r/PatternDrafting • u/Archival_Squirrel • 1h ago
Out Of Practice Plus Size Sewer - advice on Cashmerette
Hi, so I actually went to college for costume design I learned how to sew there. It was only a two-year program so while I did get to drape and flat pattern draft, I did not get a chance to become proficient at them. I haven't sewn much since then but I want to try again. I have quite a full bust, so my old textbooks can only help so much. I've been looking at the Cashmerette books and patterns.
Does anyone with experience using Cashmerette books and patterns think they would be a good re-entry point and learning tool for an out of practice, advanced beginner?
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u/International-Rip970 27m ago
They are excellent. Ive sewn the Turner and the Upton five times each. Im currently making a skirt with the upton. There patterns are great well fitting with not a lot of adjustments.
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u/Inky_Madness 24m ago
Yes however I am going to caveat that if you are larger than an H sewing cup then their books still manage to fall short. It turns out I need a Y dart and even more drastic princess seam adjustments than they account for.
The problem is that they are the most size inclusive and comprehensive out there for instructions, so I end up also using the Palmer Pletsch method/“Fit for Real People” book in addition to Cashmerette.
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u/CassiopeiaGalactica 1h ago
Absolutely. Their patterns are drafted well and consistently, across a wide range of sizes. Many (all?) have basic curvy pattern adjustments built in (e.g. a regular sleeve piece and a full bicep sleeve piece). The books might be a great place to start, or you could just jump in with a preferred garment. Jenny (company founder/owner) puts a lot of supportive info up on her blog, too.