How to choose you correct size

Pattern sizes differ from purchased ready-to-wear clothing. to ensure you are selecting the correct pattern size compare body measurements to the chart below.

1. MEASURE YOUR BODY
Only basic body measurements are needed to determine your pattern type and size. Remember to wear proper undergarments and shoes when measuring. Also, make sure the tape measure is held snugly and firmly (not tightly) against your body and is always parallel to the floor for circumference measurements.

*FOR ACCURACY:
Take measurements over undergarments NOT CLOTHING
Wear shoes while taking BODY measurements. HEIGHT measurements should be taken without shoes, standing against wall

For Misses’ and Misses’ Petite Measure

1. BUST- Measure around the fullest part of bust and straight across back (1)
2. CHEST- around body above fullest part of bust (2)
3. Waist- around body at natural waistline (3)
4. HIP- around body at fullest part—usually 7-9" (18-23cm) below waist (4)
5. BACK WAIST LENGTH - from the most prominent bone at base of neck to the natural waistline (5)
6. HEIGHT- measure (without shoes) standing against a wall

For Junior, Women, Toddlers, Children and Girls:

Take the same measurements as above, except eliminate Chest measurement.

For Men and Boys:

1. NECKBAND - around base of neck or buy shirt pattern by ready-made size (1)
2. CHEST-around fullest part of chest (2)
3. WAIST- at natural waist over shirt (3)
4. HIP- at seat or fullest part of hip (4)
5. SHIRT SLEEVE - from back base of neck across shoulder around bend of elbow to wrist (5)
6. HEIGHT- measure (without shoes) standing against a wall

2. SELECT YOUR SIZE CATEGORY

• SEWING PATTERN US & EURO SIZES - MISSES, WOMENS, PETITE (SEWING PATTERN SIZES and GRADES) - click on the link to see expanded size grid
  

• Girls'/Girls' Plus
  For the growing girl who has not yet begun to mature.
  Girls’ Plus are designed for girl's over the average weight for their age and height.
    
  

• Children's
  
  

• Toddlers   
  For figures that are taller than Babies but shorter than Children. Pants have a diaper
  allowance; dresses are shorter than Children's sizes
    
  

• Infants - Babies’
  For infants who are not yet walking.
  
  

• Women’s/Women’s Petite (SEWING PATTERN SIZES and GRADES) - - click on the link to see expanded size grid

Junior  
Boys’ & Teen Boys’ - For growing boys and young men who have not reached full adult stature.
Men's
3. SELECT YOUR PATTERN SIZE

• For Dresses, Blouses, Tops, Vests, Jackets, and Coats, select size to correspond with your Bust/Chest measurement. Adjust the Waist and/or Hip, if necessary. If there is more than 2"(5cm) difference between your Bust and Chest measurement, select pattern size by your chest measurement, because you will achieve a better fit through your shoulders, chest and upper back; adjust the Bust if necessary.
  
  
• For Skirts, Pants, Shorts, and Culottes, select size to correspond with your Waist measurement. Adjust the Hip, if necessary. If your Hips are much larger than your Waist, select the size closest to your Hip measurement and adjust the Waist.
  
  
• When purchasing a pattern that includes a Blouse, Jacket, Skirt and/or Pants, select size by your Bust/Chest measurement and adjust the Waist and/or Hips if necessary.
  
  
• If your measurements fall between two sizes, consider your bone structure. If you are thin and small-boned, choose the smaller of the two sizes. If you are larger boned, choose the larger size. Personal preference may also influence your size selection depending on whether you prefer a looser or a closer fit.
  
  
• For Maternity patterns, select according to your measurements before pregnancy

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