Looking for the perfect fit for your little girl’s skirt? This practical chart provides a comprehensive guide to skirt length measurements for girls of different ages, including waist size and lengths for above the knee, knee-level, and maxi skirts.
When it comes to making clothes for kids, a lot of sewing blogs suggest using a skirt that fits your own child or measuring their waist. But let’s be real, that’s not very helpful if you’re making clothes for someone else’s kid, right?
Also, I have be honest with you, sometimes I’m in a rush when making skirts for my daughters, or I forget to measure them, or I’m just not feeling like hunting down an old skirt that fits. So, what do I do? I try to guess the length. But honestly, that doesn’t always pan out for me.
Just the other day, I messed up again and had to shorten the skirt and redo the hem. Luckily, I usually play it safe and go a little longer than too short.
Although I don’t mind making adjustments along the way, I would much rather get it right on the first try. So, I took the time to put together a helpful chart that I know I’ll be using myself. And believe me, it’s worth having it handy for any future sewing projects you might have!
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Using a standardized chart is not only practical but also a great idea overall. There might be some variation, of course, but it can help you figure out the right length for your skirt.
However, these are general guidelines and the actual measurements may vary depending on your little girl’s individual body type and height. Each body is different, so it’s always a good idea to take measurements to determine the best fit. Also, it’s worth noting that maxi skirts may not be practical or comfortable for younger kids, but I included them anyway in this chart.
Baby and toddler girl skirt length chart
Girls skirt length chart (ages 4-13)
Note:
LENGTH (above the knee, at the knee, and maxi) is the overall length of the skirt. When cutting your fabric pieces, make sure to add additional fabric for the hem and elastic casing.
I hope this quick guide comes in handy for all your skirt sewing adventures!
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Hi Violet
Am glad I came across your blog. I am working on starting a ready to wear line for girls. Starting with skirts and am trying to figure out my measurement charts. Do you think these measurements would serve my purpose? What would you advise. I look forward to reading back from you . Cheers Tolu
Hi, it would be helpful if you have pictures or descriptions of what a maxi skirt is. Some images on the web show it at calf, some at ankle, some at floor. Where does a “maxi” skirt length fall on a child, according to your measurements?
Thank you.
That’s a good question, Jenny! I’ve always thought of a maxi skirt as floor-length, but not so long that it sweeps the floor. With kids, though, it gets a bit tricky since they go through growth spurts, and the girls’ skirt length chart is really just an estimate. Plus, I imagine the standard measurements might not work as well for a Dutch kid as they would for a girl from a country with a shorter average height. Hope this helps!