This past fall, a discussion started on the Facebook group about trouser patterns available for those of us with hips in the greater part of the plus-size spectrum. It’s a question we get asked often at the CSC, so imagine our delight when community member Deb stepped up to create a comprehensive list!
Developed throughout the fall of 2016, this resource includes over 330 patterns from a wide array of Indie and Big 4 designers, all of which go up to at least a 50″ hip or above. Connie Crawford fans will see included her patterns for hips measurement 76 inches. Many of these patterns have very diverse size ranges down into the smaller sizes as well. Wow!
For each pattern the following details are given: Pattern Company, Pattern Name or Number, whether the pattern is available for digital download, the maximum hip measurement stated for the pattern, the Fabric Type (woven, knit, etc.), a description and a link to the pattern web site.
Offering something for every seamstress, this resource includes trousers, jeans, leggings, shorts, athletic pants, and some jumpsuits. While some resources refer to trousers as pants, sorry, but no undies are included! The breadth of style, fit and fabric options is fabulous. Joggers, skinny jeans, straight legs, cargo, slim line, harem and pajama pants, cropped short or long. Even Tim Gunn’s dreaded styles are included: the Cargo Capri and the dropped crotch.
You can access the information in two ways:
- as a Google Doc spreadsheet. This link will take you to a view-only version (that means you can’t accidentally change it). I suggest you download it, then re-upload it to your own Google drive or open it with Excel/Numbers, so that you can sort the information by size, pattern company, type of fabric etc. (For example, once you have your own copy, you should be able to sort “Largest Hip Size” by A-Z, giving you the patterns groups from smallest to largest.)
- as a PDF. Click on this link: Plus-Size Pants Patterns Round-Up.xlsx – Sheet1 (3) and you’ll download a 26-page PDF with all the information. Print it or save it on your computer for later!
It is an exciting time to be a plus-size sewer. We hope you will enjoy and will share your results with our Community!
*updated list Feb. 2017
Silhouette Patterns carries 15 patterns for pants, culottes, capris, and jeans for hips over 50 inches. http://www.silhouettepatterns.com/html/patterns/p_3000s.htm Click on the cover photo which flips for finished garment measurements including ease.
M cCalls 7258, in the women’s size range…they really are well drafted and fit me right out of the envelope.
This might be one of the best things in the history of things. Thank you!
This is incredible! Good work, Deb and THANK YOU!
Many thanks for a very helpful post.
What an awesome spreadsheet! Thank you so much for your hard work!
Crazy helpful! Deb for president! Thank you for all your effort.
Thank you so much for this resource. A lot of work has gone into preparing it. Much appreciated.
Wow, that is comprehensive!! Thank you so much! I love your dedication to us curvy women! Have a blessed day
Kathi
What a tremendous resource – especially for those of us who are sick and tired of trying on RTW pants that don’t fit, tired of wrestling this ill-fitting pants patterns, and searching the world over for independent patterns that will fit.
Thanks so much to these generous, generous ladies for sharing this list!!!!!
I found this site by accident and return again and again on purpose! Love this list and all the women who sew and post!
Wow! I just started following this blog and am amazed at all the helpful info I’m finding. This compiled list is THE BOMB!!! Can’t wait to start sewing.
Wow, weekday am amazing resource! Thanks for this!
Thanks for the list.
What an amazing resource. Thank you especially to Deb for creating this, I’ve saved it as an Excel spreadsheet so I can add patterns as I find them.
I’m open to adding patterns to the list if someone let’s me know what they are.
Really helpful stuff on how to go about sewing trousers/ pants and we’re only a few days in. For an intermediate at the less experienced end of the scale it’s so helpful. Thanks to all the contributers so far.