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Women's tables

Women's Measurement Tables

Tables list the body measurements used for drafting our core patterns. Match the table to the intended height, pick the closest bust value, and compare every key line to your current measurements.

This is the grading chart for Swedish industry, using the B/C/D sizing system common in the Nordics. Pick your height and body shape, then read the size that matches your bust — C is the standard proportion, B is narrower through the hip and D fuller.

Height

Standard Shorter

Body shape

B C D

Narrow hip

The letter sets waist and hip relative to the bust. Pick the one closest to your own waist.

Body measurements — cm

Showing B19

Measurements 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160
19.8 20.2 20.6 21 21.4 21.8 22.2 22.6 23 23.4 23.8 24.2
38.8 39 39.2 39.4 39.6 39.8 40 40.2 40.4 40.6 40.8 41
100.75 101 101.25 101.5 101.75 102 102.25 102.5 102.75 103 103.25 103.5
76 80 84 88 92 96 100 104 110 116 122 128
57 61 65 69 73 77 81 85 91 97 103 109
73 77 81 85 89 93 97 101 107 113 119 125
78 82 86 90 94 98 102 106 112 118 124 130
8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5
18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18
33 33.8 34.6 35.4 36.2 37 37.8 38.6 40.6 41.8 43 44.2
34.75 35.5 36.25 37 37.75 38.5 39.25 40 40.75 41.5 42.25 43
12.2 12.4 12.6 12.8 13 13.2 13.4 13.6 13.8 14 14.2 14.4
56.6 56.8 57 57.2 57.4 57.6 57.8 58 58.2 58.4 58.6 58.8
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32.6 34.2 35.8 37.4
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31.2 32.4 33.6 34.8
15 15.5 16 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 19.2 19.9 20.6 21.3
31.7 32.6 33.5 34.4 35.3 36.2 37.1 38 39.1 40.2 41.3 42.4
48.9 49.6 50.3 51 51.7 52.4 53.1 53.8 54.7 55.6 56.5 57.4
4.75 5.5 6.25 7 7.75 8.5 9.25 10 10.75 11.5 12.25 13
39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47.4 48.7 50 51.3
99 99.2 99.4 99.6 99.8 100 100.2 100.4 100.6 100.8 101 101.2
74.6 74.4 74.2 74 73.8 73.6 73.4 73.2 72.9 72.6 72.3 72
24.4 24.8 25.2 25.6 26 26.4 26.8 27.2 27.7 28.2 28.7 29.2
34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42.5 44 45.5 47
29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37.5 39 40.5 42
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40.2 41.4 42.6 43.8
20.5 21 21.5 22 22.5 23 23.5 24 25 26 27 28

Body measurements in centimetres, without ease. Tap a measurement name to see how it is taken. A dotted number changes with the body shape — hover it for all of them.

How to use these tables

These tables show body measurements for drafting patterns. Start by finding your height range, then locate your bust measurement. Compare other measurements to see if you need adjustments.

Taking accurate measurements

Use a soft, non-stretch tape measure directly over light clothing. Keep the tape parallel to the floor and your posture relaxed. Ask a friend to help with measurements you can't see yourself.

Every measurement name in the table above opens a diagram showing exactly where the tape goes. Read the full measuring guide

Understanding ease

Ease is the difference between body measurements and garment measurements. You add ease for comfort, movement, and style. Here are typical ranges:

Garment style Bust Waist Hip
Fitted bodice +4 – 6 cm +2 – 4 cm +4 – 6 cm
Everyday shirt or dress +6 – 10 cm +4 – 8 cm +6 – 10 cm
Relaxed knit or sweatshirt +10 – 14 cm +8 – 12 cm +10 – 14 cm
Oversized statement piece +18 cm and beyond +15 cm and beyond +18 cm and beyond

Keep a measurement log

Record your measurements with dates and notes. Body dimensions change over time, and having a log makes it easier to track fit adjustments.