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Sewing pattern height – a chart – 2022 update

May 7, 2022 By Chuleenan 90 Comments

Text: 2022 Sewing Pattenr Height Chart with illustrations of 8 women of different body shapes and heights

Everyone’s body is different. We come in all shapes and sizes, which can make it challenging to find a sewing pattern that fits your body. Luckily, some indie sewing patterns design for a particular body type. For example, Deer and Doe designs for an hour-glass shape, Cashmerette Patterns for curvy figures (cup sizes C–H), Sew DIY for tall women, and Skinny Bitch Curvy Chick Patterns (SBCC) and Petite Plus for petites. Each size is designed for a particular bust, waist, and hip measurement, but not every company provides the sewing pattern height on their websites.

I’m 5′ 7″ (170 cm) and when I first wrote this post in 2017, I hadn’t really given much thought to the height that patterns are designed for. That year I finished the Mimosa Culottes (OOP, out of print) by Named Clothing, a Finnish pattern company that designs for 5’8″. (You can see my version of the culottes here.)

Named - Lexi A-line top and Mimosa Culottes

After that, I made Megan Nielsen’s Flint Pants. I discovered that she designs for a height 5′ 9″ (175 cm).

Behind the chart

That experience made me want to find out what height pattern companies use for their designs.And that led me to make a chart listing sewing pattern heights. The height they design for is typically the height of their fit model. I began with companies whose patterns I’ve made and then added more several others.

This is by no means a comprehensive list. But I am trying to update it annually. I did my first update in 2020.

Updates to the chart

This year I noticed that a few companies expanded their sizes a little more. For example, Closet Core now goes up to size 32 (hip 63″/160 cm), Megan Nielsen’s curvy size goes up to 34 (hip 62″/157 cm), and Style Arc up to 36 (hip 70 1/8″/178 cm).

And, there’s a new column in the chart! (Insert drum roll here.) I added the maximum hip size for all the pattern companies on the list! I put the imperial and metric measurements in the same column due to space issues. You’ll notice that the max hip size varies greatly — from 43.5″/110 cm for Burda petite to four companies that go up to at least 70″/177.8 cm: In the Folds, Made by Rae, Muna and Broad, and Style Arc. Muna and Broad will even grade up for you if their plus-size patterns are too small.

I also updated the links to the size charts and added the “women’s” sizes for Butterick. You can also find measurements for Butterick, McCalls and Vogue on this PDF.

New entries

This year, I’ve also added several more companies to the list: Elbe Textiles, Forest & Thread, Grasser, I Am Patterns, Kosedo Studio, Made by Rae, Patrones Mujer (magazine), Pattern Scout, Rebecca Page, Sewing and the City, Sinclair Patterns, and Today’s Fit by Sandra Betzina. Thank you to all the folks who asked me to add certain companies to the list and thanks to all the sewcialists on IG who inspire me and whose creations have led me to discover other pattern designers.

Plus-size patterns

If you have a plus-sized figure, you should check out this great resource, The Curvy Pattern Database, where you’ll find an interactive list of pattern companies that include at least a 60″/152.4 cm hip. You enter your measurements and the database will filter the list. Another useful resource is Broad in the Seams, a blog by Jess (one of the founders of Muna and Broad) devoted to plus-size sewing patterns, including a weekly roundup of patterns. The plus-size pattern companies in the chart include Muna and Broad and Petite Plus Patterns. Muna and Broad will also grade their patterns up at no charge if you need a larger size. (Check out this interview with the founders of Muna and Broad, Jess and Leila.) Cashmerette began as a plus-size company but has expanded to offer smaller sizes.

Reading the chart

The first column is the name of the company and it links to their size chart or to a recent pattern where you’ll find the size chart. If the company has patterns in different size ranges, I link to the sewing patterns page. You’ll need to look at the size chart for the individual pattern.

Several companies in the list have a single asterisk in the size range and hip column. That asterisk indicates that the pattern maker has added additional sizes or offers some patterns at the expanded size range, but not all of their patterns go up to the largest size. Below the chart is a bulleted list of those companies.

