Does anyone know what happened to GREAT FIT PATTERN COMPANY?

I have just purchased a couple GREAT FIT Patterns used (from around

1990), and they seem to be nice patterns, strangely made in that they are somewhat modular and have to be taped together in certain places to make pants long or to change the style of the pattern (example: shorts use one piece, capri length is a different piece, and long pants are yet another different piece). This doesn't deter from the style or the sizing; it's just a different approach. I ask because some of these patterns seem to come all the way up to size 60 and would be great for those people larger than myself (OTR 16-22 depending on the cut and style).

Does anyone know what happened to GREAT FIT? I have looked for them on line, but to know avail. Any ideas?

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HSAJW
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Melinda Meahan - take out TRAS

Too bad! I am only a "medium" in their pattern sizes (good for the ego), and they modular concept seems to be the easiest thing to work with since the multisized pattern. I guess we will have to live with what is out there, but it is still a loss to anyone larger that a pattern size 24.

By the way, have you ever tried a Silhouette Pattern? Are they good?

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HSAJW

I know this isn't a direct answer to your question, but others in this group have mentioned the Modern Sewing/Lekala pattern company. I understand they use software to generate customized patterns that you can print out yourself or have them mail to you. This may be of interest to you, since one is not limited to common sizes or measurements.

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bad Great Fit went out of business... Pora

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wurstergirl

There's also Dress Shop (holding nose), Pattern Master Boutique (See? I can be fair and not list my favorite first? LOL), Patternmaker, Cochenille Design Studio, etc.

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Melinda Meahan - take out TRAS

No, but Fashion Patterns by Coni -

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-- are supposed to be great, especially if you have a pear-shaped figure.

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Melinda Meahan - take out TRAS

Yes, I guess I was thinking that there is no learning curve associated with Lekala. You just pay for the service and pattern, not the software itself.

Pora

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wurstergirl

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Karen Maslowski

Oh yes indeed. I would love to be able to generate my own patterns and almost bought the Wild Ginger stuff. Got as far as playing with the demos. Still intend to buy when the $$ comes available. (Kate's experience will be interesting to hear about.) The poster didn't say how much effort she was interested in putting in for her patterns, so I'm assuming on the less side. But yes, learning to fish is invaluable.

Pora

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wurstergirl

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Melinda Meahan - take out TRAS

somehow or other i did once have a copy of patternmaker. never managed to make anything with it though!

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indium

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