Pattern Size Chart Comparison

A size 12 at Simplicity is not the same as a size 12 at Cashmerette, Burda, or Closet Core. Enter a bust measurement to see what size you are at every brand — side by side.

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Bust measurement:in

Enter a bust measurement above to see your size across all brands, or browse the full charts below.

Big 4 (Simplicity, McCall's, Butterick, Vogue)

Size by HIGH BUST for tops. All four brands historically share the same Misses size chart.

Misses

Size	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24
Bust	30.5	31.5	32.5	34	36	38	40	42	44	46
Waist	23	24	25	26.5	28	30	32	34	37	39
Hip	32.5	33.5	34.5	36	38	40	42	44	46	48

Women's (W) — Cut with more ease and different proportions than Misses

Size	18W	20W	22W	24W	26W	28W
Bust	42	44	46	48	50	52
Waist	35	37	39	41	43	45
Hip	44	46	48	50	52	54

Burda Style

European sizing. Size by FULL BUST. Patterns print at home or copyshop (A0).

Size	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52
Bust	32.3	33.5	34.6	36.2	37.8	39.4	40.9	42.5	44.1	46.5
Waist	24.4	25.6	27.2	28.7	30.3	31.9	33.5	35	36.6	39
Hip	34.6	35.8	37.4	38.6	40.2	41.7	43.3	44.9	46.5	49

Cashmerette

Indie brand sized for cups C–H. Two size ranges on different blocks — choose by your high bust. Bust values below are the C/D full bust (E/F is +1", G/H is +2"). Pants offer 'standard' vs 'full bum' pattern pieces (same body measurements).

0–16 Range — Newer block (base size 8). Slightly higher bust darts, less waist/hip ease, straighter side seams than 12–32.

Size	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
Bust	33	34	35	36	37	38.5	40	42	44
Waist	25	26	27	28	29	30.5	32	34	36
Hip	35	36	37	38	39	40.5	42	44	46

12–32 Range — Original block. More waist/hip ease, slightly higher waist than 0–16.

Size	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Bust	40	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58
Waist	32	33	35	37	39	41.5	44	46.5	49	51.5	54
Hip	42	42	44	46	48	50.5	53	55.5	58	60.5	63

Closet Core Patterns

Indie brand with comprehensive size range. Size by HIGH BUST for tops.

Size	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30
Bust	28.5	29.5	30.5	31.5	32.5	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54
Waist	21.5	22.5	23.5	24.5	25.5	27	29	31	33	35	37	39	41	43	45	47
Hip	31.5	32.5	33.5	34.5	35.5	37	39	41	43	45	47	49	51	53	55	57

True Bias

Indie brand. Size by FULL BUST. Patterns include seam allowances.

Size	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26
Bust	30.5	31.5	32.5	33.5	34.5	36	37.5	39	40.5	42	43.5	46	48.5	51
Waist	23.5	24.5	25.5	26.5	27.5	29	30.5	32	33.5	35	36.5	39	41.5	44
Hip	33	34	35	36	37	38.5	40	41.5	43	44.5	46	48.5	51	53.5

Seamwork

Indie brand (by Colette). Patterns graded for a B cup bust.

Size	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24
Bust	28	29.5	31	32.5	34	35.5	37	38.5	40	41.5	43	44.5	46
Waist	21	22.5	24	25.5	27	28.5	30	31.5	33	34.5	36	37.5	39
Hip	30	31.5	33	34.5	36	37.5	39	40.5	42	43.5	45	46.5	48

Helen's Closet

Indie brand. Two blocks — choose B Cup (A/B cup) or D Cup (C/D cup). Size by FULL BUST for tops. Drafted for 5'6" (168 cm).

B Cup (A/B) — For A and B cup — the full bust is 2" more than the high bust

Size	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22
Bust	31	32	33	34	35	36.5	38	40	42	44	46	48
Waist	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	32	34	36	38	40
Hip	33	34	35	36	37	38.5	40	42	44	46	48	50

D Cup (C/D) — For C and D cup — the full bust is 4" more than the high bust

Size	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32	34
Bust	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60	62
Waist	30	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52
Hip	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60	62

Named Clothing

Finnish indie brand. European sizing EU 32–56 (US 0–24). Size by FULL BUST for tops. Drafted for 5'8" (172 cm).

Size	EU 32	EU 34	EU 36	EU 38	EU 40	EU 42	EU 44	EU 46	EU 48	EU 50	EU 52	EU 54	EU 56
Bust	29.9	31.5	33.1	34.6	36.2	37.8	39.4	40.9	43.3	45.7	48	50.4	52.8
Waist	23.6	25.2	26.8	28.3	29.9	31.5	33.1	34.6	37	39.4	41.7	44.1	46.5
Hip	33.1	34.6	36.2	37.8	39.4	40.9	42.5	44.1	46.5	48.8	51.2	53.5	55.9

Papercut Patterns

Indie brand from New Zealand. Sizes 1–8 (NZ/UK 6–20 approx). Drafted for D cup and 5'8" (172 cm). Size by FULL BUST. Verify at papercutpatterns.com/pages/sizing.

Size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Bust	29.9	32.3	34.6	37	39.4	41.7	44.1	46.5
Waist	22	24.4	26.8	29.1	31.5	33.9	36.2	38.6
Hip	32.3	34.6	37	39.4	41.7	44.1	46.5	48.8

Thread Theory

Canadian menswear / workwear brand. Size by CHEST for men's, BUST for women's. Seam allowances included (typically ⅝"). Verified from official product page charts.

Men's (XS–4XL) — Fairfield Button-Up, Belvedere Waistcoat, Carmanah Sweater. Sized by chest.

Size	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL	3XL	4XL
Bust	36.3	38.3	40.1	42.1	44.1	46	48	50
Waist	31.5	33.5	35.5	37.8	40	42.1	44.4	46.6
Hip	39.4	41.4	43.3	45	46.6	48.4	50.1	51.9

Women's (0–18) — Camas Blouse, Woodley Tee Women's, Morden Work Pants. Sized by bust.

Size	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
Bust	29.9	31.1	32.3	33.5	34.6	36.3	37.8	39.4	41.8	44.1
Waist	23.6	24.8	26	27.1	28.4	29.9	31.5	33.1	35.4	37.8
Hip	33.5	34.6	35.9	37	38.3	39.8	41.4	42.9	45.1	47.3

Why sizes differ between brands

Each pattern company uses their own size chart, based on their target market, block shape, and drafting tradition. Big 4 companies (Simplicity, McCall's, Butterick, Vogue) share a chart that dates back decades and runs larger than most indie brands. Burda uses European sizing. Cashmerette drafts specifically for curves with multiple cup options.

This means you might be a size 14 at the Big 4, a size 42 at Burda, a size 16 at Cashmerette, and a size 12 at Closet Core— all for the same body. None of these numbers are wrong. They're just different systems.

Tips for choosing the right size

For tops, blouses, and dresses: Size by your high bustmeasurement (above the bust, under the arms) at brands that recommend it (Big 4, Cashmerette, Closet Core). Then do a full bust adjustment (FBA) if your full bust is more than 2" larger than your high bust.

For pants and skirts:Size by your hip measurement first, then adjust the waist. It's easier to take in a waist than to let out a hip.

When between sizes: Size up for wovens (you can always take in), size down for knits (they stretch to fit).