Ever purchase a new pair of shoes and know exactly what shoe size you are? 9, 10, 12 & 1/2. Well same thing goes for clothing when shopping for yourself, a friend, or significant other it’s best to know your measurements before purchasing a piece of garment. Yes, we are trying to help you save money!

So next time you purchase a suit jacket or those fancy pair of jeans think about your measurements and where they sit on your body to avoid excessive alterations. At Cheung’s Tailor Alterations we provide custom measurements for your next custom tailored suits, dress, wedding gowns, shirts, pants anything you can think of we will do our best to.

When taking a measurement please wear light clothing that does not add too much bulk to your body. Remove unnecessary items from your pockets. This will help our team members better measure you. Take a moment breath and relax feel comfortable as you normally would. Avoid stiffening up and just a normal posture. Here are some measurements we are able to help with:

Upper Body:

  • Biceps and Armholes – Generally for Jackets and Shirts
  • Neck and Neck Base – Generally for Jackets and Shirts
  • Chest and Stomach – Generally for Jackets and Shirts
  • Sleeve Length – Generally for Jackets and Shirts

Lower Body:

  • Waist – Generally for Pants
  • Hips – Generally for Jackets, Shirts and Pants
  • Thighs – Generally for Pants

Other measurements:

  • Bust Circumference
  • Full Bust
  • Distance on your neck points
  • Waist Circumference
  • Hip Circumference
  • Shoulder length
  • Upper arm circumference
  • Sleeve Length
  • Stride / Rise

These measurements may be used for blouses, dresses, lined and unlined jackets, coats,

Posture and build: Achieving a good fit is not just about your garment’s measurements. It’s about the proportions. Each body type is different and your posture may change over time. Weather you like a style to be shorter, longer, or in the middle is the matter of preference and alterations but things do change such as height and weight.

The above is just a small example of different types of measurements Cheung’s Tailor Alterations performs. For specific alterations you may bring in your own sheet for measurements. Pricing does vary per client specifications. But you may already know by now, consultations are free!