As sustainably-minded garment makers, our goal is to make items that will have a long life and see lots of use. But what about when our bodies change? Everyone experiences fluctuations in shape and size, so in this solo episode I explore how we can future proof our garment projects to accommodate that fact. 

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Outerwear patterns

Coats and jackets:

• The Richmond Coat by Tessuti (up to 48” bust)





• Flow Jacket and Coat by Atelier Scammit (up to 56” bust)





• Traveller Coat by Bella Loves Patterns (up to 44” bust, available in 2 heights)





• Nova Coat and Jacket by Papercut Patterns (up to 46.5” bust)





• Nova Curve Coat and Jacket by Papercut Patterns (up to 60.6” bust)

Cardigan patterns:

My current favourite:

• Jamie Cardigan by Ready to Sew (up to 42” bust)

Patterns for cardigans worn open:

• Blackwood Cardigan by Helen’s Closet (up to 62” bust)





• Kinder Cardigan by MIY Workshop/Wendy Ward (up to 48” bust) 





• Fjord Cardi by Papercut Patterns (up to 46.5” bust)

Image source: Papercut Patterns

Shawl pins and closures:

• Metal shawl pins and closures from Textile Garden





• Other shawl pins from Textile Garden

Image source: Textile Garden

Wrap style cardigan patterns:

• Coppelia Cardi by Papercut Patterns (up to 46.5” bust) 





• Pearl Cardigan by Tilly and the Buttons (up to 60” bust) 

Top, dress and jumpsuit patterns

Boxy Woven tops/dresses:

• Block Tee by Paper Theory Patterns (up to 56” bust) 





• Georgia Tee and Dress by Elizabeth Suzann Studio (up to 58” bust) 

Image source: Elizabeth Suzann Studio

Oversized style patterns:

• Olya Shirt and Dress by Paper Theory Patterns (up to 56” bust) 





• Ellsworth Shirt by Merchant and Mills (up to 55” bust) 





• Mara Oversized Sweater by kdornbier designs (up to 46” bust) 

Trapeze shaped patterns:

• The Trapeze Dress by Merchant and Mills (up to 42” bust) 





• Minttu Swing Top by Named Clothing (up to 46” bust) 





• Rumi Tank by Christine Haynes (up to 56” bust) 

Top and dress patterns with gathering or pleating at the neckline or into a yoke or panel:

• Roscoe Blouse and Dress by True Bias (up to 44.5” bust) 





• Roscoe Blouse and Dress by True Bias (up to 57.5” bust) 





• Petite Choses Blouse and Dress by Atelier Scammit (up to 45” bust) 





• Vali Dress and Top by Pattern Fantastique (up to 51.5” bust) 





• The Florence Top and Dress by Merchant and Mills (up to 55” bust) 





• Lisa Dress by Tessuti (up to 42” bust) 





• Hinterland Dress by Sew Liberated (up to 58.5” bust) 

Image source: Sew Liberated

Wrap dress and jumpsuit patterns:

• The Zadie Jumpsuit by Paper Theory Patterns (up to 56” bust)





• Hali Wrap Dress and Jumpsuit by Named Clothing (up to 53” bust)





• Kielo Wrap Dress and Jumpsuit by Named Clothing (up to 53” bust)





• The Etta Dress by Merchant and Mills (up to 55” bust) 





• Wildwood Wrap Dress by Sew House Seven (up to 49” bust)





• Wildwood Wrap Dress Curvy by Sew House Seven (up to 58” bust)





• St Germain Wrap Dress by Liesl + Co. (up to 46” bust)

‘Faux-fit and flare' dress patterns:

• ZW Gather Dress by Birgitta Helmersson (up to 61” bust)





• Lyra Dress by Tilly and the Buttons (up to 61” bust)

Elasticated waist dress and jumpsuit patterns:

• Lotta Dress by Tilly and the Buttons (up to 51” bust)





• Asha Dress by Style Arc (up to 68” bust)





• Nova Jumpsuit by True Bias (up to 44.5” bust) 





• Nova Jumpsuit by True Bias (up to 57.5” bust) 





• Trillium Dress and Tun