Plus-size Patternmaking for Womenswear: Inclusive Sizing, Pattern Drafting, and Fitting Paperback – February 19, 2026

An essential guide to patternmaking for plus-size fashion, and the specialized skills, shapes, and techniques required to achieve a great fit and make beautiful clothing that truly understands plus-size bodies.Featuring all the major block types for contemporary apparel – from fitted bodices to T-shirts, sleeve variations to swimwear – and packed with clear illustrations and step-by-step guidance, Brown and Kelleher guide you through:- drafting a complete set of plus-size blocks suitable for use with models and clients- industry plus-size fit forms- adapting existing designs for plus sizes- practical skills for respectful measuring, fitting, and working with larger bodies.Covering every step of the pattern-drafting process, from developing a size chart, to considering mobility and wearing ease, to adapting smaller dress forms for use with plus-sizes, Plus-Size Patternmaking for Womenswear is an essential textbook for all modern fashion and apparel students.Online resources available for download: - Instructor resources, including class presentation slides - Sample size charts, blank size chart templates, and ease chart - Instructions for calculating required measurements for block drafting section - Standard measurements used in block drafting - A collection of plus size croquis in different sizes and poses Read more