Sizing Guide

  • Some Itch to Stitch patterns range from sizes 00 to 20 and some range from sizes 22 to 40; be sure to refer to the product listing to find the size range for the specific pattern.
  • The patterns of Itch to Stitch do not follow US, UK, EU, AU or any country’s sizing convention; it has its own sizing. Choose your size based on your body measurements; do not go by the size of store-bought clothes.
  • Generally, the instructions for choosing a size are the same for each pattern, but in some instances, they are different due to the design of the garment. For example, the hip measurement is usually disregarded if the pattern is for a dress with a circle skirt. And obviously, if the pattern is for a skirt or pants, the bust measurement is not relevant. For the most relevant information on choosing your size, follow the instructions of the pattern.
  • The finished garment measurements are included in the pattern instructions. These figures give you an idea of how the design is supposed to be fitted on your body. For example, a fitted knit garment might have negative ease (the finished measurements are smaller than your body) and a relaxed woven garment might have quite a lot of ease (the finished measurements are bigger than your body). The bottom line is that the ease differs based on the design and intended look. The recommended fabrics also play a role in the amount of ease necessary for a garment.
  • Some but not all patterns include cup sizes; be sure to check the product listing. The method of choosing a size is different for patterns with cup size and for patterns without cup sizes. The sections below—Patterns without Cup Sizes and Patterns with Cup Sizes give you a general idea of how to choose a size.

Patterns without Cup Sizes

  1. Compare your bust circumference (fullest part) to the “Body Measurements” table, choose the size that best fits your bust. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
  2. Compare your waist circumference (narrowest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that best fits your waist. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
  3. Compare your hip circumference (widest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that fits your hip best. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
  4. It’s OK to use different sizes for the bust, waist and hip. The instructions for blending sizes are included in the pattern.
  5. If you are taller or shorter than 5’6” (168 cm), you should consider lengthening or shortening the garment. The instructions for lengthening or shortening are included in the pattern.

Body Measurements (Patterns without Cup Sizes)

inch
cm		 00 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Bust 311⁄8
79		 321⁄2
82.5		 337⁄8
86		 351⁄4
89.5		 365⁄8
93		 38
96.5		 393⁄8
100		 403⁄4
103.5		 421⁄8
107		 431⁄2
110.5		 447⁄8
114
Waist 253⁄8
64.5		 263⁄4
68		 281⁄8
71.5		 291⁄2
75		 307⁄8
78.5		 321⁄4
82		 335⁄8
85.5		 35
89		 363⁄8
92.5		 373⁄4
96		 391⁄8
99.5
Hip 331⁄8
84		 341⁄2
87.5		 357⁄8
91		 371⁄4
94.5		 385⁄8
98		 40
101.5		 413⁄8
105		 423⁄4
108.5		 441⁄8
112		 451⁄2
115.5		 467⁄8
119
inch
cm		 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
Bust 461⁄4
117.5		 475⁄8
121		 49
124.5		 503⁄8
128		 513⁄4
131.5		 531⁄8
135		 541⁄2
138.5		 557⁄8
142		 571⁄4
145.5		 585⁄8
149		 60
152.5
Waist 401⁄2
103		 417⁄8
106.5		 431⁄4
110		 445⁄8
113.5		 46
117		 473⁄8
120.5		 483⁄4
124		 501⁄8
127.5		 511⁄2
131		 527⁄8
134.5		 541⁄4
138
Hip 481⁄4
112.5		 495⁄8
126		 51
129.5		 523⁄8
113		 531⁄4
136.5		 551⁄8
140		 561⁄2
143.5		 577⁄8
147		 591⁄4
150.5		 605⁄8
154		 62
157.5

Patterns with Cup Sizes

  1. Determine your cup size—subtract the circumference of your over bust from the circumference of the fullest part of your bust. If the rounded difference is 1″ (2.5 cm), use A cup; 2″ (5 cm), use B cup; 3″ (7.5 cm), use C cup; 4″ (10 cm), use D cup; 5″ (12.5 cm), use DD cup.
  2. After determining the cup size, compare your bust circumference (fullest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Using the corresponding row for your cup, choose the size that best fits your bust. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
  3. Compare your waist circumference (narrowest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that best fits your waist. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
  4. Compare your hip circumference (widest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that fits your hip best. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
  5. It’s OK to use different sizes for the bust, waist and hip. The instructions for blending sizes are included in the pattern.
  6. If you are taller or shorter than 5’6” (168 cm), you should consider lengthening or shortening the garment. The instructions for lengthening or shortening are included in the pattern.

