Measurement check - unsure

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I could use a hand with my measurements - it’s really struggling with the crotch seam and the chest circumference, both of which I’ve double checked the measurements for!

Here are the warnings:

  • The difference between the chest circumference and bust front, as well as the difference between high bust and high bust front measure both the back half of the ribcage and thus should be (at least approximately) equal.

  • We could not draw a cross seam curve using your measurements. Double check the inseam measurement and check that waist to seat, waist to upper leg, and the cross seam measurements use the same waist line.

  • We could not determine the fork position on the crotch line. Double check your cross seam measurements and seat measurements.

And my measurements:

Thank you!

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The chest measurement issue is saying that ‘Chest Circumference minus Bust front’ should be roughly the same as ‘High Bust minus High Bust Front’. You’ve likely measured the front measurements from different points on the side. You’ve likely measured could try measuring them while wearing a tight fitting T-shirt and using the side seam as a reference point for those two measurements.

The Cross Seam issue is that you cross seam is either longer than expected or shorter than expected compared to your waist to x measurements down the side of your body. Try tying some string or elastic around your waist and bend to the side to determine where your natural waist is. Then use that as a reference to take those measurements.

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