Size Chart - Adult Patterns
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.
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- ◄FEATURES
-
With a soft gather at the waist, the Free Spirit Skirt flows gently over the hips, flaring out to a full hem with maximum ‘swish’.
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- Maxi & Midi lengths. Hilo & Front Split.
- Beautiful full hemline sweep for maximum swoosh.
- Professional elastic waistband.
- A-line silhouette.
- Size range: AU6-22.
- Fast & easy to sew.
- Custom make your own perfect length.
- 3 cutting lengths so you can cut to your height: short, regular & tall.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Pocket, Mock Drawstring & Lining.
WAISTBAND OPTIONS:
- ◄SIZING
-
- AU 6-22 (Approximately US 2-18)
- Measure 20cm (8") down from natural waist (Hip/Seat Measurement 85-130cm (33-51")
- Click here for our body measurement chart.
- Use your hip/seat measurement to determine your size for this pattern.
- ◄FABRIC & TRIMS
-
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: Click here for the fabric requirements table.
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS: Designed for woven fabrics with drape. For example rayon, voile, linen, georgette, crepe, charmeuse.
TRIM SPECS:
- Enclosed Waistband : 40mm (1.5”) elastic
- Topstitched Waistband: 40mm (1.5”) elastic
- Covered Waistband: 25mm (1”) or 40mm (1.5”) elastic
- Paperbag (Enclosed) Waistband : 40mm (1.5”) elastic
- Paperbag (Covered) Waistband : 25mm (1”) elastic
- ◄PATTERN SPECS
-
- PATTERN FORMAT: Digital PDF Pattern.
- PRINT FORMATS: Print at home (A4, Letter), A0 Copyshop & Projector.
- LAYERED: Yes.
- PRINT IN: Adobe Reader. Learn more here.
- FABRIC TYPE: Woven.
- SIZE RANGE: AU6-22 (US2-18).
- SKILL LEVEL: Easy.
- ◄HELP
-
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All seam allowances are included. See pattern pieces or glossary for details.
PRINTING: For more details, see the info pages in the beginning of each tutorial.
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This is a downloadable digital PDF pattern. As such, refunds after purchase are not possible. No further discounts apply during a pattern release.
