Barbara Deckert

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Of Interest / Links

Sewing for Plus Sizes: Design, Fit and Construction for Ample Apparel (Taunton, 1999) by Barbara Deckert

Sewing 911: Practical and Creative Rescues for Sewing Emergencies (Taunton: 2001) by Barbara Deckert

Simplicity Patterns.

Folkwear Patterns

Harper House Patterns.

Fashion Patterns by Connie

View current commercial patterns for bridal, evening, careerwear, sportswear, costumes, and more.

NOTE: all patterns must be purchased according to body measurements, NOT ready-to-wear size.

View commercial patterns for historic and retro costumes.

Commercial patterns drafted specifically for plus sizes.

For information for consumers on dressmaking and working with a custom clothier, and for information for potential members on membership, visit:

The  Association of Sewing and Design Professionals ( Formerly PACC).

Vogue and Marfy

Butterick

McCall's

Pattern Retrospective: A Division of Eva Dress Reproductions of historical patterns from 1800 - 1950.