Welcome to a whole new world of possibilities! We have lots of patterns and resources for beginners and there’s a few different ways to explore.

Check out our beginner-friendly collection, or look for patterns tagged with “Great for beginners” on any page!

Head over to our “Learn to Sew” pages to get tons of great information on learning to sew and fit, including everything you need to know about “Sewing the Curve”, our book on plus-size beginner sewing! 

All our patterns are available in PDF digital format to instantly download, and we also offer a selection of patterns in printed format, too. If you purchase a printed pattern, you’ll also get the PDF of that pattern for free with your purchase. 

Our patterns are available in two size ranges: 0-16 and 12-32. For our print patterns, the size ranges are sold separately (although, you also receive the PDF pattern in the full size range for free!). For our PDF patterns, the full size range 0-32 is included in your purchase. 

The two size ranges were drafted to provide the best possible fit for different body proportions, and they overlap in the size 12-16 range. Learn more about how to pick your size range in the "Sizing" section of the FAQs.

Yes! We offer digital gift cards that make perfect gifts for the sewists in your life. Gift cards can be used for both digital and physical patterns.

Cashmerette Club is our membership program designed specifically for curvy sewists—it’s the very best of Cashmerette!

Members get access to our growing library of exclusive patterns, fitting masterclasses taught by Jenny Rushmore, live monthly events, and a supportive community forum.

We offer three membership tiers:

All Access (annual billing—best value!)

• All past Club patterns + new pattern each month
• All past fitting masterclasses + new class each month
• Live events with Jenny & community forum
• 15% off Cashmerette shop + 90% off MyBodyModel
• Freebies and bonuses all year.

Plus (monthly billing)

• New pattern each month (starting from when you join)
• ALL fitting masterclasses + live events & forum
• 10% off Cashmerette + 60% off MyBodyModel

Base (monthly billing)

• New pattern each month (starting from when you join)
• Community forum access + 30% off MyBodyModel

All memberships auto-renew until cancelled. 

Simply choose your plan on our Club page add it to your cart, and complete checkout. You'll immediately gain access to your member dashboard through your existing Cashmerette account (or you can open a new account).

Absolutely! Cancel anytime from your membership account page. You won't be charged at your next renewal date, but you'll keep access until your current period ends. Be sure to download all your patterns before your membership finishes. 

Club subscription payments are non-refundable since you gain instant access to digital resources. However, you can cancel anytime to prevent future charges.

You can see all the Cashmerette Club patterns here.

Yes, with All Access membership! Base and Plus members receive patterns starting from the month they joined. If you want access to our complete pattern library, you'll need to upgrade to All Access.

All the Cashmerette Club patterns are digital PDF downloads in sizes 0-32. If you’d prefer a printed pattern, we recommend sending the files to an online copyshop who will print and mail them to you. 

No, Club patterns are exclusively for members. If you only want the current month’s pattern, you can join at the Base level, download it, then cancel. For past patterns, you need the All Access membership.

Our masterclasses are taught by curvy fit expert Jenny Rushmore and cover everything from basic fitting principles to advanced techniques. Topics include Full Bust Adjustments, pants fitting, sleeve adjustments, and much more. You can watch them anytime, as many times as you like!

Each month, Jenny hosts a live Zoom event with different themes, from sewing tips and fabric discussions to Q&A sessions and community show-and-tell. Can't attend live? Recordings are available to all members afterward.

The Clubhouse is our private community discussion board exclusively for Club members. Share your makes, ask questions, get advice, and connect with 5,000+ curvy sewists worldwide. Access it through your member dashboard - no social media apps required!

Start by exploring your member dashboard! Download the current month's pattern, browse the fitting masterclass library (we recommend starting with "Understanding Fit" and "How to Measure Yourself"), and introduce yourself in the Clubhouse forum. Don't miss the monthly live events—they're a great way to connect with the community!

Log in to your regular Cashmerette account (the same one you use for shop purchases). Your Club content is accessible through the member dashboard. You'll also receive monthly emails with direct links to new content.

To upgrade, you'll need to:

1. Cancel your current membership from your account management page
2. Sign up for your preferred new plan
3. Your new benefits will be available immediately

Need help? Just email us at club@cashmerette.com

Step 1: Get your secure link

Log into your account, then go to the account management page. Scroll down to the section called "Billing Information". Click the blue "Send instructions" button to receive an email with the payment update link.

