Cashmerette Sizing Guide

Find your perfect size for a well-fitting garment, the first time.

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Size calculator

Enter your measurements to the nearest half-inch or the nearest centimeter to find out what size you should make in Cashmerette patterns (US sizes).

How to take your measurements

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Our patterns are designed for curves in cup sizes C-H. If your cup size is smaller proportionally to your shoulders than our C/D cup size, you will need to do a small bust adjustment. To calculate how much width you need to remove from your pattern piece, divide the total SBA amount needed by two (as the pattern piece represents half the garment). How to do an SBA >

Our patterns are designed for curves in cup sizes C-H. If your cup size is larger proportionally to your shoulders than our G/H cup size, you will need to do a full bust adjustment. To calculate how much width you need to add to your pattern piece, divide the total FBA amount needed by two (as the pattern piece represents half the garment). How to do an FBA >

Your measurements put you in more than one size, so you will need to grade between sizes to achieve your personalized fit. How to grade between sizes >

Please contact us at hello@cashmerette.com to get help finding your ideal starting size.

The measurements you entered indicate that you may need to grade down from our size range. Please contact us at hello@cashmerette.com so that we can provide you with personalized sizing assistance.

The measurements you entered indicate that you may need to grade up from our size range. Please contact us at hello@cashmerette.com so that we can provide you with personalized sizing assistance.

What Should I Do Next?

We always recommend making a muslin (test garment) first, in a similar weight, drape, and stretch fabric to your final fabric. This allows you to check the fit and make any adjustments needed before cutting into your final fabric. Learn about common fit adjustments >

Want to sketch your sewing plans on a body figure that looks like you? Get a body outline croquis that's custom-made to your measurements at MyBodyModel. Get a free preview >

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Need more sizing help?

We’re dedicated to helping you get a fantastic fit in our patterns. You can email us by filling out this form and a knowledgeable member from our team will get back to you with personalized sizing advice.

How to Take Your Measurements

Taking accurate measurements of your body before every project is key to creating well-fitting garments. Wear tight-fitting clothes and the same undergarments that you'll be wearing with the final garment.

High Bust

Take this measurement while NOT wearing a bra. Place the measuring tape over the top of your bust and underneath your armpits. The tape will be horizontal at your back and front, and diagonal at your side. Keep your arms down when recording your high bust measurement.

Full Bust

Take this measurement while wearing a bra, ideally the one you intend to wear with the garment you're making. Place the measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust. Keep your arms down when recording your full bust measurement.

Standing Waist

Place the measuring tape at the narrowest part of your torso (your natural waist). Use this waist measurement for garments that have stretch, or have a lot of ease (are flowy).

Sitting Waist

While standing, place the measuring tape at the narrowest part of your waist (your natural waist), then sit down in a chair, allowing the tape to slide as your waist expands. Use this waist measurement for garments that do not stretch and are closely fitted. 

Standing Hips

Place the measuring tape around the widest part of your hips. Use this hip measurement for garments that stretch or have a lot of ease (are flowy).

Sitting Hips

While standing, place the measuring tape around the widest part of your hips, and then sit down in a chair, allowing the tape to slide as your body expands. Use this hip measurement for garments that do not stretch and are closely fitted. 

Thigh

Place the measuring tape around the widest part of your thigh.

Bicep

Place the measuring tape around your arm at armpit level, around the fullest part of your upper arm. Keep your arm down and relaxed while taking this measurement.

Size Chart

Compare your body measurements to the chart below to select your size. If you fit into different sizes at your bust, waist or hip, you can grade between the sizes to make a custom-fit size that will fit you.

Our patterns are drafted for a height of 5' 6" (168 cm) and use US sizes.

Sizes 12-32
Size 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32
Body Measurements (inches)
High Bust 37 39 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 55 57
Full Bust C/D Cup 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60
E/F Cup 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 55 57 59 61
G/H Cup 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62
Waist 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52
Hip 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62
Bicep 12 3⁄8 13 1⁄4 14 1⁄8 15 15 7⁄8 16 3⁄4 17 5⁄8 18 1⁄2 19 3⁄8 20 1⁄4 21 1⁄8
Body Measurements (centimeters)
High Bust 94 99 104 109 114 119 124 130 135 140 145
Full Bust C/D Cup 102 107 112 117 122 127 132 137 142 147 152
E/F Cup 104 109 114 119 124 130 135 140 145 150 155
G/H Cup 107 112 117 122 127 132 137 142 147 152 157
Waist 81 86 91 97 102 107 112 117 122 127 132
Hip 107 112 117 122 127 132 137 142 147 152 157
Bicep 31 34 36 38 40 43 45 47 49 51 54
Sizes 0-16
Size 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Body Measurements (inches)
High Bust 30 31 32 33 34 35 1⁄2 37 39 41
Full Bust C/D Cup 33 34 35 36 37 38 1⁄2 40 42 44
E/F Cup 34 35 36 37 38 39 1⁄2 41 43 45
G/H Cup 35 36 37 38 39 40 1⁄2 42 44 46
Waist 25 26 27 28 29 30 1⁄2 32 34 36
Hip 35 36 37 38 39 40 1⁄2 42 44 46
Bicep 9 7⁄8 10 1⁄4 10 5⁄8 11 11 3⁄8 11 7⁄8 12 3⁄8 13 1⁄4 14 1⁄8
Body Measurements (centimeters)
High Bust 76 79 81 84 86 90 94 99 104
Full Bust C/D Cup 84 86 89 91 94 98 102 107 112
E/F Cup 86 89 91 94 97 100 104 109 114
G/H Cup 89 91 94 97 99 103 107 112 117
Waist 64 66 69 71 74 77 81 86 91
Hip 89 91 94 97 99 103 107 112 117
Bicep 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 34 36

Sizing FAQs

Which size range should I use?

If your measurements put you in sizes 12-16, you can choose between our 0-16 and our 12-32 size ranges. How to choose your size range »

What's my Cashmerette bra size?

Our bra patterns come in band sizes 28-54 and cups C-J. How to choose your bra size »

How will these patterns look on me?

Sketch your sewing plans on a body outline croquis that's custom made to your measurements with MyBodyModel. Get your free preview »

Size & fitting resources

How to Choose Your Cashmerette Cup Size

How to choose your pelvis fit

How to grade between sizes

Common fit adjustments
Fitting for Curves Online Workshop

Master fantastic fit, once and for all!

Learn to fit in the comfort of home with curvy fit expert Jenny Rushmore.

You can watch and re-watch 16 fitting video tutorials which cover the bust, arms, shoulders and more, as many times as you like. You can even get your specific questions answered!

Learn more
Fitting for Curves Online Workshop

Master fantastic fit, once and for all!

Learn to fit in the comfort of home with curvy fit expert Jenny Rushmore.

You can watch and re-watch 16 fitting video tutorials which cover the bust, arms, shoulders and more, as many times as you like. You can even get your specific questions answered!

Learn more