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Adults size chart

Size guide · adults

How to choose your size

Complete measurements for women, plus-size and men — with international and European size conversion. Use your body measurements, not your usual ready-to-wear size, for the most accurate fit.

Keep in mind If you're choosing a pattern for a top (coat, dress, blouse), your bust is the basis for sizing. For lower clothing (skirts, trousers), use your hips.

Women's clothing

Women's size chart

Sizes from XXS (40) to XXXL (54). Measurements taken from the body, not from the finished garment.

Size International European Bust Waist Hips
40 XXS 34 80 cm31.5 in 60 cm23.6 in 86 cm33.9 in
42 XS 36 84 cm33.1 in 64 cm25.2 in 90 cm35.4 in
44 S 38 88 cm34.6 in 68 cm26.8 in 94 cm37.0 in
46 M 40 92 cm36.2 in 72 cm28.3 in 98 cm38.6 in
48 L 42 96 cm37.8 in 76 cm30.0 in 102 cm40.2 in
50 XL 44 100 cm39.4 in 80 cm31.5 in 106 cm41.7 in
52 XXL 46 104 cm41.0 in 84 cm33.1 in 110 cm43.3 in
54 XXXL 48 108 cm42.5 in 88 cm34.6 in 114 cm44.9 in
Women body measurement reference for Fabrico sewing patterns

Women's plus-size

Plus-size chart

Sizes 4XL through 11XL (56–70). Includes underbust and shoulder measurements for the most precise fit.

Size Int'l EU Bust Underbust Waist Hips Shoulder
56 4XL 50 112 cm44.1 in 97 cm38.2 in 97 cm38.2 in 120 cm47.2 in 36 cm14.2 in
58 5XL 52 116 cm45.7 in 101 cm39.8 in 101 cm39.8 in 124 cm48.8 in 37 cm14.6 in
60 6XL 54 120 cm47.2 in 105 cm41.3 in 105 cm41.3 in 128 cm50.4 in 38 cm15.0 in
62 7XL 56 124 cm48.8 in 109 cm42.9 in 109 cm42.9 in 132 cm52.0 in 38.5 cm15.2 in
64 8XL 58 128 cm50.4 in 113 cm44.5 in 113 cm44.5 in 136 cm53.5 in 39 cm15.3 in
66 9XL 60 132 cm52.0 in 117 cm46.1 in 117 cm46.1 in 140 cm55.1 in 40 cm15.7 in
68 10XL 62 136 cm53.5 in 121 cm47.6 in 121 cm47.6 in 144 cm56.7 in 41 cm16.1 in
70 11XL 64 140 cm55.1 in 125 cm49.2 in 125 cm49.2 in 148 cm58.3 in 42 cm16.5 in
Women plus-size body measurement reference for Fabrico sewing patterns

Men's clothing

Men's size chart

Sizes from S (46) to 5XL (60). Chest is the primary measurement for fitting tops and outerwear.

Size International European Chest Waist Hips
46 S 40 92 cm36.2 in 80 cm31.5 in 94 cm37.0 in
48 M 42 96 cm37.8 in 84 cm33.1 in 98 cm38.6 in
50 L 44 100 cm39.4 in 88 cm34.6 in 102 cm40.2 in
52 XL 46 104 cm41.0 in 92 cm36.2 in 106 cm41.7 in
54 XXL 50 108 cm42.5 in 96 cm37.8 in 110 cm43.3 in
56 XXXL 50 112 cm44.1 in 100 cm39.4 in 114 cm44.9 in
58 4XL 52 116 cm45.7 in 104 cm40.9 in 118 cm46.5 in
60 5XL 54 120 cm47.2 in 108 cm42.5 in 122 cm48.0 in
Men body measurement reference for Fabrico sewing patterns

Bottom fit

Trousers size guide

Waist sizes mapped to international standards, plus leg length options to match the right inseam.

Women's trousers

Waist & leg length

Waist size (inches)

XXS XS S M L XL XXL XXXL
22–23 24–25 26–27 28–29 30–31 32–33 34–35 36–37

Leg length

Short Regular Long
Inches 30 32 34
Centimeters 76 81 86

Men's trousers

Waist & leg length

Waist size (inches)

XXS XS S M L XL XXL XXXL
26–27 28–29 30–31 32–33 34–35 36–37 38–39 40–41

Leg length

Short Regular Long
Inches 30 32 34
Centimeters 76 81 86

Good to know

Tips for the perfect fit

Measure over light clothing

A thin t-shirt and leggings are fine. Avoid bulky sweaters or jackets — they add several centimeters to every measurement.

Top & bottom in different sizes?

Common and totally normal. Choose your top size based on bust, your bottom size based on hips, then adjust the pattern where needed.

When in between sizes

Pick the larger size and take it in slightly during fitting. It's much easier than trying to add fabric to a too-small piece.

Use a flexible tape

Keep it snug but not tight, and parallel to the floor for chest, waist and hips. Stand naturally — don't suck in or puff out.

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