Sewing pattern heights

This year’s chart includes links to each company’s body measurements/size chart (if they have one or a link to a pattern with the size chart), the height they design for, maxiumum hip size, cup size, and size range. Sarah Pondevie of Pattern Union says she doesn’t specify a fit height, which is why I put “n/a” (not applicable) in that column for her company. She felt that listing a fit height would be misleading because “two people can be the same height, one has a long body and a short legs, the other long legs and a short body, their fit requirements are not related to height.” This is an excellent point, and, as I say towards the end of this post, “height is not everything.” Sarah also said she thinks “we need to look at body shapes/types rather than just sizes.”

Sewing Co. Size ChartHeight: inHeight: cmMax Hip
in/cm
CupSize Range
100 Acts of Sewing5’5″16564″/163CXS-4X
The Assembly Line5’6″-5’7″168-17053.1″-54.7″/
135-139*
XS-L, XL-3XL*
Blueprints for Sewing5′ 5″16561″/154.9BA-P
Burda women’s regular5′ 6 1/4″16860/152B6-34
Burda women’s petite5’3″16043.5/110B6-20
Burda women’s tall5’9 1/4″17643.5/110B6-20
Butterick-misses5’5″-5’6″165-16850/127B4-26
Butterick-petites5’2″-5’3″157-16050/127B4-26
Butterick-women’s5’5″-5’6″165-16856/14216W-32W
Cashmerette (12-32)5’6″16862/157C-H12-32
Cashmerette (0-16)5’6″16846/117C-H0-16
Chalk & Notch5’7″17059/150A/B, C/D0-30
Christine Haynes5’6″16858/147BXS-4X
Closet Core Patterns (B)5’6″16848/122B0-20
Closet Core Patterns (D)5’6″16863/160D14-32
Deer and Doe (34-48)5’6″16845 5/8/
116
C, D34-48
Deer and Doe (46-60)5’6″16860/152C, D46-60
Designer Stitch5’6″16858/146B1-13
Elbe Textiles5’7″17060.2/153*B, C/DA-N*
Forest & Thread (B)5’8″17247.5/121B0-18
Forest & Thread (D+)5’8″17265-66*
165-168
D+14-30*
Friday Pattern Company5’5″16556-5/
142-145
BXS-XXL, XS-4X*
Friday Pattern Company5’5″16562-63
157-160
BXS-7X*
Grainline Studio (B)5’5″16547/119.3B0-18
Grainline Studio (D)5’5″16561/154.9D14-32
Grasser5’2″-5’4.5″
5’4.5″-5’7″
5’7″-5’9.3″
5’9.3″-6′
158-164  
164-170
170-176  
176-182
58.3/14838-59, 60-70
Helen’s Closet5’6″16858/147.5B, D0-30
I Am Patterns5’5″16842.5/108, 47.25/120B36-46, 34-52
In the Folds (B)5’7″17054 3/4
139
BA-J
In the Folds (D)5’7″17072.5/184DG-P
Itch to Stitch5’6″16862/157*A-DD00-20, 22-40*
Just Patterns (B/C)5’5″16543 1/4/110B/C34-46
Just Patterns (DD)5’5″16559 7/8
152
DD46-60*
Kosedo Studio5’6″16857.5/146A0-C8
Made by Rae5’6″16871.25/181*A/B, C/DXXS-5*
Marilla Walker (B)5’6″16850.5/128B1-8, 1-10*
Marilla Walker (D)5’6″16860/153D6-14
McCall’s – misses5’5″-5’6″165-16850/127B4-26
McCall’s – petites5’2″-5’3″157-16050/127B4-26
McCall’s-women’s5’5″-5’6″165-16856/14216W-32W
Megan Nielsen (0-20)5’9″17548/122B0-20 (also XS-XL)
Megan Nielsen (curve)5’9″ 17562/157D14-34
Merchant & Mills (6-18)5’6″16844/114D6-18**
Merchant & Mills (20-28)5’6″16857.5/145.5D20-28**
Muna and Broad5’6″16871.5/182flexibleA-G, A-M*
Named Clothing5’8″17255 7/8
142
B0-24
New Look 5’5-5’6″165-16850/127B2-26
Paper Theory Patterns5’7″17057.5/146C/D6-28*
Papercut Patterns (B)5’3″-5’7″160-17048.8/124B1-8
Papercut Patterns (D)5’3″-5’8″160-17263.8/162D6-14
Paprika Patterns5’7″170variesvaries1-10, 1-13***
Patrones Mujer (magazine)5’6″16850.4/12836-52
Pattern Scout5’9″1756/152B-D0-30
Pattern Unionn/an/a56/142A-G6-26*
Pauline Alice5’5″16549.5/126*B34-44, 34-52*
Petite Plus Patterns5′-5′4″ 152.4- 162.552/132D12-24
Pipe Dream Patterns (Beatha)5’5″16548/124C6-20
Pipe Dream Patterns (Saorsa)5’10”17766/167DD20-34
Rebecca Page (regular)5’6″16857/1451-10
Rebecca Page (curvy)5’6″16880/203.2*6C-15C*
SBCC Patterns (B/C)5’1″16346.5/118.1B/CXXS-XL
SBCC Patterns (D/E)5’1″16361.5/156.2D/EL-4X
Seamwork (misses)5’8″17246/117C00-16
Seamwork (curvy)5’9″17558/147DD12-26
Sew DIY5’10”17758/147C0-32
Sew House Seven5’6″-5′ 7″168-17050/127B/C00-20
Sew House Seven (curvy)5’6″-5’7″168-17065/165C/D-G/H18-34
Sew Liberated5’5″16861/155C0-34*
Sewaholic5’4″16251/130B0-20
Sewing and the City (B)5’5″16849/124.5B2-20
Sewing and the City (D)5’5″16859/150D16-30
Simplicity-misses5’5″-5’6″165-16850/127B4-26
Simplicity-petites5’2″-5’3″157-16050/127B4-26
Simplicity-women5’5″-5’6″165-16862/157.5C16W-38W
Sinclair Patterns (petite)5’1″-5’3″152-16063/1600-30
Sinclair Patterns (regular)5’4″-5’6″162-17063/1600-30
Sinclair Patterns (tall)5’7″-5’9″170-17863/1600-30
Style Arc5’6″16870 1/8
178
B4-36
Tessuti Patterns5’6-5’7″168-17052/1316-22*
Today’s Fit by Sandra Betzina5’5″-5’6″165-16757/145A-J
True Bias (C)5’5″16546.5/118C0-18*
True Bias (D)5’5″16559.5/161D14-30*
VikiSews
(VikiSews on
choosing right height)
5′-5’3″
5’4″-5’6″
5’7″-5’9″
5’10”-6′
154-160
162-168
170-176
178-184
48/12234-52
Vogue-misses5’5″-5’6″165-16850/127B4-26
Vogue-petites5’2″-5’3″157-16050/127B4-26
Wardrobe by Me5’8″17253.3/135.4A-D0-24

