Measuring - To make your garments we'll need you to do some measuring. You will need a tailor's tape measure (i.e. a bendable, non-metal one) and someone to assist you in taking the measurements. It will only take a couple of minutes and you may remain fully clothed (that bit is up to you).
1 – Hold your arms out to your sides at a 90-degree angle while your assistant measures from your armpit to your wrist. This is your underarm Sleeve measurement. Please repeat the measurement to make sure it was done right.
2 – Put the tape measure around the trunk of the body (the ribcage), tight about half an inch under the armpits, and take a measurement. This is your Chest size for a man. For a lady, measure the overbust, the fullest circumference of the chest. Now repeat the measurement (actually do this).
3 – Figure out your height.
4 – centimetres or inches. We do not mind if this is all in centimetres or in inches but do tell us which, otherwise you could end up with a very oddly shaped garment.
If you live in the London area and want to arrange an appointment to be measured and to choose fabrics, let us know via info@houseofbilliam.com.