Step 2: Update your payment info

Head to your email inbox where you'll see an email with a link to securely update your payment information.

Cancel anytime from your membership account page. You won't be charged at your next renewal date, but you'll keep access until your current period ends. Be sure to download all your patterns before your membership finishes. 

When you place your order, you'll receive an order confirmation email that contains your download link. The email comes from "Cashmerette" (check your junk/spam folder if you don't see it). Download links never expire and are tied to your account for easy re-access. In addition, you can download your digital pattern any time from your account page.

No problem! You have several options:

• Check your account dashboard if you have one—all your patterns are there
• Email us at hello@cashmerette.com with your order details

Yes! If you purchased a PDF pattern and we later update it (adding sizes, fixing errors, or making improvements), you'll receive the updated version free of charge. You can access them any time through your account or download links.

PDF patterns are delivered as .zip files, which can't be opened on most phones or tablets. However, you can open the .zip file on your computer and then transfer the individual PDF files to your mobile device for viewing.

1. Download and save the .zip file to your computer (don't just click "open")
2. Extract the files by dragging them from the .zip folder to your desktop
3. Choose your size group—patterns are organized by size range.
4. Select your format: Print_At_Home, A0_Copyshop, or US_Copyshop
5. Test print one page first, ensuring the test square measures exactly 1 inch. We strongly recommend using the free Adobe Reader software, which prints our patterns easily and accurately. 
6. Print and assemble following the grid system on each page

Our patterns work with both A4 and US Letter paper. Choose whichever is standard in your region.

Yes! Every pattern includes copy shop files for both A0 paper (common in Europe) and 36-inch wide paper (common in the US). Simply take or email these files to your local print shop.

Yes! Our newer patterns include layered PDFs, allowing you to turn individual sizes on/off before printing. This feature requires Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download). Open the layers panel and click the eye icons to show/hide sizes you don't need. Learn more here. 

Not currently, but we're exploring this option. If you're interested in projector files, please let us know at hello@cashmerette.com.

My pattern prints without margins. Download the file to your computer first, then open with Adobe Reader. If you attempt to print directly from a web browser you will encounter this problem.

The test square isn't 1 inch. Ensure your printer isn't scaling the document. Select "No Scaling" or "Custom Fit = 100%" in your print settings.

For more comprehensive troubleshooting, check out our PDF guide.

Measure yourself, and then use our easy-to-use size calculator to find your size in seconds! Note that sewing sizes work very differently to ready-to-wear (shop-bought) clothing sizes, so be sure to use your measurements to select.

There is lots of variation in sizing between sewing brands, ready-to-wear clothing brands, and even countries. For that reason, your Cashmerette size may be different to what you're used to!

We always recommend using your measurements and our size calculator to pick the right size in Cashmerette for you, even if this does not match your typical size.

Cashmerette patterns are designed in three cup sizes: C/D, E/F, and G/H. Each was created using separate blocks for the best possible fit with no Full Bust Adjustment needed for most people!

Use your high bust measurement (taken without a bra) and full bust measurement (with a bra) to choose the right cup size—you can use our size calculator, or compare to the sizing charts. 

Note that as bra sizing is very different between brands, and countries, it's important to use your measurements and our size calculator/charts, and not your usual bra size.

Our bra patterns are designed in a different way, with a size range of 28C to 54J. Learn more about how to select your bra size using your full bust and under bust measurements. 

All our patterns can be altered using a Full Bust Adjustment or Small Bust adjustment. 

No problem - this is true for most people! See our detailed guide on grading between sizes for specific instructions on creating a custom-fit unique for your body. 

Most of our patterns come with two size ranges, 0-16 and 12-32. They have been drafted separately, to create the best possible fit at all sizes.

• If all your measurements fit in the 0-16 range, use that range.
• If all your measurements fit in the 12-32 range, use that range.
• If all your measurements fit in the 12-16 sizes, you can use either range. The key differences are that the 12-32 range typically has lower bust darts, a higher waist and may have slightly longer front lengths.
• If your measurements span the two size ranges (e.g. 8 G/H bust with an 18 hip), we recommend picking the size range that matches your bust and grading up or down the rest. As the two size ranges were developed on different blocks, it is not possible to grade between sizes across the two ranges.

Our patterns are designed for 5'6" height. All patterns include lengthen/shorten lines with specific instructions for height adjustments.

