Sewing the Curve - by Jenny Rushmore (Paperback)

About the Book

"When you're curvy or plus size, it can be hard finding clothes that fit well and express your personality - but learning to sew can also be intimidating, especially if you're not in the size range of most beginner sewing patterns. In Sewing the Curve, Jenny Rushmore, the body-positive, plus-size founder of Cashmerette, will have you sewing fantastic clothes - that fit! - in no time, with 6 full-size sewing patterns (UK sizes 16-36/US size 12-32/EUR sizes 44-64) including a wrap skirt, swing dress, quilted jacket and knit pants, to learn with. Start with core skills, from threading a sewing machine, to understanding sewing patterns, and measuring yourself accurately, and then once you've mastered the basic techniques, learn how to put them to the test, and sew your first garment - one you will love to wear, because it's designed for bodies just like yours. By the end of this book, you'll be able to sew clothes with ease and confidence, in any style or fabric, that fit and express your unique style"--

Book Synopsis

Learning to sew your own clothes can be utterly life changing. Forget squeezing into ill-fitting garments which aren't to your taste, or struggling to find anything in your size - once you can sew, you can make a whole closet of clothes, in any style or fabric, to fit your body. But, learning to sew can be intimidating if you've never picked up a needle, and even more so if you're not in the size range of a lot of beginner patterns or sewing books. Having to learn sewing skills AND learn how to make patterns bigger can be overwhelming, and if you're coming to sewing to help you feel better about your body, it can even end up making you feel worse.Sewing the Curve will teach you how to sew a closet of gorgeous garments. Beginner-friendly, this book will take you from threading your machine to completing your first garment that fits and expresses your personal style. And, it comes with 6 patterns in sizes 12 - 32 and cup sizes C - H, so you can practice and master new skills on patterns made for bodies just like yours.

About the Author

Jenny Rushmore is the founder and creative director of Cashmerette, the leading sewing company focused on curvy and plus size women. In 2015, Jenny left an international corporate career to spread the joy and body acceptance that comes with being able to make clothes that fit. Originally from the UK and now based in Boston, Massachusetts, she works with her team to create sewing patterns designed for curves, and educational resources that help all curvy and plus size women find their perfect fit. Jenny's first book, Ahead of the Curve was published by Quadrille in 2021.