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ernesto@phoenix.Princeton.EDU (Teodoro E. Gelabert) writes:

>Well, I finally got a sewing machine (for Yule) and have decided not to
>be at the mercy of the big & tall stores (fashion and price wise).  Does
>anyone out there know of any sources for patterns for large men?  The
>catalogs I have seen at fabric stores (mcCalls and Simplicity) usually
>only have patterns going up to 48!  Any help in this matter would be
>greatly appreciated!
>  Has anyone else gone this route? MorF?  Thanks again for any responses
>in advance!

Well, I accidentally replied to Teddy privately, but I wanted to say here on 
the board that he's not alone! I got a new machine over the holiday too, and
am also looking for tips, patterns (female, male, and either), pitfall 
warnings, and ideas on how and where to begin. Anybody able to help, and 
anybody else out there an enthusiastic learner? :->

Marty



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To see we're all in this together, and put all thoughts of victory aside.
Seems like there ought to be a way we could turn this fear into trust;
No matter what you say, there has to be a way --
Every living thing is counting on us."      

Marty Hale-Evans                                 M   @   *   O   %   8   U
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Hi!

In regards to sewing, there are lots of resources (patterns, etc.)
for large women, but I have seen only a few things for large men.
Kwik-Sew has some patterns for large size men.  I bought their
western shirt pattern for myself!  I think Burda has the best men's
patterns, and since they are multi-sized, they might be easier to
adjust.  It would be neat to take a pattern drafting class, then 
you can design any pattern you like to any measurements.

Just a few random thoughts,
Michelle

mberteig@cco.caltech.edu

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Thank for the reply!  Do you have addresses for any of these companies?
I havent heard of them yet.  Considering a pattern drafting class myself
actually.
It seems to be the only way to go right now!
Thanks and blessed be!
Teddy
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There's a group called alt.sewing that is a good place to ask
about sewing.  Several of the regulars there wear larger sizes,
so you'll be getting answers based on first-hand knowlege, not
speculation.

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Mary Shafer  DoD #0362 KotFR  shafer@ursa-major.spdcc.com

shafer@spdcc.com (Mary Shafer) writes:


>There's a group called alt.sewing that is a good place to ask
>about sewing.  Several of the regulars there wear larger sizes,
>so you'll be getting answers based on first-hand knowlege, not
>speculation.

Yep, I just found it, almost by accident. I haven't had much chance to look at
it yet, but I'm looking forward to participating.

Marty


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"Seems like there ought to be a way we could look each other in the eye
To see we're all in this together, and put all thoughts of victory aside.
Seems like there ought to be a way we could turn this fear into trust;
No matter what you say, there has to be a way --
Every living thing is counting on us."      

Marty Hale-Evans                                 M   @   *   O   %   8   U
89 Mass. Ave., Ste. 199, Boston, MA 02115       \|/ \|/ \|/ \|/ \|/ \|/ \|/