Indeed, we can!

• First, check out our sizing page, tutorials section (click on 'tutorials' in the navigation bar), and the fitting section of the pattern instructions.
• Second, we have a best-selling fitting book, “Ahead of the Curve”, and an online course, “Bodice Fitting for Curves”.
• Finally, you can always email us directly for help at hello@cashmerette.com. 

We ship worldwide. Our physical products ship from Illinois, USA.

Paper patterns and books are sent via USPS or UPS. You can choose your preferred method at checkout and see the exact cost before ordering.

We aim to ship within 3 business days of payment. Delivery times depend on your location and chosen method:

• Domestic First Class: 2-5 business days
• Domestic Priority: 1-3 business days
• International Priority: ~10 days
• International First Class: 2-3 weeks

If you notice that you’ve entered your shipping address incorrectly, please email orders@cashmerette.com immediately.  Customers are given the opportunity to review their shipping address at check-out and when they receive an order confirmation email immediately following the purchase.  

Cashmerette is not responsible for orders that cannot be delivered due to incorrect shipping addresses entered by the customer.  If we receive communication that the shipping address is incorrect before the order is shipped, we can change the address. If the order has shipped before the customer notices the error, we will do our best to get the order delivered, but the cost of replacement merchandise and further shipping and handling charges will be the responsibility of the customer.

International orders include retail value on customs forms (no exceptions). You're responsible for any import taxes or duties—check with your local customs office before ordering if you have questions.

Physical patterns and books: 30-day return window if unopened and unused. If we made an error, we'll refund the item and shipping costs. Contact us at orders@cashmerettecom before you send back pattern returns to receive instructions. 

Digital patterns and courses: All digital sales are final—we cannot offer refunds.

Creating an account allows you to access all your past purchases, download your patterns as many times as you want, and receive notifications about pattern updates. You can create an account here or during checkout.

It’s possible you checked out as a guest or with a different email address in the past. Contact us at hello@cashmerette.com with your order details, and we’ll link your purchases to your current account. 

Email us at hello@cashmerette.com and we'll be happy to help you.

Email us at hello@cashmerette.com for general questions, or use these specific addresses:

• Cashmerette Club: club@cashmerette.com
• Orders & shipping: orders@cashmerette.com
• Wholesale inquiries: wholesale@cashmerette.com
• Press or collaboration inquiries: partnerships@cashmerette.com

We aim to respond within 24-48 hours during business days (Monday-Friday). During busy periods like sales or new releases, responses may take slightly longer, but we read and respond to every message.

We're sorry! Sometimes emails get lost in the shuffle. If you haven't heard from us, please try again—we want to help! Also check that emails from our domain aren't going to spam.

Join our newsletter for the latest pattern releases, sales, sewing tips, and behind-the-scenes content. Newsletter subscribers are always first to know about new releases and special offers.

We appreciate error reports! Email us at hello@cashmerette.com with:

• Pattern name and version/date
• Specific location of the error
• Description of the issue 

We investigate all reports and issue corrections when needed.

EU customers: EU law requires digital products to be taxed where the customer lives, not where we as the seller are located. We legally must charge VAT based on your country and then remit it to the local tax authority. You can read more about the VAT regulations here. 

UK customers: Post-Brexit regulations require VAT on all UK purchases regardless of where the seller is from. We collect the VAT and remit this to UK authorities.

We don't sell or rent your information to third parties except when required by law. See our full privacy policy for details. Our shop is Level 1 PCI DSS Certified through Shopify, and we don't store credit card information.

No, this is not allowed. Cashmerette patterns are for personal use only, and when you purchase them you are agreeing to our terms of service. Our patterns (including designs, illustrations, images, text and all other aspects) are copyright Cashmerette, LLC and for domestic use only. No part of the patterns may be reproduced, resold, transmitted, or shared in any form. Items from this pattern may not be produced for resale. All rights reserved.

Yes, we are happy for the patterns to be used for classes, if you follow our guidelines. Each student must purchase their own pattern copy, as licenses are for individual use only. If you plan to include patterns in course fees, contact wholesale@cashmerette.com for bulk pricing options. Please credit Cashmerette when teaching our patterns.

Yes! We have a wholesale program for brick-and-mortar shops and e-commerce stores with their own domains. Check our wholesale page for details, or contact wholesale@cashmerette.com.