As sustainably-minded garment makers, our goal is to make items that will have a long life and see lots of use. But what about when our bodies change? Everyone experiences fluctuations in shape and size, so in this solo episode I explore how we can future proof our garment projects to accommodate that fact.
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Outerwear patterns
Coats and jackets:
The Richmond Coat by Tessuti (up to 48” bust)
Flow Jacket and Coat by Atelier Scammit (up to 56” bus...
As sustainably-minded garment makers, our goal is to make items that will have a long life and see lots of use. But what about when our bodies change? Everyone experiences fluctuations in shape and size, so in this solo episode I explore how we can future proof our garment projects to accommodate that fact.
Support the podcast over on Patreon!
Outerwear patterns
Coats and jackets:
- The Richmond Coat by Tessuti (up to 48” bust)
- Flow Jacket and Coat by Atelier Scammit (up to 56” bust)
- Traveller Coat by Bella Loves Patterns (up to 44” bust, available in 2 heights)
- Nova Coat and Jacket by Papercut Patterns (up to 46.5” bust)
- Nova Curve Coat and Jacket by Papercut Patterns (up to 60.6” bust)
Cardigan patterns:
My current favourite:
- Jamie Cardigan by Ready to Sew (up to 42” bust)
Patterns for cardigans worn open:
- Blackwood Cardigan by Helen’s Closet (up to 62” bust)
- Kinder Cardigan by MIY Workshop/Wendy Ward (up to 48” bust)
- Fjord Cardi by Papercut Patterns (up to 46.5” bust)
Image source: Papercut Patterns
Shawl pins and closures:
- Metal shawl pins and closures from Textile Garden
- Other shawl pins from Textile Garden
Image source: Textile Garden
Wrap style cardigan patterns:
- Coppelia Cardi by Papercut Patterns (up to 46.5” bust)
- Pearl Cardigan by Tilly and the Buttons (up to 60” bust)
Top, dress and jumpsuit patterns
Boxy Woven tops/dresses:
- Block Tee by Paper Theory Patterns (up to 56” bust)
- Georgia Tee and Dress by Elizabeth Suzann Studio (up to 58” bust)
Image source: Elizabeth Suzann Studio
Oversized style patterns:
- Olya Shirt and Dress by Paper Theory Patterns (up to 56” bust)
- Ellsworth Shirt by Merchant and Mills (up to 55” bust)
- Mara Oversized Sweater by kdornbier designs (up to 46” bust)
Trapeze shaped patterns:
- The Trapeze Dress by Merchant and Mills (up to 42” bust)
- Minttu Swing Top by Named Clothing (up to 46” bust)
- Rumi Tank by Christine Haynes (up to 56” bust)
Top and dress patterns with gathering or pleating at the neckline or into a yoke or panel:
- Roscoe Blouse and Dress by True Bias (up to 44.5” bust)
- Roscoe Blouse and Dress by True Bias (up to 57.5” bust)
- Petite Choses Blouse and Dress by Atelier Scammit (up to 45” bust)
- Vali Dress and Top by Pattern Fantastique (up to 51.5” bust)
- The Florence Top and Dress by Merchant and Mills (up to 55” bust)
- Lisa Dress by Tessuti (up to 42” bust)
- Hinterland Dress by Sew Liberated (up to 58.5” bust)
Image source: Sew Liberated
Wrap dress and jumpsuit patterns:
- The Zadie Jumpsuit by Paper Theory Patterns (up to 56” bust)
- Hali Wrap Dress and Jumpsuit by Named Clothing (up to 53” bust)
- Kielo Wrap Dress and Jumpsuit by Named Clothing (up to 53” bust)
- The Etta Dress by Merchant and Mills (up to 55” bust)
- Wildwood Wrap Dress by Sew House Seven (up to 49” bust)
- Wildwood Wrap Dress Curvy by Sew House Seven (up to 58” bust)
- St Germain Wrap Dress by Liesl + Co. (up to 46” bust)
‘Faux-fit and flare' dress patterns:
- ZW Gather Dress by Birgitta Helmersson (up to 61” bust)
- Lyra Dress by Tilly and the Buttons (up to 61” bust)
Elasticated waist dress and jumpsuit patterns:
- Lotta Dress by Tilly and the Buttons (up to 51” bust)
- Asha Dress by Style Arc (up to 68” bust)
- Nova Jumpsuit by True Bias (up to 44.5” bust)
- Nova Jumpsuit by True Bias (up to 57.5” bust)
- Trillium Dress and Tunic by Made by Rae (up to 59” bust)
- Lennox Boilersuit by Homer + Howells (up to 49” bust)
- Sofia Dress and Top by Victory Patterns (up to 44” bust)
- Sofia Dress and Top by Victory Patterns (up to 58” bust)
Image source: True Bias
Skirt, trouser, pinafore and dungarees patterns
Elasticated waist skirt patterns:
- Mave Skirt by True Bias (up to 46.5” hip)
- Mave Skirt by True Bias (up to 59.5” hip)
- Sofia Pencil Skirt by Threads by Caroline (up to 50” hip)
Image source: Threads by Caroline
My favourite elastic waist trouser patterns:
- Luna Pants by Made By Rae (up to 59” hip)
- Arden Pants by Helen’s Closet (up to 58” hip)
Partly-elasticated trousers and shorts patterns:
- Emerson Pants and Shorts by True Bias (up to 46.5” hip)
- Emerson Pants and Shorts by True Bias (up to 61.5” hip)
- Dani Shorts and Pants by True Bias (up to 46.5” hip)
- Dani Shorts and Pants by True Bias (up to 61.5” hip)
- Rose Pants by Made by Rae (up to 62” hip)
- Aina Trousers and Culottes by Named Clothing (up to 56” hip)
Image source: Named Clothing
Buttonhole elastic:
Image source: William Gee
Amazing Check Your Thread listener Hinerangi @duckgoesoink experimented with hacking the Megan Nielsen Dawn Jeans pattern to include buttonhole elastic in the back of the waistband (shared through Stories).
Trouser patterns with adjustable straps:
- Mitchell Trousers by Closet Core Patterns (up to 61” hip)
- Square Pants by Stoxx Patterns (up to 63” hip)
Pinafore and dungarees patterns:
- Greta Dungarees by Made My Wardrobe (up to 53” hip)
- Yanta Overalls by Helen’s Closet (up to 58” hip)
- Heyday Dungarees by Waves and Wild (up to 63” hip)
- Ivy Pinafore by Jennifer Lauren Handmade (up to 63” hip)
Image source: Jennifer Lauren Handmade
Bias cut patterns:
- Sadie Slip Dress by Tessuti (up to bust 42”)
- Evie Bias Skirt by Tessuti (up to 48” hip)
