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Something to think about when buying a pattern and fabric for clothing for a plus size child is what
"appearance" of finished garment will look like. For example:
** Dresses with several rows of elastic sewn at waistline will appear to thicken waist and shorten height, while semi-fitted dresses with vertical line designs and A-line skirts will give a thinner and taller appearance.
** Solid colors and vertical lines will heighten body, while contrasting colors in tops and skirts, as well as big bold prints will shorten it.
** Waists seem to expand with wide or conspicuous belts or buckles.
** Hips will seem to increase in girth with tight or full skirts. The A-lines or princess style skirts will create a more slimming appearance.
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Sarah J Doyle is author of over 25 sewing, craft and how-to-books, as well as author of online pattern making, sewing and craft classes. She is the owner and designer of PSC Patterns, (Plus Size Children Patterns), which designs patterns according to real plus size childrens' measurements.
