10 key pants measurements 1. A pants rise refers to the measurement between the crotch of the pants and its top. However due to the curvature involved rise cannot always be deduced from the inseam and outseam measurements. High rise style was first popular in the 70s in competition with the low rise pants at the time as part of the pop culture. Rise is the distance from the middle of the crotch seam right between your legs to the top of the waistband. It usually ranges from 7 inches to 12 inches.
Similarly those of you going for made to measure mtm or bespoke pants should definitely expect your tailor to address your pants rise which will take that load off your shoulders but youll also have to explain what your expectations or preferences are. Your natural waist is the smallest point around your middle. Bend to the side the. Not sure where it is. The full hip is. Rise can work for you or against you.
The key body measurement when sewing pants is the full hip place the tape measure loosely around the biggest part of your booty tight enough that it just stays put without falling down and record this number. High rise or high waisted pants or jeans is one designed to sit high on or above your hips usually at least 8 centimetres 3 inches higher than the navel. If your tailor doesnt touch on this particular subject when measuring your body. High waisted pants have rises typically 10 inches long or longer. The high hip is the point around your upper butt and across the fullest point of your lower belly it will. Pant rise is important because it determines where your pants sit on your body which in turn creates your perceived waistline.
Usually the back and front rises of a pair of pants will not be equal to accommodate the natural shape of a persons body.