Get to know your curves as we dive deep into the curvy sewing resources in our community! We discuss go-to curvy sewing communities, curvy sewists, and bloggers to follow, and the sewing tips you need to get that perfect fit.
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- Love to Sew episodes mentioned:
- What’s new with Helen and Caroline:
- New extended sizing in early 2020 for these Helen’s Closet Patterns:
- New Blackbird Fabrics warehouse!
Online resources mentioned:
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- Helen’s Closet Pattern’s curvy sewing survey results
- The Curvy Sewing Collective’s free curvy sewing patterns round-up
- Cashmerette Online Classes!
- Bluprint’s YouTube video with Linda Lee on how to do solo measurements
- For full bust adjustment tutorials, you can go to:
- For pants fitting and adjustments, you can go to:
You can get this free Close Case Patterns pants fitting worksheet when you sign up for their newsletter!
Book resource mentioned in this episode:
Online curvy sewing communities:
Same Pattern Different Bodies featuring the Fig + Needle Crestwood Skirt
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Challenges mentioned:
- During Me-Made-May, you can join in on the challenge using these hashtags too:
- #12patternsplus2019 – Sewing one pattern a month.
Hashtags mentioned:
- #b_w_h_ (For example #b43w38h46; used by inserting your measurements) as part of the Measurements Movement by @minimalistmachinist
- #sewingsos for sewing assistance
- #sewtall by @sewdiyblog
- #curvysewing
- #plussizesewing
- #sewmysize
- #fatsewing
- #plussizesewist
- #memadeplus
- #memadeplussize
- #burdastyleplus
Curvy Sewing Blogs:
- The Needle and the Belle
- Cashmerette Blog
- Sew Pretty In Pink
- The Green Violet by Megan
- Diary of a Sewing Fanatic
- Thready For It
- Meg Made Sewing
- Broad in the Seams
Curvy sewists to follow:
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Other pattern companies that have some patterns in new sizes and/or have always had inclusive sizing:
- Cashmerette
- The Big Four:
- Friday Pattern Company
- Helen’s Closet Patterns
- Megan Nielsen
- Patterns for Pirates
- Paper Theory
- Sew DIY
- Elbe Textiles
- Sew Liberated
- Allie Olson
- Grainline Studio
- Closet Case Patterns
- Chalk and Notch
- Laela Jayne Patterns
- Rad Patterns
- SBCC
- Tuesday Stitches
- Wardrobe by Me
- Seamwork
- 100 Acts of Sewing
- True Bias
- Wiksten
- Muna and Broad
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I’m border-line plus size but I am petite with a large bust and have struggled with tops since the 5th grade (when I started wearing a bra and I was so embarrassed you could see it thru the armholes of my favorite sleeveless top). I have not owned a woven top in years and the ones I have owned, were very uncomfortable (don’t lift your arms! keep those buttons from gaping!) I have now made 2 comfortable woven tops on my sewing journey and last weekend I completed my very first button down and let me tell you, when I wear it, I feel like a million bucks! There is no gaping in front, I can lift my arms, the length and sleeves are not too long, there are no bulky front pockets and I still have a defined waist. It wasn’t me that was the problem, it was the garment! I thought this style was something I just couldn’t wear, but from the encouragement of you ladies and this community, I gave it a shot. Thank you for the positivity, fun and tips you bring us every week. My sewing journey has truly changed how I see myself. I’m a devoted fan, but I’ve got to run now so my button up shirt and I can take on the world!
Wow, Kristin! What a huge break-through with your sewing! We love that you were able to use your skills to make a button-up that works for you! We bet it looks so beautiful on you 😍 Thank you so much for sharing your story with us and for listening to the show!