- The Curvy Pattern Database

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The Curvy Pattern Database – a list of sewing pattern designers who go to at least a 60" hip + pattern roundups.
HB 51.5"|B 55"|W 49"|H 59"|5'6"

Well, have you made you #SewingCPD entry yet?! You

Well, have you made you #SewingCPD entry yet?! You have until November 3rd!

There is still a smidge over a week before the end of #SewingCPD, so there is still time to enter! Sew up a garment - it could be some simple undies, a tee, a woven shell, or even a Halloween costume! I have 43 prizes (that's right, one more than I originally announced!!) to randomly give away to entrants and the odds are looking pretty good!

Don't know what to make? Don't fear! Drop a comment below or send me a message and I'm sure I can help you find a pattern!

As always, thank you so much to all the sponsors who have shown support in my idea and have graciously donated goods!

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Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram's terms of use.

Behold – Sarah in a Sarah blouse. When @byhandlond

Behold - Sarah in a Sarah blouse. When @byhandlondon asked for testers for the Sarah blouse (and now dress, too) I immediately said I would. Because this Sarah needed a Sarah.

The pattern was in testing for a size expansion, primarily, and also got some updates and a couple of options including a dress version and a bow collar option. The pattern now fits their full size chart range, up to a 67.75" hip.

I made my version as the shirt with the classic collar and short cuffed sleeves. The only fitting issue I have is that I would prefer a full bicep adjustment. That's not normal for me, really. My biceps are 18.5" which is normal to smallish for typical pattern blocks in my size.

Pattern: @byhandlondon #bhlsarah
Size: 24/28 graded to a 26/30 in the waist and hips.
Fabric: not sure where I got this? It's like a poly seersucker. Super neat.

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I installed a zipper using @stylearc instructions

I installed a zipper using @stylearc instructions and lived to tell the tale!

This is the Style Arc Avery tunic - it uses a knit for the sleeves and top yokes and woven fabric for the lower parts.

I love the color combo of the fabric I chose, but the fabric types may not have been the best choice. The upper is a sweater knit and the lower is a crinkle rayon. I think the lower will need to be ironed after washing to lay properly every time (and I did not iron it for this photo) so that's a drawback. I do think I would remake this pattern!

This would *technically* be my #SewingCPD entry but I'm not entering into my own giveaway. 😇

Pattern: @stylearc #saavery / #saaverytunic
Fabric: sweater knit upper, crinkle rayon lower. Both remnant rolls from Walmart.
Size: 28 graded to a 30 for the waist and hips.

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Have you heard?! #SewingCPD is underway and you sh

Have you heard?! #SewingCPD is underway and you should join in!

#SewingCPD is about celebrating the patterns available to the curvy/plus/fat sewing community and the designers who are seeing us. It's easy to get down about a pattern that doesn't fit your body, so let's sew patterns that DO and show that there truly is a market for inclusive sizing patterns.

How to participate and be entered to win one of 43 prizes:

🔸️From today until November 3rd (the one year anniversary of the creation of the Curvy Pattern Database) make at least one pattern that meets the CPD requirement of fitting at least a 60" (152.4cm) hip measurement.
🔸️Once you've made your garment make a grid post (not a story!) about your garment. Tag me, @curvypatterndatabase, and use the hashtag #SewingCPD. You must include both!
🔸️In your post, mention the pattern and designer you used. Remember! The pattern must fit at least a 60" hip!
🔸️You do not need to be plus sized to participate! Straight sized sewists are encouraged to participate and support designers who are inclusive to the fat sewing community, too!

On November 3rd I'll be randomly drawing the winners! Winners will be announced on or before November 5th.

Don't know what to make? Remember to check the Designer Database at curvydatabase.com (link in bio) for pattern makers who are making inclusively sized sewing patterns! Still stuck? Leave a comment or send me a message! I'll do what I can to help you - I've seen a lot of patterns!

Thank you so much to all the sponsors who have shown support in my idea and have graciously donated goods!

#CurvyPatternDatabase #Sew #Sewing #SewingGiveaway #SewingChallenge #CSCMakes #CurvySewingCollective #FatSewing #FatSewists #CurvySewing #CurvySewist #PlusSizeSewing #SewistsOfInstagram #SewSewSew #SewingCommunity #SewItYourself #IndiePatterns #PDFPatterns #IMakeMyOwnClothes #GarmentSewing #PatternGiveaway

Per Instagram rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 13+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibility, and agree to Instagram's terms of use.

Meet the Makers – #SewingCPD edition! If you've m

Meet the Makers - #SewingCPD edition!

If you've missed it, from now to November 3rd I'm hosting #SewingCPD. #SewingCPD is a sewing challenge and GIVEAWAY! Sew a garment that needs the Curvy Pattern Database requirement of fitting at least a 60" (152.4cm) body hip measurement from the body size chart, post about it and tag me, and be entered to win one of 43 (one more has been added to the mix, even!) prizes!

Check out my previous posts about #SewingCPD for more details. But, right now I want to take a moment to spotlight sewists who have already made garments for the challenge!

1. @chantalmakesthings in a @byhandlondon #SandeepDress
2. @sewing.femme in @stylearc #SABobPants
3. @thatsewannabel in a mash of @helens__closet #ReynoldsDress and #WinslowCulottes
4. @sewsweet1982 in a @cashmerette #RoseclairDress
5. @trashpandafashions in a @cashmerette #UptonDress
6. @jensstuffandnonsense in a pair of @munaandbroad #GlebePants
7. @adelesliuzas in some @makebytfs #tfsCassPants
8. @weedstowildflowers in a @sewoveritlondon #SOIFridaBlouse
9. @cat.and.thread in a @munaandbroad #TarleeTShirt
10. @margiemakes in a @munaandbroad #TarawiShirt

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