How to measure a doll head for a wig.
The line to measure for fitting a wig starts just above the ears mostly following where the edge of the wigcap will set.
The green elastic indicates the circumfrence to measure.
wigmeasure101 by
leopardessmoon, on Flickr
wigmeasure102 by
leopardessmoon, on Flickr
wigmeasure103 by
leopardessmoon, on Flickr
use a soft measureing tape or a peice of ribbon to measure.
If useing a ribbon, once you have the measurement, lay the ribbon out flat on a ruler to determine the length.
wigmeasure104 by
leopardessmoon, on Flickr
wigmeasure105 by
leopardessmoon, on Flickr
Most wigs are listed in inches, a 6/7 wig will fit a doll that has a head circumference 6 inches to 7 inches around. some wigs are streatchier and can be used on heads that are slightly larger that the listed fit.
note;
picture 104 is the new "plastic" Evangeline Ghastly head and measures just over 6 1/2 inches. Picture 105 is the old vinyl Evangeline Ghastly head and measures just over 6 5/16 inches. both wear a 6/7 wig!