Plus Size Sewing

18 Nov

Empire Waist and the power of representation

If you haven't already heard me waxing lyrical about it, let me recommend once more the amazing film, "Empire Waist". And in great news, it's now available on demand! Keep reading for all the...

06 Dec

Ahead of the Curve, Cashmerette Patterns, Foxhill Dress, Honeybourne, Inspiration, Kersoe Top, Magna Pants, Plus Size Sewing, Stanway T-Shirt, Uncategorized, Your Makes

Your Cashmerette Makes: ‘Ahead of the Curve’

October 16, 2025
Posted by Ayelet
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It's hard to believe that my book, "Ahead of the Curve," has been out for over a year! It's been so fun to see what you've done with the 5 patterns included in the...

10 Oct

Body positivity, Cashmerette Club, Cashmerette Patterns, Inspiration, Plus Size Sewing, Your Makes

Your Club Makes: 7 Lovely Lygon Robes!

October 16, 2025
Posted by Ayelet
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This month’s Cashmerette Club pattern is the Lygon Robe! Here are seven Lygon Robes to get you inspired to sew your own. Whether you’re stepping out of the bath, relaxing in front of the TV,...

22 Apr

Cashmerette Patterns, Plus Size Sewing

Handmade Outfits for Me Made May

April 21, 2023
Posted by Ayelet
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Now is the perfect time to stock up on sewing patterns to create your dream wardrobe. To help you figure out which Cashmerette patterns to pick up, we're sharing our favorite 3-pattern...

26 Nov

Cashmerette Patterns, Online workshops, Plus Size Sewing

Thank you! Buy 2 patterns, get the third free + 35% off workshops

August 21, 2025
Posted by Ayelet
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Black Friday savings are here! Now through December 2, 2021, buy any 2 patterns and get a third pattern free, plus get 35% off online workshops.

01 Jun

Cashmerette Patterns, Education, Plus Size Sewing

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

June 1, 2021
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
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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

October 16, 2025
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
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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

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How to Hack Sewing Patterns for Fit and Style from Cashmerette

October 16, 2025
Posted by Ayelet
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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

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...

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 26, 2021
Posted by Ayelet
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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,...

24 Mar

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Plus Size Sewing Patterns for Beginners from Cashmerette

October 16, 2023
Posted by Ayelet
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When you learn how to sew garments, it’s lovely to finish a project that you’ll actually wear. In fact, when you strut your stuff in a garment you made for your body,...

01 Mar

Cashmerette Patterns, Plus Size Sewing

Cashmerette Patterns That Fit Hips 62″ or More

March 25, 2025
Posted by Ayelet
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At Cashmerette, our current size range goes up to a size 32, which is a 62" (157 cm) hip. But did you know many of our patterns accommodate hips up to 70"...

12 3

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.

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.

Join the ultimate sewing club for curves!

Join Cashmerette Club

Join the ultimate sewing club for curves!

Join Cashmerette Club