Plus Size Big 4 Pattern Haul

[@PsychoKat90]

Gee, if only these companies actually advertised their plus size selections... In fact they should be paying you! Thank you for sharing these, would love to see the construction of your fiance's jacket! I don't see too many male/unisex garments on KZbin.

[@ashleymainmakes]

I will definitely be doing that! I am not sure if it will be a live or a full video but I will for sure do it on camera closer to the fall. I dont know why they didnt let everyone know about the new sizes!

[@kaylakitty3814]

Just getting back into sewing after 25+ years. I never would of thought to look to the Big Pattern makers for patterns for my size. The Simplicity dress is lovely, especially the neckline. Thanks for sharing!

[@ashleymainmakes]

I didn't know either! It is so nice to see. I am glad it was helpful!

[@dillismoore432]

Love your videos! You are so pretty and you have gorgeous hair!

[@ashleymainmakes]

Aww. Thank you so much! I am glad you like them.

[@pamkarickhoff7814]

My DIL struggles with finding plus size patterns that don't look like they came from the maternity department the 1980s. Thanks for sharing, she'll be super excited. I really enjoy seeing what you come up with. Hugs from VA.

[@ashleymainmakes]

Glad I could help! Thank you so much!

[@thecalicoheart7946]

I am happy to see anything you want to make and ‘futz’ with because I learn useful stuff from you!!! 😃 Thank you so much for all you share. 😊🙏💝

[@ashleymainmakes]

Thank you! ❤️ I appreciate it!

[@pricillacheeseboro7321]

You’ve shown some nice plus size patterns that doesn’t 15:57 look frumpy. I would like to see the pantsuit when you make it. Thank you for sharing.🌸🌼

[@ashleymainmakes]

Thanks for watching!

[@carol745]

Thanks for sharing! Excited to see the slip and the skirt patterns.

[@ashleymainmakes]

You are so welcome!

[@vickismallwood2082]

Yes me too.

[@AaronicaBColeCo]

Thank you so much for sharing! I can’t wait to see your makes!

[@ashleymainmakes]

Thank you! Such a cool pattern 😎

[@Mamallina437]

Love this!

[@ashleymainmakes]

Thanks!

[@Sososewist]

Great video. Thank you

[@flyingpigfarm1]

Okay, I’m totally embarrassed. I haven’t purchased mass market patterns since the 1980’s. Plus size patterns were SO hard to find back then I gave up and drafted my own or shopped at hella expensive specialty sites. So I popped over to Simplicity after watching this video and did a wee bit of shopping - 23 patterns into my cart I noticed they were ALL now $3.99 WITH free shipping. After tax, I’m only out $99 AND I have enhanced my pattern stash to the Nth degree! OMG! Thank you! I ONLY hand sew - too lazy for the machine - but I’m thinking I can easily conquer three patterns a month and FINALLY attack my copious fabric stash! Thanks again!

[@ashleymainmakes]

Im so glad to hear this brought you back to sewing!

[@bellalogan414]

Thanks for the pattern review. I did not know about these and will check them out. Your review is very helpful. I would love to see you work up one of the dresses. Off topic - your hair and makeup are beautiful.

[@ashleymainmakes]

Thank you so much!- I definitely felt like I was having a good day. I am so glad it was helpful!

[@kckazcoll1]

hi Ashley, I would like to see your process of doing an FBA on the bodice of the S9704. Thanks for sharing this pattern haul :)

[@ashleymainmakes]

Noted! Thanks for watching!

[@stillstitchin]

I enjoyed the inspiration pictures that you included. Nice pattern discussion. 😊

[@ashleymainmakes]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FlavorsandTextures]

That is sooo good! Looking forward to the content!

[@ashleymainmakes]

Thanks! Lots coming soon!

[@collef1136]

Starting sewing for ME! Used to sew kids clothes. Looking for patterns in plus sizes. Thanks for this video.

[@ashleymainmakes]

You are so welcome!

[@joannemcd1257]

Just went to Joann's today, since McCall's is currently on sale and found 3 new ones.❤ I got 1 Know Me by Duana M. Chandler, ME2030 - think I'll try the romper set, which was just adorable! Then I got another new McCalls M7786, view D, just love the ruffles down the side of the pants, and last, a Vintage M8379, of which i probably had an original in the 70's! I love all these new patterns and have been restocking up - NOW I just need to start sewing!

