Paint, Play, Make: A DIY Guide to Fabric Painting and Experimentation
Size Chart
Size Chart Recommendations
| XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bust | 32–33.5 | 33.5 – 35.5 | 35.5 – 37.5 | 37.5 – 39.5 | 39.5 – 41.5 | 41.5 – 44.5 | 44.5 – 48.5 | 48.5 – 52.5 | 52.5 – 56.5 |
| waist | 25–26.5 | 26.5 – 28.5 | 28.5 – 30.5 | 30.5 – 32.5 | 32.5 – 34.5 | 34.5 – 37.5 | 37.5 – 41.5 | 41.5 – 45.5 | 45.5 – 49.5 |
| hips | 35 – 36.5 | 36.5 – 38.5 | 38.5 – 40.5 | 40.5 – 42.5 | 42.5 – 44.5 | 44.5 – 47.5 | 47.5 – 51.5 | 51.5 – 55.5 | 55.5 – 59.5 |
Body measurements in inches
Paint, Play, Make is a DIY guide to painting and experimenting with fabric, written by Meg Grubb of Slow Goods Studio. It covers everything you need to get started: paint and supply recommendations, fabric selection, core painting techniques, and how to approach painting both patterns and solid color fields.
The guide also includes a few inspiration ideas for taking your painted fabric further, from weaving and piecing with frayed edges to painting yardage for garment sewing. Whether you're brand new to fabric painting or looking for fresh ways to work with cloth, this guide is a practical, hands-on starting point.
We want Paint, Play, Make to be accessible to all makers. To download the guide for free, use code PAINTPLAY at checkout for a full discount.