🐾 LEARN TO MEASURE YOUR PET ACCURATELY

Simple Measuring Guide for Pet Garment Prototyping

To begin making a basic pet garment pattern, you only need three key measurements:

• Neck circumference
• Chest circumference
• Back length

Before measuring, make sure the pet is calm and in a relaxed posture. Use treats or toys to help keep the pet still if needed.

Use a metric soft tape measure, and always measure over the natural coat (do not flatten unless necessary). All measurements are taken as net body sizes, without added ease.

1. Neck Circumference

📍 Where to measure:
Around the neck, just below the base of the skull and behind the ears.

📏 How to measure:
Wrap the tape snugly around the neck at this point. Keep it close to the skin but not tight — you should be able to slide two fingers under the tape.

2. Chest Circumference

📍 Where to measure:
Around the widest part of the chest, usually just behind the front legs.

📏 How to measure:
Wrap the tape horizontally around the chest. Make sure it’s level and not pressing into the body. Again, allow space for two fingers underneath.

3. Back Length

📍 Where to measure:
From the base of the neck (where the collar sits) down the spine to the base of the tail.

📏 How to measure:
Follow the natural curve of the back with the tape. After taking the measurement, reduce the value by 0.5–1 cm, depending on the breed and tail mobility.

📌 This adjustment ensures the garment does not press on the tail and allows freedom of movement.
✅ Do this now during measuring — no need to wait until pattern-making.

✅ Summary of Measurements: