Sizing

Facts Page: How Our Measurements Work (Flat Measurements)

We measure garments laid flat.
Most of our sizing is taken with the item placed on a flat surface, then measured straight across (side seam to side seam). Because of that, some measurements are shown as “flat” (half) measurements.

What “Flat” Means

  • Waist (flat): measured straight across the waistband while the garment is lying flat.

    • To estimate the full waist circumference, double the flat waist measurement.

  • Bust (flat): measured straight across the bust area (armpit to armpit) with the garment laid flat.

    • To estimate the full bust circumference, double the flat bust measurement.

✅ Quick formula:
Full circumference ≈ Flat measurement × 2

Example

If a listing shows:

  • Waist (flat): 14 in → estimated waist circumference is about 28 in

  • Bust (flat): 18 in → estimated bust circumference is about 36 in

Important Notes

  • Flat measurements are not diameter.
    They’re the width across the garment when laid flat. Doubling gives an estimate of circumference.

  • Some items stretch (knits, elastic). We may list unstretched and/or stretched ranges when relevant.

  • Small variation is normal due to seams, fabric thickness, and hand-measuring.

Best Fit Tip

For the most accurate fit:

  1. Take a similar item you already own,

  2. Lay it flat,

  3. Measure straight across the same points,

  4. Compare to our listing.

Policy Page: Measurement & Sizing Policy

Measurement Standard

All sizing shown in our listings follows a consistent method:

  • Items are measured laying flat on a surface

  • Measurements are taken straight across (not wrapped around the garment)

Because of this, some measurements (like waist and bust) may be displayed as flat measurements, which represent half of the approximate full circumference.

How to Convert Flat Measurements

To estimate full circumference:

  • Waist circumference ≈ flat waist × 2

  • Bust circumference ≈ flat bust × 2

(If stretch is present, fit may vary. When possible, we provide stretch ranges.)

Measurement Tolerance

Please allow for a typical measuring tolerance of ±0.5 inch to ±1 inch due to:

  • handmade/production variance

  • fabric stretch and recovery

  • seam placement and garment structure

  • manual measuring method

Customer Responsibility

It is the buyer’s responsibility to:

  • review the measurement notes in the listing

  • convert flat measurements when needed (×2 for circumference estimates)

  • compare against a similar garment they own for best accuracy

If you’re unsure, contact us before purchasing and we can help confirm how a measurement was taken.

Returns/Exchanges Based on Measurements

  • We do not accept returns/exchanges based solely on misunderstanding flat measurements when the listing clearly states flat measuring.

  • If we made a listing error (wrong measurement posted), we’ll make it right — message us and include:

    • your order number

    • the measurement in question

    • a photo of the item measured flat (if possible)

Listing Clarity Commitment

We aim to clearly label measurements as:

  • Flat (measured across, laid flat)

  • Estimated circumference (flat ×2) when helpful

  • Stretch range when relevant

If you tell me where you’re posting this (Shopify product pages, Etsy, Depop, etc.) and whether you want the tone to be friendly, luxury, or strict/business, I’ll tailor the formatting and wording to match that platform perfectly.


remove the (flat) jargon please

Got you — here are the same two pages without using “flat” as a term, while still explaining the method clearly.

Facts Page: How Our Measurements Work

We measure garments laid on a flat surface.
To keep measurements consistent, each item is placed on a table and measured straight across (side to side), not wrapped around the garment.

Because of that, waist and bust numbers shown in listings are often the side-to-side measurement. If you want an estimate of the full measurement around the body, you’ll usually double what you see.

How to Convert Waist & Bust

  • Waist (side-to-side): measured straight across the waistband.

    • Estimated full waist around ≈ (side-to-side waist) × 2

  • Bust (side-to-side): measured straight across the chest area (armpit to armpit).

    • Estimated full bust around ≈ (side-to-side bust) × 2

✅ Quick formula:
Around-the-body estimate ≈ side-to-side measurement × 2

Example

If a listing shows:

  • Waist: 14 in → estimated waist around is about 28 in

  • Bust: 18 in  → estimated bust around is about 36 in

Important Notes

  • These are not diameter measurements. They are side-to-side width measurements taken while the garment is laid out.

  • Some items stretch (knits, elastic). When relevant, we may include unstretched and stretched ranges.

  • Small differences can happen due to seams, fabric thickness, and hand measuring.

Best Fit Tip

For best accuracy:

  1. Take a similar garment you already own

  2. Lay it on a flat surface

  3. Measure straight across the same points

  4. Compare to our listing

Policy Page: Measurement & Sizing Policy

Measurement Standard

All garments are measured the same way:

  • placed on a flat surface

  • measured straight across (side to side), not wrapped around

For this reason, waist and bust numbers may be shown as side-to-side measurements. To estimate the full measurement around, customers should typically double the side-to-side number.

Converting Side-to-Side Measurements

  • Estimated waist around ≈ waist (side-to-side) × 2

  • Estimated bust around ≈ bust (side-to-side) × 2

(Stretch fabrics may fit differently. When possible, we include stretch ranges.)

Measurement Tolerance

Please allow ±0.5 to ±1 inch variation due to:

  • garment construction and seam placement

  • fabric stretch and thickness

  • manual measuring

Customer Responsibility

Buyers are responsible for:

  • reading measurement notes in the listing

  • converting side-to-side measurements when needed (×2 for an around-the-body estimate)

  • comparing to a similar garment they already own

If you’re unsure before ordering, message us and we’ll help.

Returns/Exchanges Based on Measurements

  • Returns/exchanges are not accepted for sizing issues caused by misunderstanding side-to-side measurements when the listing explains the measurement method.

  • If we posted an incorrect measurement, we will fix it. Contact us with:

    • order number

    • the measurement in question

    • a photo of the garment measured on a flat surface (if possible)

Our Commitment

We aim to label measurements clearly as:

  • side-to-side measurement

  • around-the-body estimate (side-to-side × 2) when helpful

  • stretch range where relevant