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Posted by Max Penn on June 4, 2006, 5:23 pm
> There are not many around..
>
> You have to hunt them up, and unfortunately the plus size patterns
> also tend to get discontinued quicker than regular size patterns...
>
> As Kay stated, the patterns from the big pattern houses (when you can
> find them) have problems. Shirts are generally not as problimatic as
> the slacks patterns, which tend to be far too short in the torso area,
> and way too tight in the crotch. I use a now discontinued Simplicity
> pattern (9477) for slacks, but do I modify it so that it fits, (I add
> length to the torso, and add a 12"x6" diamond gusset in the crotch).
That exactly matches my experience. I discovered the utility of adding the
gusset when I made a pair of knee breeches that required adjustment just
about everywhere. I did not buy enough fabric (I bought more than the
pattern required) but I was able to make the gusset with a closely matching
fabric. After I got it right, I put the pattern on brown wrapping paper.
Fortunately I did the first fitting with a muslin, so I was able to plan the
gusset.
I'll buy at least 30% more fabric than the pattern calls for if I'm making
trousers from a new pattern. I find it also helps to have an old pair of
properly fitted trousers that can be dismantled and used as a model or
guide.
>
> Shirt patterns tend to be too short, which is easily remedied by
> simply adding length to you pattern. I almost always add 6 to 8 inches
> length to a shirt pattern., so that the wearer can sit and/or reach
> without exposing his waist.
...it also helps to avoid "plumber's rear."
>
> This page has a few casual patterns you might find useful:
>
> http://www.hulasource.com/patterns.html
>
> Patterns 210, 220, and 230 you might find useful, as they have sizing
> up to 4x. (which I have successfully expanded to 6x without pulling my
> hair out)
>
> Mary has a page of big & tall mens patterns:
>
> http://www.andsewitis.net/sewing/menspatt.html
>
> A word of caution about her page, many of the patterns listed are now
> discontinued, and the majority of them only go up to 2x...
>
> Note: Polar Bear is no longer on the net. (Which is a real shame..)
>
> me
>
> >Does anyone know of a source for plus sized patterns for men?
> >Thanks,
> >Cindy
> >
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