Here you’ll find a selection of articles for sewing patterns that I have either designed and created or purchased.
Oh my word, I am IN LOVE with my new sewing pattern! I should add that it is not a garment sewing pattern, but an accessory pattern that I suspect you will love as much as me. One of my pet peeves is having my sewing supplies (and my favorite art supplies) scattered across my …
I love fashion. I love seeing what’s new in the shops and what’s trending on runways. But what I don’t like is that there are very few designers or stores where I can walk in and get a great fitting item of clothing. My body does not conform to the ‘standard’ sizing, with its long …
As I write this, it is HOT. Spring skipped us this year and we went from almost 0ºc to 27ºc in the space of a week. I’m wearing shorts and a tank top but I feel like a summer dress would be better. I also have special event to attend in June – another wedding …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 love a good little wallet, but I don’t necessarily want to buy all the possibilities available, mostly because of my sustainability beliefs, but also because where would I put them all? Which is why I have this fab free little wallet pattern! Back when my fashion label existed and showed at Brighton Fashion Week, …
I recently bought the Trigg Shorts pattern – a men’s drawstring shorts pattern with an elasticated waist, front and back pockets and available in two lengths – to make for my other half who suffered through the past summer with just one pair of shorts (which were actually swimmers!) because he loathes shopping. I had …