CHILDREN’S BODY MEASUREMENTS:

These are approximate sizes. To be used as a guide to size clothing for the Humanitarian Center.
All measurements are in inches and taken from commercial sizes.
SIZES in years 2 3 4 5 6 7 8/9 10/11 12/13 14

CHEST 21 22 23 24 25 27 29 30 32 34

WAIST 21 22 23 23 24 26 27 28 28 30

ELASTIC FINISH 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25

HIP 21 22 23 24 26 28 29 30 32 34

LENGTH OF BACK 8.1/4 9 10 11 11.1/2 12.1/4 13.1/4 14.1/4 15.1/4 15.1/2

(High neck to waist)

SKIRT (short) 9 11 11 12 14 15 17 20 23 24

SKIRT/PANTS (Long) 19 22 22 23.1/2 25 26 27 28 30 30

SLEEVE (Short) 4.1/2 5 5 5.1/2 6 6 6 6.1/2 7 7

SLEEVE (Long) 12.1/4 13 14 15 15.1/2 16.1/2 17.1/2 18 21 24

HALF ARMHOLE 6 6.1/4 6.1/4 7 7 7 7.1/2 7.1/2 8 8.1/2

CROTCH (Front) 8.1/4 8.1/2 9.1/2 9.3/4 9.3/4 9.3/4 10.1/4 11 12 12.1/2

CROTCH (Back) 10 10.1/4 10.1/2 10.3/4 11.1/4 11.3/4 13 15 15.1/2 15.1/2

NOTE on above measurements.

All commercial patterns do not give the same measurements. It all depends on the designer. The above is a guide if you
are making up your own patterns. Suggestion: try not to make a dress neck too wide as it tends to fall of the shoulders.
Pretty, bright, durable clothing with pockets is very acceptable. Thank you for your service.
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