Garment Making
#21
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Barnesville GA
Posts: 3,181
I have the hardest time using patterns anymore. I have given up buying them.And I used patterns for 40 years.
I ran into a lady in Walmart about a year ago who told me about someone who made patterns just for larger women, You know I lost the name. The only thing I remember is the last name was something to do with sewing. LOL
I stick to my farmers dresses one size larger than the pattern says I take and pants I can find that have tie waists.
Good luck . Sewing for yourself can be fun.
I ran into a lady in Walmart about a year ago who told me about someone who made patterns just for larger women, You know I lost the name. The only thing I remember is the last name was something to do with sewing. LOL
I stick to my farmers dresses one size larger than the pattern says I take and pants I can find that have tie waists.
Good luck . Sewing for yourself can be fun.
#23
Simplicity has their phone number on the first page of inst for you to call for any questions. I ran into something I could not figure out. I called and left message and they returned my call within 10 mins.
#25
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Colorado
Posts: 35
I have not worn a dress for 40 years. I have made one and for almost done with a second one. I am loving them........ I also found a new long skirt at goodwill. Just need to find a top.. I am making the long so that I don't feel uncovered. Have fun making them. Beth in Co
#26
Originally Posted by Afton
I want to make a skirt, or a simple dress. I'm plus sized and having a hard time finding a pattern I like. Plus I've never made a dress before so I need to learn some basic garment skills. Any suggestions?
#27
The suggestion to start with inexpensive fabric and make a trial is good. I have used this for some of my garment sewing. Princess lines work good for us plus-sized women, drawing the eye up and down instead of across. You have a lot of good suggestions here, but the best is to find a mentor. If I were close, I would volunteer. It sometimes helps to see what needs to be done, and get on-the-spot help when you are working on something new.
Your question reminds me that I need to find a pattern for a blouse and get busy! :roll: :lol:
Your question reminds me that I need to find a pattern for a blouse and get busy! :roll: :lol:
#28
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: SE Iowa
Posts: 1,583
I'm also +sized and found that "Fashion Patterns by Coni" are really proportioned to fit better than ones you can buy in the store. You can google to find them on-line. (I'm not affilliated, just a pleased customer.)
#30
once you find a pattern and want to cut your pieces i suggest you cut first out of cheap muslin and pin or sew together and try on for fit. this will save your dress fabric from any alterations you must make. good luck.
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