[@ashleymainmakes]

Excellent! Yes thats always the issue, having time to sew them all

[@Rotten_Ralph]

🦋 my ddd is happy making fba mostly

[@ashleymainmakes]

Double D is close enough I can usually fudge it

[@dillismoore432]

Love your video! Thanks for sharing the plus size patterns!!

[@ashleymainmakes]

Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful!

[@marthamalone9791]

I just found your channel. I really enjoyed the presentation of your patterns and I will be watching for the outcome on those. I like to sell but I haven't done much lately for health reasons. Love Marty from West Texas.

[@ashleymainmakes]

Thank you! I am glad you liked the presentation. I know its a bit different from how other people often present them.

[@kozenne]

Hi I’m kind of new to seeing. Just re-picked it up. I was so happy to see this video and your other content. Thanks.

[@ashleymainmakes]

Thank you so much for coming back and watching!

[@kimt2au]

It is nice to see the plus size patterns available from the Big 4 but I don't purchase them. I found too many drafting errors when I used to sew as a smaller size that I stopped purchasing Big 4 patterns years ago. I know Vogue are not leading the charge into plus size patterns but I always found that Vogue were the worst for drafting errors..

[@juliejealous632]

Great video, I have subscribed. I love the slip and the skirt but it seems that these patterns aren't available in the UK 😢 Simplicity will ship to me but the cost is making me think twice!

[@ashleymainmakes]

Oh no! I thought some of the independent sellers were carrying them over there. I know for sure, that they are available digitally. They do have sales where you can get the digital copy for $5 USD. Sadly not the $2 paper like we have here, but might be worth it for a couple of these.

[@vanessaknight7129]

Thanks for sharing. Nice haul.

[@ashleymainmakes]

Thanks for watching!

[@annabodhi38]

Those trousers with the slit in the front remind me of the slit trousers I've seen on Victoria Beckham. The jacket in red would be pretty amazing. The last jacket pattern... yes, to the top of the pile! lol... Thanks for the video and for all your hard work.

[@ashleymainmakes]

Thank you so much for watching! I will have to go look at Victoria

[@neenathatsews1085]

great haul- good timing, too- McCall's is on sale at Joann right now... new subscriber here!

[@ashleymainmakes]

Good to know! Thanks for subbing!

[@sewlove]

I can see that jacket in leather. I think I will need to buy that McCalls men jacket pattern.

[@ashleymainmakes]

Yes! I think its a cool one. Something a bit different for a mens pattern

[@Weezieweeks]

Hello! I did not realize there was plus sizes! I used to sew and have been wanting to do it again. On that size chart you showed, my measurements closely match the 26W - I normally wear an 18. It is best to go by your measurements, rather than the size you wear?

[@ashleymainmakes]

100%! Always go by your measurements and never the size you would be in clothes you would normally buy. Let me know how it goes!

[@Marty_Makes]

Great job as always….

[@ashleymainmakes]

Thank you! ❤️

[@stephaniecruz8260]

Hello, I just found your channel, you live in Austin, TX? So do I and I love retro patterns. Would you by chance know if there's a sewing expo in our area? I'd love a sewing tutorial on the jacket 😊

[@ashleymainmakes]

Not as far as I know of. I know there are a few quilt expos but I know that's not the same. I will definitely be doing the jacket towards the fall. I am really excited for it now

[@debbiecook4270]

Great pattern haul! Are any of these still on your short list? I tend to be a magpie with patterns - Oh look! Another one I have to make!

[@ashleymainmakes]

A few! I am working on the skirt and one of the dresses right now. There are a couple others I now have a plan for but I dont know when its going to happen.

[@cherriesnhoney]

hi Ashley! well ive never seen/ heard...i totally want the wrap dress and the madelynne slip ...sux we dont get simplicity in canada...have no idea about know me though...not selling maybe because they're not advertising them or im not seeing them...regardless, im so glad you showed them. ill do a hunt and see whats avail here...tfs:)

[@ashleymainmakes]

The knowme seem to be part of McCalls here in the states so I would look around there. They do have most of these available online as well digitally, they have some $5 sales. I am so sad to hear they are not selling simplicity in Canada anymore 🥺 its my favourite. I wonder if you would be able to order them at all.

[@cherriesnhoney]

@@ashleymainmakes thanks ill see if fabricland carries them...ill totally do digital , probably better than the $30 shipping...thx

[@vickismallwood2082]

Thank you I also didn't know there were so many full figures patterns out there. They need to do a better job letting us know.

[@ashleymainmakes]

Yes, definitely. I did leave a comment on Mimi's last update about it, and she did respond so 🤞

[@dianahayward7771]

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