Episode 301: Plus-Size Patternmaking with Leila Kelleher
From Love to Sew Podcast by Caroline Somos & Helen Wilkinson : Sewing Enthusiasts and Entrepreneurs
April 7, 2026 · 48 min · Episode 301
About this episode
Leila Kelleher discusses her new book on plus-size patternmaking and shares insights on design and drafting for home sewists.
Today's guest is Leila Kelleher: professor of fashion design, co-owner of pattern company Muna and Broad, ready-to-wear designer for A Space in Between, and co-author of the new book, Plus-Size Patternmaking for Womenswear! We talk with Leila about this groundbreaking book, her practical, neutral approach to plus size design and pattern drafting, and how to use the book as a home sewist. Show Notes
People in this episode
Hosts: Caroline Somos, Helen Wilkinson
Guest: Leila Kelleher
Topics covered
- plus-size patternmaking
- fashion design
- home sewing
- pattern drafting
- womenswear
Keywords
- plus-size
- patternmaking
- fashion design
- sewing
- womenswear
- home sewist
- pattern drafting
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Muna and Broad, A Space in Between
Books & works: Plus-Size Patternmaking for Womenswear
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