I've been sewing for YEARS!!! This book clearly explains adjusting patterns, in a positive way that addresses special fitting needs. I've used this book repeatedly - both to learn more about Cashmerette patterns, and to work with big box patterns I've previously purchased. Thank you for sharing your insights!
MelRae in Tx, y'all

I recently purchased "Ahead of the Curve: Learn to Fit and Sew Amazing Clothes for your Curves". The information on fitting for different body types has been great - so many things that I never knew how to adjust for! Between the info in the book and the patterns, this is a great value.

It has been a few months, but I finally tried one of the patterns. I made the Kersoe Tank in Fabrics Store IL020 softened Powder Blue Linen. I love that it has curved lines, not boxy like a lot of other patterns for linen. It drapes well in the lighter weight fabric and doesn't make me feel like I am wearing a pillow case! I did change two things on the pattern. I had to adjust the angle of the darts, and instead of a half lining for the top I made facings for the neck and sleeves. I will certainly be making more of this pattern!

I bought this book for both the patterns and the fit tutorials. I am a size US 18 G cup bodice and US 16 pear pelvis.
The Full Bust Adjustment and Bust apex adjustment for princess seams have been especially helpful to me both with Cashmerette and other patterns.
So far I have made myself 2 Foxhill dresses, 2 Magna pants, the Stanway T-Shirt and a reversible Kersoe top. I have pattern hacked the designs to suit my needs or made them as is. While I’m lucky that the basic block used by Cashmerette is very close to my personal proportions I think the fit clinic is a wonderful resource if your proportions are very different and you need to alter the pattern to fit you.

I read the book cover to cover. The step by step measuring guide was so helpful. As was the spirit of the book. (If the garment doesn’t fit your body, then there is something wrong with the garment, not your body). Then I started to cut out the Foxhill dress. I faced the same old anxiety (cut it wider at the side seams, the shoulders will be way too big, cut those smaller, leave extra room in the sleeves, shorten the waistline…). I gave myself a good talking to and decided to cut it just the way the pattern was printed. I used my serger (which I never, never use because it is too hard to go back and revise). The dress worked up in a day and it is so, so pretty. I can’t believe it. Thank you, Cashmerette team. I am truly astounded. My only revision was adding a bit of length and swapping out the Honeybourne sleeves, which worked beautifully. Next up is the honeybourne dress for Easter!

I don’t know if I’ve ever worn an item of clothing that actually fit my bust properly. I wanted to learn how to sew clothing so I could show my personal style and not be limited to whatever I could find in stores that would somewhat fit. I found Cashmerette and was thrilled! I pre-ordered Ahead of the Curve and could not wait to get it. It was everything I had hoped! It covered everything I needed to know on how to select pattern sizing, customize fit to my body, and adjust as needed after making a ‘practice’ dress. I decided to start with the Foxhill dress so I could wear it to a holiday dinner. It was very easy to follow the instructions and create the dress. I am thrilled with how it turned out! It fits perfectly and is so comfortable. My family loved the dress and asked what store I bought it from! You definitely won’t feel or look like you’re wearing ‘homemade’ clothing. Absolutely fantastic book!

I'm working my way through this book and really enjoying. I am appreciating the need to slow down and make mockup versions of garments which is not just important for fitting, but also building my confidence in the various techniques that I will need for the final garments. So far I have made the Stanway tshirt, the foxhill dress with not one but two toiles, and the same with the kersoe top. I have consulted the fitting guides for each garment which is really helping me understand the pattern construction. A thououghly enjoyable book that is building my confidence in a big way :)

I first borrowed the book at the library and knew I found the perfect website to use and the book has been helpful for fitting patterns. I am enjoying sewing for myself once again.

I have read it front to back and it is amazingly written. It got me excited to have an even better fit than I’ve had before. I pulled out the patterns and looked them over but haven’t tried yet, there are a few project dresses in from of the one I want to try. I have made 2 other dresses from Cashmerette patterns and it was not hard to get a wonderful fit. Thank you for great offerings.

The book covers a variety of topics perfect for anybody who just does not have "the average" body, whataver that might mean to you. To me it means bigger breasts, a broader back, narrow shoulders and long arms, which basically means that I have never worn a proper fitting shirt or blouse in my entire adult life.
With this book I have learned to make a broad back adjustment, narrow shoulder adjustment, full breast adjustment and thus made my very first really good fitting dress.
It is well written, easy to understand even if you have no background in sewing whatsoever and the way Jenny writes about a fat body is just so refreshing!
It's not all "love your body" and I like that because, at least for me, that just does not work. I do not always like my body. But I do feel that whether I like my body or not, I deserve nice clothes that do not add to the dislike. My body deserves to be covered by clothes that are perfect for my body and this book will help immensely whit archieving that.

