Sizing Chart

Below are the body measurements
used in Pattern Emporium Sewing Patterns.

When measuring, the tape measure should be firm but not tight.

For information on measuring yourself including where & when, click here.   

Drafting: Our adult patterns are drafted using the measurement charts below and are based on the adult female body type.

Silhouettes include: oversized, easy fit, semi-fitted, and fitted styles.

AU Size to US Size conversion: We recommend using the provided measurements instead of relying solely on size numbers, as sizes can vary between different retailers, pattern companies, and countries. 

Size Ranges: Please note that not all patterns include every size listed in the chart below. Refer to individual patterns for specific size ranges and fit details.

Adult Patterns Size Chart (centimetres) 

 AU SIZE UPPER BUST BUST WAIST HIP-SEAT
4 73-76cm 70-74cm 55-59cm 80-84cm
6 77-79cm 75-79cm 60-64cm 85-89cm
8 80-84cm 80-84cm 65-69cm 90-94cm
10 85-89cm 85-89cm 70-74cm 95-99cm
12 89-92cm 90-94cm 75-79cm 100-104cm
14 93-97cm 95-99cm 80-84cm 105-109cm
16 97.5-100cm 100-104cm 85-89cm 110-114cm
18 101-104cm 105-109cm 90-94cm 115-119cm
20 105-109cm 110-114cm 95-99cm 120-124cm
22 110-114cm 115-119cm 100-104cm 125-129cm
24 115-120cm 120-125cm 105-109cm 130-134cm
26 120-124cm 125-129cm 110-114cm 135-139cm
28 125-129cm 130-134cm 115-119cm 140-144cm
30 130-134cm 135-139cm 120-124cm 145-149cm

 

Adult Patterns Size Chart (inches) 

 AU SIZE UPPER BUST BUST WAIST HIP-SEAT
4 28.75-30" 27.5-29" 21.5-23" 31.5-33"
6 30.25 - 31" 29.5 - 31" 23.5 - 25"
33.5 - 35"
8 31.5 - 33" 31.5 - 33" 25.5 - 27"
35.5 - 37"
10 33.5 - 34 3/4" 33.5 - 35" 27.5 - 29"
37.5 - 39"
12 35 - 36.25" 35.5 - 37" 29.5 - 31"
39.5 - 41"
14 36.5 - 38.25" 37.5 - 39" 31.5 - 33"
41.5 - 43"
16 38.5 - 39.25" 39.25 - 41" 33.5 - 35" 43.5 - 45"
18 39.75 - 41" 41.25 - 43" 35.5 - 37" 45.5 - 47"
20 41.25 - 43" 43.25 - 45" 37.5 - 39" 47.25 - 48.75"
22 43.25 - 45" 45.25 - 46.75" 39.5 - 41" 49 - 50.75"
24 45.25 - 46.75" 47.25 - 48.75" 41.5 - 43" 51.25 - 52.75"
26 47.25 - 48.75" 49.25 - 50.75" 43.25-45" 53.25 - 54.75"
28 49.25 - 50.75" 51.25 - 52.75" 45.25-46.75" 55 - 56.75"
30 51.25 - 52.75" 53.25 - 54.75" 47.25-48.75" 57 - 58.75"

 

AU Size to US Size conversion. AU Size 6 = US Size 2. We encourage you to use the measurements provided rather than rely on just a size number as these differ between companies & countries. 

PLEASE NOTE: Not all patterns cover all sizes listed above. See individual patterns for each pattern's size range & fit details.

  

KIDSWEAR SIZE CHART - Centimetres

AGE/SIZE 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Height 92 98 104 110 116 122 128 134 140 146
Chest 54 55 57 59 61 63 66 69 72 75
Waist 51 52 54 56 58 60 61 62 63 64
Hips/Seat 54 56 59 62 65 68 71 74 77 80
Waist to Floor 51.5 55.5 60 64 68 72 76 80.5 84.5 88.5

* hip/seat measurement is take around the fullest part of the child's seat. The tape measure should be firm but not tight.

  

KIDSWEAR SIZE CHART - Inches 

AGE/SIZE 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Height 36 1/4 38 1/2 41 43 1/4 45 3/4 48 50 1/2 52 3/4 55 57 1/2
Chest 21 1/4 21 3/4 22 1/2 23 1/4 24 24 3/4 26 27 1/4 28 1/4 29 1/2
Waist 20 20 1/2 21 1/4 22 22 3/4 23 1/2 24 24 1/2 24 3/4 25 1/4
Hips/Seat 21 1/4 22 23 1/4 24 1/2 25 1/2 26 3/4 28 29 1/4 30 1/4 31 1/2
Waist to Floor 20 1/4 21 3/4 23 1/2 25 1/4 26 3/4 28 1/4 30 31 3/4 33 1/4 34 3/4

* hip/seat measurement is take around the fullest part of the child's seat. The tape measure should be firm but not tight.

 

BABIES & TODDLERS SIZE CHART - Centimetres

SIZE 00000 0000 000 00 0 1 2
Age Tiny Newborn Newborn 3m 6m 12m 18m 24m
Weight 3kg 4-5kg 6-7kg 8kg 9-10kg 11-12kg -
Height 50 56 64 72 80 86 92
Chest 39 41 44 47 50 52 54
Waist 39 41 43 45 47 49 51
Hip/Seat* 39 41 44 47 50 52 54
Thigh 17.8 20.3 23.8 25.7 27.1 28.9 29.8
*Hip/Seat on babies/toddlers is measured without the nappy (diaper) around the fullest part of the seat.

  

BABIES & TODDLERS SIZE CHART - Inches

Size 00000 0000 000 00 0 1 2
Age Tiny Newborn Newborn 3m 6m 12m 18m 24m
Weight 6.6lbs 8.8-11lbs 13-15.5lbs 17.5lbs 20-22lbs 24-26.5lbs -
Height 19 3/4 22 25 1/4 28 1/4 31 1/2 33 3/4 36 1/4
Chest 15 1/4 16 1/4 17 1/4 18 1/2 19 3/4 20 1/2 21 1/4
Waist 15 1/4 16 1/4 17 17 3/4 18 1/2 19 1/4 20
Hip/Seat* 15 1/4 16 1/4 17 1/4 18 1/2 19 3/4 20 1/2 21 1/4
Thigh 7 8 9 1/4 10 10 3/4 11 2/4 11 3/4

 *Hip/Seat on babies/toddlers is measured without the nappy (diaper) around the fullest part of the seat