What size clothes fit a 19 inch porch goose?

A 19 inch goose sits between the Small (17 inch) and Standard (23 inch) sizes. Measure the body around its widest part and choose the size that fits it. If you are still between two sizes, go up to Standard.

Do all 23 inch geese fit the same clothes?

Not always. Goose molds differ, and one 23 inch goose can have a rounder body than another. Measure the body and head as well as the height before you cut fabric.

How do I find my goose size?

Measure from the base to the top of the head, then measure around the body at its widest part and around the head. The measuring guide on this site walks through all three.

How Tall Is a Porch Goose? Standard Size Guide

Q: How tall is a standard porch goose?

Most standard porch geese are about 23 inches tall, measured from the base to the top of the head. Smaller 17 inch and larger 27 inch geese are also common.

Q: What size porch goose should I get?

Pick the height that suits your space: 17 inches for steps and small porches, 23 inches for the classic front-door look and 27 inches for a big porch or lawn. If you plan to sew outfits, any of the three sizes has matching patterns.

A standard porch goose is about 23 inches tall, measured from the base to the top of the head. Porch geese are usually made in three sizes, 17, 23 and 27 inches, and Sewzy goose outfit patterns come in the matching Small, Standard and Large sizes. If your goose falls between two sizes, measure the body and go up a size.

TL;DR

Standard porch goose: about 23 inches tall.
Other common sizes: 17 inches (small) and 27 inches (large).
Sewzy goose patterns are sized Small (17 inch goose), Standard (23 inch goose) and Large (27 inch goose).
Height only tells you the size family. The body around and the head around decide how clothes fit.
In between two sizes? Choose the larger one. A back slit with a ribbon bow keeps a roomy outfit tidy.

What are the common porch goose sizes?

Most porch geese are sold in a small number of heights. The table shows the three sizes you will see most often and the Sewzy pattern size that matches each one.

Goose height	Sewzy pattern size	Where it usually lives
17 inches	Small	Steps, a small porch, a shelf or a table
23 inches	Standard	The classic front-door goose
27 inches	Large	A wide porch, a lawn or a garden bed

Labels can be rounded, so a goose sold as 23 inches may measure a little more or a little less. Use your own tape measure for the final answer.

How tall is a standard porch goose?

About 23 inches. When people search for the average or standard porch goose size, this is the height they usually mean. It is the size most people picture when they say standard porch goose.

Measure from the very bottom of the base straight up to the top of the head. Keep the tape vertical instead of following the curve of the neck. If your goose stands on a separate base, write down whether you measured with or without it.

What size clothes fit a porch goose?

Goose clothes are sized by the goose, not by a person. A Small outfit is cut for a 17 inch goose, a Standard outfit for a 23 inch goose and a Large outfit for a 27 inch goose. The clothes slip over the head and close at the back with a ribbon bow, so they do not need to be exact, but a very tight outfit is hard to fix.

Porch goose clothing size is easiest to settle with three numbers:

Height: base to top of head. This points you to Small, Standard or Large.
Body around: the widest part of the belly, with the tape level and snug.
Head around: the widest part of the head, so the neck opening passes over it.

For the full walk-through, read how to measure a porch goose. This page answers a different question: which size do you probably have, and which one should you pick.

What size clothes does a 19 inch porch goose wear?

A 19 inch goose is 2 inches taller than the Small size and 4 inches shorter than the Standard size. Height alone cannot settle it, so look at the body measurement.

If the body around is close to a 17 inch goose, use Small.
If the body is rounder, or you are not sure, use Standard. The back slit and bow let you close a roomy outfit neatly, and a skirt hem is easy to shorten.
If the outfit looks loose, tuck a thin layer of batting inside before you tie the bow.

The same thinking works for any in-between goose, such as a 20 or 25 inch one. Let the body measurement lead, then go up a size when it is a close call.

What if my goose is between two sizes?

Go up. A slightly big outfit can be hemmed, padded or tied more firmly. A slightly small one gapes at the back, and the only fix is to sew it again. Hems are the easiest adjustment on a goose outfit, so a longer skirt is a safe mistake.

What size porch goose should I get?

If you are buying a goose and plan to dress it, think about where it will stand first.

17 inches: best for steps, small stoops and shelves. Outfits use the least fabric.
23 inches: the standard choice for a front door.
27 inches: best when the goose has to be seen from far away. Outfits use the most fabric.

All three sizes have matching patterns, so the size you choose will not limit the outfits you can sew. For a rough idea of fabric amounts, see how much fabric a porch goose dress needs.

Common mistakes when choosing a goose size

Trusting the label. Measure the goose you own.
Measuring along the neck. Keep the tape straight up and down for height.
Skipping the body. Two geese with the same height can have different bellies.
Going down a size to save fabric. A tight outfit is the most common reason a goose outfit does not work.
Measuring over thick clothes. Measure the bare goose, then sew the outfit.

Where to start sewing

If this is your first goose outfit, the Goose Easy Dress is the simplest of the goose outfits: beginner level, about 2 hours. The classic Porch Goose Outfit is the next step up. All 21 outfits are on the porch goose outfit patterns page, and the porch goose outfit sewing guide explains the build from start to finish.

These are Premium patterns in the Sewzy app, with Small, Standard and Large in one pattern. Download Sewzy on the App Store to see the size table before you cut.