Taking Measurements

If you are interested in a custom order, or you want to know if an item will fit you here is how you measure:

Dresses and Tops:

For bust size: grab a tape measure and measure around the fullest part of the bust. Not bra size!  This, in inches, will be used to create your item or to verify that a pre-made item will fit you.  Most pre-made items such as shirts and dresses have about a 10-inch range.  If you are interested in a pre-made item and you are unsure if it will fit you, please email me and we can discuss your options: jenshipthreads@yahoo.com

(Dresses will fit as such: if the dress is smaller on you, more back will be exposed if it is larger on you, less back will be shown)

For hem length: My pre-made dresses have measurements from under the armpit to the bottom of the dress in inches.  This will tell you how far the dress will fall on you.  Most pre-made dresses fit between 5’2-5’6 respectively.  If you are much taller or shorter, please email me jenshipthreads@yahoo.com and we can discuss hemming a particular pre-made item, or doing a custom-made item.

For skirts I usually ask if you want to wear your skirt on your hips or at your waist.   This will be needed to figure out the correct hem length.

When I measure a skirt I measure direct length from the top to the bottom of the skirt, in inches.  To find your hem length grab a tape measure and a friend and measure from where you want the top of the clothing to be and where you want it to fall.  (at your toes, ankles, etc.)

• For all items on the site, I will put a fitting range, which is usually about 10 inches around at the bust for shirts and dresses.  However, this is not a set rule and if a pre-made item will only fit a smaller or larger figure I will add that info into the items description.*  Please make sure if you order a pre- made item that it will fit you properly, if you have any questions about this, please email me your concerns.  I would rather not sell an item if it isn’t going to fit and look great on you!