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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.
Our adult patterns are drafted using the measurements charts below & are based on the adult female body type.
Our silhouettes include oversized, easy fit, semi-fitted & fitted.
Not all patterns cover all sizes listed below. See individual patterns for size range & 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 |
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
