Sizing Information
Petite Plus Patterns are drafted for full-figured petites (5′ to 5′ 4″) with narrow shoulders, D cup bust and rounded tummy.
Our patterns are printed with multi-size lines. You can use the multi-size lines to customize for your individual figure needs.
When choosing a size for a Top, Jacket, Dress or Vest pattern, measure around your high bust – that is your chest, right under your arms, then select your size from the High Bust (Chest) row in the Measurement Chart below.For Skirts and Pants, choose your size based on your hip measurement.Instructions on how to reduce or increase for smaller or fuller busts can be found within the pattern’s guide sheet or in our website’s Perfect Fit Guide.12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | |
cm / in | cm / in | cm / in | cm / in | cm / in | cm / in | cm / in | |
High Bust (Chest) | 87 / 34 | 92 / 36 | 97 / 38 | 102 / 40 | 107 / 42 | 112 / 44 | 117 / 46 |
Full Bust | 97 / 38 | 102 / 40 | 107 / 42 | 112 / 44 | 117 / 46 | 122 / 48 | 127 / 50 |
Waist | 76 / 30 | 81 / 32 | 87 / 34 | 91.5 / 36 | 96.5 / 38 | 102 / 40 | 107 / 42 |
*Tummy | 104 / 41 | 109 / 43 | 114 / 45 | 119 / 47 | 125 / 49 | 130 / 51 | 135 / 53 |
**Hip | 102 / 40 | 107 / 42 | 112 / 44 | 117 / 46 | 122 / 48 | 127 / 50 | 132 / 52 |
Back Waist Length | 35.9 / 14 1/8 | 36.2 / 14 1/4 | 36.5 / 14 3/8 | 36.8 / 14 1/2 | 37.1 / 14 5/8 | 37.4 / 14 3/4 | 37.8 / 14 7/8 |
Back Shoulder Width | 35.8 / 14 1/4 | 36.6 / 14 1/2 | 37.4 / 14 3/4 | 38 / 15 | 38.6 / 15 1/4 | 39.2 / 15 1/2 | 40 / 15 3/4 |
*Tummy is measured 11 cm (4 1/2 in) from waist, **Hip is measured 20 cm (8 in) from waist |