Thought I'd better do a quick intro. I just joined Fatshionista yesterday and found you all today. I am almost 5'5" and way around 200 lbs. I normally wear anywhere from a 14 to an 18. My life is sort of crazy and I do ups and downs. Sometimes business conservative dress is required and others I can be quite casual
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Do you sew using patterns or draft them yourself? Any favorites?
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I'd honestly say my favorite pattern is a plain jane skirt. The fabric and the length make it different every time, but I've finally got the fit I want after altering the pattern slightly.
Hancock Fabrics had a great sale on patterns and I think they may be having another this month. Every time they do I try to find as many "my sized" patterns as I can and go from there.
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Once you find/make a skirt pattern that works for you it's pretty simple to adjust the shape or length. So versatile!
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Do you do any refashioning?
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Do you know craftster? There's a whole section called "clothing for curvaceous craftsters". I haven't been on it for a while, but there are lots of awesome, creative people. If you haven't yet, I suggest you check it out.
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