Learn to Fit and Sew Amazing Clothes for Your Curves

Ahead of the Curve

Ahead of the Curve is the first sewing book to empower curvy and plus size women to feel body confident by sewing a wardrobe that fits. 
 
Don&rsquo;t change your body to fit your clothes &ndash; change your clothes to fit your body! 
 
Ahead of the Curve includes 5 basic garment patterns (UK sizes 16&ndash;36/US size 12&ndash;32/EUR sizes 44&ndash;64), which includes a pair of trousers, a t-shirt, a sleeveless top and two dress designs. Jenny takes you through a series of &ldquo;Fit Clinics&rdquo; &ndash; tutorials and case studies demystifying the fitting process &ndash; showing&#160;you how to adjust these patterns to master the perfect fit for your body shape. Once you have got to grips with this, you can go on to customize your closet and create an unlimited array of fantastic clothes that celebrate your body. 
 
If you&rsquo;re curvy or plus size, trying to find clothes that fit and reflect your personal style can be incredibly difficult and frustrating. Plus size women feel constantly excluded and like they can&rsquo;t express their personality through clothes. This book finally changes that.

Cashmerette are pioneers when it comes to plus-size patterns.

Jenny Rushmore&#160;is the founder and creative director of Cashmerette, the leading sewing company focused on curvy and plus size women. In 2015, Jenny left an international corporate career to spread the joy and body acceptance that comes with being able to make clothes that fit. Originally from the UK and now based in Boston, Massachusetts, she works with her team to create sewing patterns designed for curves, and educational resources that help all curvy and plus size women find their perfect fit.

Jenny Rushmore

Learn How to Sew Clothes to Boost Your Wardrobe and Your Confidence

Learn to sew a wardrobe of confidence-boosting clothes with&#160;Sewing the Curve, even if you&#39;ve never picked up a needle before! When you&#39;re curvy or plus size, it can be hard finding clothes that fit well and express your personality &ndash; but learning to sew can also be intimidating, especially if you&#39;re not in the size range of most beginner sewing patterns. In Sewing the Curve, Jenny Rushmore, the body-positive, plus-size founder of Cashmerette, will have you sewing fantastic clothes &ndash; that fit! &ndash; in no time, with 6 full-size sewing patterns (UK sizes 16&ndash;36/US size 12&ndash;32/EUR sizes 44&ndash;64) including a wrap skirt, swing dress, quilted jacket and knit pants, to learn with. Start with core skills, from threading a sewing machine, to understanding sewing patterns, and measuring yourself accurately, and then once you&#39;ve mastered the basic techniques, learn how to put them to the test, and sew your first garment &ndash; one you will love to wear, because it&#39;s designed for bodies just like yours. By the end of this book, you&#39;ll be able to sew clothes with ease and confidence, in any style or fabric, that fit and express your unique style. Sewing the Curve is the perfect companion for Jenny Rushmore&#39;s plus size fitting bible, Ahead of the Curve.

Jenny Rushmore

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