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This article was co-written by Andrea Beaulieu. Andrea Beaulieu is a tailor, fashion designer, and owner of MOORE, a boutique that sells streetwear (contemporary and neutral) as well as tailor-made products in Brooklyn, New York. Andrea has over 20 years of experience in fashion design and marketing, specializing in pattern making, draping and clothing development. She holds a bachelor’s degree in fashion design and trade promotion from North Carpina University in Greensboro.
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A well-fitting pair of pants can greatly enhance your style, so it’s important to know the inside seam measurements of your pants. The inside seam is measured from the crotch down to the hem of the pants. By measuring the inside seam, you will choose the perfect length. You can measure this yourself, but if possible it is best to have someone else measure it for you.
Steps
Measure available pants
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Prepare a pair of pants that fit exactly the same as the one you want to buy. If you are satisfied with the pants you have, you will easily identify the seam in the pants based on these pants. Try on pants in your closet to find a favorite, remember to choose a pair of pants similar to the type of pants you want to buy for a more accurate inside seam measurement.
- For example, if you want to buy a pair of casual pants, use an existing pair of casual pants to measure. If you want to buy jeans, measure a pair of jeans.
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Check the inside seam measurement on the trouser label. Sometimes on the label of trousers, there is often a measurement of the inner side seam. If so, you can use this measurement to buy a similar pair of pants. If you don’t have one, that’s okay — you can measure it yourself. [1] X Research Source
Fold the pants in half lengthwise on a flat surface. You can spread the pants on a table or spread them directly on the floor. After folding, the two pants will stack on top of each other. [2] X Research Source
Pull the top leg over the waistband to reveal the inner side seam. Carefully fold the pant leg upwards for a neater fit. You will easily see a seam running from the bottom of the crotch to the hem of the pants. That is the inner rib seam. [3] X Research Sources
- Be sure to smooth out wrinkles and folds on the leg of the pants you’re about to measure.
Pull the tape measure from the crotch seam down to the hem. The crotch seam is located in the center of the crotch. Find the point where the crotch seams meet with the bottom seam, place the measuring tape at this point, then measure down the hem. You will have the inside seam measurement.
- Be sure to measure the entire inner rib seam, which is the seam you see on the inside of your shin when standing.
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Record the number of seams on the inside to use when shopping. Don’t round this measurement up or down — you should take the exact measurement to find the best fit. Use your inside seam measurements to find the perfect new pair of pants for you. [4] X Research Sources
- If you’re going to pair your new pants with heels, add 1.5-2.5 cm to your measured inner seam to get the right length.
- If you are buying pants that are prone to shrinkage, round the inside seam measurement to a maximum of 1.5 cm.
Use a mirror to measure your body measurements
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Take the measurement while wearing underwear. When taking body measurements, it is best to be naked to get an accurate measurement. You can also wear panties as panties are usually worn under trousers. [5] X Research Sources
- When you measure yourself, clothes can make this more difficult because they are quite cumbersome and you will not be able to measure your body closely.
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Stand straight in front of a mirror so you can see your body. Measuring body measurements by yourself is relatively difficult. You will need to measure the side seams in your pants when standing upright, so it can be difficult if you have to bend over to find the crotch and ankle positions. Use a mirror to assist you with this and remember to stand as straight as possible when measuring. [6] X Research Source
- Ideally, use a full-length mirror so you can see your entire body. If you don’t have a full-length mirror, use the largest mirror you have and face your lower body.
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Place the tape measure in the groin. You will hold the ruler the whole way, placing the hand holding the ruler as close to the groin as possible. [7] X Research Sources
- If you have removed the ruler, you can roll it up in the palm of your hand. However, remember to leave the end of the string starting from “1” to easily drop the ruler to your feet.
Drop the tip of the ruler down to the ankle position. You will slowly remove the ruler, remembering to keep the ruler close to the skin. Look in the mirror to see when the ruler reaches the ankle. [8] X Research Sources
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Stop dropping the ruler when the tip reaches the desired length position. Consider how long you want the hem of your pants to go so that the top of the ruler will reach there. Stand up straight and check in the mirror to make sure you are satisfied with the position of the ruler below the ankle. [9] X Research Source
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Read the measurement on the ruler to get the side seam length in the pants. Carefully remove the ruler and read the measurement. That’s the side seam measurement in your pants. [10] X Research Source
- Be extremely careful when performing this operation. If you move your finger on the ruler a little up or down, you will also cause the measurement to be inaccurate.
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Record the inside seam measurements to use when shopping for pants. Use your exact measurements instead of rounding up or down to find the best fit. [11] X Research Source
- Add 1.5-2.5 cm to the bottom seam measurement if you’re pairing the pants with heels or pants with a fabric that’s prone to shrinking. For example, pants made of cotton, linen or wool are prone to shrinkage. Jeans are usually made of cotton, so they will shrink a bit when washed.
Have someone else measure it for you
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Wear a pair of tight pants. Wearing tights will make it easier for others to accurately measure the side seams in your pants for you. Tight pants or tight jeans are two very suitable options. [12] X Research Source
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Leave shoes. The height of the shoe may affect the side seam measurement in the pants, you should go barefoot when asking someone else to measure for you. [13] X Research Source
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Stand up straight and lean your back against the wall. Standing against a wall will help you maintain good posture, which is important when the person you ask is taking the measurement. If you are not upright, the measurement will not be accurate. [14] X Research Source
Ask the measuring person to help you from the crotch seam to the floor. The crotch seam is the seam located near the crotch and intersecting the leg seam. The distance between the crotch seam and the floor is the rib seam measurement in the pants. [15] X Research Source
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Use side seam measurements while shopping for new pants. Please note the exact measurements to use when shopping for pants. You can add 1.5-2.5 cm if you plan to combine pants with high heels. [16] X Research Source
- Also, if the pants are made from a material that is prone to shrinkage, round the inside seam measurement to a maximum of 1.5 cm.
Advice
- If sewing pants, you can ask if the tailor can use your own measurements.
- Measure a few different pairs of pants for the most accurate measurements.
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This article was co-written by Andrea Beaulieu. Andrea Beaulieu is a tailor, fashion designer, and owner of MOORE, a boutique that sells streetwear (contemporary and neutral) as well as tailor-made products in Brooklyn, New York. Andrea has over 20 years of experience in fashion design and marketing, specializing in pattern making, draping and clothing development. She holds a bachelor’s degree in fashion design and trade promotion from North Carpina University in Greensboro.
There are 10 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 3,597 times.
A well-fitting pair of pants can greatly enhance your style, so it’s important to know the inside seam measurements of your pants. The inside seam is measured from the crotch down to the hem of the pants. By measuring the inside seam, you will choose the perfect length. You can measure this yourself, but if possible it is best to have someone else measure it for you.
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