Body Measurements (Patterns with Cup Sizes)

inch
cm		 00 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Bust
A Cup 301⁄8
76.5		 301⁄2
80		 327⁄8
83.5		 341⁄4
87		 355⁄8
90.5		 37
94		 383⁄8
97.5		 393⁄4
101		 411⁄8
104.5		 421⁄2
108		 437⁄8
111.5
B Cup 311⁄8
79		 321⁄2
82.5		 337⁄8
86		 351⁄4
89.5		 365⁄8
93		 38
96.5		 393⁄8
100		 403⁄4
103.5		 421⁄8
107		 431⁄2
110.5		 447⁄8
114
C Cup 321⁄8
81.5		 331⁄2
85		 347⁄8
88.5		 361⁄4
92		 375⁄8
95.5		 39
99		 403⁄8
102.5		 413⁄4
106		 431⁄8
109.5		 441⁄2
113		 457⁄8
116.5
D Cup 331⁄8
84		 341⁄2
87.5		 357⁄8
91		 371⁄4
94.5		 385⁄8
98		 40
101.5		 413⁄8
105		 423⁄4
108.5		 441⁄8
112		 451⁄2
115.5		 467⁄8
119
DD Cup 341⁄8
86.5		 351⁄2
90		 367⁄8
93.5		 381⁄4
97		 395⁄8
100.5		 41
104		 423⁄8
107.5		 433⁄4
111		 451⁄8
114.5		 461⁄2
118		 477⁄8
121.5
Waist 253⁄8
64.5		 263⁄4
68		 281⁄8
71.5		 291⁄2
75		 307⁄8
78.5		 321⁄4
82		 335⁄8
85.5		 35
89		 363⁄8
92.5		 373⁄4
96		 391⁄8
99.5
Hip 331⁄8
84		 341⁄2
87.5		 357⁄8
91		 371⁄4
94.5		 385⁄8
98		 40
101.5		 413⁄8
105		 423⁄4
108.5		 441⁄8
112		 451⁄2
115.5		 467⁄8
119
inch
cm		 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
Bust
A Cup 451⁄4
115		 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
B Cup 461⁄4
117.5		 475⁄8
121		 49
124.5		 503⁄8
128		 513⁄4
131.5		 531⁄8
135		 541⁄2
138.5		 557⁄8
142		 571⁄4
145.5		 585⁄8
149		 60
152.5
C Cup 471⁄4
120		 485⁄8
123.5		 50
127		 513⁄8
130.5		 523⁄4
134		 541⁄8
137.5		 551⁄2
141		 567⁄8
144.5		 581⁄4
148		 595⁄8
151.5		 61
155
D Cup 481⁄4
122.5		 495⁄8
126		 51
129.5		 523⁄8
133		 533⁄4
136.5		 551⁄8
140		 561⁄2
143.5		 577⁄8
147		 591⁄4
150.5		 605⁄8
154		 62
157.7
DD Cup 491⁄4
125		 505⁄8
128.5		 52
132		 533⁄8
135.5		 543⁄4
139		 561⁄8
142.5		 571⁄2
146		 587⁄8
149.5		 601⁄4
153		 615⁄8
156.6		 63
160
Waist 401⁄2
103		 417⁄8
106.5		 431⁄4
110		 445⁄8
113.5		 46
117		 473⁄8
120.5		 483⁄4
124		 501⁄8
127.5		 511⁄2
131		 527⁄8
134.5		 541⁄4
138
Hip 481⁄4
112.5		 495⁄8
126		 51
129.5		 523⁄8
113		 531⁄4
136.5		 551⁄8
140		 561⁄2
143.5		 577⁄8
147		 591⁄4
150.5		 605⁄8
154		 62
157.5