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Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #49
There’s 2 free patterns included in the roundup this week! couple of new patterns included in the roundup this week. The list of patterns over a 60″ hip and patterns over a 70″ hip have their own pages, which should make them easier to find!
Number 1, Waikerie Dress Expansion
The Waikerie Dress Expansion from Muna and Broad is available up to a 71.5″ hip, but we will grade up to your size if our size chart is too small to include you.
There are some changes coming to this pattern and the Waikerie Shirt and the Dress expansion, the 2 patterns will become 3 patterns at the same price. Buy both patterns before the pattern changes and you’ll be emailed the new views which will come with the updated patterns.
Number 2, Paola Jacket
The Paola Workwear Jacket from Fabrics Store is a free pattern available up to a 58″ hip
The Fabrics Store has a large amount of free sewing patterns. Check out my list of more than 200 free sewing patterns here.
Number 3, Carnaby Dress
The Carnaby Dress from Nina Lee London is available up to a 57″ hip
Nina Lee London recently expanded their sizes and kept their pattern block drafted for a B-cup. This could be great news for us small-busted fat folks.
Number 4, Ella Skirt
The Ella Skirt from Forget-me-not Patterns is available up to a 52.5″ hip
This NZ-based pattern company is included in my roundup of Kiwi sewing pattern designers over on my ChChsews.com blog!
Want more?
You can see all of the previous posts that are part of the Plus-Size Pattern Roundup series here and all the patterns from previous roundups which are available over a 60″ hip here and all that are available over a 70″ hip here.
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Luna and Elemental patterns
Today I’m sharing 2 toiles that I’ve made of free sewing patterns! The free Luna Tank from Helen’s Closet is available up to a 56″ bust and 58″ hip and the Elemental Pencil Skirt from Sew House 7 which is available up to a 62″ hip.
It can be hard to try new styles when you’re fat, because it’s not like I can walk into shops and try things on! I cut these out and whipped them both up on a rainy evening a few days ago, and wanted to share them with you in case my experience was helpful!
My measurements:
My current measurements are 43″ high bust, 48″ full bust, 43″ waist (smallest part, close to my underbust), 54″ low hip and I’m 57″ at my roundest point (around my belly). I am relatively short through the body, and have narrow shoulders compared to my other measurements.
Luna Tank
The free Luna Tank from Helen’s Closet is available up to a 56″ bust and 58″ hip. The top comes in two lengths, and for the purpose of toiling the top, I made the cropped length and haven’t hemmed it.
Luna Fabric Details: This grey fabric came from a local clothing company remnant sale, it has 2-way stretch.
Luna Size Details: I have very narrow shoulders, which are narrow still compared to my high bust measurements. I cut out a size 16-18 for my 43″ high bust, grading out to a size 28-30 for my 57″ belly. I was hoping that by choosing based on my high-bust measurement, I might avoid needing to address my narrow shoulders.
Conclusion: I will make this again, but I’ll make some adjustments for my narrow shoulders (bringing the straps closer together), and I’ll slightly lower the armholes. Although I might not hem this version, for the next one I’d lengthen it slightly- it’s shorter than intended because the size I chose at the bust wasn’t expecting to have to navigate around my boobs! This is a solid free pattern with options!
Elemental Skirt
The Elemental Pencil Skirt from Sew House 7 is a free pattern, which is available when you sign up to their email newsletter here. The skirt is available up to a 62″ hip and comes in two lengths.
Elemental Fabric Details: This loop-back sweatshirting I think came from The Fabric Store! It had enough stretch to qualify for the 50% stretch called for in the pattern, but it doesn’t have great recovery. That’s actually fine, because it’s stretched out to be quite comfortable (and it’s also diagnosed some of the fit issues which were originally very obvious!
Elemental Size Details: I made a Size 22 at the waist, grading out at the hip to a Size 26, and then back to a Size 22 below the hip. In hindsight, the grading was not necessary and it simply created a curve on the side-seam which my body doesn’t fill. I’m relatively triangular down the leg, and the additional width at my belly is found in front, not on the sides.
