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Patterns for Easy On/Off Dresses for Elderly Mom

13 years ago

My 91 year old, plus-sized mother-in-law is in a nursing home, incontinent and confined to a wheelchair. The adaptive clothing we have been purchasing doesn't withstand harsh launderings of the facility, so I would like patterns to make some of her clothes myself. Does anyone know where I can get patterns for easy on/off dresses -- back closure or pull over? I am also looking for a wrap around skirt pattern that I can sew velcro on waist.

Your help would be so appreciated.

Comments (3)

noinwi
13 years ago
There doesn't seem to be much out there, but I did find this...hope it helps...

The pattern is discontinued, but if you need a different size the Butterick company may still have it available...

http://butterick.mccall.com

Here is a link that might be useful: gown pattern
botanicat
13 years ago
Look on ebay. They have many out of print and vintage patterns but it may take some time looking. Put in the size as you are searching for and it will narrow the list down for you.
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lizzie2
13 years ago
There is a wild ginger pattern available for this. I was given it free at a sewing thing, I am wonder if you would contact them, if they would send you a copy. I like their patterns except for the taping part. Oh well. Good luck.

I think the website is www.wildginger.com

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