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Defining Petite How can I determine if I am petite?
sewsherry561 Beginner MA USA Member since 1/21/12 Posts: 38	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/10/12 4:47 PM I have always wanted to know how to determine if someone is Petite? It seems that much of the time Misses sizes are too long in the legs, arms, sometimes rise, and waist length. I would like to know what are the defining measurements for petite! I may actually be petite and I'd like to know for sure! Can anyone help? Thanks, Sherry
tourist   Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 7/23/07 Posts: 5417	Login to reply to this post In reply to sewsherry561 << Like this post Date: 8/10/12 5:29 PM Some of us are petite all over and others are only partial petites. Under 5'3" is part of it, but I have taller friends who buy petite pants. I am 5'2" and have had to hem every pair of pants I have ever owned (including those labelled petite) except one pair that I suspect we're mislabeled tall capris I have to adapt patterns in the shoulders and back waist length, but not always in total length. Sleeve length, yes! I love my MEC jacket (like REI) that has sleeves that fit me. So the answer is to find out where you are particularly petite and work from there. ------ http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown.
andye   Beginner VA USA Member since 5/9/09 Posts: 1531	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/10/12 5:37 PM winifred aldrich,in metric pattern cutting for women's wear, gives the following height classes short: 152-160 cm (60-63 in) medium:160-172 cm (63-67.5 in) tall: 172 cm-180 cm (67.5-70.5 in) Short sizes have the following adjustments (given in centimeters) nape to waist:−2 scye depth: −0.8 sleeve length: −2.5 waist to knee: −3 waist to floor −5 body rise −l The tall size adjustments are the same, with opposite sign. (there are 2.54 cm to the inch) The first chapter, which covers sizing and the making of the basic blocks is available here (Read Excerpt: Chapter (PDF)) -- Edited on 8/11/12 9:17 AM --
sewsherry561 Beginner MA USA Member since 1/21/12 Posts: 38	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/11/12 8:59 AM Thanks Ladies! I think this is a good place to start!! Sherry
gramma b Advanced USA Member since 7/25/08 Posts: 2271	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/11/12 9:27 AM If your feet are under size 7 1/2, you are "petite" among those of us with "skis"! You get all the cute shoes and can shop in Juniors. I wonder why, when Americans are growing, everyone has a Petite Dept., but no Talls?
KathySews   Advanced Beginner MI USA Member since 10/1/06 Posts: 2896	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/11/12 9:43 AM and to further complicate the answer, I am plus sized so very surprised to learn they would use petite to describe my body type. I need to shorten back length by nearly 2 inches. You will know by comparing your body measurements to patterns. Most are drafted for 5'6"
gramma b Advanced USA Member since 7/25/08 Posts: 2271	Login to reply to this post In reply to KathySews << Like this post Date: 8/11/12 10:04 AM Does anyone know if the "FIT" models are used for Patterns? I saw a story on a model who they used just for sizing clothing in size 8. She didn't have the "proper face" for other modeling. I always have to add bodice length, sleeve and other to patterns. I think ? there used to be Sizing standards (both in RTW and patterns) which were set years ago, but now some RTW brands play with sizes so women will think they are smaller. Meanwhile, Vintage patterns are all different than today's. Wish someone would co-ordinate it all! For one, I find New Look's huge.
GlButterfly Intermediate CA USA Member since 8/28/08 Posts: 2390	Login to reply to this post In reply to gramma b << Like this post Date: 8/11/12 10:14 AM Quote: gramma b If your feet are under size 7 1/2, you are "petite" among those of us with "skis"! You get all the cute shoes and can shop in Juniors. I wonder why, when Americans are growing, everyone has a Petite Dept., but no Talls? Well, this doesn't always work. A relative is petite at 5'2" and she wears a size 10 shoe. Unless they've changed this, Juniors is based on the body, not height. Long gone is the Junior Petite range (again, unless they've changed things). ------ I have not yet begun to procrastinate
Vintage Joan Intermediate Member since 7/16/07 Posts: 9228	Login to reply to this post In reply to KathySews << 2 members like this. Date: 8/11/12 10:36 AM Quote: and to further complicate the answer, I am plus sized so very surprised to learn they would use petite to describe my body type. Petite in clothing sizes has always meant "short." I suppose they don't want to just say "short" because it sounds so blunt in English. -- Edited on 8/11/12 10:38 AM -- ------ my shield and my very great reward (Gen. 15:1) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ http://clearingclearing.weebly.com/
unfinishedprojects   Advanced AB CANADA Member since 8/26/07 Posts: 522	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 8/11/12 10:50 AM The really annoying part is trying to find a dressform in a petite size. Besides custom ordering one ($$$$), there are only the occasional vintage professional forms out there that have shorter measurements. In the adjustable forms, petite equals extra small.

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