For my next version, I will keep the same measurement at the waist and I’ll straighten up the side seams.. Maybe I’ll slash and spread to give myself some more belly room… not sure.
As I’ve worn the skirt and stretched the material, it has come to look like less of an issue. What I might do is use my serger/overlocker to trim down the sides so it’s more of a column shape.
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Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #48
A couple of new patterns included in the roundup this week, plus I’ve moved the list of patterns over a 60″ hip and patterns over a 70″ hip to their own pages, which should make them easier to find!
Number 1, New Cosmos Sweater
The Cosmos Sweater from Sew House 7 is a new pattern with two views, and sleeve options too.
The oversized raglan knit top is available up to a 65″ hip and you get both the straight and curvy sizes when purchasing
Number 2, Stadtmantel
The Stadtmantel from Stokx Patterns is available up to a 60″ hip
Stokx is a German-based pattern company, from Australian pattern designer.
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Number 3, Vivace Dolman
The Vivace Dolman from Love Notions is available up to a 59.5″ hip and is designed to be made from both knit and woven fabrics.
Number 4, Pocket Skirt
The Pocket Skirt from Peppermint Magazine is a free pattern which is available up to 57.5″ hip
This skirt was designed by Tara of Paper Theory for Peppermint Magazine.
Bonus, Elemental Skirt
The Elemental Pencil Skirt from Sew House 7 is a new free pattern, which is available when you sign up to their email newsletter here.
The skirt is available up to a 62″ hip and comes in two lengths.
Want more?
You can see all of the previous posts that are part of the Plus-Size Pattern Roundup series here and all the patterns from previous roundups which are available over a 60″ hip here and all that are available over a 70″ hip here.
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MMMayFat2021
As part of MMMay in 2019 and 2020, I’ve set various goals for myself- this year, I’m wondering what I can do to challenge myself!
Last year to celebrate MMMay I founded FatSewing.Club (and the @fatsewing.club instagram account) where I could share fat makers sharing under the MMMayPlus hashtag, which I had kick-started the year before.
Above, are some pictures from my daily photographs from MMMay last year. I really didn’t want to make a lot of work for myself, and we were in lockdown at the time, so I wasn’t leaving the house or wearing shoes most days
I had some thoughts and ‘learnings’ about MMMay2020, which I shared on the blog and they mostly revolved around how much easier last year was, how easy it was to choose outfits without thinking about shoes, and that my clothes were fitting better and were better made as my sewing skills improved.
MMMayFat
Leila and I chatted today on our weekly Patreon chat about our MMMay plans this year- and I’m a bit stuck on what to do that would challenge me. Most days I wear basically 100% me-made, including bralettes and undies. The only thing missing is me-made PJs, but Muna and Broad is working on a fix for that. I do still struggle with ‘fancy outfits’ but I also don’t have much need for them. Working through my UFO projects sounds very dull and I don’t even want to think about it (although it would be a great thing to do)!…
Basically, I’m at a bit of a loss for how I’ll be partaking in MMMay this year!
FatSewing.Club
Click the links below to check out some of the great blog posts from fat makers on FatSewing.Club!
Want MMMay resources?
- Here’s a roundup of all the free sewing patterns that I’ve shared
- Free accessory sewing patterns that you could wear during MMMay
- FAQ about MMMay answered by So Zo, the organiser
- Check out the FatSewing.Club blog
- MMMayPlus blogs on FatSewing.Club
- This year, the hashtag has dropped the plus. I’ll be resharing a few #MMMayFat pictures on @FatSewing.Club instagram this year!
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Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #47
This week the roundup includes a new pattern from Elbe Textiles!
You can see all of the previous posts that are part of the Plus-Size Pattern Roundup series here and all the patterns from previous roundups which are available over a 60″ hip here.
