• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content

Sewing Business Blog

  • Home
  • News
  • Articles
  • Sewing Books
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

plus size girls

NEW! Pattern Makeover Classes For Plus Size/Overweight Girls 8-10-12 / 14-16

August 20, 2019 by Sarah J. Doyle Leave a Comment

Recent statistics have indicated that nearly nine million American children are categorized as “overweight”. Buying or making clothes for the plus size child can be a very stressful and difficult process as there is literally NO standard size that fits properly. Once you FINALLY get a blouse or dress to fit right and looks good, […]

Filed Under: ARTICLES, Fashion, Patterns, Sewing Tagged With: overweight girls patterns, pattern makeover for plus size girls, plus size girls

Altering Store Bought Patterns For Overweight Children – Chest

July 24, 2018 by Sarah J. Doyle Leave a Comment

Overweight children, plus size children and obese children will usually have much larger chests than average size children.  In addition, they will usually have large upper arms that make altering store bought patterns very difficult.  This tutorial will address both areas needing to be altered. FULL CHEST With a large full chest, wrinkles will show […]

Filed Under: Patterns, project tutorial, Sewing Tagged With: altering childrens patterns, altering girls patterns, altering sleeves for plus size girls, fitting overweight girls, overweight girls, pattern alterations, plus size girls, sewing patterns

Stay connected and get your FREE Sewing Business Startup Checklist

©2021 · SewingBusiness.com