Fashion - Make Your Own
Online shops and sewing resources for plus size costumes. I´m also including plus size knitting and crochet because it´s part of the whole make your own thing.
Denver Fabrics  [offsite link]
Like to sew your own clothes. Denver Fabrics has a few patterns from lingerie to formal wear. Plus-size clothing patterns and books at discounted prices. Featuring many major pattern lines – Butterick, Simplicity, McCalls and more. Also fabric and sewing notions.
Fashion Patterns by Coni [offsite link]
Many women´s patterns in sizes X-6X. Tops, pants, dresses, wedding dresses, jackets, vests, jumpers and lingerie. Khaliah Ali Plus Size Collection [offsite link]
This plus size pattern collection is made by Simplicity and ranges in size from 18 - 24. The styles are colourful, free flowing, figure flattering designs for work, special occasion or a night out with friends.
Knitting & Crocheting
Knitting and crocheting for the plus size or ample woman. Groups that share the joy of knitting. Books for the plus size patterns and sites catering to plus size knitters. Purrfection [offsite link]
Artistic wearables. A selection of patterns to make sizes xs-5x. Interesting fabric designs. Their pant patter is highly recommended. It has two basic cuts: small waist/big hips and larger waist/small hips. Sizes extend from XS to 5X. Sewgrand Patterns [offsite link]
A small Canadian business that designs, manufactures and delivers plus size sewing patterns for larger women size 12 to 26. Sewing for Plus Sizes [offsite link]
This book by Barbara Deckert was published in 1999. She has written many articles and appeared on sewing related TV programs. This book is available from Amazon.com and details the design, fit and construction issues for plus size sewing. Unique Patterns [offsite link]
This company uses bodyscanners to scan your body to take your measurements or you can do it manually. At present there are only a few locations in the States and Canada. Membership is $99 (manual membership is $35). You get patterns drafted to your measurements, newsletters, a virtual model to test designs and helpful tips. Boasts over 600 patterns no matter what your size. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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