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Adrianna Dress Toile, Friday Pattern
I’ve used my ‘sewing in isolation’ time to work through the backlog of printed-but-unmade PDF patterns in my stash, which includes toiling this Adrianna Dress pattern from Friday Pattern Co in some rayon fabric that I bought on super sale, and which I now consider to be extremely ugly (but I can’t remember if I thought that at the time of purchase, or if I thought it would be handy for toiles)…
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The Adrianna Dress pattern (which is available up to 54″ bust and 57″ hip) is the woven dress companion pattern to the Adrienne Blouse (which is for knits, is a top and isn’t available in the extended size range).
Friday Pattern Company patterns are drafted for a B-cup and on reading the reviews from Sierra and Michelle over on the CSC I decided that I’d probably need to do baby’s first Full-Bust-Adjustment.
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Size Details: So I started with a 1X at the bust and graded out to the 4X from below the bust dart (I used the 1X sleeve pieces, since they seemed generous enough). I then used this tutorial on the Curvy Sewing Collective to do a FBA of 2 inches (so 1 inch on each side). This hideously patterned fabric might be hiding a multitude of sins on my FBA, but given how to top of the dress fits (quite snug), I definitely couldn’t have gone without it.
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I had to cut the sleeves shorter than called for due to a lack of fabric (the sleeves are so wide) and I didn’t bother putting elastic in the bottom since this dress isn’t likely to ever be seen outside of my apartment.
This was my first Friday Pattern Co pattern and I thought the instructions were great. I’m back here updating this blog post on February 2021 and I haven’t actually managed to make a final version of this dress!
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Flynn Jacket, In The Folds
The Flynn Jacket from In The Folds has a size range of 29 7⁄8″-51 5⁄8″ Bust, 33″-54 3⁄4″ Hip
I made a size “I”, which was going by my bust size. I was part of the original testing group for this jacket and I didn’t make any changes to the pattern apart from making the sleeves slightly shorter
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Cornell Shirt from Elbe Textiles
The Cornell Shirt from Elbe Textiles is a non-gendered pattern available from 30.5-54.5″ (78-138cm) hip and 32-56″ (82-142cm) chest, the finished measurements on the chest and hip of this shirt go up to 70″ or 178cm
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Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #19
This Sunday plus-size pattern roundup is an entirely subjectively organised list of things that I like. In order to be included, the patterns will need to have either bust or hip measurements of over 50″, but preferably they’ll have both.
I’ll also only share patterns that I like, either I will have made them or intend to make them. So, this isn’t exactly a ‘new patterns list’, it’s more of a ‘list of patterns Jess likes’!
Number 1, Page Hoodie
The Page Hoodie from Chalk and Notch
Available up to a size 24 or 52″ (132cm) bust, and 53″ (135cm) hips and it also comes with A/B Cup and C/D cup options
Number 2, Aisling Blouse
The Aisling Blouse from Jennifer Lauren Handmade
This top is available in A,B,C and D cups and up to a 49 3/4″ (126.5cm) bust to 53″ (134.5cm) hip.
Number 3, Vera Dress & Top
Vera dress & top from Ploen Patterns
This pattern from Ploen is available up to a size 54 or a 50.4″(128cm) bust, 44″ (112cm) waist and 53.5″ (136cm) seat
Josefine has been trained in pattern design and works as a garment technician
Number 4, Rumana Coat
The Rumana Coat from By Hand London
This jacket is available up to a 51″ (129.5cm) bust and 54″ (137cm) hip
Bonus Pattern: Updated Free Range Slacks
The Free Range Slacks from Sew House 7 is now available up to a 57 1/4″ ( 145cm) and 65″ (165cm) hip
I love the look of Sew House 7’s patterns and I’m so excited to see this size range continue for future patterns.
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Michelle Blouse from Schnittchen
I’ve had the Michelle Blouse from Schnittchen printed out for ages, but now that NZ is in lockdown and it’s not possible to print anything, I was finally spurred me on to testing it out (also because I hate buttonholes but love shirts)!
