The following measurements will be needed for custom work if a one-size-fits-all kimono isn't wanted. If you send height/weight, we can tell you if the measurements will be needed or not.

B: The distance 1/3 of the way between shoulder and elbow, across the back of the neck, to the corresponding point on the other side.

C: Circumference of the base of the neck.

G: Circumference of the hips at the fullest point.

I: The distance from the shoulder seam (see B) to a point 2/3 of the way down from elbow to wrist, when arm is held at side. (This is the traditional length of a man's sleeve.

K: Distance from neck bone to floor.

N: Distance from the top of shoulder at the neck to mid sternum

Q: Distance from top of shoulder at neck to navel.

W: Distance from tip of pinky to tip of thumb, when fingers are gently spread as wide as they will go.

All instructions and images taken from the book "Make Your Own Japanese Clothes" by John Marshall.