KWIK•SEW® PATTERNS
HOW TO CHOOSE THE CORRECT
PATTERN SIZE
Patterns are made to fit specific body measurements with ease allowed for comfort
and style. Compare your measurements with the measurements on the back of
the pattern envelope or the chart on the opposite page. Choose the pattern size
with the measurements closest to your own. If your measurements fall between
two sizes, choose the larger size. For shirts, blouses, tops, jackets and dresses,
choose size by bust or chest measurement. For skirts, pants and shorts, in Misses’
sizes, choose size by the hip measurement. For pants and shorts in Men’s sizes,
choose size by waist measurement.
BUST
SHOULDERAND
SLEEVELENGTH
WAIST
HOW TO TAKE BODY MEASUREMENTS
BUST
Measurements should be taken snugly over proper undergarments.
MISSES Approximate Height 5' 6" (167 cm)
SHOULDERAND
SLEEVELENGTH
SHOULDERAND
SLEEVELENGTH
HIP
WAIST
BUST
HIP
Bust: Measure over fullest part of bust with tape straight across
back.
Waist: Tie a string around waist and measure at string position.
Hip: Measure around fullest part of hip, usually 7" to 9" (18 cm to 23 cm)
below waist.
Back Waist Length: Measure from the bone at the base of the neck to theINSIDE
LEG
SEAM
natural waist.
Inside Leg: Measure from crotch to desired finished length.
INSIDE
LEG
Shoulder and Arm Length: Bend arm slightly, measure the shoulder
from
SEAM
the neckline to the bone at the tip of the shoulder and continue over the
SHOULDERAND
elbow to the wrist bone. If you are
adding shoulder pads, add the thickness
SLEEVELENGTH
of the shoulder pad to this measurement. If you have a sleeve with a cuff,
BUST
add 1" (2.5 cm) to this measurement.
Height: Measure, without WAIST
shoes, standing against a wall.
Chest: Measure around the fullest part of chest.
WAIST
Waist: Measure around the natural waist.
Hip: Measure around fullest part of hip.
Neck: Measure around the base of the neck or choose pattern size by readyto-wear neck size.
Height: Measure, without shoes,
standing against a wall.
INSIDE
LEG
Shoulder and Arm Length: Measure
the same as for Misses. (Sleeve length
SEAM
given in ready-to-wear is measured from center back over shoulder, elbow,
to wrist bone.)
WA
BACK
WAIST
LENGTH
WAIST
WAIST
HIP
INSIDE
LEG
SEAM
NECK
BACK
WAIST
LENGTH
HIP
MEN Approximate Height
5' 10" (177 cm)
BACK
WAIST
LENGTH
SHOULDERAND
SLEEVELENGTH
CHEST
SHOULDERAND
SLEEVELENGTH
NECK
WAIST
CHEST
NECK
HIP
WAIST
CHEST
WAIST
HIP
HIP
CHILDREN & TODDLER
When choosing the correct size for children, it is usually best to choose
size by comparing the child’s height to the height given on the back of the
envelope. Choose the size that is closest to the height SHOULDERAND
of the child, then
SLEEVELENGTH
NECK
compare the chest, waist and hip measurements and
make the necessary
adjustments on the pattern.
CHEST
Height: Measure, without shoes, standing against a wall.
WAIST
Chest: Measure around fullest part of chest.
Waist: Measure around the natural waist.
Hip: Measure around fullest part of hip.
HIP
Shoulder and Arm Length: Bend arm slightly, measure the shoulder from
the neckline to the bone at the tip of the shoulder and continue over the
elbow to the wrist bone.
INSIDE
LEG
SEAM
INSIDE
LEG
SEAM
SHOULDERAND
SLEEVELENGTH
CHEST
WAIST
HEIGHT
HIP
BABIES
Compare the height and the weight of the baby to the measurements listed.
INSIDE
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SEAM
SH
SL
INSIDE
LEG
SEAM
INS
LEG
SEA
KWIK•SEW®
METRIC STANDARD BODY MEASUREMENT CHART
MISSES' BODY MEASUREMENTS
Size
Size
Bust
Waist
Hip
Back Waist Length
XXS
73
54
77
38
76
56
80
38
XS
4
80
56
82
39
6
83
60
86
39.5
S 8
10
86
90
63
66
90
94
40
41
M 12
14
94
98
70
74
98
102
41.5
42
L 16
18
102
106
79
84
106
110
42.5
43
XL
20
110
89
115
43
WOMEN'S BODY MEASUREMENTS PLUS SIZES
Size
Bust
Waist
Hip
Back Waist Length
1X
114
94
119
43.5
2X
124
104
129
44
3X
134
114
139
44.5
4X
144
124
149
45
cm
cm
cm
cm
MEN'S BODY MEASUREMENTS
Size
Chest Size
Chest
Waist
Hip
Neck
S
34
86
71
89
35
36
91
76
94
36
M
38
96
81
99
38
S
155
87
M
163
92
L
42
106
91
109
40
40
101
86
104
39
44
111
96
114
41
XL
46
116
101
119
43
48
122
106
124
44
XXL
50
127
111
129
45
52
132
116
134
47
cm
cm
cm
cm
YOUTH BODY MEASUREMENTS
Size
Height
Hip
XS
147
82
L
168
99
XL
173
107
cm
cm
girls' BODY MEASUREMENTS
Size
Height
Chest
Waist
Hip
4
104
58
54
59
5
112
61
56
62
6
119
63
57
65
7
127
66
58
68
8
132
68
59
71
10
142
71
62
76
12
149
76
64
81
14
155
81
67
86
16
160
86
68
91
cm
cm
cm
cm
5
112
61
56
62
6
119
63
57
65
7
122
66
58
68
8
127
68
61
71
10
137
71
63
75
12
147
76
66
78
14
155
81
68
82
16
160
86
68
91
cm
cm
cm
cm
BOYs' BODY MEASUREMENTS
Size
Height
Chest
Waist
Hip
4
104
58
54
59
TODDLERS' BODY MEASUREMENTS
Toddlers' garments have diaper allowance.