* The patterns in the chart with an asterisk in the size range column are pattern companies have some patterns available in larger sizes and/or are working on making all patterns available in an expanded size range:

  • Some Assembly Line patterns are currently available in larger sizes. See their FAQs for info on larger sizes.
  • Newer Elbe Textiles patterns are available in expanded sizes; earlier patterns go up to size I (hip 50.5″/128 cm) or size K (hip 54.4″/138 cm).
  • Forest & Thread says they are “shifting our size range to be separated by 0-18 (B Cup) and 14-30 (D+ Cup).”
  • Friday Pattern Company is working on making all designs available in the expanded size range, some go up to XXL, others to 4X or 7X. The goal is for all designs to go up to 7X.
  • Some Itch to Stitch patterns are available in plus sizes but the majority are not.
  • Just Patterns says that new patterns will be available in the 34-46 (B/C cup) and 46-60 (DD cup) size range. Delphine, the designer, says that her current patterns will be available in sizes up to 60 in 2022.
  • Newer Made by Rae patterns are availble in expanded sizes (up to 71.25″/181 cm). Others go up to 53″/134.6).
  • Marilla Walker‘s Belemnite Dress is available in extended sizes (bust 42″-48″/107 cm-147 cm)
  • Plus-size pattern company Muna and Broad is extending its size range from A–G (bust 40″/102 cm–52″/132 cm) to A–M (M: 83″/211 cm).
  • Paper Theory‘s new patterns will go up to a bust of 67″ and a hip of 70″.
  • Pattern Union notes on their sizing page that “not all patterns feature all sizes” so check the pattern. Also, bust sizes have been grouped into three categories: A-C, D/E, and F/G.
  • All Paprika Patterns are available in sizes 1-10, some are available up to size 13; they are working on making all designs sized up to 13.
  • Newer Pauline Alice patterns go up to size 52 (49.5″/126 cm).
  • Rebecca Page has several patterns available in what they call their “curvy” size range, which goes up to hip 80″/203 cm, and is going through earlier patterns to expand the size range.
  • Sew Liberated size range varies depending on the pattern: 0-24, 0-30, 0-34.
  • Tessuti says that not all of their patterns are available in sizes 6-22: “As soon as we can fit it in with our work commitment, those that we feel we can successfully offer in extended sizes will be added from our earlier collections, and others will remain in the existing size range offered.” Some patterns only go up to size 18 (48″/121 cm). BUT keep in mind that according to Tessuti, “the majority of the styles are more of a relaxed fit (rather than fitted),” so you should scrutinize the finished garment measurements. You may find that a smaller size is a better fit for you.
  • All new True Bias patterns are available in sizes 0-18 (C cup) and 14-30 (D cup). They are working on expanding the size range of earlier patterns.

