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Sunday plus-size pattern roundup #5

It’s only episode 5 and I’m already posting late because holiday-mode Jess doesn’t keep track of what the days are (since it really doesn’t matter). Here’s a selection of patterns which could go winter or summer, depending what you sew them up in (or wear them with). I know lots of the Southern Hemisphere is having incredibly hot weather, but here in Christchurch a coat would still be a useful addition to my wardrobe! This will be the last roundup post until 2020, see you all there!

Number 1, The Sylvia Coatigan

The Sylvia Coatigan from Schnittchen Patterns

Schnittchen seems little known among plus-size sewists but has a great aesthetic and a growing selection of plus size patterns.

Number 2, Glebe Pants

Glebe Pants from Muna and Broad are available from 46.5″-71.5″ hip and are 15% off until Christmas Day


Number 3, Byrdie Button-Up Blouse

Byrdie Button-Up Blouse + Dress from Pattern Scout

Available up to 54″ full bust and 58″ hip, this pattern includes options for 2 shirt views and 2 dress views

Number 4, The Cambria Duster

Cambria Duster from Friday Pattern Company

As always, I’m keen to hear suggestions! I don’t keep up with Big 4 releases, so perhaps there’s patterns there that you think might be perfect!

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All about Ramie

Native to China, ramie is a linen-like fibre made from nettles and which is classified as a cellulose fiber, just like cotton, linen and rayon.

Ramie fibers comes from the stem of a nettle plant called China grass (Boehmeria nivea). It looks similar to European nettle but it does not have prickles.

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