These measurements are actual body measurements and not everyone is built alike.

As for knitters, crocheters or seamstresses, there are several guidelines for the construction:

1)Ease:

For a regular fit I will add approx. 2 inches around the chest area to the actual bodymeasurement.

For a fitted style (tight) the chest size will equal the garment size.

For a loose fit I will add 4 to 5 inches for comfort.

2)Sleeves:

The best way to determine the length of sleeves is the FULL SLEEVE LENGTH:

Measure from middle of back (spine) to shoulder ...continue on to arm wrist...with elbow bent!

3)Length of sweaters, coats, dresses:

Length will vary according to style.