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10 Free Plus Size Sewing Patterns (part 5)

Have you missed part 1 or part 2 or part 3 or part 4 of these collections of free plus size sewing pattern round-ups?I’d love to hear if you’ve made these patterns so I can include some examples with the listing! Let me know in the comments- or tell me if there’s a pattern that…… Continue reading 10 Free Plus Size Sewing Patterns (part 5)

10 Free Plus Size Sewing Patterns (part 4)

Here’s the next installment of free sewing patterns for plus size ladies! There’s this post and this post and this post to catch up on if you’ve missed them! 1. Ruffle sleeve top from Peppermint Magazine (and In The Folds) This pattern includes a great neck facing and I think I remember the instructions stepping…… Continue reading 10 Free Plus Size Sewing Patterns (part 4)

10 Free Plus Size Sewing Patterns (part 3)

This is the 3rd part of what will be at least a 7 part series of free printable plus size sewing patterns. Check out part 1 and part 2 if you haven’t seen the previous posts. 1. Portia Dress from Rebecca Page Suitable for knit fabrics, this dress has two back options (and comes with…… Continue reading 10 Free Plus Size Sewing Patterns (part 3)

Fremantle Pants from Elbe

In less than 4 hours this afternoon I cut out and sewed a new pair of Elbe Textile’s Fremantle Pants. Lauren has increased her original size range to 61.5″ hip (67.5″ finished measurements), which is great! In this version I left off the patch pockets at the rear and also “drafted” a slightly larger pocket…… Continue reading Fremantle Pants from Elbe

10 free plus size sewing patterns (part 2)

10 free printable plus size sewing patterns: welcome to Post #2. I’m releasing a list of 10 free plus size sewing patterns twice a week (I’ve got more than 100 patterns now, and counting)! I hope there will be plenty to inspire you here, but be sure to check out last week’s post if you…… Continue reading 10 free plus size sewing patterns (part 2)

Hand Knits

Although I didn’t make these sweaters, I’m posting them because they are a much loved part of my wardrobe that’s handmade, just not by me. This is one of the cardigans that my grandma knitted for herself many years ago out of our merino wool which she spun herself. Fortunately, we were basically the same…… Continue reading Hand Knits

10 Free Plus Size Sewing Patterns

I’ve been on the hunt for free plus size sewing patterns for beginners and have accumulated quite the list! In order to avoid over-saturation I’m going to release a list of 10 twice a week until I run out. I hope there will be plenty to inspire you! If you’re a pattern designer and you…… Continue reading 10 Free Plus Size Sewing Patterns

Rushcutter Dress in denim

This denim Rushcutter dress from In The Folds is one of the first dresses that I made. There were so many amazing versions of this on the internet, but in order to fully recreate I probably should do a FBA, but there’s so many bits to adjust that I probably never will. Originally, I couldn’t…… Continue reading Rushcutter Dress in denim

Zadie Jumpsuit from PaperTheory

I’ve loved Paper Theory’s patterns for ages- they’re exactly the kind of style that I wish I could buy in stores for myself (so I wouldn’t need to sew). When she announced that she was extending the sizes for her Zadie Jumpsuit, I was all over that like a rash. I actually reviewed this jumpsuit…… Continue reading Zadie Jumpsuit from PaperTheory