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How To Choose Your Correct Size

Before selecting your pattern size from the Standard Body Measurement Chart (left), please read the following on how to correctly measure yourself.

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 Misses and Misses Petite: BUST- Measure around the fullest part of bust and straight across back (1) CHEST- around body above fullest part of bust (2) To determine your cup size you will need two measurements: BUST: Measure straight across the back over the fullest part of the bust. HIGH BUST: Measure across the back, high up under the arm and across top of bust. Deduct HIGH BUST measurement from BUST measurement for the difference. Using the DIFFERENCE measurement, find your cup size on the chart below.

Cup Size Chart Cup Difference Size Up to 1" A (2.5cm) Up to 2" B (5cm) Up to 3" C (7.5cm) Up to 4" D (10cm) WAIST- around body at natural waistline (3) HIP- around body at fullest partusually 7-9" (18-23cm) below waist (4) BACK WAIST LENGTH - from the most prominent bone at base of neck to the natural waistline (5) 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: NECKBAND - around base of neck or buy shirt pattern by ready-made size (1) CHEST-around fullest part of chest (2) WAIST- at natural waist over shirt (3) HIP- at seat or fullest part of hip (4) SHIRT SLEEVE - from back base of neck across shoulder around bend of elbow to wrist (5) HEIGHT- measure (without shoes) standing against a wall

2. Select Your Size Category

Compare your height and body measurements to the measurement charts to select your size category.

3. Select Your Pattern Size

Pattern size is determined by your circumference (width) measurements. Again, refer to the Measurement Charts to select the size corresponding to the Bust, Waist and Hip measurements closest to your measurements. Here are some tips to help make your size selection easier: 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.

Misses'/Misses' Petites
MISSES: About 5'5" (1.65cm) to 5'6" (1.68cm) height. MISSES' PETITE: About 5'2" (1.57cm) to 5'3" (1.60cm) height. MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES

SIZE Bust Chest Waist Hip

4 29 1/2 27 1/2 22

6 30 1/2 28 1/2 23 32 1/2 15 1/2 14 1/4

8 31 1/2 29 1/2 24 33 1/2 15 3/4 14 3/4

10 32 1/2 30 1/2 25 34 1/2 16 15

12 34 32 26 1/2 36 16 1/4 15 1/4

14 36 34 28 38 16 1/2 15 1/2

16 38 36 30 40

18 40 38 32 42

20 42 40 34 44

22 44 42 37 46 17 1/2 16 1/2

24 46 44 39 48 17 3/4 16 3/4

26 48 46 41 1/2 50 18 17

31 1/2 15 Back Waist Length 1/4 Petite Back Waist 14 Length

16 17 17 3/4 1/4 15 16 16 3/4 1/4

MEASUREMENTS IN CENTIMETERS

SIZE Bust Chest Waist Hip Back Waist Length

4 75 70 56 80 39

6 78 73 58 83 39.5

8 10 80 83 75 78 61 64 85 88 40 40.5

12 87 81 67 92 41.5

14 16 18 92 97 102 87 92 97 71 76 81 97 102 107 42 42.5 43

20 107 102 87 112 44

22 112 107 94 117 44.5

24 117 112 99 122 45

26 122 117 104 127 46

Petite Back Waist Length 35.5 36 37.5 38

39 39.5 40 40.5 41 42 42.5 43

Today's Fit
TODAYS FIT by SANDRA BETZINA: About 5'5" (1.65cm) to 5'6" (1.67cm) height. MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES SIZE A B Bust Waist Hip Back Waist Length 32 34 C 36 D 38 E 40 1/2 35 F 43 G 46 H 49 I 52 J 55

