Sewing Shows & Model Search

Meet Kathleen, attend one of her seminars, try on a sample garment and see our full line of patterns at one of the many sewing shows that Kathleen attends each year.

Upcoming shows

Fitting Workshops at Central Sewing Machines, Edmonton AB

Fit, Flow & Flatter for the Plus-sized Woman Tues Sept 29/09
Spend a day with Kathleen and learn how, no matter what your size, to create a beautiful silhouette. We'll discuss techniques that will change the way you look at patterns and ready made. You will learn how to alter for drooping shoulders, wonky necklines, bunching backs, saggy seats and full tummies. You'll see how to use ease, draping, grading and pattern adjustments that are just right for you.

Fit the Princess Seam Blazer Wed Sept 30/09
Afraid to cut into your new fabric? Wish you could try on the pattern before cutting. Now you can! You'll be ready to start on the jacket of your dreams after this day of instruction where you'll try on the Princess Seam Blazer in sizes 14 to 24 and receive personal fitting advice from Kathleen.

For more information and to sign up for classes call Central Sewing Machines at 780-469-1147 or 780-486-0047. Download a copy of their class schedule.

Creative Stitches and Crafting - Alive!

Calgary: September 25 & 26, 2009
Edmonton: October 2 & 3, 2009

Meet Kathleen, visit the Petite Plus Patterns booth, pick up a signed copy of Perfect Plus. Watch (or model in) the fashion show Celebrate Your Curves, and attend these classes offered each day:

Pants, Pants, Pants - Try on 3 different styles in sizes 14 to 24 and receive personal fitting advice.

Fit the Shapely Wrap Jacket - Try on this very flattering jacket in sizes 14 to 24 and receive personal fitting advice.

A Perfect Wardrobe For You See the garments from Kathleen's latest book, plus more in this inspiring trunk show presentation.

For more information telephone 888-999-1875.

Model Search

Are you planning to attend any of the above events?

We offer our fashion show, Celebrate Your Curves with Petite Plus Patterns at many of the shows. We need some real women to model garments made from Petite Plus Patterns®. The women we want are short and full figured. Our sample garments fit women of all ages who are under 5'4" and have hip/bust measurements of 42 to 50".

No experience is required and we promise not to put you into anything you would not love to wear.

Our fashion shows are a lot of fun and you will be modeling to a very appreciative audience. If you or someone you know would like to be a part of this fun event please call me on our toll-free line at 1-877-909-8668. To pre-plan the show I will be asking you about what styles and colors you like to wear. I will also ask you if you are able to model at one or two or three presentations.

You will be asked to bring both light and dark colored hosiery or tights, a nice pair of pumps, and to arrive about 1 hour prior to the fashion show so that the right outfits can be chosen for you. After the fashion show you are free to enjoy the rest of the show. In thanks you will receive your choice of a Petite Plus Pattern for each show you appear in.

Please contact me as soon as possible so that I can make wardrobe preparations.

Other shows that we attended:

Sewing & Stitchery EXPO
Puyallup WA, USA

Sewing & Crafts Show
Victoria BC, Canada

Sewing & Crafts Show
Abbotsford, BC, Canada

Creations - The Northern BC Sewing and Crafts Show
Prince George, BC, Canada

International Textiles Expo
Las Vegas, Nevada

Creative Stitches and Crafting - Alive!
Calgary and Edmonton

Original Sewing and Quilt EXPO
Four locations:
Chantilly, VA
Chicago, IL
Overland Park, KS
Minneapolis, MN

Inspirations Needlecraft Show
Ottawa, ON, Canada

Sewfest
Bowmanville, ON, Canada

Creative Sewing and Needlework Festival
Mississauga, ON, Canada