for all the sewers here, what is an easy way to enlarge a sewing pattern? I need to get to a size 28 and 22..?

Question

is as large as they make the pattern. any easy clues?

Answer 1

This is a toughie -- I'm a big size and I sew, but usually I've only tried to enlarge the pattern one size. In that case, I notice the difference between, say size 20 and size 22, and try to copy that difference to make a size 24.

I think your best bet would be to take the actual measurements. Then divide by the number of pattern pieces that form that area. So, put on your best-fitting pair of pants, and measure from seam to seam in the butt/hips area (measure the back). Divide by two, then add 1 and 1/8 inch for the two seam allowances. Your pattern should measure that across in the hip area.

No, actually I think your best bet would be to look on-line and see if you can find a pattern in size 28. Because 22 to 28 is just a very large leap, and you could get quite a headache if you are not up to the math. (If you feel up to the math, do a trial outfit in cheap fabric to see if it works. Then do the real outfit.)

I ordered some patterns from Butterick on-line, but I haven't gotten the patterns yet, so I can't tell you if that's a good way to go.

Good luck.

Answer 2

here are 3 sites with different methods from software to gridline
http://www.ritasquilts.com/enlarge.htm
http://rapidresizer.com/
http://www.naergilien.info/tutorials/enlargingpatterns.htm