Here you’ll find a selection of articles for sewing patterns that I have either designed and created or purchased.
Sewing patterns are now available from big pattern companies and independent pattern designers. They can be in paper format, or sold as PDF files for you to print at home. And the newest of all is the sewing pattern projector file, created so that there is no need to print, cut and stick. With all …
I am someone who loves to design and sew my own clothing, and this has recently expanded to sewing my own underwear. This is of course helped by the large number of underwear sewing patterns available to us, whether paid or free. But not all underwear patterns are equal, and the one you choose needs …
It’s that time of year, and with it comes the need to buy gifts for people. Or does it? What if this year we focused on DIY gifts, those handmade beautiful items that we make from what’s in our stash and gift them to loved ones in lieu of splashing cash on things few people …
You’ve bought the PDF sewing pattern, and opted to print it on your home printer instead of printing it at the copy shop. But how do you actually stick PDF patterns together? That is what I’m going to teach you in this quick tutorial. I should note that all pattern designers I’ve bought patterns from …
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 …
The more you sew your own clothes, the more sewing patterns you will end up with, but what is the best solution for all those PDF sewing patterns that you’ve printed out over the years? What about all the patterns that you’ve purchased in physical form too? With the envelope and accompanying instruction booklet? And …
One of my readers recently told me about The Gentleman’s Wardrobe and suggested it might be a good one to add to my article covering the best books with sewing patterns. As pointed out, that list did not cover any books for menswear, and it is well known that menswear patterns are trickier to find …
We’re continuing with the pocket tutorial series, and today we’re focusing on the accordion pocket, which is also known as a bellows pocket or a cargo pocket. The tutorial is quite in-depth as this is one of the fiddlier pockets to create so you can either follow along with the photo steps or scroll to …
I’ve been wanting to make a denim jumpsuit for a while, and so back in December I bought the Greer jumpsuit pattern from Hey June Handmade. I talked about it in my Best Jumpsuit Patterns article, which has other jumpsuit patterns listed that you could also use with denim. As I was using a bunch …
Today I’m sharing another sewing pattern with you – my free sleep mask pattern and tutorial so that you can make your own DIY sleeping mask for yourself or as gifts for others! I created this pattern by holding a piece of paper over my face and marking in key points with a pen onto …
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 …
When it comes to creating a sewing pattern design to sell, there are more steps involved than when we make our own sewing patterns for ourselves. To start with, you need to consider your idea audience, your ‘customers’. Everything always goes back to the customer! Your Ideal Customer Sewing pattern designers usually work in a …
Have you been looking for the perfect circle skirt pattern? Today, I’m sharing my very own circle skirt template with you, 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 hurts their brain …