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Plus Size Apparel Books
Sewing for Plus Sizes
Creating Clothes
that Fit & Flatter
by Barbara Deckert
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About the Author
During her more than 30 years of sewing experience, Barbara Deckert has personally worn every pattern size from a 12 to 32. A member of the Professional Association of Custom Clothiers, she has developed methods to quickly and fearlessly adjust patterns to fit the unique bodies of women of all shapes and sizes. The author of Sewing 911, Deckert has been a frequent contributor to Threads and Sew News magazines.
Also by the Author
Sewing 911
Practical & Creative Rescues
for Sewing Emergencies
by Barbara Deckert
Retail Price $24.95
Denver Fabrics Price $17.47
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Fit and Flatter Your Figure
The average size worn by women in this country is a size 14. If you wear any size larger than a 14, you are plus sized, and you're in great company. Nearly half of all women in the United States are plus sized, too!
At last, a book dedicated to the sewing and fitting techniques that are specific to plus size garment construction. Writing in a friendly and empowering voice, the author explains the conventional methods for sizing clothing and why they don't work for plus size apparel. She discusses style and fabric selection as well as pattern alterations that make clothing comfortable and durable for ample women.
Rescues for Sewing Emergencies!
This book covers all the bases:
- accidental fabric injuries including flaws, holes, rips, too much clipping and trimming
- shortages such as not enough fabric, buttons or thread
- defective design details such as lopsided laps and lower edges, uneven hemlines, wounded welts, bungled buttonholes, mismatched plaids and patterns, and more
- fitting flaws, i.e. too short, tight wide, or low cut, gapping necklines
- surface problems like ironing accidents, spots, show-through
Also included are:
- troubleshooting your sewing machine
- emergency supplies
- stain removal
- burn testing for fiber content
Pants for Real People
by Patti Palmer
& Marta Alto
Retail Price $24.95
Denver Fabrics Price $17.47
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Pants for Real People is the most detailed pant fitting and sewing book available, integrating "real people" photos with easy how-to illustrations and instructions. Includes trouser and pull-on techniques, non-roll waistbands, pockets, zippers, linings, as well as design ideas and tips for sewing jeans, maternity, and men's pants.
Fit for Real People
by Patti Palmer
& Marta Alto
Retail Price $24.95
Denver Fabrics Price $17.47
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Fit for Real People shows you examples of step-by-step fitting on 28 real people with every fit challenge imaginable. This book is for all shapes, sizes and ages and written by two people who have been fitting people for 25 years and perfecting their method. You'll learn how to spot fit challenges, special fit needs of pre-teens and baby-boomers, and show you tips for creating your own personalized designs.
Both of these books use commercial patterns to give a custom fit, showing you how to tailor the paper patterns to reflect your unique body in cloth as well as flattering your figure.