Plus-size Patternmaking for Womenswear: Inclusive Sizing, Pattern Drafting, and Fitting

<p dir="ltr"><b>An essential guide to patternmaking for plus-size fashion, and the specialized skills, shapes, and techniques required to achieve a great fit and make beautiful clothing that truly understands plus-size bodies.</b><br>Featuring all the major block types for contemporary apparel – from fitted bodices to T-shirts, sleeve variations to swimwear – and packed with clear illustrations and step-by-step guidance, Brown and Kelleher guide you through:<br><br>- drafting a complete set of plus-size blocks suitable for use with models and clients<br>- industry plus-size fit forms<br>- adapting existing designs for plus sizes<br>- practical skills for respectful measuring, fitting, and working with larger bodies.<br><br>Covering every step of the pattern-drafting process, from developing a size chart, to considering mobility and wearing ease, to adapting smaller dress forms for use with plus-sizes, <i>Plus-Size Patternmaking for Womenswear</i> is an essential textbook for all modern fashion and apparel students.</p>

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2025-08-26
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https://doi.org/10.32920/29991658
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Fashion and Cultural Textiles
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Plus-size Patternmaking for Womenswear: Inclusive Sizing, Pattern Drafting, and Fitting

Leila Kelleher, Gabby Brown
Fashion and Cultural Textiles
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Plus-size Patternmaking for Womenswear: Inclusive Sizing, Pattern Drafting, and Fitting

Leila Kelleher, Gabby Brown
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<p dir="ltr"><b>An essential guide to patternmaking for plus-size fashion, and the specialized skills, shapes, and techniques required to achieve a great fit and make beautiful clothing that truly understands plus-size bodies.</b><br>Featuring all the major block types for contemporary apparel – from fitted bodices to T-shirts, sleeve variations to swimwear – and packed with clear illustrations and step-by-step guidance, Brown and Kelleher guide you through:<br><br>- drafting a complete set of plus-size blocks suitable for use with models and clients<br>- industry plus-size fit forms<br>- adapting existing designs for plus sizes<br>- practical skills for respectful measuring, fitting, and working with larger bodies.<br><br>Covering every step of the pattern-drafting process, from developing a size chart, to considering mobility and wearing ease, to adapting smaller dress forms for use with plus-sizes, <i>Plus-Size Patternmaking for Womenswear</i> is an essential textbook for all modern fashion and apparel students.</p>

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