Here you’ll find a selection of articles for sewing patterns that I have either designed and created or purchased.
When it comes to making your own clothes, there are many ways, but the basic requirement is to use a pattern. And if you’ve read my other articles on pattern making, you’ll know that a pattern is the product of using a block. But what do you do if you don’t have a block or …
Every year I mean to write an article about spring sewing projects and every year I forget until it’s too late. Not this year! I’m currently sewing up a storm so that I have some summer clothing to wear and I’m sharing the different sewing patterns that I’m using as well as details on the …
I have spent the last few years longing for a new jumpsuit, but I have yet to find a RTW one that fits me. My torso is a tad longer than ‘normal’ so jumpsuits from stores end up giving me quite a wedgie. Instead, I turned my attention to finding the best jumpsuit patterns! Back …
Summer is a great season wherever you are in the world (if you like the sun of course) and I know that I am often caught out when it arrives suddenly and unexpectedly. Having a selection of ‘go to’ simple summer sewing patterns helps me to quickly sew up some summer clothing suitable for warmer …
Scandinavian design is known for being minimalist and beautiful, which is why Scandinavian sewing patterns are so loved! Following on from other sewing pattern guides that I have created, we’re going to look at a selection of the best Scandinavian sewing patterns available for the home sewer. Some of the most well known Scandinavian designers …
Have you been looking for the perfect free circle skirt pattern? Today, I’m sharing my very own circle skirt template with you, for free, so that you can make your own circle skirts! I have a tutorial on how to make a full circle skirt pattern, but I’ve been told by some that the maths …
Curvy sewing beginners have a few more options now when it comes to plus size sewing patterns than either my mum or nan had when they were sewing between the 1960s and 1990s. Of course it’s also possible to learn to draft your own patterns, but as a beginner new to sewing, I thought it …
If you’re just getting started in the world of sewing your own clothes, I highly recommend experimenting with some easy sewing patterns for beginners before you dive into buying sewing patterns for yourself. These more simple patterns make for a beginner sewing project that isn’t too challenging and will help you to better understand the …
I’ve had the Bryce Pants from Hey June Handmade on my sewing list for a while – because who doesn’t love a womens cargo pants sewing pattern? – but despite having cut them out back in January, I hadn’t gotten round to sewing them because of life. This weekend I finally got to them! 😎 …
I have always loved fanny packs. Maybe it was growing up as a teen in the 90s, but there’s something about using a fanny pack (also known as a bumbag or hip bag for my non-US readers) that makes me happy! And so, it made total sense that my first pattern release would be a …
Betty Dress – The Pattern Review The Betty Dress stood out to me as being one that is HUGELY popular on all the sewing blogs I read, and looks rather cool too. It’s a 50s inspired dress, with a big circle skirt! I decided a while back that I’d even be tempted to wear it (if …