I whipped up the free Deer and Doe Plantain T-shirt which has relatively-recently been updated to include their extended sizing, up to a 60″ hip. Meg from Cookin’ and Craftin’ made this back in 2014 before the expanded sizing was a twinkle in Deer and Doe’s eyes, and it seemed high time that I test…… Continue reading Plantain Tee Plus
Tag: Free patterns I've made
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…… Continue reading Luna and Elemental patterns
Summer Peppermint Wrap Skirt
I’d been thinking about buying some of this Australian floral printed fabric of Ellie Whittaker’s from Spotlight’s upholstery fabric section to make this free wrap skirt from Peppermint Magazine for ages! When Spotlight had a sale, I didn’t hesitate to snap it up. But then it sat in my stash for a while and then…… Continue reading Summer Peppermint Wrap Skirt
Gingernut Grainline Hemlock
Grainline Studios has recently released their free Hemlock Tee pattern in their new extended size range! I’ve loved the style of the top, and now it’s available in my size! You can get the pattern for free by subscribing to the Grainline email newsletter (which you can do here). Based on Grainline’s new size chart…… Continue reading Gingernut Grainline Hemlock
Peppermint Magazine Wrap Skirt in Wool
When I got my current job, I treated myself to a couple of different wool coatings from Fabric Vision as a celebration. Since it has been so cold here (and especially cold in my office) recently I decided that I definitely needed a wool skirt to combat our cold temperatures. I loved the Peppermint Magazine…… Continue reading Peppermint Magazine Wrap Skirt in Wool
Morning Glory Top
A free plus size sewing pattern for beginners? Look no further! The Morning Glory Top is a free top pattern from the lovely Sarah Kirsten (Check out my post on free plus size sewing patterns for beginners). I made this top in some slightly shiny brick coloured cotton fabric which I got for the grand…… Continue reading Morning Glory Top
A hacked ruffle sleeve top
It’s quite hard finding good sewing patterns for larger ladies, and I’ve had so many fails with paid patterns that when I find free plus size sewing patterns, I definitely have to find out more. I’ve learnt so much from sewing the Peppermint Magazine’s free sewing patterns, and I hacked a couple of short sleeves…… Continue reading A hacked ruffle sleeve top
Scribble Peplum top
This Peplum top is a free plus size sewing patterns for beginners from in Peppermint Magazine in Australia and is drafted by the lovely Emily from In The Folds. I had enough fabric leftover from my Scribble Rayon Adeline to make the peplum with an extra long frill, which makes it long enough to style…… Continue reading Scribble Peplum top