To use waist tape correctly for a measurement, you need to position the tape correctly around your waist. Here's a breakdown of how to do it:
Locating the Right Spot
Before placing the tape measure, it's crucial to find your waist correctly.
- Identify your navel: This is a good starting reference point.
- Locate your hip bones: Feel for the top of your hip bones on each side.
- Position the tape: Place the tape measure between your navel and hip bones. This is where the natural waist usually sits. As the video states, “A perfect waist measurement helps us get pants thats it just right first locate your navel and hip bone.”
Using the Tape Measure
- Placement: The tape measure should be placed above the waistband of your pants. Do not measure over your pants. It's crucial that the tape measure is directly on your skin to get the most accurate measurement. The video highlights, "It's important that the tape is above the waistband of your pants. Not on the pants."
- Ensure level: Make sure the tape is level all the way around your waist. It shouldn't be angled up or down.
- Snug, not tight: The tape measure should fit snugly against your skin, but it shouldn’t dig in or feel too tight. If it's too tight you are not measuring the right waist.
- Check measurement: Read the measurement where the end of the tape meets the rest of the tape.
- Record Measurement: Write down or remember the measurement for your records.
Key Takeaways
| Action | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Locate Natural Waist | Find the area between your navel and hip bones. |
| Proper Positioning of Tape | Tape must be above pants; place directly on the skin. |
| Level Application of Tape | Keep the tape parallel to the floor. |
| Snug Application | Ensure the tape isn’t too tight or too loose. |
| Recording Measurement | Note down the precise measurement. |
Following these steps will help you take an accurate waist measurement.