**Merchant & Mills says their patterns are not tailored/fitted so they don’t really design for a particular cup size but if they had to say, they say D. Some patterns are available in size range 6-18 and others in XXS-XXL (6-28).

***Paprika Patterns‘ size charts/ranges vary according to the pattern. They are in the process of expanding all patterns to size 13 (hip 57.5″/146 cm).

Not all of the indie designers include this info on their websites so in some cases, I contacted the companies to find out. They graciously answered my queries within a few days. I hope you find the information useful.

Height is not everything

Sewing pattern height is an interesting measurement but it’s not the most important one. Patterns can easily be adjusted for length. The critical measurements are bust, waist and hips. The finished measurements are also very helpful when it comes to pants and skirts. When I make skirts or pants, all I first look at the hip measurement to pick my size. What measurements are the most important for you when you choose a size to sew?

Note: This post was originally published on May 1, 2017. I first updated it in 2020 and then did a major update in April 2021 (by then many companies had expanded their size range so the size column was updated as well as all the links, many of which had changed).

Sewing pattern height - 2022 update - chart listing Big Four and indie pattern heights that they are designed for, size ranges, cup size (The Assembly Line, Cashmerette, Deer and Doe, Friday Pattern Company, Named, Megan Nielsen, Papercut Patterns, and more)

 

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  1. Janice Paran says

    April 26, 2025 at 10:50 am

    I have found your pattern height chart so useful time and time again. Thank you for organizing it! I look forward to another update when and if you have the time.

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  2. Jannike says

    October 29, 2024 at 5:08 am

    I just found you and this list through the sewover50 IG live. Thank you so much for putting this together. I’ve been looking for patterns that cater to shorter people and now I have the answers. Love it!

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    • Chuleenan says

      November 4, 2024 at 12:57 pm

      Thanks for watching the SewOver50 IG Live and thanks for checking out the chart! So glad it is helpful to you!

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  3. Mary says

    August 15, 2024 at 4:50 pm

    I just came across your list, thanks to someone mentioning it on the threads over on PatternReview. This is very kind of you!
    Inspired me to go look on the Jalie patterns website and see if they posted the information on height. They say their women’s patterns are based on a height of 5f6in.
    Thanks for doing this!

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    • Chuleenan says

      August 18, 2024 at 10:52 pm

      You’re welcome! I’m overdue for another update. I will certainly add Jalie. Thanks!

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  4. Annalisa Corum says

    June 24, 2024 at 6:21 am

    I just found you! This looks great. Do you have the info on the Lutterloh system? I realize its based upon 2 measurements but the heights are not posted anywhere.
    Thank you, Annalisa

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    • Chuleenan says

      June 26, 2024 at 3:06 pm

      That is an excellent question. I will see if I can find out!

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  5. John Coubler says

    February 3, 2024 at 8:17 pm

    nice, very helpful writing

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  6. Jayne says

    October 27, 2023 at 4:26 am

    Thank you very much for your hard work on this, it’s very helpful.

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  7. Sherri E Barrett says

    August 27, 2023 at 12:22 am

    I believe Silhouette Patterns by Peggy Sagers are made for 5’8″. Thats what Peggy told me 25 years ago

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    • Chuleenan says

      August 29, 2023 at 6:59 pm

      Thank you! I will check to see if that’s still the case.

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  8. Thelma McIntyre says

    April 22, 2023 at 12:32 pm

    What a wonderful service you are providing. Many thanks.

