Measurement Chart for our Custom Armour

Steel or Leather Armor At www.by-the-sword.com

You may either write your measurements in the "Measurements and General Information section" during the checkout process from our shopping cart, or print this page and fax or mail it to us.

It is best to use a cloth or a tailor measuring tape and it's easier if you have someone assist you. Try to stand straight, naturally relaxed (if not otherwise requested). The measuring tape should be snug to the body, but do not draw it too tight.

For the best fit you should wear the clothes that you will be wearing under your Armour, (Arming doublet, Padded Hose, Tunic, Chain mail shirt, Shoes, Pants, etc.)!

Not all measurements are necessary for all armor types / parts. Try to choose only the relevant ones. If in doubt please fill in. More is better than less.

length of the upper arm: middle of the shoulder joint - middle of the elbow joint

Gauntlet Measurements

Outline of your hand on a sheet of paper. Please draw a line beside the outline for scale (centimeters work best). Use a measuring tape and draw the line 10 cm long. This prevents scale distortion. 

Instructions: Draw around both your hands on a white piece of paper placed on a firm, flat surface. Please keep the pencil straight.

If you will wear leather gloves or hockey gloves etc. to pass SCA inspections, you should wear these items while making
the tracing. You can either mail or fax us this template.

armpit to the upper side hip bone (straight sitting position)

shoulder circumference measured across the armpit

chest circumference including arms (inhale!)

chest width: distance from armpit to armpit (inhale!)

point between front collar bones to the waistline

back length: first neck vertebra to waistline

back width: distance between shoulder joints

hip bend to kneecap (sitting position)