Plus-Size Draping How-To in Threads Magazine
Published by Jen March 13th, 2007 in Uncategorized.The May 2007 issue of Threads magazine has part one of an article on plus-size draping. Kathleen Cheetham, owner of Petite Plus Patterns, take you through the steps to drape a bodice and create a versatile custom pattern for yourself. This technique works for everyone, large and small, she says.
You can preview the article on their site.
This one calls for the buddy system. If you’re like me - you just moved to a new city, work full time and have a toddler and therefore have no social life - or some other circumstance, you may not have any local buddies that will spend half a day pinning up your bosom.
I wonder if a duct-tape double would work as well…? My husband doesn’t know a dart from an armhole but I’m pretty sure he can wrap me up in duct tape.
Imagined Monday morning conversation around the coffee machine:
Coworker: “So what did you do last weekend?”
Me: “My husband wrapped my up in duct tape so I could make an exact replica of myself.”
Coworker: “…..”
Me: “We’re not normal.”
I think I’m going to try this, those instructions are better than the others I’ve read. If I get to it this weekend, I’ll send you an email with the results.
Have you come across any larger MENs patterns?!?!?
Funny, I decided last night that I need to do a post soon about men’s patterns. I’m glad we’re in sync! I have seen some men’s patterns.
Most of the sewing patterns I’ve seen are with the big companies like Simplicity and McCalls, but I haven’t looked specifically for men’s sewing patterns yet. I’m sure I’ll find more once I dig into it.
For knitting, the Ample Knitters site has some great links. Vermont Fiber Designs (http://www.vermontfiberdesigns.com/) also has men’s patterns. I’ll go back and check some of my magazines as well.
Thanks for bringing that up!
Cassie - Let me know if you try it! I would love to see results and I’m sure other readers would as well.