26 1/2 28 1/2 30 1/2 32 1/2

37 1/2 41 1/2 44 1/2 47 1/2 50 1/2 45 17 48 51 54 57

34 1/2 36 1/2 38 1/2 40 1/2 42 1/2 15 3/4 16 16 1/4 16 1/2 16 3/4

17 1/4 17 1/4 17 1/4 17 1/4

MEASUREMENTS IN CENTIMETERS SIZE A B Bust Waist Hip Back Waist Length 81 67 87.5 40 86.5 72 92.5 40.5

C 91.5 77.5 98 41

D 96.5 82.5 103 42

E 103 89 108 42.5

H 124.5 113 130 44

109 117 95 105

132 140 121 128 137 145 44 44

116 122 43 44

Girls'/Boys'
GIRLS'/GIRLS' PLUS/BOYS': For growing girl/boy who has not yet begun to mature. MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES SIZE Chest Waist Hip Girls' 7 26 8 10 12 14 32 16 34 Girls' Plus 8 1/2 10 1/2 12 1/2 14 1/2 16 1/2 30 30 1/2 29 33 30 36 14 58 1/2 34 1/2 31 37 1/2 36 32 39

27 28 1/2 30

23 23 1/2 24 1/2 25 1/2 26 1/2 27 1/2 28 27 28 30 32 34 36

33 34 1/2

Back Waist Length 11 1/2 12 12 3/4 13 1/2 14 1/2 15 12 1/2 13 1/4 Height 50 52 56 58 1/2 61 61 1/2 52 56

14 3/4 15 1/2 61 63 1/2

MEASUREMENTS IN CENTIMETERS Girls' SIZE 7 8 10 12 Chest Waist Hip Back Waist Length Height 66 58 69 69 60 71 73 62 76 76 65 81

Girls' Plus 14 16 8 1/2 10 1/2 12 1/2 14 1/2 16 1/2 81 87 67 70 87 92 76 71 84 32 80 74 88 34 142 84 76 92 35.5 149 88 79 96 37.5 155 92 81 99 39.5 161

29.5 31 32.5 34.5 36 38

127 132 142 149 155 156 132

Children's
CHILDREN: Child who is walking and not wearing diapers. MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES SIZE Chest Waist Hip Back Waist Length Height 2 21 20 8 1/2 35 3 22 20 1/2 9 38 4 23 21 24 9 1/2 41 5 24 21 1/2 25 10 44 6 25 22 26 10 1/2 47 6X 25 1/2 22 1/2 26 1/2 10 3/4 48

SIZE Chest Waist Hip

MEASUREMENTS IN CENTIMETERS 2 53 51 22 89

3 56 52 23 97

4 58 53 61 24 104

5 61 55 64 25.5 112

6 64 56 66 27 119

6X 65 57 67 27.5 122

Back Waist Length Height

Toddlers'
TODDLERS: Between a baby and child. Pants have diaper allowance.

MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES SIZE 1/2 Chest Waist Height 19 19 28

1 20 19 1/2 31

2 21 20 34

3 22 20 1/2 37

4 23 21 40

MEASUREMENTS IN CENTIMETERS SIZE 1/2 Chest Waist Height 48 48 71

1 51 50 79

2 53 51 87

3 56 52 94

4 58 53 102

Infants
INFANTS: For babies who are not yet walking. MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES SIZE Newborn Weight (pounds) Height (inches) Age 8 - 12 18 - 24 0-3 Small 13 - 17 25 - 26 6 Medium 18 - 21 27 - 28 9 Large 22 - 25 29 - 30 12 X-Large 26 - 29 31 - 32 18 - 24

MEASUREMENTS IN CENTIMETERS SIZE Newborn Weight (kilograms) Height (centimeters) Age 4-6 45-61 0-3

Small 6-8 64-66 6

Medium 8-10 69-71 9

Large 10-11 74-76 12

X-Large 12-13 79-81 18 - 24

Men's/Unisex
MENS: For men of average build; about 5'10" (1.77cm) height. MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES SIZE X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large

