Singer Perfect Plus: Sew a Mix-And-Match Wardrobe for Plus and Petite-Plus Sizes [With Pattern(s)]

by Kathleen Cheetham

Kathleen Cheetham presents her original garment patterns and detailed sewing instruction so plus-size women can create a closetful of flattering shapes and silhouettes. By working with the 4 enclosed... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589233948
• ISBN13: 9781589233942
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Quarry Books
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.4" x 10.5"

Customer Reviews

Sewing 4 Plus Sizes

Overall, this product is underpriced, in my opinion, for all that it offers: multi-sized full-sized patterns; detailed instructions that are written in plain language; and is well illustrated I found this book to be very user-friendly, straight forward & detailed enough that someone with good basic skills can successfully tackle these projects. For someone who wants to learn to tweak a pattern to their personal measurements, this is a great place to start. I am thoroughly pleased that there are so many variations for putting these patterns together. I appreciate that this product takes into account the reality that I might be as round as I am tall instead of a tall, large, & shapely industry standard. The downside for me is that I am a plus-plus size & the patterns only go up to size 24. If that info was stated, I missed it. I am keeping the product because the information & its presentation is excellent even though the patterns are too small for me. An awesome addition to my sewing library.

A joy to read.

This book is well layed out and easy to understand. I'm enjoying the patterns too. I would make one suggestion and that is to include Plus Plus sizes. But it's just right for me.

Great book even if you're not petite or plus size

I was anxious to get my hands on a copy of this book when I first read about it's publication. I have not been disappointed. Perfect Plus is like a textbook with all the answers. It's ultimately readable, very well organized, loads of photos and diagrams (charts, too), great instructions, excellent tips, and great incentive to take four simple patterns and be creative by varying choice of fabrics, colors, etc. for a complete wardrobe. Kathleen has even provided information how to fit and flatter my non-standard body which is neither petite nor plus size. With four patterns included, plus the wealth of information provided, this book is worth every penny!

the right book at the right time

This is just the book for me as I'm returning to sewing after many decades. Kathleen's book is much more than an instruction manual on fitting a pattern. The chapters on evaluating your needs and designing your wardrobe could have been written with me in mind. As a recent retiree I have moved to a rural location with plans to travel several times a year. My old city work wardrobe is woefully inadequate. Kathleen walks the reader/sewer through the steps to creating a coordinated wardrobe that works for all phases of life. I'm a former teacher and find that her book reads like the ideal textbook as the instructions are clear and concise, her style is warm and supportive and the text is supported by graphics and pictures that emphasize the main points. I'm just ready to cut out my first pattern and feel confident that I can do it!