Education

26 Aug

What pottery has taught me about sewing – and vice versa

August 26, 2024

August 26, 2024
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
learning pottery, learning sewing, pottery, sewing
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It’s a truth universally acknowledged that making your hobby your job... changes it somewhat. Don’t get me wrong: I still love sewing. But after a long week of thinking and talking about sewing clothes,...

17 Oct

Cashmerette Patterns, Education, Meriam Trousers

How to sew pants that fit: a pants fitting guide

October 17, 2022

January 1, 2024
Posted by Ayelet
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How do you sew pants that fit? If you want to get the best fit out of your Meriam Trousers, Creston Jeans, or other me-made pants you've come to the right place! Meet the Meriam...

22 Mar

Cashmerette Patterns, Education, Tutorials, Vernon Shirt

How to Sew a Covered Button Placket

March 22, 2022

March 22, 2022
Posted by Ayelet
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A covered button placket is a sophisticated detail that elevates a button-up shirt like the Vernon Shirt. Learn how to sew a covered button placket in this video tutorial from Jenny!

01 Jun

Cashmerette Patterns, Education, Plus Size Sewing

Introducing our new eBook “How to Expand Sewing Patterns Into Plus Sizes”

June 1, 2021

June 1, 2021
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
eBook, expanding size range, size range ebook
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When I first set up Cashmerette as a sewing pattern company in 2015, it was one of very few sewing brands that went into plus sizes. It...

24 May

Body positivity, Cashmerette Patterns, Education, Inspiration, Plus Size Sewing, Tutorials

2023 Guide to Plus Size Sewing Pattern Sizes

May 24, 2021

October 16, 2025
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
guide to plus size sewing sizes, plus size sewing, plus sizes
49 comments

Hello plus size sewing friends! I wanted to write an update of our super popular "Guide to Plus Size Sewing Pattern Sizes" because quite a lot's changed in the past few years,...

21 May

Cashmerette Patterns, Education, Online workshops, Pattern Hacking online workshop, Pattern Hacks, Plus Size Sewing, Tutorials

How to Hack Sewing Patterns for Fit and Style from Cashmerette

May 21, 2021

October 16, 2025
Posted by Ayelet
cashmerette pattern hacks, Cashmerette Patterns, pattern hacks
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Pattern hacking is one of the best things about sewing for yourself. If you have a few well-fitting patterns on hand, you can create an almost infinite amount of wardrobe pieces—it's magical!

20 May

Ames Jeans, Cashmerette Patterns, Education, Jeans Making for Curves, Online workshops, Plus Size Sewing

Sew Your Own Jeans with Resources from Cashmerette

May 20, 2021

At Cashmerette, we're committed to stylish, well-fitting clothes for curvy sewists. That means we develop our patterns with special attention to fit and we publish awesome instructional content to make sure...

19 May

Activewear, Activewear Sewalong, Belmont Pants, Cashmerette Patterns, Education, Ipswich Swimsuit, Ipswich Swimsuit, Online workshops, Swimsuit Making for Curves

Sew Your Own Swimsuit with Resources from Cashmerette

May 19, 2021

May 26, 2021
Posted by Ayelet
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Is it time to refresh your swimwear wardrobe? We've got you covered! At Cashmerette, we know that curvy sewists deserve stylish, well-fitting swimwear—which is why we developed our incredibly versatile...

18 May

Cashmerette Patterns, Education, Harrison Full Bicep Sleeve, Harrison Shirt, Online workshops, Plus Size Sewing, Shirt Making for Curves online workshop

Sewing Resources for Shirt Making from Cashmerette

May 18, 2021

May 26, 2021
Posted by Ayelet
Cashmerette, Cashmerette Patterns, Harrison Full Bicep Sleeve, Harrison Shirt, shirtmaking
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A classic button up shirt is a wardrobe staple, but it can be a challenge to sew; collars, plackets, buttons, oh my! And if you're on the busty end of the spectrum,...

14 May

Auburn Blazer, Cashmerette Patterns, Education, Uncategorized

Advanced Tailoring Resources to Step Up Your Auburn Blazer

May 14, 2021

May 14, 2021
Posted by Ayelet
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The wonderful thing about sewing your own clothes is that you can choose how simple or complex to make your projects. The Cashmerette Auburn Blazer is the perfect project to flex...

21 Apr

Auburn Blazer, Cashmerette Patterns, Education

How to Fit the Bust of the Auburn Blazer

April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021
Posted by Ayelet
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The Auburn Blazer is a blazer sewing pattern designed specifically for a full bust in sizes 12-32 and cup sizes C-H. That means if you've got a larger bust you're well on...

10 Aug

Cashmerette Patterns, Education, Plus Size Sewing

Introducing High Bust Measurements on Cashmerette Patterns

August 10, 2020

January 6, 2021
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
FBA, full bust, high bust, high bust measurement, how to choose a size, SBA, sewing pattern sizing, Sizing
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A geeky but exciting announcement today: we're introducing high bust measurements to Cashmerette Patterns! Why is this exciting? Because this new measurement makes it easier to pick the right cup size the first time when...

Made for Curves

Great ‘fits start with great fit. That’s why we specialize in sizes 0-32 and cup sizes C-H.

Made for Confidence

When you wear clothes that fit all of you—your body, your style, your individuality.

Made for Community

Experience sewing like never before—not as a solo craft, but as a shared experience.