30 Chest Waist Hip (seat) Neckband Shirt sleeve 30 32 24 26 31 33

32

34 34 36 28 30 35 37

36

38 38 32 39 15 33 40 34 41

40

42 42 44 36 39 43 45

44

46 46 48 42 44 47 49

48

13 13 1/2 31 31

14 14 1/2 32 32

15 1/2 33

16 16 1/2 34 34

17 17 1/2 35 35

MEASUREMENTS IN CENTIMETERS X-Small Small Medium SIZE 30 32 34 36 38 40 Chest Waist Hip (seat) Neckband Shirt sleeve 76 61 79 33 79 81 66 84 34.5 79 87 71 89 35.5 81 92 97 76 81 94 99 37 38 81 84 102 87 104 39.5 84

Large 42 107 92 109 40.5 87 44 112 97 114 42 87

X-Large 46 117 107 119 43 89 48 122 112 124 44.5 89

UNISEX - For Adult Unisex Style, See Mens Measurement Charts Above

Ease Chart
Fitted, close fitting, loose fitting, semi fitted, very loose fitting...these are terms you'll find in the garment descriptions in this catalog and on our pattern envelopes. They are our standard for fit and are the terms that tell you exactly what to anticipate when it comes to fitting. Each term indicates a general amount of wearing ease and design ease that is built into the pattern. Ease is the amount of "space" in a garment beyond the body measurements; the specific amount of ease will vary from style to style. Misses' Ease Allowances Bust Area Hip Area Dresses, Jackets Coats Skirts, Blouses, Pants, Silhouette Shirts, Lined or Unlined Shorts, Tops, Culottes Vests Close 0 - 2 78" not applicable 0 - 1 7/8" Fitting 3 3/4 - 4 5 1/4 - 6 Fitted 3 - 4" 2 - 3" 1/4" 3/4" Semi4 1/8 - 5" 4 3/8 - 5 6 7/8 - 8" 3 1/8 - 4"

Fitted 3/4" Loose 5 7/8 - 8 1/8 5 1/8 - 8" 4 1/8 - 6" Fitting 10" 12" Very Loose over 8" over 10" over 12" over 6" Fitting

Fabric Width Conversion Chart

This chart determines the amount of fabric needed when the width of the fabric chosen differs from the width of fabric on the pattern envelope. It's an estimate, and doesn't include changes in fabric requirements caused by pattern alterations, large-scale fabric or garment designs, or directional fabrics. In these instances, it's best to lay out your pattern pieces before purchasing fabric. Fabric Width 32" 35" - 36" 39" 41" 44"-45" 50" Yardage 1 7/8 1 3/4 2 1/4 2 52"- 58"-60" 54" 1 1 1/2 1 3/8 1 1/4 1 1/8 1 1/2 1 1 3/4 1 5/8 1 1/2 1 3/8 1 1/4 3/4 2 2 1 3/4 1 5/8 1 1/2 1 3/8 2 2 1/4 2 1/8 1 3/4 1 3/4 1 5/8 1/4 2 2 1/2 2 1/4 2 1 7/8 1 3/4 1/2 2 2 3/4 2 1/2 2 1/4 2 1 7/8 3/4 3 2 7/8 2 3/4 2 3/8 2 1/4 2 3 3 1/8 2 7/8 2 5/8 2 3/8 2 1/4 1/4 3 3 3/8 3 1/8 2 3/4 2 5/8 2 3/8 1/2 3 3 5/8 3 3/8 3 2 3/4 2 5/8 3/4 4 3 7/8 3 5/8 3 1/4 2 7/8 2 3/4 4 4 1/8 3 7/8 3 3/8 3 1/8 2 7/8 1/4

2 1/2 2 1/4 2 3/4 2 1/2 3 1/8 2 7/8 3 3/8 3 1/8 3 3/4 3 3/8 4 3 3/4 4 3/8 4 1/4 4 5/8 4 1/2 5 4 3/4 5 1/4 5

Reprinted courtesy of New Jersey Cooperative Extension Service, Rutgers, The State University.