Hi ladies, I'm fairly new to sewing in general and O+S patterns, so I'm hoping to get your advice on sizing. I'm planning to sew a coat for my 2.5 year old son (view A) and 9 month daughter (view B). Measured them yesterday, and they are kind-of all over the chart.
For my son: chest: 19.5" (12-18 mo), waist 18.5" (6-12 mo), hips 21" (18-24 mo), height 35.5" (2t). My thought is that I should go with the chest for picking a size, so 12-18 mo, and then lengthening to a 2t. Does that sound reasonable? Would you size up for room to grow, or does the ease give plenty of room to grow anyway?
For my daughter: chest 17", waist 17.5", hips 19", height 26.5". I've made a few O + S patterns for her and generally find that she fits into 3-6 mo for tops and 6-12 months for shorts/skirts. Since she's growing fast and the coat is for fall/winter/spring, I'm thinking I'll sew a straight 6-12 mo and let her grow into it. Again, any thoughts or advice?
As far as lengthening, is there a "right" way to do it? Any posts or tutorials you experienced sewers can point me to?
Thanks a ton!
Michelle