Gabby Brown is a US-based technical designer in apparel manufacturing with a background working for major retailers including Abercrombie & Fitch and JCPenney. She currently teaches and works with brands and clients on fitting, construction, patternmaking and block development.Leila Kelleher is Assistant Professor of Fashion Design and Social Justice at Parsons School of Design, USA. She is co-founder of the Size Inclusion in Fashion Lab and A Space, In Between, a Japan-based plus-size luxury brand.

• Foreword by Dr. Ben Barry, Dean of Fashion, Parsons School of Design, New York, USAPart 1: Introduction to the Principles of the Plus Size Experience 1. Understanding the Market 2. Analyzing Bodies 3. Patternmaking Concepts Part 2: Introduction to Practical Applications 4. Size Charts & Taking Measurements 5. Adapting a Form: Techniques 6. Size Extensions: Best Practices 7. Adaptive Design 8. Running a Fitting Part 3: Introduction to Blocks 9. Relaxed Woven Bodice 10. Fitted Woven Dress: Bodice & Skirt 11. Fitted Knit Tee Shirt 12. Knit Pullover Hoodie 13. Classic Woven Coat 14. Stretch Woven Trouser15. Knit Leggings 16. Knit Underwear (Brief) 17. Swim: Maillot Part 4: Further Understanding18. Sleeves: Set-In, Raglan, & Grown On 19. Fit Variations: Heights & FiguresConclusionAppendicesAppendix 1. Sample Size Measurements & Ease Charts Appendix 2. Calculation Techniques Appendix 3. Croquis for Plus Size BodiesReferences Recommended Reading

This is a book the sewing community has been waiting for … It offers clear and usable advice for every step of developing garments, whether you're a home sewist, fashion design student, or a designer/manufacturer.