If only every week was as busy as last week in the plus-size sewing pattern world, with Elbe Textiles releasing the Page Dress and indie darling Closet Case Patterns releasing 3 patterns in their new extended size range! This week sees Workroom Social enter the plus-size sewing market, having extended the size-range on their Claryville…… Continue reading Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #16
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Heavyweight Viscose, Sculthorpe Pants
Here’s a pair of medium-weight linen/viscose Sculthorpe Pants which Leila and I released recently through Muna and Broad I’m wearing size 1 in these pants and I’m wearing them with a Torrens Box Top. I wouldn’t necessarily tuck them in, but it’s helpful to be able to see the top of the pants, and tucked-in…… Continue reading Heavyweight Viscose, Sculthorpe Pants
Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #15
This week, there’s been a number of new releases for plus-size sewing patterns! There’s 6 patterns included in the roundup this week, 4 of them brand new! It seems that a lot of the ‘patterns released this week’ blog posts have died off since Helen’s Closet and the Curvy Sewing Collective are no longer rounding…… Continue reading Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #15
Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #14
Next Sunday is going to be quite a busy week for new plus-size sewing patterns, so here are a few older patterns that may have fallen from your memory and one of the extended-size-range patterns from Merchant & Mills. All of these patterns are available up to at least a 50″ hip (and they generally…… Continue reading Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #14
Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #13
This week’s plus-size pattern roundup has a winter theme if you live somewhere mild like I do, or a spring/autumn theme if you live somewhere less mild! All of the patterns here are available up to either a 50″ bust or 50″hip (preferably both) Number 1, Slouchy Cardigan The Slouchy Cardi from Peppermint Magazine (AKA…… Continue reading Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #13
Viscose Tweed Sculthorpe Pants
These are the new Sculthorpe Pants that Leila and I have released through Muna and Broad! We’ve been testing out a few different narrow leg pants options because we know that not everyone loves wide-leg pants! Size details: I make a size 1 in the Muna and Broad sizing (which is meant for a 54″…… Continue reading Viscose Tweed Sculthorpe Pants
Gingham Torrens Box Top
I made this Torrens Box Top in cosy ‘Savvy Gingham’ from Miss Maude. The fibre content is 88% Cotton, 7% Linen, 5% Wool and it’s a delight. I thought I could squeeze a long-sleeve version out of this fabric, but was foiled due the narrow width of this fabric. It was great to sew and…… Continue reading Gingham Torrens Box Top
Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #12
This week the Sunday plus-size sewing pattern has a little ‘weekend theme’ with patterns that might be great for a summer weekend! I was thinking about a trip to the beach with a me-made swimsuit & maxi-dress, maybe gardening in some overalls, and drinking a tasty beverage (and eating little cubes of cheese) in a…… Continue reading Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #12
Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #11
This roundup features a jacket from Schnittchen patterns which is available Number 1, Thayer Jacket Thayer Jacket from Grainline Studios One of the 2 first patterns to be released from Grainline as part of their extended sizing. I love the pink cord sample but other inspiring makes include Jen’s ‘Loon Watch’ Thayer, this other pink…… Continue reading Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #11
Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #10
Number 1, Kabuki Tee Kabuki Tee from Paper Theory Check out the hashtag #KabukiTee on Instagram for some infpiration! Number 2, Factory Dress The Factory Dress from Merchant & Mills Merchant & Mills put a call out late last year for a model for their extended size range, their new sizes go up to size…… Continue reading Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #10
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