All CozySewPatterns women’s patterns use the same size chart, from XXS to 4XL (US 00–22), drafted for a height of 168 cm (5′6″). Measure yourself once, note your measurements, and you can use this chart for every pattern on the site.
Size chart in centimetres
| US size | 00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letter | XXS | XS | XS | S | S | M | M | L | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
| Bust | 80 | 82.5 | 85 | 87.75 | 90.25 | 92.75 | 95.25 | 99.25 | 104.25 | 109.25 | 114.25 | 119.25 | 124.25 |
| Waist | 63.5 | 66 | 68.75 | 71.25 | 73.75 | 76.25 | 78.75 | 82.75 | 87.5 | 93.25 | 99 | 104.75 | 110.5 |
| Hips | 87.75 | 90.25 | 92.75 | 95.25 | 98 | 100.25 | 102.75 | 106.5 | 111 | 115.5 | 120.75 | 125.75 | 130.75 |
Size chart in inches
| US size | 00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letter | XXS | XS | XS | S | S | M | M | L | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
| Bust | 31.5 | 32.5 | 33.5 | 34.5 | 35.5 | 36.5 | 37.5 | 39.1 | 41.0 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 46.9 | 48.9 |
| Waist | 25.0 | 26.0 | 27.1 | 28.1 | 29.0 | 30.0 | 31.0 | 32.6 | 34.4 | 36.7 | 39.0 | 41.2 | 43.5 |
| Hips | 34.5 | 35.5 | 36.5 | 37.5 | 38.6 | 39.5 | 40.5 | 41.9 | 43.7 | 45.5 | 47.5 | 49.5 | 51.5 |
How to choose your size
- Tops, dresses, jackets and coats: choose by your bust, then check the waist and hips.
- Trousers and skirts: choose by your hips, then check the waist.
- Between sizes? For fitted styles, take the larger size and adjust at the side seams; for relaxed styles, the smaller size often works.
- Different sizes at bust, waist and hip? Blend between the size lines on the pattern piece.
- Taller or shorter than 168 cm? Lengthen or shorten at the hem or the lengthen/shorten line.
Step-by-step help: How to take your body measurements and How to choose your sewing pattern size.
Letter sizes vs US sizes
Letter sizes are a quick guide only: 00 = XXS · 0/2 = XS · 4/6 = S · 8/10 = M · 12/14 = L · 16 = XL · 18 = 2XL · 20 = 3XL · 22 = 4XL. Pattern sizes are not the same as shop sizes, so always choose by your measurements.
Find a pattern in your size
Every free pattern comes in all 13 sizes, in A4 and US Letter.
Frequently asked questions
What size range do CozySewPatterns patterns cover?
Women’s patterns come in 13 sizes from XXS to 4XL (US 00 to 22), for a bust of 80 to 124 cm (31.5 to 49 inches).
Is this the same as my clothing size?
No. Sewing pattern sizes follow body measurements and are often different from shop sizes. Measure your bust, waist and hips and use the chart.
What height are the patterns drafted for?
168 cm (5 feet 6 inches). Adjust the length at the hem if you are taller or shorter.
Happy sewing!