#plus size patterns

[sewlastcentury]

I've been bad about updating this blog with new patterns, so as of October 2024, here is everything I offer! All are patterned directly from antique garments in my collection (or collections I was given permission to work with).

Most are sizes XL, XXL, and/or 1X, and I have a couple down to S and several up to 3X.

All patterns have detailed size info in the listing, but for general labels I use this size chart.

Available on Etsy here!

I also have several free corset and brassiere patterns from antiques, 1870s-1920s (graded sizes are available for purchase).

Next pattern up, currently in testing, is this stunning ensemble....

(Should be available by December.)

Happy sewing!!

[sleepycatmama]

I really wish I understood and was competent at making modern daily clothing. I'm ok with sewing for quilting, or making SCA tunics and shifts and such, but the modern tissue paper pattern is an intimidating mystery to me. (All this weird stuff with elastic and interfacing - I just want a nice simple dress or blouse!) And what's worst is that I don't really have any way to get practice, because I can't find patterns that a) fit me and b) are designed for woven fabric, not knit, which is all I know how to sew and what I want to use.

[dolls-in-space]

Does anybody who sews know of any companies that sell plus sized patterns? (Specifically I'm like a 24 and most commercial patterns go up to 22 🙄)

I'm having a hard time finding any and it's getting frustrating so I thought I'd ask. I have a silly dream of replacing all my clothes with handmade ones but fitting is such a huge issue for me.

[vintagepatternwarehouse]

1955 Misses' Plus Size One-Piece Playsuit and Shorts in two lengths, vintage Simplicity pattern 1173, size 20.

vintagepatternwarehouse.com

[sewlastcentury]

The past week's work: three digitized patterns from antique garments! - The 1840s bodice is 34/36" bust - 31" waist (pattern HERE) - The 1880s is 44" bust - 32" waist (pattern HERE) - the 1920s dress is 47" bust - 48" waist (pattern HERE)

All three patterns are currently with testers for the next two weeks and after that I will be able to put them up on Etsy!

I have seven other antiques waiting for patterning (and two more on the way) - just have to decide what to work on next....

[sewlastcentury]

On a roll! This pattern is [CLOSED] for testers - the original garment is a c. 1910 brassiere (or corset cover) with a 47” (119cm) bust and 40” (101cm) high waist. It’s deceptively simple - that cross-bust entredeux lace hides two pairs of darts, and there’s also an appliquéd underarm guard. I’m definitely going to make a version for myself at some point <3

Edit: Now on Etsy here!

I received some tester photos back but none of them are actually the right size for this garment, so holding off on posting them here. (Both have large busts and comparatively small waists, so while they can wear it, it doesn't fit them as it should.)

[sewlastcentury]

The two newest patterns that I have in testing right now, based on antique plus-size garments...

c. 1909 eleven-gore polka-dotted cotton day skirt The size as-is is a 37”/94cm waist with 60”/152cm+ hips, and ungathered it’s a 46.5”/118cm waist. It was made for a very short person, so I’ve provided the original length (32”/81cm) as well as an extended version (40”/102cm) on the pattern for whatever you need. On Etsy here.

c. 1915-17 silk day dress with beading This has a 60” (152cm) bust and 45.5” (116cm) waist and was made for a relatively tall person. On Etsy here.

Both are now up on Etsy!

[sewlastcentury]

Open for testers! 📣 This lovely 1905-6 cotton sateen blouse waist is a 49” (124cm) bust, and the waist is free as the pleating isn’t secured except at the back (it ties shut/gets tucked into the skirt). It’s got a lace yoke, box-pleats at front and back, and gorgeous pin-tucked sleeves. ✨ Forgive me for making it yellow in the thumbnail, but I wanted to showcase the details lol. DM me if you’re interested in testing.

Available on Etsy here!