At Arman Leather, fine craftsmanship meets bespoke tailoring. Whether ordering standard sizes or custom-fitted garments, accurate measurements ensure your leather jacket, shirt, or trousers fit with effortless comfort, commanding style, and long-lasting durability.
Leather is a structured, premium material with natural drape and substance. Following these core guidelines guarantees an authentic custom fit.
Always use a soft cloth or vinyl tailor’s tape measure. Stiff steel carpenter tapes distort natural body contours and lead to sizing inaccuracies.
Stand naturally upright with arms resting comfortably at your sides. Avoid puffing out your chest or holding your breath while recording measurements.
Take body measurements over the lightweight clothing (e.g., standard t-shirt or thin trousers) you normally plan to wear beneath your leather piece.
Follow these 5 key measurement points to achieve a tailored silhouette across your leather biker jackets, bombers, racers, and vests.
Wrap the tape horizontally around the fullest part of your chest, directly beneath the armpits and across your shoulder blades. Keep the tape level and snug without pulling tight.
Measure straight across the upper back from the tip of the left shoulder bone (seam) across the base of the neck to the tip of the right shoulder bone.
Place the tape at the top edge of your shoulder seam, guiding it down the outside of a slightly bent arm over the elbow down to your wrist bone or desired cuff end.
Measure from the base of the neck (nape / collar seam) straight down the center spine to the point where you want the jacket waistband to finish.
Measure around your natural waistline or around the bottom hem circumference where the jacket rests on your hips.
For leather shirts, uniform tops, and buttoned vests, you can measure directly from your body or take flat garment measurements from a well-fitting shirt.
Unbutton the shirt and spread the collar band completely flat. Measure from the center of the button to the far outer edge of the buttonhole.
Button the shirt and lay it flat on a table. Measure straight across from the left armpit seam to the right armpit seam.
With the shirt laid face down, measure straight across the upper back from one shoulder sleeve seam to the opposite shoulder sleeve seam.
Measure straight across the narrowest mid-point of the shirt for waist width, and across the bottom hem at the side seams for hip width.
Measure from the base of the back collar seam straight down the center spine to the bottom hemline curve.
Lay the sleeve flat. Measure from the top shoulder seam down the outer edge to the cuff, and record the bicep width across the widest arm section.
Precision in leg and waist measurements ensures our handcrafted leather pants sit comfortably when walking, sitting, or motorcycle riding.
Wrap the tape around your natural waistline exactly where you prefer your leather trousers or belt to sit. Keep one finger between the tape and your body for ease.
Stand with feet together and measure around the fullest circumference of your hips and buttocks, keeping the tape parallel to the floor.
Measure from the center crotch seam straight up the front to the top of the waistband.
Stand barefoot with legs straight. Measure from the highest point inside your crotch straight down the inner leg to the ankle bone or desired hem length.
Measure from the top edge of the waistband straight down the outside of your hip and leg to the bottom hem.
Measure the circumferences around the widest part of your thigh, mid-knee, fullest calf, and the bottom ankle opening.
Follow these 6 golden rules to ensure your custom leather piece arrives with flawless proportions.
Always use a soft cloth or fiberglass tailor’s tape. Avoid rigid metal tapes that cannot follow bodily contours.
Ensure the tape stays parallel to the floor at all times across your chest, waist, and hips to prevent diagonal skew.
The tape measure should lay comfortably flat against the body. Do not compress your skin or cinch the tape excessively.
Keep your back straight, shoulders relaxed, and breathe normally. Do not hold your breath or expand your ribcage.
Measuring shoulder width and back length alone can cause distortion. Have a friend or tailor assist with hard-to-reach angles.
Always repeat your measurements twice to verify the numbers before submitting your order or custom sizing request.
Industry secrets from our master leather cutters to ensure lifelong comfort and fit.
Quick answers to common questions about measuring, sizing allowances, and custom tailoring.
You can provide your exact body measurements, and our master pattern makers will build the appropriate tailoring ease (movement allowance) into the garment. If you are measuring a flat jacket that already fits you, simply let our team know that the figures are flat garment dimensions.
Standard leather jackets typically have 2.5 to 3.5 inches of ease in the chest above actual body size to allow for natural movement, inner lining, and light layering without feeling restrictive.
If your chest and waist cross standard size brackets, you can choose our custom sizing option. Simply message us your exact dimensions or select "Custom Made" during checkout, and we will cut the pattern specifically to your proportion.
Yes, measure over the type of lightweight clothing you intend to wear with the product (e.g., an undershirt or light t-shirt for jackets and shirts; standard underwear or light pants for trousers). Do not measure over thick coats or bulky outerwear.
Absolutely. As direct leather manufacturers, we can adjust sleeve lengths, torso lengths, shoulder widths, and pant inseams to match your exact requested dimensions.
Experience the timeless luxury of authentic, precision-cut leather clothing tailored to perfection. Have your measurements ready or let our specialists guide you every step of the way.
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