Month: April 2020

The Flynn Jacket from Australian pattern-maker Emily of In The Folds

Blogless Anna has made a gorgeous yellow version, there’s some gorgeous pictures here from Roxyintransit and The Mindful Sewist and BayHaus7023 both have lovely versions.

Do check out this great denim version, Leila_Sews’ black version, and I’ve also made the jacket in denim and blogged about it.

The Adeline Dress from StyleArc. There are so many inspiring versions of this dress online! Check out these ones from Gillian from Craftin’ a Rainbow (left), Jenny from Cashmerette, this one from Gillian for Califabrics, and also versions from Raches, dkrn, ashbetteridge,

I’ve made this dress in pineapple printed linen, in crazy check printed linen, in scribble rayon and in marsala linen.

The Rose Dress from Schnittchen Patterns

I wish I could tell you that there’s lots of amazing versions of this dress online but I can’t find any, so here’s one that I made (the first thing that I ever sewed)!

The (free) Hemlock Tee from Grainline Studios

The Cornell Shirt from Elbe Textiles. For plus-size inspiration check out theladywholunches, riksusewing, paisley75, drcris, elizabethgales , and my brown tencel cornell.

Sabrina pencil skirt from Forget-me-not patterns

Also based out of Wellington, New Zealand, this skirt comes in with straight, mid and curvy-fit options.

Undies and Period Undies from Muna and Broad are available from a 46-71.5″ hip

What Lydia Made has posted some great pics of the undies here and also here.

The LB Pullover from Paper Theory is available up to a 56″ bust and 57″ hip with turtle neck and crew neck options.

Check out these versions from ceramic67, sheila.okelly, my sweatshirt version, raches, threadpanda, and the_catwood

The Blueprints for Sewing A-Frame Skirt is available up to 61″ Hip

Check out versions from rare.deviceand rare.device again.

The Ilford Jacket from Friday Pattern Company

Available up to a 54″ bust and 57″ hip, this unisex design has different views available, and can be worn as a jacket or shirt.

Check out versions from sheila.okelly, Helen, on the Curvy Sewing Collective, jessdoesallthethings, and rosewoodstitches

Free Jumpsuit Patterns from the Rational Dress Society don’t use their size finder to step you through assigning you a size, it’s best to take a look at their size charts. Check out their #RejectChoice hashtag

The Belemnite Dress from Marilla Walker is the first release of the new extended size range from Marilla Walker at a 58″ bust and 60″ hip

For inspiration check out theladywholunches (and her second version), bonniekatewolf, whatlydiamade (and her second version), purplesewingcloud, and my tester version.

The Hippolyta Dress from Sew Me Something

This pattern squeezes in to the listing with 49″ bust and 52″ hip as the largest size. Check out GariChild’s version for a better idea of the lines

Rachel front-tie dress from Jalie is available up to a 51″ bust and 54″ hip.

For inspiration, check out Craftinarainbow, cousudecousu, and cookinandcraftin

The Iris dress from StyleArc

If you know the secret to finding Style Arc’s hashtags, then please do let me know! I can’t find any inspiration pictures of this dress.

Kaye bra and shorts from Seamwork

What a better accompaniment to a roundup of dresses then a pair of shorts that will stop your thighs from touching (and rubbing)!

There’s a review of the pattern over on the CSC and make sure you read Green Violet’s review before you cut in to your fabric!

The Sylvia Coatigan from Schnittchen Patterns

Check out this version from sewn_lea

Glebe Pants from Muna and Broad are available from 46.5″-71.5″ hip

Check out the review on the CSC, and these versions from kristinesews, sierraburrell, weboughtamanor, sheila.okelly, whatsammade, ladywholunches, and daisysewcrazy

Byrdie Button-Up Blouse + Dress from Pattern Scout is available up to 54″ full bust and 58″ hip, this pattern includes options for 2 shirt views and 2 dress views.

For inspiration do check out kristinesews, weboughtamanor, kunklebaby, sierraburrell, and thandiw

Cambria Duster from Friday Pattern Company

Check out this gorgeous salmon pink version from theladywholunches, a pinky red version from ecarolinewaters, mymemadecloset,

Roscoe Blouse & Dress from True Bias

Check out these versions from birdstalkpatterns, isewinkzoo, sierraburrell, sandrewmakesthings, and the epic frocktails version from cuttingthingsfine

The Acton Dress from In The Folds is available up to a 51.5″ bust and a 54.5″ hip and is drafted for a b cup.

Check out these versions from theladywholunches (who’s made at least 2 versions), a gorgeous azure version from fabric_scraps, erincharter, and carolinesomos,

Tobin Sweater from Cashmerette

Check out the #cashmerettetobin and the #tobinsweater hashtags or take a look at the Curvy Sewing Collective ‘Same Pattern, Different Bodies’ review of the Tobin.

The Lawley Skirt Pattern from Elbe Textiles is a free pattern which is available up to a 48″ waist

Check out needlesandbeetles, meldalgleish, codenamesarah, and rosesybrant

Miller Trousers from Paper Theory are available up to a 47.5″ waist and 57.5″ hip

For inspiration, check out _wilson.co, raches, daisysewcrazy, and stitch.sew.snip

Blackwood Cardigan from Helen’s Closet

Check out versions from sheila.okelly, beth.woodhauson, elanaknt, jessdoesallthethings, weboughtamanor, whitneygetsdressed and sewprettyinpink

Sienna Maker Jacket from Closet Case Patterns is available up ti a 58″ bust and 61″ hip

For inspiration, check out this version in quilted gauze, and these makes from kunklebaby, this wool version from ilovecupkates, theladywholunches, and diaryofasewingfanatic

Reed Skirt from Grainline Studios is available up to a 49″ waist and 59″ hip

For inspiration, check out these versions from threadyforit, rare.device, and sewmarymac

Lodo Dress from True Bias

If you’re looking for some Lodo inspiration then you should check out The Green Violet’s Grey dress

Fremantle Pants from Elbe Textiles

Fremantle inspiration can be found from TheLadyWhoLunches, ChucklesPoncho, SewnInSeattle, SewedItMyself, and the Instagram hashtag in general

Wilder Gown from Friday Pattern Company

For Wilder inspiration, The Curvy Sewing Collective has a ‘Same Pattern, Different Bodies’ review of the pattern, which is how I found it!

Bonnie Woven Tops from Style Arc

The Rio Ringer T-Shirt and Dress from True Bias is available in plus-sizes from 14-30, or up to a 57.5″ bust and 59.5″ hip

The Sunday V Neck from Friday Pattern Co. is a free unisex-pattern which is available up to a 4X or 54″ bust and 57″ hip

The Montlake from Straight Stitch Design is available up to a size 34, or 59.5″ bust and 60″ hip

Check out this striped make from Kristinesews, this floral tester version, this great striped version, this version from KZ, and this make from Needlesnbeetles.

The Avril Jacket from Fibremood

Finding information on this jacket is a huge exercise in frustration, but I think I can tell you that the XXXL (the largest size) is available up to a 52″ hip.