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  9. EDITA DE SENA says

    August 8, 2022 at 5:47 pm

    Thank you for the pattern companies chart. I am trying to figure what cup size Grasser patterns are drafted for. Any info about that? Congratulations on your blog!
    Edita

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  10. DebbyA says

    June 14, 2022 at 6:24 am

    Thank you for all your work! I didn’t realize the Big 4 still made petite patterns. Most of my recent patterns are Cutting Line Designs, The Sewing Workshop, and Love Notions. Also New Look, but they probably use Simplicity measurements?

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    • Chuleenan says

      July 4, 2022 at 9:51 pm

      You’re welcome! I don’t know if they offer all of their patterns in petite sizes but their size charts include petite heights. New Look does have the same measurements as Simplicity. If you scroll down on this size chart, you’ll see the New Look size chart. I will add New Look to the chart soon Thanks for asking! https://simplicity.com/size-charts/

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  11. Leena says

    June 3, 2022 at 3:04 pm

    I really really appreciate your efforts of creating a size chart and compiling it under one post. this is very helpful and can solve thousands of problems of people around the globe. Thank you for being so generous and for sharing these sewing tips with us.

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  12. Sara C. says

    May 7, 2022 at 7:40 pm

    I really love this resource, thank you for compiling it and continuing to update it!

    For me, the most important measurement is shoulder width. I find that I can adjust a lot for height and girth, but if a garment is too big or too small in the shoulders and neck, it’s such a pain to alter that.

    I recently took the In-House Patterns online Fitting Essentials class, where I learned a ton about possible alterations, and a lot about analyzing fit on the pattern paper and in the test garment/muslin. So my next most important measurement is shoulder to bust point, so I can get my bust point, which is my widest point, in the correct spot.

    I have a short curvy torso and long legs — basically I am 5’ tall in the torso but 5’7” in the legs, and 5’3” when you put it all together.

    In my experience of fitting, I am also not a fan of the Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) which on my frame adds a whole bunch of fabric above and below the bust line that I don’t need, and drops the bust point, which on my short frame is not usually called for, and creates that honkin’ huge dart, that is so annoying to sew correctly. Now on a shirt or dress with a bust dart, I just add girth below the armpit, which is where I need it most, and add bicep girth to the sleeve, which I also usually need, so that works great. I think sewing experts oversell the FBA as a large-bust solution. It works for many women, but not all, and few alternatives are explored in sewing books and online tutorials.

    I don’t have the wherewithal to write an article or create a video about my approach to the petite full bust, but I am happy to explain it to anybody who wants to take an alternative approach and run with it!

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    • Chuleenan says

      May 8, 2022 at 10:49 pm

      I’m glad you find this a useful resource! Thank you for your comments.

      Yes, shoulder width is important. Height is just one factor, especiallly when your torso and legs don’t really go with the pattern’s height. I always see folks saying that an FBA is the solution for full busts. But it makes sense that it doesn’t necessarily work for everyone. There is no one way to fit because we all have different bodies. I sometimes do a small bust adjustment.

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  13. Jen S says

    March 12, 2022 at 10:58 pm

    Could you perhaps add DesignerStitch to this list!

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    • Chuleenan says

      May 8, 2022 at 10:50 pm

      Thanks for asking. I have asked them for info our the height they design for.

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      • Chuleenan says

        May 14, 2022 at 5:50 pm

        Designer Stitch’s size chart wasn’t visible the last time I checked but it’s up now. So I have added them to the chart. 🙂

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  14. Elena MUELLER says

    December 6, 2021 at 5:30 pm

    Sinclair patterns has petite, reg and tall sizes for women, shot, reg and tall for men and slim and reg for kids. They also have extended sizing on many of their patterns.

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    • Chuleenan says

      May 8, 2022 at 10:51 pm

      Thanks for mentioning Sinclair. I’ve added them to the chart!

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  15. M-C says

    October 10, 2021 at 3:54 pm

    A new find for me: https://www.straightstitchdesigns.com/ drafted for 5’9″, 0-34, B & D cups. Yeah :-)!!

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  16. Kay says

    September 16, 2021 at 10:59 pm

    Ah this is incredibly useful, thank you so much for putting this together and sharing. Xx

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  17. Jean says

    June 9, 2021 at 6:00 am

    Hi
    Thank you so very much for pulling all this brill info together and sharing it.
    I have recently started sewing again after many years of doing very little and was disappointed re the fit of even loose clothing patterns – so now I am busy learning about adjusting patterns to your size and contours (rather than just tacking side seam in or out!), so this info is a great help to me.

