need help on waist measuring

Post by **Holt** » Wed May 14, 2008 7:44 pm

Hi,

just a quick question

when I measure my waist should it be done on my naval? under? or over?

when I have found out my waist size and given them to the jacket maker how many inches will be added on the jacket waist area for room movement?

any help will be very appreciated
Eric

hocfutue · Post by **hocfutue** » Wed May 14, 2008 7:55 pm

You measure your natural waist at your navel, which is where most guys are widest.

As a guy who sews, I can attest it doesn't help the tailor/garment maker when someone says they wear a 32" waist, when they have a 40" gut hanging over the waistband of their jeans!

Post by **Holt** » Wed May 14, 2008 8:12 pm

Thanks.so direct at your naval huh?

some say under, some say over...but maby it doesnt make such a difference if you are a little under or a littl over as long as it measured around the naval area.right?

thanks
Eric

Risu · Post by **Risu** » Wed May 14, 2008 8:18 pm

From Magnoli's measurement form ,it's the skinniest part of your torso, directly under your rib cage. For example, I have a 32 inch waist about 3 inches above the navel and a 35 inch measurement at the stomach (navel). The perfect fit of the Magnoli shirt and location of the skinniest part verifies that.

Post by **Holt** » Wed May 14, 2008 9:20 pm

am I suppose to measure tight or kinda loose on the naval?

bests
Holt

Indiana MarkVII · Post by **Indiana MarkVII** » Wed May 14, 2008 10:39 pm

You don't want any measurement to be too tight. Not sloppy or baggy, the tape measure should be slightly loose, but together. When measuring for the belly, measure your fullest area, whether that's at your navel or below it. The navel works most of the time, but you should get someone to measure you, if you can.

Post by **Holt** » Wed May 14, 2008 11:01 pm

anyone know how many inches will be added in the waist area for movement space?

1inch? or 2inches?

thanks
Holt

Indiana MarkVII · Post by **Indiana MarkVII** » Thu May 15, 2008 12:22 am

I would hope that Peter, or Todd, or Indy Magnoli will notice this and chip in their advice. I've always given the seamstress the actual measure and let their experience and expertise make the adjustment.

Jonny Whip Crack · Post by **Jonny Whip Crack** » Thu May 15, 2008 12:51 am

Holt, holy cr*p, you ever been considered on an A&E episode of Intervention. Next you'll be wanting to know how long Harrison Ford's stubble grows to the mm for SA! I don't care if you knock me...some of you need to know IT's just amovie!!!!!!!! I love collecting gear also, but WOW, I'm not into desert sand samples to make my jacket Alexdreta authentic!

Rom Hunter · Post by **Rom Hunter** » Thu May 15, 2008 2:30 am

Jonny Whip Crack wrote:Holt, holy cr*p, you ever been considered on an A&E episode of Intervention. Next you'll be wanting to know how long Harrison Ford's stubble grows to the mm for SA! I don't care if you knock me...some of you need to know IT's just amovie!!!!!!!! I love collecting gear also, but WOW, I'm not into desert sand samples to make my jacket Alexdreta authentic!

Eh...

He's just asking how to measure the waist, Mr. Exclamation Mark.

That's all.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Thu May 15, 2008 3:21 am

the waist is at the navel.

FLATHEAD · Post by **FLATHEAD** » Thu May 15, 2008 6:57 am

I was always told to measure your waist at about 2 inches below your
navel where you normally wear your pants to get a true measurement.

Flathead

Post by **Holt** » Thu May 15, 2008 8:37 am

Jonny Whip Crack wrote:Holt, holy cr*p, you ever been considered on an A&E episode of Intervention. Next you'll be wanting to know how long Harrison Ford's stubble grows to the mm for SA! I don't care if you knock me...some of you need to know IT's just amovie!!!!!!!! I love collecting gear also, but WOW, I'm not into desert sand samples to make my jacket Alexdreta authentic!

.....OK?.......

I am just measuring my waist so I get a proper fit in the torso area and that wont be to baggy

H

indygr · Post by **indygr** » Thu May 15, 2008 8:47 am

Hi Holt!

The best thing to do that will also facilitate even more the work of the jacket maker is to give him 2 measurements.
a) Waist
b) Hips

In this way the comfusion of the meaning of the waist will be reduced. Give to the maker the real, not loosely taken, measurements and he will calculate how much slack is needed for your jacket.

Post by **Holt** » Thu May 15, 2008 8:54 am

thank you:)

bests
Holt

Post by **COW Admin** » Thu May 15, 2008 9:46 am

Jonny Whip Crack wrote:Holt, holy cr*p, you ever been considered on an A&E episode of Intervention. Next you'll be wanting to know how long Harrison Ford's stubble grows to the mm for SA! I don't care if you knock me...some of you need to know IT's just amovie!!!!!!!! I love collecting gear also, but WOW, I'm not into desert sand samples to make my jacket Alexdreta authentic!

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indygr · Post by **indygr** » Thu May 15, 2008 10:10 am

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Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Thu May 15, 2008 6:37 pm

When we took "health science" as part of a more major class it was said that when measuring the waist line for health charts you take the measurement around the area inbetween the navel and the crista iliaca (top ridge part of pelvis). I'd say that's about 1.5" below your belly button. That's the scientific way of measuring then, I guess.

I don't know how medically trained your local tailor is, but there you go.

This is another silly post of mine.

Regards,
Swindiana

TonyRush · Post by **TonyRush** » Fri May 16, 2008 11:42 pm

To Johnny Whip Crack: it's a completely legitimate question that has nothing to do with Indiana Jones.

It's a question that's common to anyone who's buying custom-made clothing. Perhaps if you regularly wore clothes that weren't off-the-rack, you would know that.

Tony

Pilot99 · Post by **Pilot99** » Sun May 18, 2008 1:03 am

Johnny, everyone has their passions, if they're happy then you should be for them even if you dont agree with it.