Measurements 5

20. Upper Arm Length: The length measured from the shoulder point to the prominent bone at back of elbow. Measure while arm is bent and the forearm is at a right angle to the upper arm. (Sketch 2.14)
 
21. Forearm Length: The length from the prominent bone at back of elbow joint to the wrist line. Measure while arm is bent and the forearm is at a right angle to the upper arm. (Sketch 2.14)
 
22. Inside Arm Length: The length from armhole line at the mid point of the underarm to inside wrist along wrist line. Measure with arm relaxed. (Sketch 2.14)
23. Bicep: The width around the widest part of upper arm, located
approximately half way between the shoulder and elbow points, and in line
with the bottom of the imaginary armhole line. Measure with arm hanging
down and relaxed. (Sketch 2.15)
 
24. Elbow: The width around elbow measured while arm is bent so
that the forearm is at a right angle to the upper arm. Make sure to put your tape measure on and around the two very prominent bones at the back and insides of elbow. (Sketch 2.15)
 
25. Wrist: The width around the wrist at the point of the prominent
bone on the inside (thumb side) of the forearm. (Sketch 2.15)
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Illustrated and Written by Andrea Kennedy of Fashiondex.com

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