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Sewing for Plus Sizes: Design, Fit, and Construction for Ample Apparel

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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. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taunton Press (September 1, 1999)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1561582840


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 46


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.78 x 11 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #1,242,521 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,861 in Fashion Craft #2,389 in Fashion Design #2,466 in Sewing (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • If you want clothes that look good on you, buy this book.
This book is absolutely brilliant. I don’t understand the people who complained that the photos of the models and clothes weren’t attractive and up to date. This is NOT a book of patterns. This is a book about fitting and adjusting patterns for plus sized clothing. It is comprehensive and easy to understand. Yes there were sections that I had to read several times and think about before completely grasping the concept. But that was due to the concept itself, not the explanation. It might not be for complete beginners. Still, I’d consider myself an advanced beginner and I found it incredibly helpful. While I will continue to read everything I can find on fitting for plus sizes, this will be my primary reference. I have a much better understanding of how to fit my plus sized body and my first modified shirt using this book looks one hundred percent better than anything I’ve made before. I can’t recommend this highly enough. If you want to make clothes that look good on you, buy this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2019 by Joanna
    • An excellent resource
This is a good resource for sewing tips even if you are not precisely "plus sized" (I am 5'5" and a size 12 off the rack or 22 dress pattern), like adapting basic patterns and how to adjust for bust size. She also talks about how to adjust patterns for different things like swayback and a pronounced derriere. The book addresses many of the reasons that clothing made at home looks "home made" and give practical advice on how to overcome these things. It also talks about why commercial clothing doesn't fit a lot of women (not just plus sized women). The author has a good sense of humor and her writing style is clear and easy to follow. She also says right out loud that this book is not going to help you make garments that make you look a lot thinner than you are, but she does address proportions, general figure types, fabrics and many other things to help with your home sewing. There is also an informative section on what to look for if you want to have someone else do your sewing for you. I recommend this book. For the price of a couple of patterns it is a valuable permanent resource. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2013 by Justeliisfine
    • This is a very helpful book
My mother was a seamstress and taught me many of that's things but certainly not all. If you sew and are plus sized, you need this book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024 by pbwbbm
    • Construction info yes, style no.
This is an excellent guide to making adjustments to store-bought patterns, altering clothes and understanding why things don't fit. It was worth a lot for the detailed, well illustrated information on construction and alteration that is very readable and not a drag like a lot of this stuff is. It makes sense to a normal person. That said, the "flatter" part of the title is not necessarily so. In the illustrations under the heading of "give them something to look at" (so they won't notice your size) the "before" drab outfits looked much slimmer and more attractive than the fussy "after" ones. In theory, without a "distraction", all anyone will see is how heavy you are. In practice, the fussy details make you seem heavier. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2003 by Diane Yaghoobian
    • Good book for pattern adjustments large ladies
I love sewing vintage patterns but they come usually no where near my size. This book not only teaches pattern grading but how to make patterns in general fit better depending on what body shape you have. I'm pear shaped with large thighs and small bust so regular plus size patterns do not fit me well. This book shows how to make all the adjustments to make them fit me. It has ways to make all the various sizes of plus sized women look good in ready made patterns. Great book and very good illustrations. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2020 by Sylvia C. Longacre
    • One outfit looked like a 1950's sofa
This is a well written book. I found it very helpful. My only problem with the book are the out of date photos. One outfit looked like a 1950's sofa. The outfit was well made but horrible to look at. I bought this book because I am taking a Craftsy class by the author. I would never have bought if off the self after seeing the photos. If they updated the photos I am sure they would get more off the shelf purchases. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2015 by Paula Weathers
    • Great advice with a Positive Attitude
Barbara Deckert cheerfully addresses all the issues that plus sized women face when considering their wardrobe. She does so with such enthusiasm as to instill confidence and optimism that even large people can dress with pleasure and pazazz. She discusses design features for various body shapes, how to take measurments, the influence of different types of fabric and pattern alterations to get the perfect fit for every body - including all those bits we don't like to talk about. After my first whizz through this book I am so excited about getting back into my sewing again now that I'm armed with such good advice. But I know I'll be referring to it again and again in the coming months and years. I'm so glad I bought this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2009 by Pat Pendrey
    • Great book.
If you want to sew your own clothes or are just looking for advice on flattering your figure with fashion, this book is for you! In fact, all women should read this book. This is a goldmine for ladies of ALL different shapes and sizes. It explains why off the rack clothes often don't fit right, regardless of your weight, and why its NOT your body but the clothing industry that is flawed! It may also give you that insensitive you’ve been needing to learn how to sew or brush up on your sewing skills. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2020 by Lori

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