Replies to This Post

Permalink Reply by jodijean on September 2, 2009 at 11:24am

i use the standards from astm.org

here is the link to children/infant sizes: http://www.astm.org/Standards/D4910.htm

here is the link to girls (2-20): http://www.astm.org/Standards/D6192.htm

here is the link to what measurements they use: http://www.astm.org/Standards/D5219.htm

Permalink Reply by Roseglen on December 29, 2009 at 5:37am

Your link was very useful, although I don't sew for children I found your informaiton very helpful.

Permalink Reply by Melanie on October 15, 2009 at 8:43am

In the past I have looked at size charts for online stores, like old navy and gap. And then realized that I could just purchase the real thing and keep with ideas for that size very cheaply at yard sales. I now have a whole tote full of ready-to-wear clothes in the sizes for all my nieces, I just donate what I dont need anymore. This way, I can tell when legs are too wide, or waist bands are too tight, etc. I have something to compare to that is standard sized all over, not just hip/waist/bust and inseam measurements. I hope this helps!!