Here for the purpose of dress pattern making we give a chart of standard measurements so you can refer to it in times of need. Vogue butterick mccalls size guide click here for the fitting measuring guide which helps you measure yourself and clarifies terms like fitted close fitting loose fitting semi fitted very loose fitting.

Beginners Guide To Reading And Interpreting Sewing Patterns
Body measurement for vogue dress making patterns. To download our measurement chart. Sewing pattern size guide for vogue butterick mccalls. This video will show you how to easily take all of the body measurements you will need to create a basic clothing pattern. Looking at the example above the high bust measures 365 and the full bust is 38. Guide to understanding sewing pattern sizes jaycottscouk. For the upper body the high bust measurement is very useful and can help avoid starting with a pattern that is too roomy in that area.
This handy guide from vogue patterns will help you choose the correct size for sewing. Misses patterns are designed. Size guide vogue butterick mccalls sewing patterns. Click here for the fitting measuring guide which helps you measure yourself and clarifies terms like fitted close fitting loose fitting semi fitted very loose fitting. A persons body measurements may differ from standard body measurements because of height weight profession posture growth physical abnormality etctherefore it is advisable that you consider these factors and make adjustments at the time of cutting. For a skirt or pants choose the pattern size by the hip measurement.
In this case id go with a size 14 pattern. Remember pattern sizes differ from ready to wear so take your measurements before purchasing the pattern. Many patterns are multi sized which make it easier to adjust when your body ranges in size from bust to waist to hip.