder down
to the edge of the cuff to get sleeve length. (Fig 2)

Fig 2

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CITS : Apparel - Sewing Technology - Exercise 31 CITS : Apparel - Sewing Technology - Exercise 31