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.
The Ladies Getaway Shorts sewing pattern is an easy fit, pull on shorts with lots of extra features you can add if you like to get creative.
They are fast & easy to make and flattering to lots of shapes and sizes.
FEATURES & EXTRAS TO CHOOSE FROM:
- Click here for line drawings
- 3 leg lengths
- 3 Waistbands - Topstitched, Enclosed & Covered (covering various widths of elastic from 20-38mm (3/4-1.5").
- Mid or low-rise Waistline
- Awesome Front Pockets
- Back Pockets
- Side Leg Tab
- Mock Drawstring
- Lace Trim
- Cuffs
- Stretch knit waistband pattern hack
- Easy fold over waist pyjamas (pajamas PJ) pattern hack
SKILL LEVEL: Easy (Seriously, you can do it!!)
SIZE RANGE:
- AU 6-24 (Approximately US 2-20)
- Measure 20cm (8") down from natural waist (Hip/Seat Measurement 85-135cm (33-53")
- Use your hip/seat measurement to determine your size for this pattern.
- Measure over SKIN not clothing.
- Click here for more details or see the pattern for more detailed outline of size & fit.
FABRIC SPECS:
- This pattern is designed for woven fabrics.
- You will need fabric, thread to match, interfacing & trims as outlined below.
- Fabric Requirements (metres & yards): click here
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS: Rayon, Tencel, Linen, Linen blends, Crepe, Gaberdine, Lawn, Cotton Voile, Chambray.
STRETCH KNIT WAISTBAND: (pattern hack) This must be 4-way stretch knit fabric with elastane. It must be resilient when stretched.
TRIM SPECS: Click here for elastic width & requirements chart.
SPECS
- PATTERN FORMAT: Digital PDF Pattern
- PAPER FORMATS: A4/Letter, A0 Copyshop
- LAYERED: Yes
- PRINT IN: Adobe Reader. Learn more here.
- FABRIC TYPE: Woven
- SIZE RANGE: AU6-24 (US2-20).
- SKILL LEVEL: Experienced Beginner
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