#72: Sewing for Body Changes

As sustainably-minded garment makers, our goal is to make items that will have a long life and see lots of use. But what about when our bodies change? Everyone experiences fluctuations in shape and size, so in this solo episode I explore how we can future proof our garment projects to accommodate that fact. 



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Outerwear patterns



Coats and jackets:




The Richmond Coat by Tessuti (up to 48” bust)



Flow Jacket and Coat by Atelier Scammit (up to 56” bust)



Traveller Coat by Bella Loves Patterns (up to 44” bust, available in 2 heights)



Nova Coat and Jacket by Papercut Patterns (up to 46.5” bust)



Nova Curve Coat and Jacket by Papercut Patterns (up to 60.6” bust)




Cardigan patterns:



My current favourite:




Jamie Cardigan by Ready to Sew (up to 42” bust)




Patterns for cardigans worn open:




Blackwood Cardigan by Helen’s Closet (up to 62” bust)



Kinder Cardigan by MIY Workshop/Wendy Ward (up to 48” bust) 



Fjord Cardi by Papercut Patterns (up to 46.5” bust)






Image source: Papercut Patterns



Shawl pins and closures:




Metal shawl pins and closures from Textile Garden



Other shawl pins from Textile Garden






Image source: Textile Garden



Wrap style cardigan patterns:




Coppelia Cardi by Papercut Patterns (up to 46.5” bust) 



Pearl Cardigan by Tilly and the Buttons (up to 60” bust) 




Top, dress and jumpsuit patterns



Boxy Woven tops/dresses:




Block Tee by Paper Theory Patterns (up to 56” bust) 



Georgia Tee and Dress by Elizabeth Suzann Studio (up to 58” bust) 






Image source: Elizabeth Suzann Studio



Oversized style patterns:




Olya Shirt and Dress by Paper Theory Patterns (up to 56” bust) 



Ellsworth Shirt by Merchant and Mills (up to 55” bust) 



Mara Oversized Sweater by kdornbier designs (up to 46” bust) 




Trapeze shaped patterns:




The Trapeze Dress by Merchant and Mills (up to 42” bust) 



Minttu Swing Top by Named Clothing (up to 46” bust) 



Rumi Tank by Christine Haynes (up to 56” bust) 




Top and dress patterns with gathering or pleating at the neckline or into a yoke or panel:




Roscoe Blouse and Dress by True Bias (up to 44.5” bust) 



Roscoe Blouse and Dress by True Bias (up to 57.5” bust) 



Petite Choses Blouse and Dress by Atelier Scammit (up to 45” bust) 



Vali Dress and Top by Pattern Fantastique (up to 51.5” bust) 



The Florence Top and Dress by Merchant and Mills (up to 55” bust) 



Lisa Dress by Tessuti (up to 42” bust) 



Hinterland Dress by Sew Liberated (up to 58.5” bust) 






Image source: Sew Liberated



Wrap dress and jumpsuit patterns:




The Zadie Jumpsuit by Paper Theory Patterns (up to 56” bust)



Hali Wrap Dress and Jumpsuit by Named Clothing (up to 53” bust)



Kielo Wrap Dress and Jumpsuit by Named Clothing (up to 53” bust)



The Etta Dress by Merchant and Mills (up to 55” bust) 



Wildwood Wrap Dress by Sew House Seven (up to 49” bust)



Wildwood Wrap Dress Curvy by Sew House Seven (up to 58” bust)



St Germain Wrap Dress by Liesl + Co. (up to 46” bust)




‘Faux-fit and flare' dress patterns:




ZW Gather Dress by Birgitta Helmersson (up to 61” bust)



Lyra Dress by Tilly and the Buttons (up to 61” bust)




Elasticated waist dress and jumpsuit patterns:




Lotta Dress by Tilly and the Buttons (up to 51” bust)



Asha Dress by Style Arc (up to 68” bust)



Nova Jumpsuit by True Bias (up to 44.5” bust) 



Nova Jumpsuit by True Bias (up to 57.5” bust) 



Trillium Dress and Tunic by Made by Rae (up to 59” bust) 



Lennox Boilersuit by Homer + Howells (up to 49” bust) 



Sofia Dress and Top by Victory Patterns (up to 44” bust) 



Sofia Dress and Top by Victory Patterns (up to 58” bust) 






Image source: True Bias



Skirt, trouser, pinafore and dungarees patterns



Elasticated waist skirt patterns:




Mave Skirt by True Bias (up to 46.5” hip)



Mave Skirt by True Bias (up to 59.5” hip)



Sofia Pencil Skirt by Threads by Caroline (up to 50” hip)






Image source: Threads by Caroline



My favourite elastic waist trouser patterns:




 Luna Pants by Made By Rae (up to 59” hip)



Arden Pants by Helen’s Closet (up to 58” hip)




Partly-elasticated trousers and shorts patterns:




Emerson Pants and Shorts by True Bias (up to 46.5” hip)



Emerson Pants and Shorts by True Bias (up to 61.5” hip)



Dani Shorts and Pants by True Bias (up to 46.5” hip)



Dani Shorts and Pants by True Bias (up to 61.5” hip)



Rose Pants by Made by Rae (up to 62” hip)



Aina Trousers and Culottes by Named Clothing (up to 56” hip)






Image source: Named Clothing



Buttonhole elastic:





Image source: William Gee



Amazing Check Your Thread listener Hinerangi @duckgoesoink experimented with hacking the Megan Nielsen Dawn Jeans pattern to include buttonhole elastic in the back of the waistband (shared through Stories). 



Trouser patterns with adjustable straps:




Mitchell Trousers by Closet Core Patterns (up to 61” hip)



Square Pants by Stoxx Patterns (up to 63” hip)




Pinafore and dungarees patterns:




Greta Dungarees by Made My Wardrobe (up to 53” hip)



Yanta Overalls by Helen’s Closet (up to 58” hip)



Heyday Dungarees by Waves and Wild (up to 63” hip)



Ivy Pinafore by Jennifer Lauren Handmade (up to 63” hip)






Image source: Jennifer Lauren Handmade



Bias cut patterns:




Sadie Slip Dress by Tessuti (up to bust 42”)



Evie Bias Skirt by Tessuti (up to 48” hip)