How to Measure the Inside Leg (Inseam) of Your Trousers
You can measure the inside leg (inseam) of your trousers by following the steps below.
The measuring method can vary depending on the trouser design and how the crotch is stitched, so please choose the option that best matches your trousers.
Trousers with a Centre Crease
Trousers without a Centre Crease
Trousers with a Folded Stitch
*These have two visible stitch lines on the inside back seam, and the fabric edges are folded into the seam.
Trousers with an Interlock Stitch
*Overlock stitching is visible on the seam allowance on the inside back seam.
If the fabric overlaps at the crotch
*At the crotch area, the fabric overlaps and no seam is visible on the outside.
- Lay the trousers flat with the waistband on the left and the right leg underneath.
(Measure along the inside seam of the right leg) - Place the tape measure at the starting point of the crotch seam
- Measure straight down along the inside leg seam to the hem
You can also watch the video guide for help:
- Lay the trousers flat with the waistband on the left and the right leg facing you.
(Measure along the inside seam of the right leg) - Place the tape measure at the point where the stitch line starts at the crotch and follow the inside seam to the hem
- Measure along the inside leg seam down to the hem
If the seam curves, measure in sections, following the curve
You can also watch the video guide for help:
- Lay the trousers flat with the waistband on the left and the right leg facing you
(Measure along the inside seam of the right leg) - Place the tape measure at the stitch line where the overlapping fabric is visible at the crotch seam
- Follow the inside seam down to the hem
If the seam curves, measure in sections, following the curve
You can also watch the video guide for help:
- Lay the trousers flat with the waistband on the left and the right leg facing you
(Measure along the inside seam of the right leg) - Place the start of the tape measure at the crotch where the fabric overlaps and no seam is visible
- Follow the inside seam down to the hem
If the seam curves, measure in sections, following the curve
You can also watch the video guide for help:
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