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Do not stretch the sleeve but be sure it is spread out flat.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"393\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5B1RwI_jGMw?rel=0&showinfo=0&modestbranding=0&hd=1&color=white\" title=\"How to Measure Your Shirt: Sleeve Width\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Measure a Shirt: Short Sleeve Width Lay the shirt on its back. 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