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Everyone’s body is unique, and that’s what makes us beautiful. Using clothes to highlight your unique assets can make you feel so confident, pretty, and proud of who you are. However, it sometimes seems like clothing companies don’t understand that we aren’t all built the same way. Clothes that are made for stick-thin models just aren’t going to fit well on most real women. If you’ve got curves, you have probably felt the frustration of putting together a fashionable, age-appropriate wardrobe that fits you well and makes you look good. Plus size clothes tend to be frumpy and aging, but tight, unflattering pieces that cling in all the wrong places will leave you feeling uncomfortable and unhappy.
We here at Seams and Scissors firmly believe that every woman should feel gorgeous and comfortable in her skin. Clothes should be empowering, not demeaning. Instead of spending money on ill-fitting pieces, you can learn how to sew clothes for yourself that will make you feel like a new woman. In this collection, Love Your Body: 18 Figure-Flattering Patterns for Plus Sizes, we have gathered the prettiest dresses, skirts, and tops that will make you feel like the beautiful person you are. These free sewing patterns will help you easily create sophisticated garments that will highlight your curves and skim over those areas where you might carry a few extra pounds, giving you an ultra feminine look. Being a plus-size woman doesn’t mean that you can’t rock the hottest fashion trends, like this Ageless DIY Maxi Skirt. You can also make clothes that give you that coveted hourglass shape, such as this Summer in the City Tank Dress. For a more casual look, make tops like this Flattering T-Shirt Refashion that are comfortable and chic at the same time. These DIY clothing ideas will help embrace your curves and walk down the street with a confidence that is more attractive than any outfit.
Tops
Flattering Sleeve Cuffs Tutorial
Bottoms
Pretty Pockets Gathered Skirt Tutorial
Dresses
Trendy Mama Maxi Dress Pattern
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Menswear, cuz I’m a man. We tend to be forgotten on sewing sites.
I agree! When ever I find patterns at a thrift store I look for kids, and Men’s patterns first. Plus size is right there. There are very few men’s patterns by far. Although the patterns I have found seem to be more versatile, verses woman’s that are “trendy styles” that don’t look good on all shapes.
Spring and summer clothing would be great. Thanks!
I think it’s great that you provide all the helpful sewing tips! And sewing clothes that fit is a challenge for many people. I don’t sew clothing any more so I mostly skip those posts, but I still think they are worth putting out there for others.
I need to make some shirts for my boys – My husband loves a handmade shirt!
I’d love tips on how to enlarge patterns, that is where in the pattern do I add inches and where do I have to leave as is.
tops especially the arms
My problem area is tops, to properly showcase and fit ample breasts with class. Thanks so much for these figure flattering patterns. I will be putting some to the test.
Flattering tops for large bust and middle, narrow hips.
Thank you for all of the plus size patterns. It is helpful to know various alteration techniques.
embroider pillows for your sofa
tops and dresses with a defined waist. I am very big busted and any patterns that fits my bust just bags at the waist and hips.
I think a men’s fitted dress shirt would be great…at the stores, the ones with the wider necks get out of proportion at the chest.
Really good site. Many helpful tips and tutorials. Would like to know more about making a pattern larger. See so many cute tops,but they don’t have bigger sizes. Love the tops you posted for bigger sizes. I definitely will be trying them. Thanks for all you give us.
Need to learn how to adjust patterns for a larger bust.
love these tips, will try and utilise these as we run a plus size outlet and always try and give our dresses a flattering shape
I would love to see some Plus Size patterns that are sonewhat the Gunnysac dresses of the 70s/80s. Beautiful, countryish yet with a boho edge. They are nearly imossible to find yet so nuce and complimentary to most body styles.
Thanks for all that yall post for us. i TRULY appreciate the efforts!!!
I’d like to see something that shows how to adjust patterns for a dowagers hump. It’s terrible to have a tight fitting back on a top or dress. Thank You
customize patterns
I had breast cancer and have uneven brests so I would like to know how to adjust a pattern to look good.
I would just like a large(W26) pull-over dress that doesn’t look like a sack.
