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18 Nov

Plus Size Sewing

Empire Waist and the power of representation

November 18, 2024

• November 25, 2024
• Posted by Jenny Rushmore
• Cashmerette events, Empire Waist
• 14 comments

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...

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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’

December 6, 2022

• October 16, 2025
• Posted by Ayelet
• ahead of the curve, Cashmerette Patterns, foxhill dress, honeybourne dress, kersoe top, magna pants, makes roundup, plus size, sewing, Stanway T-Shirt
• 5 comments

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...

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10 Oct

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

Your Club Makes: 7 Lovely Lygon Robes!

October 10, 2022

• October 16, 2025
• Posted by Ayelet
• Cashmerette Club, Cashmerette Patterns, club makes, lygon robe, plus size, sewing
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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,...

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22 Apr

Cashmerette Patterns, Plus Size Sewing

Handmade Outfits for Me Made May

April 22, 2022

• April 21, 2023
• Posted by Ayelet
• Cashmerette Patterns, me made may, pattern sale
• 2 comments

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...

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26 Nov

Cashmerette Patterns, Online workshops, Plus Size Sewing

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

November 26, 2021

• March 30, 2026
• Posted by Ayelet
• Leave a comment

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.

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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
• 4 comments

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...

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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,...

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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
• 2 comments

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!

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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

• March 30, 2026
• Posted by Ayelet
• denim, jeans making, sewing jeans
• Leave a comment

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 you...

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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

• March 30, 2026
• 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,...

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24 Mar

Cashmerette Patterns, Plus Size Sewing

Plus Size Sewing Patterns for Beginners from Cashmerette

March 24, 2021

• December 24, 2025
• Posted by Ayelet
• beginner patterns, Cashmerette Patterns, easy patterns, learn to sew, patterns for beginners
• 8 comments

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, whether it’s...

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01 Mar

Cashmerette Patterns, Plus Size Sewing

Cashmerette Patterns That Fit Hips 62″ or More

March 1, 2021

• March 25, 2025
• Posted by Ayelet
• alcott dress, Cashmerette, Cashmerette Patterns, holyoke maxi dress, Lenox Shirtdress, turner dress, upton dress, Upton Skirt
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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"...

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