Measuring School

G,day, Geezer here from Deepseed. 

I’m here today to show you how to take the perfect set of measurements simply and easily, so that you end up with a great fing suit. It’s important that you understand, that our systems are Awesome (Computers and everything…Brilliant)  BUT, they are only as good as the info we get!! This whole Guide is available to watch on HD Video by clicking here

Before we get started, there are a couple of things that you will need. 

FIRSTLY, a DRESSMAKERS tape. We have had people use Builders Tapes! String and a ruler!! Just a ruler!!! NONE of these are any good!!!! You need a flexible dressmakers tape, which you can pick up from virtually any big department store, or you local DZ should have one… or you can ask you mum! Be aware that most dressmakers tapes are double sided, so be sure to check that your tape is not twisted, as they read in opposite directions (ie. You think it says 72” when in fact it is 24” on the opposite side).

SECONDLY, you will need someone with you to measure you. Somebody competent, definitely NOT your local DZ Idiot, your pet monkey, YOURSELF, Or your Half Blind Granny or Grandad! When your friend measures you, get them to take each one three  times, and send us the average. DO NOT make

any ‘adjustments’ by yourself. Send us your actual measurements… no “I’m going on a diet and will loose 3 inches!!”, or “I love wearing that baggy fleece in winter so will add 2 inches”, or guys… “I’m six foot!! Honest!” (when you’re really 5’7”), or girls “my Hips are 28’’. Honest!!” (when they’re really 36”). Wishful thinking will not make your jumpsuit fit properly!!

THIRDLY, you need to wear the clothes that you would normally wear under your jumpsuit. We suggest that you only ever wear form fitting clothes beneath your jumpsuit. Polyprops and thin thermals are good!! Baggy fleeces, and baggy jeans (not so good). We need as good an idea of your actual body as possible, which leads nicely to the last point.

This is a tailor-made garment, made specifically for YOUR BODY measurements. You can really help us to help you (insert Jerry McGuire moment)… by having your mate take a picture of you front on, side on and from behind, and attaching them to your order. We won’t publish these on facebook, or laugh at them in the office, it just helps paint a picture of your body shape, and helps us spot any glaring mistakes you might have made with your measurements.

So that's the instructions..Take your time, be accurate, and do it a couple of times to make sure. If you want to go away and do this somewhere else, download the guide and print a copy off.  if you'd like to watch our Video on some of the Do's and Don'ts listed above...click here...

Finally, before you begin...check out this Handy Hint

B) Across Shoulders Measure across back of shoulder, from shoulder point, to shoulder point (where the bone is, not the muscle mass). To watch a video demo click picture.

C) Sleeve Length  - With your hand on your hip, measure from shoulder point (as used in B) to the wrist bone. To watch a video demo click picture.

D) Shoulder point to Elbow - With your hand on your hip, measure from shoulder point (as used in B) to the center of the elbow.To watch a video demo click picture.

E) Wrist to Elbow - With your hand on your hip, measure from your wrist bone to the center of Elbow.To watch a video demo click picture.

F) Bicep - Flex the Bicep of your strongest arm, and measure around the widest point.To watch a video demo click picture.

G) Forearm - Place the tape between your forearm and Bicep, bend your forearmup to your bicep and measure aroundthe widest point (including the elbow).To watch a video demo click picture.

H) Wrist - Measure around the wrist at the wrist bone.To watch a video demo click picture.

I) Armhole - With your arms by your side, measure from the top of your shoulder, down under your armpit, and back up and around to the start point.To watch a video demo click picture.

J) Chest - With arms by your side, measure around the fullest part of your chest (usually just above the nipple line). Do not over inflate or puff out your chest. To watch a video demo click picture.

K) Natural waist - Using a piece of string or elastic to mark this spot (as you will measure to this same point frequently) measure around your natural waist; this should be placed at the THINNEST part of your waist. To watch a video demo click picture.

L) Pant Waist - Measure around where you would normally wear your pants. Take off any belt and don't wear thick/bulky pants. To watch a video demo click picture.

M) Natural Waist to Pant Waist - Measure the gap between your natural waist and your pant waist.To watch a video demo click picture.

N) Front Neck to Natural waist - Measure from the hollow point at the base of your neck (between your collar bones) to the elastic/string marking your natural waist.To watch a video demo click picture.

O) Crotch Length - Measure from the front of the natural waist, through your leags (pulling the tape snug, but not tight in your crotch) and up the back of your natural waist.To watch a video demo click picture.

P) Back Neck to Natural Waist - Measure from the bone at the base of your neck (back) to the elastic/string marking your natural waist. To watch a video demo click picture.

Q) Total Torso - Measure from the hollow point at the base of yoru neck (front), through your legs (pulling the tape snug but not tight in your crotch) and up to the bone at the base of your neck (back).To watch a video demo click picture.

R) Hips/ Butt -With your feet together, measure around the widest part of your hips/Butt. To watch a video demo click picture.

S1) Upper Thigh - Measure around the largest part of your upper thigh.To watch a video demo click picture.

S2) Lower Thigh - Measure around your lower thigh, just above the knee

T) Calf - Measure around the largest part of your calf muscle.To watch a video demo click picture.

	U) Crotch to Knee - Plade the tip of the tape between 2 fingers, and place it at the highest point in your crotch (your perineum) Guys this is between your balls and your asshole, Girls, between your ladies bits and your asshole. Have the tape just touching, not pressed hard! Measure from crotch to center of knee. To watch a video demo click picture.
	V) Crotch to Ankle - Place the Tape as above (U) but this time measure from the crotch to the ankle bone.To watch a video demo click picture. To watch a video demo click picture.
	W) Crotch to Floor - Place the tape as above (U) but this time measure from the crotch to the floor (with shoes on).To watch a video demo click picture. To watch a video demo click picture.
	X) Natural Waist to knee - Lift one leg off the floor and bend your knee, so that your lower leg is parallel to the ground. Measure from the Elastic at your natural waist to the center of your knee. To watch a video demo click picture.
	Y) Knee to Ankle - measure from the center of your knee, you your ankle bone. To watch a video demo click picture.
	Z) Ankle - Measure around your ankle, at the ankle bone.To watch a video demo click picture. To watch a video demo click picture.
FOR WOMEN ONLY
	BUST 1 Measure around the bust at the fullest bust point.To watch a video demo click picture.
	BUST 2 Measure from High Neck/Shoulder point to fullest bust point.To watch a video demo click picture.
	BUST 3 Measure from High Neck/Shoulder point to elastic/string marking your natural waist.To watch a video demo click picture.
	BUST 4 Measure from the fullest bust point, to the natural waist line (marked by elastic/string).To watch a video demo click picture.
	BUST 5 Measure the circumference, directly underneath your bust.To watch a video demo click picture.
FOR CAMERA JACKETS ONLY
	Armpit to Top of lateral web - With Rig on and fastened correctly, measure from the center of your armpit pit, to the top of the lateral webbing.To watch a video demo click picture.
	Armpit to leg strap buckles- With Rig on and fastened correctly, measure from the center of your armpit to just above the buckles of your leg straps.To watch a video demo click picture.