Size
Height
Chest
Waist
Hip
T1
79
51
51
52
T2
86
53
52
54
T3
94
56
53
57
T4
102
58
54
59
cm
cm
cm
cm
BABY
Size
Month
Height
Weight
XS
Newborn
53
3.5
S
0-3
61
6
M
3-6
67
8
L
6-12
74
10
XL
12-18
80
12
XXL
18-24
86
13
cm
kg
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114
94
120
43
cm
cm
cm
cm
KWIK•SEW®
IMPERIAL STANDARD BODY MEASUREMENT CHART
MISSES' BODY MEASUREMENTS
Size
Size
Bust
Waist
Hip
Back Waist Length
XXS
29
30
21 1/2
22
30 1/2
31 1/2
15
15
XS
4
6
31 1/2
32 1/2
22 1/2
23 1/2
32 1/4
34
15 1/4
15 1/2
S
8
34
24 3/4
35 1/2
15 3/4
10
35 1/2
26
37
16
M
12
37
27 1/2
38 1/2
16 1/4
14
38 1/2
29
40
16 1/2
XL
46
46
40
47
17
48
48
42
49
17 1/2
L
16
40
31
41 3/4
16 3/4
18
41 1/2
33
43 1/4
17
XL
20
43
35
45
17
22
45
37
47
17
WOMEN'S BODY MEASUREMENTS PLUS SIZES
Size
Bust
Waist
Hip
Back Waist Length
1X
45
37
47
17
2X
49
41
51
17 1/4
3X
53
45
55
17 1/2
4X
57
49
59
17 3/4
"
"
"
"
MEN'S BODY MEASUREMENTS
Size
Chest Size
Chest
Waist
Hip
Neck
S
34
34
28
35
14
36
36
30
37
14 1/2
M
38
38
32
39
15
40
40
34
41
15 1/2
L 42
44
42
44
36
38
43
45
16
16 1/2
XXL
50
52
50
52
44
46
51
53
18
18 1/2
"
"
"
"
YOUTH BODY MEASUREMENTS
Size
Height
Hip
XS
58 32
S
61
34
M
64
36
L
66
39
XL
68
42
"
"
girls' BODY MEASUREMENTS
Size
Height
Chest
Waist
Hip
4
41
23
21 1/2
23 1/2
5
44
24
22
24 1/2
6
47
25
22 1/2
25 1/2
7
50
26
23
27
8
52
27
23 1/2
28
10
56
28
24 1/2
30
12
58 1/2
30
25 1/2
32
14
61
32
26 1/2
34
16
63
34
27
36
"
"
"
"
5
44
24
22
24 1/2
6
47
25
22 1/2
25 1/2
7
48
26
23
27
8
50
27
24
28
10
54
28
25
29 1/2
12
58 30
26
31
14
61
32
27
32 1/2
16
63
34
27
36
"
"
"
"
boys' BODY MEASUREMENTS
Size
Height
Chest
Waist
Hip
4
41
23
21 1/2
23 1/2
TODDLERS' BODY MEASUREMENTS
Toddlers' garments have diaper allowance.
Size
Height
Chest
Waist
Hip
T1
31
20
20
20 1/2
T2
34
21
20 1/2
21 1/2
T3
37
22
21
22 1/2
T4
40
23
21 1/2
23 1/2
"
"
"
"
BABY
Size
Month
Height
Weight
XS
Newborn
21
8
S
0-3
24
13
M
3-6
26 1/2
18
L
6-12
29
22
XL
12-18
31 1/2
26
XXL
18-24
34
29
"
lb
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HOW TO READ A KWIK•SEW® PATTERN ENVELOPE
Remember: There are references available in the back of the pattern catalogue of size charts,
stretch charts, a metric equivalency chart and how to take your body measurements.
A
F
B
C
G
D
E
H
(A) The stretch chart enables you to check fabric for correct amount of stretch. This chart will only be shown on patterns designed for knit fabrics.
(B) The most suitable fabric is suggested.
(C) Body Measurements. Choose the size closest to your body measurements. If you are between sizes choose the larger size.
(D) Exact fabric requirements are given for each style. Extra fabric may be needed to match designs or plaids in fabric.
(E) Additional items necessary to complete the garment are listed. These are called notions.
(F) The garment description clarifies the style and construction details not always visible in the illustration.
(G) The back of the garment is clearly sketched.
(H) When a design requires more than one color fabric choice this will be indicated on the envelope next to the line drawings and in the "Material Required" (D) portion.
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Name:
Your
Measurements
KWIK•SEW
Measurements
Difference
+ (-)
(see envelope)
Height
Chest
Waist
Hip
Back Waist Length
Shoulder-Sleeve Length
measure from center back over shoulder to wrist
Outside Leg or Inside Leg
Length of Shirt at Center Back
Length of Sleepshirt at Center Back
Head Circumference
Notes:
Instructor:
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