As a sewing instructor I have recommended Ahead of the Curve to students as a go to reference. In fact the shop where I teach started a meet up for folks who are using the book so we can help them get the most out of it. It is amazing to see people who have spent years struggling to find clothes that fit suddenly get that perfect drape. The instructions are clear, the patterns are beautifully drafted and the results are amazing.

Whilst there are some good patterns as part of this book, I find it to be an excellent reference manual for other projects. I am currently making a pair of trousers from another Indie Pattern Maker and although they are an inclusive maker, I experienced the usual groan when I tried on my first toile as I needed to do a Full Bum Adjustment, even though their measurements seemed to be able to accommodate my measurements (I have a 13 inch difference between my waist and my hips). I took a moment to think, have a glass of wine and Ahead of the Curve popped into my head. I took it off the shelf, went to the section on Full Bum Adjustments and there is glorious technicolour was how to manipulate the pattern to best fit me. I made up a second toile and now am cutting into preferred trouser fabric. Really, the whole Fit Clinic is worthwhile on its own, so get a copy if you really want to be able to develop your own sewing skills.

I used clothes to hide, they were unflattering and sack like. Since I have embraced my size and started making clothing that actually fit, I have so much more confidence and don't feel like I'm hiding anymore!

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Excellent reference book. Explanations are easy to understand and the illustrations are great for us visual types. Also it's nice to get patterns with the book.

This is a fantasticly helpful book. I had no idea how to do any of this but it has totally changed the fit of my self designed cloths. The instructions are easy to follow and the diagrams helpful. Now I’m both
happy and comfortable. Thank you so much for this text!

I have not tried the patterns yet, but I love the fitting instructions. They are easy to follow with very clear pictures of each step. Every fitting problem I’ve ever had has a solution in this book. I feel it’s a must have for both experienced and novice sewers.

I hesitated to purchase this book but I am so glad I did! The book is well thought out and the information on how to make adjustments to fit a pattern to my body is clear and easy to follow. The book is a terrific reference and the patterns are great. I've taken many sewing courses and I learned more by reading this book.

I’ve just started altering patterns to better fit my body, and this book was so easy to understand and helpful! An important reference guide that should be part of any hobby sewist’s collection!

I started sewing garments in my teens-my 30s. Then onto embroidery, cross stitch and quilting. Now at age 71 back to garment sewing. Very different body now and poor body image. I hesitated purchasing Jenny's book because ALL previous sewing I found to be boring and unrelatable. So I have been self taught. My current body is difficult to sew for. Soooo I took a "chance" and purchased Jenny's book.
I have read the book cover to cover. Currently I'm perfecting my Montrose top. I've used the Lowering Dart section, Grading Between Sizes and Upper Back Adjustment sections. I is easy to read, easy to understand . The information and body positivity has made such a wonderful impact on me I cannot say enough about it. Thank you Jenny I'm enjoying your book and patterns immensely. ❤️ 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I had almost given up on sewing clothing for myself because it always fit not quite right. But I read though this book and discovered exactly what my fit issues were and how to fix them. I've made the Honeybourne and the Kersoe. I'm so happy with the fit and I feel so much more confident I can now fix the fit on other patterns not in the book as well.
A must buy for anyone who needs confidence with fitting.

Ahead of the Curve is both a reference book and a workbook. It offers clearly described and well-illustrated solutions to common fitting problems for a variety of curvy girl shapes. It is a good reference book and I know I will return to it often. Ahead of the Curve really shines as a workbook. Working through each of the patterns allows each of us to have a self-directed fitting workshop. The photographs in the book allow me to compare the result I have and show me the changes I need to make to achieve the fit I want. I am thrilled with this purchase and the lessons I am learning.

I *love* this book! I am a pro sewist in entertainment and this has really sharpened my skills.

I ordered this book a while ago. FINALLY got around to reading it! I found it so inspiring and well-written! Not only do I sew for myself, but other plus-sized women and young girls! The "mystery" of fitting a pattern has been SOLVED!! The FITTING PORTION is truly INVALUABLE!! Thank you for making sewing for myself and others, so much easier!!

Thank you for all the work you did on this book.
I was able to successfully fit a sleeve that has given me lots of trouble in the past!

Jenny, Where have you been all my life? I've been sewing since I was a child. With Ahead of the Curve: Learn to Fit and Sew Amazing Clothes for your Curves, you make creating well-fitting, self-made clothing simple & straightforward. Thanks so much!