Butterick vs New Look Size Chart
Side-by-side body measurements in inches. Butterick measurements on the left, New Look on the right.
Updated 2026
Amber cells = measurement differs between brands
Misses
| Size | BustButterick | BustNew Look | WaistButterick | WaistNew Look | HipButterick | HipNew Look | Back lengthButterick | Back lengthNew Look |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 30.5″ | 30.5″ | 23″ | 23″ | 32.5″ | 32.5″ | 15.5″ | — |
| 8 | 31.5″ | 31.5″ | 24″ | 24″ | 33.5″ | 33.5″ | 15.75″ | — |
| 10 | 32.5″ | 32.5″ | 25″ | 25″ | 34.5″ | 34.5″ | 16″ | — |
| 12 | 34″ | 34″ | 26.5″ | 26.5″ | 36″ | 36″ | 16.25″ | — |
| 14 | 36″ | 36″ | 28″ | 28″ | 38″ | 38″ | 16.5″ | — |
| 16 | 38″ | 38″ | 30″ | 30″ | 40″ | 40″ | 16.75″ | — |
| 18 | 40″ | 40″ | 32″ | 32″ | 42″ | 42″ | 17″ | — |
| 20 | 42″ | 42″ | 34″ | 34″ | 44″ | 44″ | 17.25″ | — |
| 22 | — | 44″ | — | 37″ | — | 46″ | — | — |
Differences highlighted in amber. All measurements in inches.
Women's
| Size | BustButterick | BustNew Look | WaistButterick | WaistNew Look | HipButterick | HipNew Look | Back lengthButterick | Back lengthNew Look |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18W | 42″ | 42″ | 35″ | 35″ | 44″ | 44″ | 17.25″ | — |
| 20W | 44″ | 44″ | 37″ | 37″ | 46″ | 46″ | 17.5″ | — |
| 22W | 46″ | 46″ | 39″ | 39″ | 48″ | 48″ | 17.75″ | — |
| 24W | 48″ | — | 41″ | — | 50″ | — | 18″ | — |
| 26W | 50″ | — | 43″ | — | 52″ | — | 18.25″ | — |
| 28W | 52″ | — | 45″ | — | 54″ | — | 18.5″ | — |
Differences highlighted in amber. All measurements in inches.
Tips for comparing Butterick and New Look
- Always choose your size based on your body measurements, not your ready-to-wear clothing size.
- If your measurements fall between sizes, cut the larger size and take in at the seams.
- Highlighted cells (amber) show where the two brands differ — pay extra attention to those measurements.
- Check our grading guide if you need to blend between two sizes.
- Use the Size Finder tool to find your size in both brands at once.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which brand runs larger, Butterick or New Look?
These brands share identical body measurements in all shared sizes — you can use the same size in both.
Can I use the same size in both Butterick and New Look?
Yes — the measurements are identical for all shared sizes.
Can I use a Butterick size for a New Look pattern?
In most cases yes — if your measurements match the same size number in both brands' charts, the patterns should fit similarly. However, ease and style lines vary by designer, so always compare the finished garment measurements when possible.