Figure Flattery 

Determine your body shape from the explanations below and use our KEY TO FIGURE FLATTERY diagram to select styles that are particularly flattering to your figure. Choosing styles suited to your body shape can also eliminate the need for most pattern adjustments.

Look for the figure symbol that indicates your body shape, then proceed with confidence, knowing that your pattern adjustments will be minimal and your finished garment will be pure figure flattery.

 THE INVERTED TRIANGLE: Large bust and/or broad shoulders with narrow hips.

 THE TRIANGLE: Small bust and/or narrow shoulders with full hips and/or thighs.

 THE RECTANGLE: Balanced on top and bottom, but boxy, with little or no waist definition.

 THE HOURGLASS: Equally balanced on top and bottom, with a trim waist.

Sewing Rating —Know Before You Sew

VERY EASY The easiest and quickest patterns to sew. Great for beginner or the experienced sewer with limited time available. Expect limited construction details, hand sewing and fitting. Easy-to-sew fabrics are recommended.

EASY Easy-to-sew patterns but with more details than the Very Easy category. Perfect for those with limited sewing knowledge or little time. Expect a wide variety of sewing procedures—there will be more details when the techniques are simple and fewer details when the techniques are more involved. Some fitting knowledge required.

AVERAGE These patterns are perfect if you have more time to sew, and more experience sewing. Look for challenging designer techniques, tailoring, unique construction details. Expect more fitting and inner construction. Find more variety in fabrics from the stretchiest knits to synthetic leathers and suedes.

ADVANCED The finest patterns featuring the best of European and American Couture. Perfect for those who like the sewing challenge of professional tailoring and fine couture techniques. Expect intricate fashion shaping, hidden construction details, couture inner construction, fine touches of hand sewing and bias draping.

BODY MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES/CENTIMETERS: MISSES’/WOMEN’S

MISSES’: About 5'5" to 5'6" (165cm to 167cm) height. MISS PETITE: About 5'2" to 5'3" (157cm to 160cm) height. Misses patterns are made for a B cup with 2" (5cm) difference between bust and high bust measurement.

WOMEN’S: About 5'5" to 5'6" (165cm to 167cm) height. WOMEN’S PETITE: About 5'2" to 5'3" (157cm to 160cm) height. Womens patterns are made for a C cup with 1" (2.5cm) difference between bust and high bust measurement.

BODY MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES/CENTIMETERS: MEN

MEN’S: For men of average build; about 5'10" height.

UNISEX: Unisex sizing is based on men’s measurements.

BODY MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES/CENTIMETERS: KIDS