Would you like to see plus sizes?

There is definitely a demand for this which is highlighted by the successful advent of the Curvysewingcollective.com. There are a lot of plus size sewists out there wanting more pattern options.

I’d love to see a smaller size too! Most pattern companies start with a 31″ or 32″ bust.

Hi. I myself am not plus size, but I am very interested in helping friends who are. would also be great if there were real life type plus models also. It can be so difficult to know what would look good on a bigger body. Yes I would buy patters, but not to sew for myself or gain, just hobby.

As a plus size woman, I am so frustrated with manufacturers whose patterns are largely just variations on ‘tents’. I would spend $$ on patterns that were actually designed to fit the body as smaller sizes are designed. I also want patterns with bust options that go beyond a DD as I am an H.

I find it easier to buy a size 18 pattern with style and grade it to fit me, even though it is a lot of work, than try to make some larger sized ‘tent’ of a pattern fitted to look like something other than a ‘tent’. I believe that it is the method of grading employed by pattern manufacturers that creates the tent by continuing to enlarge the neck and shoulders way beyond body size. I may carry around some extra pounds, but I don’t need linebacker shoulders in a pattern.

Also, there are two few major body size variations that get amplified in large sizes – large bust, large derriere, large thighs, large biceps region, wide back, and the large belly. Most of us plus sized women have a problem with at least one of those areas, so pattern options for those areas would be nice.

And… if all you want to design is patterns for stretch knits, my interest is negligible. I like wovens, There is nothing nicer to wear here in the desert than freshly ironed crisp cottons, linens, and silks.

I so would’ve loved plus sizing. Even after a big weight loss, I am one past the end of your size range and I am sizing it up myself

A big YES!! to the idea of adding curvy sizing to your pattern line! Many curvy women sew because they HAVE TO, they size out of RTW. It isn’t just a hobby or preference for many of them. The Curvy Sewing Collective is a site that has become very popular since it began just over a year ago. A warning though… if you do size up your patternline… be ready with lots of warehouse stock!