How to Measure for Wool

I've sometimes found it difficult to explain to my customers exactly how to measure their little ones for wool. So, I decided to take some pictures! It's best to measure over your bulkiest diaper - just to be on the safe side, but here I'm using a pocket.

Step 1 - Find the cutest baby in the house:


Step 2 - Find a measuring tape. If you don't have a tape, you can use a piece of string, and then mark and measure the string!

*You may have to wrestle the baby for the measuring tape!



Step 3: Measure waist above the diaper - a little bit of rounding is just fine - Ella's waist is 18.5"

**If you are looking at pre-made wool - go with a waist 2" shorter than your measurement - when I make custom wool items I use actual measurements, then subtract 2" from the waist!



Step 4: Measure rise, from waist to waist - normally this is the same or close to the waist measurement, but in some kiddos it will be 2-3" different. Ella has an 18" rise (looks like 17.5 here because of the trimmer diaper!)



Step 5: Measure inseam - crotch to ankle. I will add some extra length here for cuffing if I can - but if you're buying on FSOT, or another WAHM, you may want to note the actual, and the extra for cuffs!

*I don't have Ella's inseam measurement because she was throwing a HUGE fit - but it's usually about 11-12"



All Done!! Remember to write down your measurements in case a "mommy moment" strikes between the time you measure, and the time you get to the computer!

And, a special thanks to my extra set of hands - Kaden!