Voluptua Designs

Voluptua Designs Voluptua is a plus size handmade vintage inspired clothing brand based in Melbourne/Bendigo (previously Sunshine Coast, Qld)

It's Heat Pack Weather! My handmade heat packs are Tie-up so you can use them hands free to go about your business with ...
05/06/2026

It's Heat Pack Weather! My handmade heat packs are Tie-up so you can use them hands free to go about your business with lovely soothing warmth wherever you need it. Mine have nice long straps which fit larger bodies too. You can order your very own from my etsy store - Link in Bio!

I tried my hand at taking some glamour shots of these (1st 3 pics) before I sent them off today to some customers who are soon to be very cosy and warm 🔥🥰
Last 3 pics are some different ways you can wear them (not a customer's order, just so you know)

Some highlights from today at the were the stunning modelling my red tartan milkmaid dress on the runway, meeting the ...
31/05/2026

Some highlights from today at the were the stunning modelling my red tartan milkmaid dress on the runway, meeting the beautiful and hilarious , launching my new knit dresses and snapped a super cute pic of a happy customer Divya in her new red rose swing dress. Awesome day! Thank you to everyone who came and supported me today, my heart is full 💜

Now for big sleeps 😴

The beautiful and hilarious stopped by my stall today at A Plus! So lovely to meet you 😁
31/05/2026

The beautiful and hilarious stopped by my stall today at A Plus! So lovely to meet you 😁

Milkmaid Tops! Now available in my Etsy store. The one I'm modelling it's the prototype and I thought it was a tad short...
27/05/2026

Milkmaid Tops! Now available in my Etsy store. The one I'm modelling it's the prototype and I thought it was a tad short so the actual ones will be 1 inch (2.5cm) longer. I edited the second image to show what that would look like. If you like the shorter version though just let me know and I'll make yours like that :)

Link in bio

New Knit Dress patterns done ✅️ Size 14 - 28 ready to cut and sew! Phew that was a bit of a marathon. If you're wonderin...
22/05/2026

New Knit Dress patterns done ✅️ Size 14 - 28 ready to cut and sew! Phew that was a bit of a marathon.

If you're wondering what my process is when developing a new style, I usually start by making a toille (like a mockup) for myself in my own size (around a 22), try it on and make adjustments as needed. Then I'll make myself a prototype and usually wear it around to test it out. Then if I'm happy with it, I might make a few for the stall to guage people's interests and see if the fit is good on other people, then if there seems to be enough interest, I'll make a full set of patterns like this.
I usually make the first draft with paper and pencil, then the full range I'll do digitally with Illustrator so I can easily grade the sizes up & down. Then I print them off, cut them out and they're ready to use to make real garments!
I like to colour-code the patterns in sizes to make them easier to identify.

Fun fact, did you know that the standard grading increment between sizes is 5cm? But in plus sizes it is generally larger. So with my sizing I do 5cm between 14 & 16. 6cm between 16, 18, 20 & 22. And 7cm between 22, 24, 26 & 28.

Just a little over a week to go til ! Come find an amazing selection of local Plus Size Indie Brands and Pre-Loved cloth...
22/05/2026

Just a little over a week to go til ! Come find an amazing selection of local Plus Size Indie Brands and Pre-Loved clothing as well as a fashion runway and just the most gorgeous people and vibes 🥰
Can't wait to see you there. I'll be sewing madly all week getting some new stock ready for it!

Guys, I finally got a coverstitch machine! (Dontcha love fb marketplace?) So I can finally sew knit fabrics with a profe...
16/05/2026

Guys, I finally got a coverstitch machine! (Dontcha love fb marketplace?) So I can finally sew knit fabrics with a professional finish 💜 I saw this amazing viscose jersey fabric and grabbed it to try out sewing myself a dress and I'm instantly in love. So naturally I'm going to make a bunch more for the stall. So if anyone wants to put their name down for one, let me know! I'll be cutting them out this week ready for on the 31st May

Having a great night at tonight. A bit chilly but nice 😊
09/05/2026

Having a great night at tonight. A bit chilly but nice 😊

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