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.
THIS IS A DIGITAL PDF SEWING PATTERN.
This women's skirt is gathered into a flat front waistband & has an elastic back. Pretty & practical, this skirt is fast & easy to make.
MAIN TUTORIAL:
- flat front waistband
- elastic back waistband
- lots of gorgeous gathers
- 3 lengths
- Long Mini Skirt that sits mid-thigh*
- Tea Skirt that sits around knee length
- Midi Skirt that sits below the knee
*note: lengths will vary depending on your own personal measurements
EXTRA OPTIONS TO SEW:
Want more options to add to your skirt? Here are a few more you'll find in our tutorial:
-
Pockets
- Ruffle Hem
- Panel Hem
3 PATTERN OPTIONS:
You will find the following pattern options in the pattern.
- Print the pattern pieces provided & home & stick together
- Print the pattern pieces at the copy shop on large A0 format
- Run out of ink? Use the tables provided to draw up your own pattern.
- Not the standard size? Use our 'draft your own' instructions using your own personal measurements
SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE RANGE: Sizes 6-22 (Australian Sizes) PLUS instructions to draft your own size.
(US Equivalent: 2-18. UK Equivalent: 4-20)
| Size (AU) |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
| Hip/Seat (cms) |
85 |
90 |
95 |
100 |
105 |
110 |
115 |
120 |
125 |
| Hip/Seat (inches) |
33 1/2 |
35 3/8 |
37 3/8 |
39 3/8 |
41 3/8 |
43 1/4 |
45 1/4 |
47 1/4 |
49 1/4 |
To determine size, measure around the hip/seat, 20cm (8") below the natural waist. The tape measure should be firm but not tight. See the pattern for a more detailed outline on choosing the right size for your body shape.
DRAFT YOUR OWN SIZE: You can use your own personal measurements to complete the skirt to suit your body (up to 135cm or 53" hips).
FABRIC & TRIM OUTLINE:
TRIM REQUIREMENTS: 32mm (1 1/4") elastic. Lightweight interfacing (fusing).
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS: Rayon, linen, cotton voile, cotton blends.
For special occasions, like a flower girl in a wedding for example, you can even use silk or silk like fabrics. Picture how beautiful an off-white silk skirt with the front waistband in a contrast colour to match the flowers, would look.
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: The following table outlines fabric requirements based on 110cm (44") fabric.
Please note: (1) The estimates below do not include directional fabrics. I recommend you cut out the pattern & lay the pieces down on a flat surface to help estimate fabric needs for directional fabric. (2) If you are sewing with rayon, remember to allow for shrinkage & buy a little extra. (3) Also it’s wise to pre-wash your fabrics, in particular rayon.
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: METRES
Fabric Width 110cm
| Size (AU) |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
| Mini |
1.4 |
1.4 |
1.4 |
1.4 |
1.4 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
| Tea |
1.7 |
1.7 |
1.7 |
1.7 |
1.8 |
1.8 |
1.8 |
1.8 |
1.8 |
| Midi |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2.1 |
2.1 |
2.1 |
2.1 |
2.1 |
2.1 |
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: YARDS
Fabric Width 44"
| Size (AU) |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
| Mini |
1 1/2 |
1 1/2 |
1 1/2 |
1 1/2 |
1 1/2 |
1 3/4 |
1 3/4 |
1 3/4 |
1 3/4 |
| Tea |
1 3/4 |
1 3/4 |
1 3/4 |
1 3/4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Midi |
2 1/4 |
2 1/4 |
2 1/4 |
2 1/4 |
2 1/4 |
2 1/4 |
2 1/4 |
2 1/4 |
2 1/4 |
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