How-to Guides:

How to Take Measurements

Accurate measurements for your fursuit are important to ensure a perfect fit and optimal comfort. This comprehensive guide will lead you through step-by-step instructions for obtaining precise measurements crucial for crafting a well-fitting fursuit.

Materials Needed

  • Flexible measuring tape
  • Mirror (optional, for assistance)
  • Paper and pen (for recording measurements)

General Tips

  • Wear snug-fitting clothing or undergarments to ensure accuracy.
  • Stand straight with a natural posture, and avoid pulling the measuring tape too tight or too loose.
  • When measuring, keep the tape flat against your body without indenting the skin.

Head Measurements

Head Circumference:
  • Place the measuring tape around the widest part of your forehead, above your ears and eyebrows. Make sure it’s snug but not tight.
  • The tape should be at the same level all around your head.
Neck:
  • Measure around the base of your neck.

Torso Measurements

Bust/Chest:
  • For bust: Measure around the fullest part of your bust.
  • For chest: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, under your armpits and across your shoulder blades.
Waist:
  • Measure around your natural waistline, usually at the narrowest part of your torso.
Hips:
  • Measure around the fullest part of your hips and buttocks.

Arm Measurements

Arm Length:
  • Extend your arm out to the side and bend your elbow at a 90-degree angle.
  • Measure from the prominent bone at the base of your neck to the wrist bone.
Shoulders:
  • Measure from the tip of one shoulder to the tip of the other across your upper back.
Sleeve Length:
  • Measure from the top of your shoulder down to your wrist.

Leg Measurements

Inseam:
  • Stand with your legs slightly apart and measure from the crotch to the bottom of your ankle bone.
Outseam:
  • Measure from your natural waistline to the bottom of your ankle bone.
Crotch Depth:
  • Sit on a chair and measure from your natural waist to the chair’s seat.

Hand & Feet Measurements

Hand Circumference:
  • Wrap the measuring tape around your knuckles, excluding your thumb, to get the widest part of your hand.
Foot Length:
  • Place your foot flat on the ground and measure from the tip of your longest toe to the back of your heel.
Foot Circumference:
  • Wrap the measuring tape around the widest part of your foot, usually around the ball of your foot.

Recording Measurements

Write down each measurement clearly along with the corresponding body part for easy reference.

Remember that having a friend assist you while measuring can improve accuracy, especially for hard-to-reach areas. Accurate measurements serve as a foundation for well-fitting clothing, costumes, and tailored items, ensuring both comfort and style.