I would like something comfortable for plus size
Something to really hide the tummy, like maybe a new twist on the old classic empire dress. Due to a medical condition I need blouses and dress that really hide. Also in cotton NOT knit. Have a great day
modest clothes that don’t look frumpy. I have lost 90 pounds over the past year and my clothes are just getting small in size not more fashionable
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Great sewing tips just bought new machine and loads of fabric
Hi, I would like to see a pattern for a he kerchief dress and or skirt thanks a bunch
What a great opportunity ty so much for this chance at winning a sewing machine +
I would be very happy to find a pattern for an ordinary plus-size, button-down shirt that has the option of long, or 3/4 length sleeves. I want to make my own because I can never find colors or fabrics that I like when shopping retail. Plus, the sizing is loose in the bust, but tight around the tummy or vise versa.
repurposing thrift store finds from regular sized clothes to plus sized clothes
Hi all. My problem is that my tops are about 2 sizes bigger than my bottoms… top size is anywhere from large to extra large, 14-18. Bottoms are size 11-14, or medium-large. So, general patterns and tips that address these issues would be helpful.
Thanks.
I would like to build a wardrobe of interchangeable tops and bottoms.
These clothes are not made for larger women with bellies or no waist. The dresses and shirts that emphasize the waist or have a belt are not reasonable. These are not figure flattering for plus sizes as the title states. I’m disappointed.
I am looking for flattering plus size professional attire. made for cotton fabrics.I am beginning a new career that requires dress not casual, pant suits, no a line skirts and blazers for a larger bust line, that will actually button with out gaping
More of a drapped pattern and less pooffy things like you are showing.
Plus size summer tops, specifically ones that twist or wrap.
Would love patterns for people with little or no waist distinction. I am an egg.
Would like something casual and smart, which can help my confidence
Without looking boring sack
I’m looking for a very breezy, lightweight jacket pattern for summer wear
I love to sew. But as a breast cancer survivor i have issues with darts. When you don’t breast yet.
I would absolutely need a fancy dress with pockets. 😀
I would really like details on increasing/ tailoring to fit my bust. I have a very difficult time with anything that buttons down the front. It’s either too large everywhere else or it gaps open.
I wish someone would design pretty clothes for plus-size women who do not have flat stomachs. To fit my waist, I have to wear clothes that are too big everywhere else and it always ends up looking like a tent or maternity clothes. Surely there is a designer somewhere in the world who is capable of taking a model with a large stomach and making her decent looking clothing. Whoever does that will make a mint because there are so many of us out there who have this problem. Making plus size clothing with waistline belts for women who do not have a waistline is insulting.
I am built with a waist that is larger then my hips. I am short (5 ft. 1 in.) and can’t get pants that fit. The patterns I have tried have been unsatisfactory. I live in a cold climate — we wear pants all winter! I would like a good dress pant pattern.
I would love to see feminine clothing – not clothes that hang on you like a sheet I want to feel stylish again.
I am so thrilled to have found you and found clothes for those of us who definitely curvy.
Rueben would had loved us, muffin top and all. I enjoyed looking and have picked out my first pattern I want to try. Let’s face it………..every girl needs a “little” black dress. Thanks so much and please keep showing well endowed women that we can look good too, without looking sloppy.
Sunshine
A few years ago I had a bad stroke and lost the use of my right s side. So, I need some left.handed sciser and other sewing suplies
Still have therapy to get it back, but its very hard.
Pattern for plus size baseball shirt would be nice.
Also all of your patterns are really great.
Ladies plus size capris and shorts.
I just some how fell into this site and I am loving it. I am a 42 DDD Bra size pull on pants a medium to large so its so difficult!!! If I won this omgosh I’d be a sewing fanatic would be making tops and dresses etc that would fit ME…. Would be such a wonderful as well as fun experience for me. And my daughters and grand babies. Oh myyy. What fun. God bless.
I have always had a problem with fitting pants properly. Also the hem of a skirt or dress as I have a big butt.
I love your variety of helps. I wish there were more plus size patterns for the over 50 group. Not like some places that just enlarges the patterns that thin 20 something person wears
I’ve been looking for a pattern for a summer dres that has straps that cross in the back and sweetheart neckline, fitted on the ribs and waist then flairs out a bit for the skirt (hide the mommy tummy) and ends right above the knee
i would like to see shawl or poncho type patterns
I would love to see a pattern for a button down white shirt please.
I’d love to see an update. I looked at all the tops and dresses and they’re either not available (the peplum top) or they’re not really “plus size” (one even says so!). I hope you’re doing well