    Do you know what Tessuti patterns are based on fit wise (in particular the cup size) ?
    Many thanks

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    • Toni says

      June 19, 2021 at 9:58 am

      I would also like to know about Tessuti. I have found the patterns to be larger than what they indicate and think I need to go down a couple of sizes. They have always perplexed me and I like their patterns.

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    • Chuleenan says

      May 13, 2022 at 4:30 pm

      Tessuti say “the majority of the styles are more of a relaxed fit (rather than fitted), we don’t necessarily draft according to bra cup sizes and our styles have been made up by many sewers ranging in cup sizes from A-D.”

      I recommend looking at the finished garment measurements to decide which size to sew. And make a mockup before sewing your fashion fabric if you really want to check the fit.

      I just added Tessuti to the chart! They desigin for 5’6″-5’7″/168-170 cm.

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  18. Adrienne Gilchrist says

    May 6, 2021 at 2:51 pm

    This is SO useful and helpful, thank you so much for putting it together. I am a beginner at sewing patterns and quite tall, and this is fantastic info. Thankyou!!

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  19. velosews says

    April 20, 2021 at 10:52 pm

    Thank you for updating your chart! I need it.

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    • Chuleenan says

      April 23, 2021 at 9:55 pm

      You’re welcome! It was due for a major update – especially with all the size expansions that have been happening.

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  20. Pami Stump says

    March 25, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    Two that aren’t on your list….

    Rebecca Page Patterns are designed for 5’6″, and (I think) a “sewing C cup” defined as full bust 3″ bigger than upper bust. Their womens size range is huge, something like XXS – 5X. They also have kids patterns and a few mens patterns.

    I’m not sure about the height for Patterns for Pirates. They have kids & womens patterns.

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    • Chuleenan says

      April 23, 2021 at 9:37 pm

      Thanks for much for the info. I will add them to the list once I confirm all the info. 🙂

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  21. Morag says

    March 6, 2021 at 4:45 am

    What a lot of work to have collated all this information! Thank you so much for sharing it. I am 5’2″ and have got used to adjusting the back (neck to waist) length over the years for Big 4 patterns; it’s difficult sometimes with the Indie companies as they don’t often specify neck to waist length, and you’re right, people’s proportions vary hugely. It may be useful asking them to specify more fit measurements on the pattern/ envelope to make adjustments easier. (Not expecting you to do this, though!!) Thanks again

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  22. Andrea says

    March 4, 2021 at 3:54 pm

    Thank you so much for this fabulous chart. Now all we need is the height for men with the big 4 patterns.

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  23. Chris says

    February 27, 2021 at 9:32 am

    Thank you so much for this very helpful chart!
    As a 5′ 10″ triangle shape, I’m so happy to know which pattern companies remember that there are tall women in this world!
    🙂 Chris

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  24. Kersti says

    February 25, 2021 at 6:45 am

    I found this very helpful. Since the list didn’t mention Patrones magazine (and I happened to be looking for it) I would like to add that their patterns are drafted for approximately 168cm.

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    • Chuleenan says

      February 27, 2021 at 12:20 am

      I’m so glad you found it helpful. Thanks for mentioning Patrones magazine. I will continue to update it. So once I find out other info about their size range, etc., I will add it to the list.

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  25. Stephanie Keays says

    February 24, 2021 at 5:18 pm

    I love this so much! I feel like I’m always looking for this information, especially when I try a new pattern company. Thank you for creating it!! I’m wondering, would you consider making a link to a .pdf of this chart you’ve created? I, for one, would love being able to print it off and keep it handy.

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    • Chuleenan says

      February 27, 2021 at 12:21 am

      Hi Stephanie- that is a great suggestion – making a PDF of the chart. That would be a good download to offer. I will give that serious consideration. 🙂

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  26. Neha says

    November 22, 2020 at 12:02 pm

    This is so incredibly helpful!! I’m only 5’ in height, so shortening is a must. I’m keen to know what height Liesl+co. draft for.

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    • Chuleenan says

      February 27, 2021 at 12:23 am

      Ah, good question. I have some Liesl+co. patterns and somehow missed adding them to the chart. I will look into this. Thank you, Neha!

