The Waist to Hip Measurement

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The waist to hip measurement is important for fit when making skirts and trousers and is the vertical distance between your waistline and hip.

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If you have used looped elastic to take your waist & hip measurements, leave these in place and measure the distance between them at the side.

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If you are just using a tape measure, find your natural waist, which is the narrowest part of your torso and measure down the side to the widest part of your lower body; your hip.