Handwoven clothing and accessories for today’s lifestyle.

Pat Beard Handwovens

Sizing

I realize this is the hardest part about ordering from a website.  Ideally, you can come to an art festival where I’m exhibiting and try on the garment.  Looking at the pictures, remember that my model (daughter Victoria) is approx. 5’4” and wears a size 8.  My jackets are sized for an “easy” fit with a relaxed shoulder and sleeve.  However, in 2007 Victoria asked me to design a shorter, more fitted jacket—no pockets, no shoulder pads, but the same open front, shoulder pleated style.  Naturally, having spent the time redrafting the pattern, I began offering this to my customers.  This shaping is better for the smaller woman, wanting less ease in the jacket.  At this point I recommend the more fitted sizing for an XS or S.

 

Jackets/vests

XS—Size 6-8

S—Size 10-12

M—Size 14-16

L—Size 18-20

XL—Size 20-22

 

The length is measured from the back of the neck to the finished hem.  I can make the jacket/vest up to 30” long. 

Usually I make the XS and S at 28”, the larger sizes at 30”.  The fitted style starts at 24” long.  Measure a jacket that looks good on you and let me know what you want.  Also let me know how tall you are so I make the sleeves long/short enough.  Interesting enough, many women who wear the XS size actually need a longer sleeve!  Since one size never fits all—tell me if you have any special fitting considerations—need a little more at the back hip, bust, less for a narrow shoulder.  Often enough, I combine sizes for a proper fit.

 

If after all of these measurements and considerations I still don’t get it right—send it back!