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  27. Linda D. says

    May 9, 2020 at 11:27 pm

    Hi Chuleenan! This is indeed a very helpful list, thank you for the great information! But I have a different question: do you have an idea where I could find a similar comparison of the pattern companies, but based on “waist placement”? (as in: distance of waist from the shoulders / from back of neck). I did a lot of adjustments in the last two years, and I just noticed now that my waist is sitting really up high. : (

    I also don’t know how to search for this kind of thing on google, I would be grateful for any kind of tips. Thank you!

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    • Chuleenan says

      February 27, 2021 at 12:38 am

      Sorry for the belated reply – but I don’t know of any chart that would list waist placement. I recommend measuring the pattern pieces and comparing the shoulder-to-waist measurement with your own measurement. Then you can adjust accordingly.

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  28. Geraldine P Goodin says

    February 25, 2020 at 2:52 pm

    I have a sister whose waist is 52″, she is 5’11”.
    Can you give info on sewing for large people, especially relatives who don’t like advice??

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    • Chuleenan says

      February 25, 2020 at 4:04 pm

      Hi- I’m not sure what advice you’re seeking – fitting, pattern selection, advising someone on what would suit their figure? Maria Denmark recently sent out a newsletter that said to pick out one or two attributes to emphasize. For her, it was her waist and legs. She showed how choosing a pattern to emphasize her wait helped to hide her belly. It was a great observation. Maybe that will help you with your sister. Good luck!

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  29. M-C says

    August 18, 2019 at 1:31 am

    Funny I had always read that Burda regular sizes were designed for 1m70, not 68. They design for a B cup, but the plus sizes (say 46+) are for a D cup, so you might want to buy the same pattern a different size range according to your cup size, if you are an intermediate size, or grade up or down a bit.

    In any case the big 4 design for a B cup (except of course for the patterns deliberately designed to offer a range of cup sizes

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  30. Francesca says

    May 24, 2019 at 7:14 pm

    Wow, I had no idea patterns were designed for a height of only 5’6” – I’m 5’10”, no wonder normal skirts are often mini skirts on me!
    By the way, I’m Australian and we definitely say pants rather than “trousers” here!

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  31. Paula says

    April 30, 2019 at 6:27 am

    Thank you. Very helpful

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  32. Irene says

    October 21, 2018 at 3:41 pm

    I wish I knew of a pattern company that that has designs for people under 5 feet that have curves.

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    • Chuleenan says

      November 14, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      You may want to give SBCC Patterns a try. It is designed for petite figures. https://www.sbccpatterns.com/

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  33. Ntha says

    June 4, 2018 at 12:41 am

    Such a useful list!
    Thanks for putting it together 🙂

    As my luck would have it,
    The one I was looking for was Simplicity.

    They design their patterns for
    Misses and Womens: 5’5″ – 5’6″
    Misses and Womens Petite: 5’4″ (and under)

    Thought I’d share it in case you want to post an updated list, ever 🙂
    (I was redirected to your site from Cashmerette blog, in their article about fitting workshops.)

    Many thanks again!

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  34. Laura says

    April 12, 2018 at 6:38 pm

    Thank you! I’m 174 so this is very helpful!

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    • Chuleenan says

      April 12, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      You’re welcome! Happy it’s useful to you.

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  35. Sarah says

    October 27, 2017 at 1:38 am

    Very helpful – thank you for taking the time to put it together.

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    • Chuleenan says

      October 27, 2017 at 2:40 pm

      You’re welcome!

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  36. Marilyn says

    July 24, 2017 at 9:56 pm

    Hi. Good list. I thought you would have included Burda given they’re made for taller girls?
    As well as having Petite, Regular & tall sizes??

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    • Chuleenan says

      July 26, 2017 at 5:17 pm

      I’ve been adding to the list. I started out with companies whose patterns I’ve sewn or designers I’ve met. It’s certainly not a comprehensive list. I will keep adding to it. I will certainly add Burda. I thought I added the petite measurement for the Big Four, but I guess I forgot! SBCC (in the chart) designs for petite figures.

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      • Elisa Nickum says

        November 11, 2019 at 7:48 am

        Thanks you Chuleenan! I find myself coming back to this resource often, I appreciate the work you put into it. I was looking for Seamwork stats today and came across this snippet from Colette if it’s worth the add… https://support.colettemedia.com/hc/en-us/articles/360004211193-What-cup-size-are-Colette-Patterns-designed-for-

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        • Chuleenan says

          November 22, 2019 at 4:03 pm

          Thank you, Elisa!