The new Reznor Skirt from Elbe Textiles is available up to a 59″ hip
The Bowery Sweatshirt from Sewing and The City is available up to a 59″ hip
I just want to add a little warning that Fibremood uses some pretty gross language on their website that’s shows that they’re very fatphobic. They even go so far on the fabric suggestions for the below pattern as to assert that certain fabrics should be used to ‘flatter’ the figure if you’re a certain shape. Yuck. But, it is a free pattern, so please just be aware.
The free Frances Top from Fibremood is available up to 57″ hip
The Southbank from Nina Lee London is available up to a 57″ hip
Are you interested in my list of more than 100+ free PDF sewing patterns?
Or if you’re looking for other plus-size sewing patterns, check out my roundup of plus-size sewing resources on the FatSewing.Club!
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Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #46
Today I’ve included a new release, a recently updated pattern, and a pattern from a great Germany-based pattern company! Everything this week is available over a 60″ hip!
As always, the roundup is ordered based on the largest hip size that the pattern is available in.
Number 1, Willandra Pants
The Willandra Pants from Muna and Broad are available up to a 71.5″ hip
They’ve recently been updated to include the full size-range, Size A-M (41.5″-71.5″ (105-181.5cm) Hip)
If the Muna and Broad sizes are too small to include you, Leila will grade any of our patterns up at no additional cost.
Number 2, Square Neck Top
The Square Neck Top from Friday Pattern Company is available up to a 63″ hip
Number 3, Auburn Blazer
The Auburn Blazer from Cashmerette is available up to a 62″ hip
Number 4, Eve Top
The Eve Top from Stokx Patterns is available up to a 60″ hip
Don’t miss the previous posts that are part of the Plus-Size Pattern Roundup series and all the patterns from previous roundups which are available over a 60″ hip.
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Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #45
How great to have a roundup this week with so many new patterns, and so many designers who will grade up to your measurements if their sizes are too small to include you.
Don’t miss the posts that are part of the Plus-Size Pattern Roundup series and all the patterns from previous roundups which are available over a 60″ hip.
Number 1, Split Splat Apron
The Split Splat Apron from Spokes and Stitches is available up to a 75″ hip
Number 2, Mallee Jacket
The Mallee Jacket from Muna and Broad is available up to a 71.5″ hip. This week, all M&B outerwear is 10% off with code COZYCOZY
If the size of this is too small to include you, Leila will grade the size up for no additional cost.
Number 3, Mabel and Teddy
If your measurements fall outside of the Make by TFS, they will grade the pattern to your size at no additional cost.
Number 4, Loden Sweater
The Loden Sweater from Dressmakers Guild is a free pattern which is available up to a 59″ hip
Bonus, Lawrence Top
The Lawrence Top is a zero-waste pattern from Goldfinch Ltd, and is available up to a 56″ bust.
There’s a note on the product listing which says that if this doesn’t include your size, to get in touch since it may be able to be graded up to your measurements.
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Cozy Cozy M&B Outerwear
Muna and Broad is celebrating outerwear with 10% off any of our outer layers with the code COZYCOZY until the 10th of April 2021 (in case you’re here from the future)!
I thought that I would wrap up some of my M&B makes and also talk about some of my possible future outer layer plans, since it’s cooling down here in Christchurch!
Mallee Jacket
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Colour Palette Planning
Today I’m musing on planning a colour palette, and the info here is taken from a larger post that I’ve shared on the Muna and Broad Patreon, where I’ve been posting about colour theory. Today I wanted to try and codify why some of the colours are larger than others, what that means, and how I can use that to plan my future makes.
You might have spotted my earlier post, where I attempt to reverse-engineer a colour palette from my existing favourite makes, and then use that to plan some future makes. No? You can see it here.
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Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #44
I didn’t share a roundup last weekend, so I added 2 extras this weekend!
You can check out the posts that are part of the Plus-Size Pattern Roundup series and all the patterns from previous roundups which are available over a 60″ hip.
The Allison Tent Dress from Sew Much Jazz is available up to a 62″ hip
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