A great range of simple patterns that are all wardrobe staples. I am an experienced sewer and I can use the patterns in this book as a great starting point for design creativity. I have already used the Elmley darted dress bodice to sew a one shoulder lined sequin dress. As a sloper it is a good design. The pictured dress has the flutter sleeve extended to wrist length with a trim of feathers. I added a waist seam and a self drafted half circle skirt.
Highly recommend this book to beginners as a starting point, then when you want expert and easy to understand fitting solutions, get 'Ahead of the Curve'. Thank you Jenny!

Now that it's been a year since I finished my first pattern from this book, I thought I could give it a good review.

I think my background is important because this book is specifically written for beginners. That is not to say that experienced sewists couldn't learn anything from it, but this is a book for beginners with beginner level patterns.

My previous sewing experience consisted of an adult education beginning class I took 13 years before buying this book. It was a decent, very beginning, class which taught me the basics of how to use the sewing machine I borrowed from my mom. But well-drafted plus-size patterns were hard to find back then, and making something to fit my body would have required a lot of adjustments that this class didn't teach me. So I gave up. Needless to say, after 13 years, I remembered basically nothing from that class other than disappointment, so I purchased this book as a true beginner.

The book contains the step-by-step instructions for constructing the garments, but the real stars here are the sewalong videos. I learned SO MUCH from watching those videos. I always watched the whole video from start to finish, then watched each step just before doing it, sometimes several times. These videos are truly what make this book outstanding for a beginner.

Is this book going to teach you every skill you need to sew every kind of garment you might want? No. But it is a really, really good start.

Since finishing all the patterns in Sewing the Curve, I have gone on to make about 20 more garments from Cashmerette patterns. I have made T-shirts, shorts, dresses, sweaters, hoodies, pajamas, even panties. I have learned a lot more about sewing techniques and fabric than what is in this book, but this was such a fantastic start to my sewing journey. If this book hadn't been so great, I probably would have had another disappointing experience that discouraged me from sewing forever.

This book truly changed my life. If I could give it 20 stars, I would.

I bought this book as a recommendation from a sewing teacher. The book is a great source of information, the patterns are good and the sew along videos are amazing. I have made the Montvale dress (added back ties and made the armscye larger) and the Eustis top (large bicep adjustment, made armscye bigger and lowered the neckline) thus far. Having made a couple of other pattern company shirts with my sewing instructor, I knew the basics of how to adapt patterns for my large arms. The book and videos allowed me to complete both the Montvale dress and the Eustis top without assistance. Ardley pants up next after I make one more Eustis!

I actually have purchased this book 3 times. Once for my niece, once for my granddaughter and once for me when my phone rings and one of them has a question.

Love this book and have explained how much easier it is to use independent pattern designers patterns. And that is from a woman that truly has over 1000 Big 4 patterns to include original Vintage patterns. Then I have a couple 100-200 indy patterns. Love your patterns and respect your knowledge. Thank you. I have also purchased Beyond the Curve twice. I’ll get around to buying s 3rd one when the time is right.

It is so freeing to have patterns that fir. Leaving room for creativity.

Wonderful information, very easy to understand.

Cashmerette’s Sewing the Curve is a beginning seamstress’ must have. Like all of Jenny’s instructions, it includes straightforward, clear & easy to follow instructions. Even though I’ve been sewing for decades, it’s been through Jenny’s how-tos that I’ve learned the fitting techniques that finally work for me. Having basic patterns included in the book is a welcomed, added bonus. Thanks, Jenny!

I have just finished reading Jenny's second book, "Sewing the Curve", and am starting the first pattern. I have picked up so many good habits from it and highly recommend this book for beginning sewers. Even though I am an experienced sewer, at 96 years old I have days of forgetting a lot and am trying to recharge my brain through Jenny's instructions! I intend to make all of the patterns that are part of this new book and appreciate the simplicity she displays for the beginners. I advise all users to add to their learning by going to the many videos she recommends, and the "s" icons for reviewing parts of the text in the "Sewing Skills 101" section. The sew-alongs in the videos are very helpful. The book is well worth the price. Thank you! Juanita Hall

I love your first book and find it very helpful but the second is dealing with patterns that are all too big for me. I'm mostly a 10 petite

This is a great resource for the beginner, but also for more experienced sewists. The 6 patterns are awesome, basic patterns which can be easily hacked, and make the book worth every penny, even if you are more experienced at sewing. The sewalong videos on the Cashmerette site and YouTube are handy additions to already clear written instructions. Be sure to pair this with Ahead of the Curve for fitting, and more patterns!

I have just received my eBook copy and the only I can say is I LOVE IT