I am just getting back into sewing after a long break away from my sewing machine, I have found a site called Sewing in the Uk, it's full of like minded dressmakers who give lots of tips and put photos of their finished garments on and they are all different sized women,
I think one of the reasons I gave up sewing was that I couldn't find patterns to suit me , also being somewhat lumpier and older, i was never really happy with my garment and didn't wear it, Hopefully this time and wi th the help of our wonderful local sewing cafe staff ,my garments will turn out well , otherwise it's back to making placemats, tea cosies etc !!!!? Good luck with your sewing