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Beginner Sewing - for Plus Sizes - Step by Step

Using Butterick B6262
By: Eldaka Terrell

When I wanted to learn how to sew many years ago my mother told me to find a pattern and read the instructions.  Following her advice, I attempted to sew using my only resource, the pattern instruction guide. YouTube.com and many other Internet outlets were not available at that time. Endeavoring to sew at a young age frustration followed soon after I began as the instructions just didn’t make sense to me; even when my mother tried to help. My attempted skirt was wearable despite the crooked/loose seams; puffy elastic waist and an extremely uneven hem.  

A short time later I dismissed my desire to make my own clothes until now.  Determined with a burning desire to begin once again I find myself learning and enjoying every technique, tool and ounce of new knowledge I can acquire.During this blog topic I'm will share my experience through various blog entries which will include pictures, videos and my inevitable mistakes.

I chose an easy blouse and pant pattern which was designed by: Connie Crawford for Butterick (B6262).  On the pattern cover it states, “Modern Fit with Ready-to-Wear Sizing”.  I'll make this pattern as is with no adjustments, (mainly because I don't really know how to adjust a pattern properly, as yet) so we shall find out how the designer's modern fit works for me. 


The Butterick website describes this pattern as,
“Loose-fitting, pullover top has bias strip for neckline finish, and one-way front. Slightly flared pants have elasticized waist and side pockets”.

I’m excited and I hope you follow along with me step-by-step as I create a new plus size outfit for myself!

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