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ChCh Sews A0 printing!
I made an exciting purchase/investment recently, and I’m now the very proud owner of a large-format printer- so I can now print my own A0 patterns while I’m still in my PJs!
I do a lot of printing as part of the Muna and Broad pattern development process, and since the going rate for A0 prints here in NZ is $7, that was adding up pretty quickly! After a decent amount of number crunching, the numbers suggested that it could work, so long as I had somewhere in my new rental for it to go!//www.instagram.com/embed.js
And, here it is! Right now, it’s taken over my dining room table, and led to a serious re-ordering of my work/lounge/dining space. But, I’m so excited to have the capability to be a bit more self sufficient, and to also offer prints for other local folks. It doesn’t make sense to print and ship patterns from me (most other countries seem to have printing that is a whole lot cheaper than the cost of printing large format prints here in NZ), but for now I’m printing for folks based in Christchurch and doing pickup by arrangement.
ChCh sews is here!
And so I’ve launched a new website (www.ChChsews.com) and I’ve added another Instagram account to my app (@ChChsews) and I’ve got a Facebook page too (/ChChsews)!
A0 printing is $6 per A0 page, and I can also print A4 files too for folks who want their instructions printed, or for patterns that are just a couple of small pages (so aren’t worth printing as an A0)! -
Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #32
This week’s pattern roundup includes 2 free sewing patterns. I’ve decided that the order of the roundup will be informed by the size range, with the largest size range being listed first!
You can see all of the posts that are part of the Plus-Size Pattern Roundup series here and you can see all the patterns from previous roundups which are available over a 60″ hip.Number 1, Cass T-Shirt
The free Cass T-shirt from Sie Macht’s D cup size range goes up to a 66″ full bust and 70″ hip. The pattern itself is free, and there are instructions on the blog, but you can also buy printable PDF instructions for $3. You can get the pattern by signing up to the email newsletter.
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Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #31
There’s a couple of new releases in the roundup this week! You can see all of the posts that are part of the Plus-Size Pattern Roundup series here.
When I was planning these pattern roundups I wanted to make the cut off measurement 60″ for the bust or hips, but I realised pretty soon that that would be an incredibly short roundup. So few companies are making patterns above the 60″ mark.
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Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #30
The theme of the Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup is shirts and shirt dresses! All of these patterns below are available up to at least a 50″ bust or hip!
See all of the posts that are part of the Plus-Size Pattern Roundup series here.Number 1, Augusta Shirt & Dress
The Augusta Shirt & Dress from Grainline Studios is available up to a 59″ hip (their size 30).
The Augusta is fitted through the shoulders, and comes with shirt and dress lengths. The asymmetrical collar is joined by two sleeve options that are interchangeable between the dress and top versions.
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Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #29
This week the Sunday roundup includes 2 recently released patterns, a recently updated pattern, and a robe which can be used for covering up PJs, or layering it on its own!
Are you thinking ahead about selfless sewing and gifting this year? I do have several lists of free giftable non-garment sewing patterns here.
Number 1, Noice Jeans
The Noice Jeans from Muna and Broad are available up to a 71.5″ hip and includes two fits for different shapes bums. Designed for rigid denim (10oz+), these jeans come with a wide-leg view and a tapered Mom Jean view.
The pattern is 15% off until the 15th of December with the code BABYCHEESES
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Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #28
This week the pattern roundup includes 3 recent releases, 2 which are free! I’m not sure if next week I should concentrate on a roundup of giftable patterns? I do have a collection of free giftable non-garment sewing patterns here.
Number 1, Free Bardon Dress
The Bardon Dress is a free sewing pattern by Elbe Textiles made available by the Peppermint Sewing School. The free dress is available up to a 53″ bust and a 56.3″ hip
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Retro Waikerie Dress
This fabric from Lady McElroy almost got away from me! I spotted it, loved all the colours and the cool things on it but then it sold out! I used my internet sluething skills and eventually found some in-stock at Sew Me Sunshine in the UK! I decided that I wanted it, held my breath and ordered without working out the currency conversion.
When it arrived I realised that I had enough fabric for a Waikerie Dress, not just the Waikerie Shirt that I was planning!
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Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #27
This week the pattern roundup includes two recent releases and two patterns from the back catalogue. It’s great to see pattern companies who are working to extend their size range, and folks who make sleeves to fit my fat arms!
You can check out all of the posts that are part of the Plus-Size Pattern Roundup series here.Number 1, Sofia Dress & Top
The Sofia Dress & Top from Victory Patterns is their first pattern in their new, extended size range.
This pattern is available up to a 58″ bust and 60″ hip. Read more about the expanded size range here.
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1 year of Muna and Broad
It’s Muna and Broad’s first birthday party on the 15th of November and we’re planning on celebrating for the remainder of the month. It’s pretty amazing to think that after 1-year of working on patterns, it was possible to make M&B my full-time job!
The 15th of November is the anniversary of our website launch and our first pattern sales, so that’s when we’re counting from. We actually launched the Torrens Box Top as our first paid pattern, and then eventually went back and added extra sizes and full instructions to previously free the Glebe Pants and released those too!
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Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #26
This week, the Sunday Plus-size Pattern Roundup is inspired by slip dresses and frills!
I know that’s maybe not great timing for many of you who are heading into cooler weather, but it’s supposed to be warming up here so I’m thinking of summer clothes, more linen, and maybe even some ‘flirty details’!
You can check out all of the posts that are part of this series here.Number 1, Lola Blouse and Dress
The Lola Blouse and Dress from Forget-me-not Patterns is available up to a 48.5″ bust and 52.5″ hip.
I thought the frilled back as an interesting feature, which matched the Friday Pattern Company Sagebrush! Check out the hashtag here.
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