Plus Size Clothing Patterns
Although the fashion industry may be bursting at the seams with those "extra" thin, almost anorexic models, the truth is that nearly 62% of women in America wear a size 14 and above. The clothing designers and the manufactures have been slow in taking note of this demand for plus size clothing. While some stores do keep a range of plus size women clothing, the choices are extremely limited. Most women above size 14 had to be content with oversized dresses, baggy pants, bright colors, flowered patterns and sequins. However, with the increasing demand for unique and trendy plus size clothing, the clothing and pattern industry has slowly started to take note. The best course of action for the plus size fashionistas is to know where to find and how to use plus size sewing patterns that can increase your fashion opportunities. So, whether you choose to do your own sewing or hire a seamstress to do it for you, a flattering, correctly-sized pattern, combined with a well-chosen fabric, can go a long way in ensuring that your wardrobe has clothes that ooze style, sophistication and fashion.
Getting the Fit
The most important element of successful sewing is to get the finished garment to fit correctly. So no matter how beautiful the fabric or how stylish the design, the item will probably just sit in your closet, if the sleeves are too tight or the waist is too short. (For all plus size women: It is a myth that you should wear baggy clothes. Clothes that fit you will ALWAYS make you look slimmer)
Designing for Plus Size Women
One innovation in fitting plus size clothing for girls and women is, to take into account the body shape of the person. Not everyone puts on weight the same way. While some women put on weight on the hips and thighs, some are fuller around the bust or stomach area. So, for people with a full back, having a little more room in the back of a garment is important to some women, to give them comfort and a smooth fit. Similarly, for women with full tummy area, it is vital that there is tummy fit in all garments, particularly in pants and shorts.
While selecting the pattern, the size of the body is represented by a letter. Therefore, H is even - top and bottom, with not much of a waist while O is round all over. The letter A stands for the people who are larger at the hips while X is what is traditionally known as the hourglass figure.
Patterns for Plus Size Clothing
The plus size sewing patterns are not always easy to find, with patterns for house dresses, slacks and blouses being so out of fashion. Today's full-figured fashionistas have choices in the style of clothing they would like to create. So, whether you want cute plus size clothing or want to stick to the funky plus size clothing, the choice is up to you. These include:
- Baby doll tunics
- Chic blouses
- Sundress
- Pant suits
- Coats and jackets skirts
- Elegant plus size gowns
- Weekend wear
- Lounge wear and pajamas
