Sewing for Plus Sizes: Creating Clothes that Fit and Flatter

by Barbara Deckert

Everyone looks great in clothes that fit, no matter what your size. If ready-to-wear doesn't do it for you, let Barbara Deckert teach you how to sew for your plus-size body with Sewing for Plus Sizes . She will guide you through the process of selecting designs, fabrics, and colors that flatter plus- and super-size figures. In addition, you'll get great techniques for sizing up any pattern (even those fancy designer ones!), special concerns for plus-size sewers, and lots of hints and advice make this the most useful sewing book you'll ever own.

Genres: Sewing, Crafts, Nonfiction, Reference

160 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1999

Reviews

[Ellen Bloomfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book along with her class on Craftsy really. Has gotten me going altering patterns to fit me. She goes through in detail the different elements at work and how to modify for width, length, bust size and for special characteristics a plus size woman can display. You do not need the book to take the class. But having the book it is much easier to view at a glance a modification rather than winding through tons of video.

[Elisabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book. I learned to alter patterns to fit MY body. Barbara Deckert also teaches a Craftsy.com class that goes along with the book. I bought the book first and it covers much of the information in the online class, but I recommend both. I can finally wear shirt with non-stretchy fabric that buttons down the front and still has a waist! Yay!

[Julieanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very well-explained book that assists the reader in better understanding how to adjust patterns for larger sizes as well as explaining some of the body shapes that plus size women fall into without it feeling like being shamed.

It is more a guide than a manual and is easy to read.

[Annette McIntyre · Rating 5 out of 5]

The go to book for plus size home sewers.

[Kelly (Maybedog) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ignoring the horrible 80's styling, this book has some good tips on fitting and sewing.