Wow, no, come on. be crazy creative. Like, "Dante, I need to measure this fabric. In my country, the width of a man's abdominal muscles are a standard unit of measurement. You're so defined, could I possibly bother you to disrobe so that I might run this satin over your exposed skin? It won't be but a minute. While you're at it, could you put your hands on my chest? It helps me count."