An essential guide to patternmaking for plus-size fashion, and the specialised skills, shapes, and techniques required to achieve a great fit and make beautiful clothing that truly understands plus-size bodies.

Featuring all the major block types for contemporary apparel – from fitted bodices to T-shirts, sleeve variations to swimwear – and packed with clear illustrations and step-by-step guidance, Brown and Kelleher guide you through:

• Drafting a complete set of plus-size blocks suitable for use with models and clients
• Industry plus-size fit forms
• Adapting existing designs for plus sizes
• Practical skills for respectful measuring, fitting, and working with larger bodies

Covering every step of the pattern-drafting process, from developing a size chart, to considering mobility and wearing ease, to adapting smaller dress forms for use with plus-sizes, Plus-size Patternmaking for Womenswear is an essential textbook for all modern fashion and apparel students.

Online resources available for download:

• Instructor resources, including class presentation slides
• Sample size charts, blank size chart templates, and ease chart
• Instructions for calculating required measurements for block drafting section
• Standard measurements used in block drafting
• A collection of plus-size croquis in different sizes and poses