How To Measure Dress Sleeve Length. As an example a shirt marked “15 ½ 32/33” would mean the man wears a 15 ½ inch neck size and a 32 or 33 inch sleeve length. Measure the sleeve length to the top corner of the outer edge of the sleeve opening, and round the result to the nearest ¼ inch;
Hold the measuring tape at the edge of your shoulder (the armhole), and measure straight. For a dress with sleeves, measure from the top of the shoulder seam down to the hem of the dress. Most people who end up with an inaccurate sleeve measurement get it wrong because they skip this crucial first step.
Most people who end up with an inaccurate sleeve measurement get it wrong because they skip this crucial first step.
Keep your shoulders relaxed and arms down at your sides. Place one end of the measuring tape on that point, and run it along the top edge of the sleeve to it end; Extra method of how to measure a sleeve length how to: Hold a tape measure on the sleeve’s seam 1 in (2.5 cm) in from the armpit.