Size Guide
Doll clothes size guide
Our sewing patterns, clothes and furniture are made for 1:6 scale fashion dolls such as Barbie®, about 11.5-12 inches (29-30 cm) tall. Fashion dolls come in different body types, so find yours below before you choose a size - it takes a minute and a tape measure.
Which body type is your doll?
Compare your doll’s shape with the figures below and her measurements with the table. Click a figure to jump to its description.
Regular
11.5 in · 29 cm
The classic fashion doll shape: a slim hourglass figure with narrow hips and a visible gap between the thighs.
Fits: Patterns and clothes made for the Regular body, and all our furniture.
Curvy
11-11.5 in · 28-29 cm
A pear shape: noticeably fuller hips and thighs, a softer waist and tummy, and no gap between the thighs. Regular-size skirts and trousers are too tight on her hips.
Fits: Patterns and clothes made for the Curvy body, and all our furniture.
Petite
10.5-10.75 in · 27 cm
About 2 cm (3/4 inch) shorter than Regular, with a smaller bust, a shorter torso and legs, and slightly fuller thighs.
Fits: Patterns and clothes made for the Petite body, and all our furniture.
Tall
12-12.5 in · 31 cm
About 2 cm (3/4 inch) taller than Regular, with a longer, straighter torso, longer legs and a less defined waist.
Fits: Patterns and clothes made for the Tall body, and all our furniture. Her torso is longer, so Regular dresses sit higher on her.
Doll measurements
| Body type | Height | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 11.5 in 29 cm | 5.0 in 12.7 cm | 3.6 in 9.1 cm | 5.2 in 13.2 cm |
| Curvy | 11-11.5 in 28-29 cm | 5.25 in 13.3 cm | 4.1 in 10.4 cm | 6.0 in 15.3 cm |
| Petite | 10.5-10.75 in 27 cm | 4.5 in 11.5 cm | 3.5 in 8.8 cm | 4.7 in 12 cm |
| Tall | 12-12.5 in 31 cm | 5.0 in 12.7 cm | 3.9 in 10 cm | 5.1 in 13 cm |
Which Barbie® is which size?
We measure and sew on the four Mattel Fashionistas bodies, so our sizes match them directly. The names below are used only to show fit; dolls are not included.
| Your doll | Our size |
|---|---|
| Barbie® Fashionistas, original body | Regular |
| Barbie® Fashionistas Curvy | Curvy |
| Barbie® Fashionistas Petite | Petite |
| Barbie® Fashionistas Tall | Tall |
| Barbie® Made to Move™ | Regular for the original Made to Move™ body, Curvy for the curvy one. Check which body your doll has. |
| Ken® (original body) | Our male doll sewing patterns. Broad and slim Ken® bodies are not tested. |
How to measure your doll
- Take a strip of paper or ribbon about 1 cm wide - it is easier to handle than a tape measure on such a small body.
- Bust: wrap the strip around the fullest part of the chest, under the arms.
- Waist: around the narrowest part of the body. Hips: around the widest part of the hips and bottom.
- Mark where the strip overlaps, lay it flat and measure with a ruler. Height: from the top of the head (not the hair) to the soles of the feet.
Keep the strip snug but not tight. Compare the hips first - it is the measurement that decides whether a skirt, dress or trousers will fit.
Which size to choose for each product
| Product | Body types | How to choose |
|---|---|---|
| Sewing patterns (PDF) | Listed on each pattern | Each pattern is fitted on specific body types - Regular, Curvy, Petite, Tall or male 1:6 fashion dolls. The product page says which. |
| Dresses, tops and pants | Named on each listing | Ready-to-ship clothes are one-of-a-kind pieces. Each listing names the body type it was sewn for. |
| Furniture and accessories | All 11.5-12 in dolls | Made in 1:6 scale. Some items also come in 1:12 scale for smaller dollhouses - choose on the product page. |
Between sizes or not sure?
Our clothes are sewn from soft, stretchy fabrics, so a few millimetres of difference are fine. Check the hips first: if your doll is between two sizes, the larger one is usually the better choice. If you don't know which body type she is, send us her measurements or a photo and we will recommend a size.
Good to know
What does 1:6 scale mean?
Every 1 cm on the model stands for 6 cm in real life. A 1:6 scale doll is about 11.5-12 inches (29-30 cm) tall, so a 1:6 chair seat is about 7.5 cm high and a table about 12.5 cm. 1:12 is half that size - the classic dollhouse scale for dolls about 15 cm (6 in) tall. Our furniture is 1:6; some accessories also come in 1:12.
Are dolls included?
No. Dolls in our photos only show the size and fit. Clothes, furniture and patterns are sold without dolls.