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    • Chuleenan says

      August 9, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Marilyn, I just added Burda to the chart. 🙂

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  37. Hannah says

    July 19, 2017 at 2:59 am

    Very comprehensive post Chuleenan, being into sewing industry from so many years, weird that i have never heard of SBCC. Thanks for giving me a new term. I have been sewing on Megan Nielsen patterns.Will check out other patterns for tall girls.

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    • Chuleenan says

      July 19, 2017 at 11:23 am

      Thank you, Hannah! I think I first heard about SBCC during the first Sewing Indie Month event a few years ago.

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  38. dott says

    May 22, 2017 at 11:50 am

    Thank you!!! I hadn’t heard of SBCC before – I’m still too short for them, but that’s so much closer to me than everywhere else :).

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    • Chuleenan says

      May 22, 2017 at 2:46 pm

      You’re welcome! Glad to share info about SBCC. The Big Four petite height is taller than SBCC.

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    • Charlotte Trayer says

      July 27, 2017 at 2:08 am

      I’m too short for them, too, Dott–only 4’6″! But I’ve been sewing for 60 years, and am pretty good at shorening patterns by now!! Still, it would be nice not to have to take so much out in the lenght!

      What does SBCC stand for, anyway? Are they in the US? Guess I’d better do a search!

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      • Chuleenan says

        July 27, 2017 at 11:14 am

        Charlotte, SBCC stands for Skinny Bitch Curvy Chicks. 😉 The company is based in the US.

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  39. Miss Claow says

    May 11, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    Thank you for the info! Seems like i’ll keep sewing on Megan Nielsen Patterns

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    • Chuleenan says

      May 11, 2017 at 3:52 pm

      You’re welcome! I’m sewing my first Megan Nielsen pattern – the Flint pants – this month.

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  40. Shari says

    May 4, 2017 at 7:31 pm

    Thank you for this list! I’m 5’9″ and primarily sew Big 4. Will check out other pattern companies based on tall women.

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    • Chuleenan says

      May 6, 2017 at 8:35 pm

      You’re welcome! I don’t know how many companies draft for tall women. Most seem to aim for 5′ 5″ to 5′ 6″.

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  41. Beckyjopdx says

    May 2, 2017 at 9:03 pm

    Huh. What’s the deal with Papercut’s 5 inch range? Did they say? I’m 5’8″+ and while their pants are generally only an inch shy, their tops are 3+ or more, so I agree with their weird range given, but it’s so weird.

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    • Chuleenan says

      May 2, 2017 at 11:31 pm

      I don’t know. But maybe the height varies according to the pattern – tops vs. pants. I’ll see if I can find out. 🙂

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    • Chuleenan says

      May 4, 2017 at 6:20 pm

      Hi, I asked Papercut about the height range and they said: “The problem with height measurements is that everyone’s proportions are still very different. You can have two people at 170cm tall, but their torso and leg proportions might be very different, affecting the fit of every garment. So a better way to gauge fit is to always use the finished measurements stated.”

      This is a good point. I think I need to do a follow-up post on proportions.

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      • Beckyjopdx says

        May 4, 2017 at 6:32 pm

        What a strange reply. What do my, or anyone’s, proportions have to do with their huge 5 inch range? Yes, yes, finished measurements and all that, but we are talking about their base sloper model, not mine, and their base has a 5″ discrepancy. I love their patterns, but it remains a bizarre response. I’ll have to go look at their patterns now… I wonder if their bust/waist/hip ratio is all over the board too, or if they at least stick to the same ratio throughout. Or do they have petite versions and something is just being lost in text conversation here? I’d never think to look for petite options.

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        • Chuleenan says

          May 5, 2017 at 3:26 pm

          In my email, I asked if the different heights were for different patterns, pants vs. tops but that was the answer I got.

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  42. Sandra Ramos says

    May 2, 2017 at 6:40 pm

    Thanks so much for the info about the pattern companies! This is incredibly helpful!

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      May 2, 2017 at 6:43 pm

      You’re very welcome! There are quite a range of sizes.

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  43. Robin Rush says

    May 2, 2017 at 9:43 am

    This is good to know. Also include what body type these pattern companies cater to.

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      May 2, 2017 at 10:51 am

      Glad you found it useful. Maybe a chart listing pattern companies that cater to a specific body type could be another blog post or chart.

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