The Schnittchen plus-size patterns up to EU 56 or 53.54″ (136cm) bust and 55.91″ (142cm) hip. The shirt has a wide, swingy cut and a small collar, there is a yoke and a box-pleat in the center back.
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Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #18
The plus-size pattern roundup this weekend could be a great opportunity to bring up the plus-size pattern hashtag- add a ‘plus’ to the end of the hashtag.
For example, the #ZadieJumpsuit becomes the #ZadieJumpsuitPlus! It’s a great way to ensure that, even for really popular patterns, there’s any easy way to search for folks with bodies like yours in the pattern!
Number 1, Box Box
The Box Box from Merchant and Mills is available up to a size 28 or 55″ bust and 57.5″ hip
I wasn’t able to find any plus-size makers in this pattern- if you’ve made this pattern, let me know!
Number 2, Fauntleroy
The Fauntleroy from Straight Stitch Designs is available up to a size 24 or 50.5″ bust and 53″ hip
Check out this version from Jennifer of weboughtamanor, this pink beauty from Sierra Burrell, Jen of Jugonevas, and this heathered blue make from Maria.
Number 3, Zadie Jumpsuit
The Zadie Jumpsuit from Paper Theory is available up to Size 28, or a 57.5″ hip
I’ve never seen a Zadie Jumpsuit that I didn’t love, so inspiration is easy. Check out Shannon from Raredevice, Gillian from CraftingaRainbow, Erincharter’s peach number, Cat from Itprill, this amazing patterned Zadie, this burgundy number, this bold-pink-check Zadie, Natasja’s gorgeous version, and Vellumblue’s patterned number.
Number 4, Coral Cardigan
The Coral Cardigan from Style Arc has great pockets (that I’ve been seeing a lot of in patterns and I Love Them). Meg made a great white version andthis floral version is dreamy!
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LB Pullover from Paper Theory
The LB Pullover from Paper Theory Patterns is available in sizes 6-28, with the size 28 being a 56″ bust and 57.5″ hip. Currently Tara has released her Kabuki Tee, Miller Trousers, Zadie Jumpsuit and this LB Pullover in her extended size range (and her website tells me that the Olya Shirt is coming early 2020)!
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Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #17
The highlight in patterns for me this week was seeing Grainline Studio release the latest pattern in their extended sizing and also finding that Amy Nicole Studio has released a pants pattern up to a 61″ hip! My aim with these roundups is to share patterns available up to a 50″ hip or 50″ bust (but I generally only share patterns that I would happily make and wear)!
This number isn’t arbitrary, I’d love to only share patterns that are available up to 60″ bust and 60″ hips, but that would make for a pretty short roundup! I’m eternally optimistic for the future of plus-size sewing patterns and hope that even pattern companies who’ve already extended up will continue up past the 60″ mark!
Number 1, Uniform Tunic
The Uniform Tunic from Grainline Studios is now available up to size 30 or 59″ hip
Number 2, Nita Trousers
The Nita Trousers from Amy Nicole Studio are available up to a size 30 or 61″ hip
Amy has studied at the
Fashion Institute of Technology and has a degree in Fashion Design. Is that why the fit on this pair from @Denise.Does looks so good? Maybe. This check pair is pretty excellent too and this brick pair too!Number 3, Amelie Dress
The Amelie Dress from Untitled Thoughts is available up to a size 16 (or 56″ bust) and comes with B and DD cup options.
Number 4, Free Range Slacks
The Free-Range Slacks from Sew House 7
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Flat-front wool Glebe Pants
I didn’t bother to brush my hair or tidy my lounge for these pictures- I figured that it was more important to take the photos than to wait for the perfect pictures! This is my first time making the pleated-front Glebe Pants that Leila and I released over at Muna and Broad!
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Warm Autumn colours for sewing
I’ve been pestering my real-life sewing friend Naomi to help me work out what colours suit me for a while now (mostly because I’d like to stop wasting money on fabrics that I like in theory, but not in practice on myself) and last week it finally happened!
Yes, it looked a bit like this picture from The Guardian, but there was more cheese and snacks.
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