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Saturday, June 29, 2024

Pattern links

I've compiled a list of my favourite links for sewing patterns on this page about sewing garments and clothes. But here are more details about each of them. Many sites provide tutorials and resources. If you're learning to sew, they can be very helpful. When you have a moment to explore, I encourage you to do so with a cup of tea or coffee of your choice. Enjoy! 


Simplicity, MacCall's, Butterick, Vogue, Know Me, NewLook, Burda - This is the website with the most famous commercial sewing patterns. (printed and/or digital patterns)

Sew Into That - A nice site to find fun to wear sophisticated feminine pieces of garments. The Valencia Flouncy Skirt is very pretty. The instructions that come with the pattern were very clear. (digital patterns) 

Wild Flower Design - Another feminine of pieces by this brand. The Coquelicot Skirt (split side skirt) is my favourite.  There are instructions on how to print out and assemble the patterns or how to use the layer option to single out a size. (digital patterns) 

Sew Liberated - Comfy, everyday pieces of clothing (digital patterns) 

Love Notions - So much to choose from for women, girls, men, and boys (digital patterns) 

Forget-me-not patterns - Feminine dresses, skirts, tops, etc. (digital patterns) 

Sarah Kirsten - Simple and essentials for women, bags, etc. (digital patterns) 

Gina Renee Designs - Feminine but more active women's tops, bottoms, outers, hats, etc. If you sew, her fitting book is a huge help in making the ready-made pattern fit you. I've learned a lot from her book. (digital patterns) 

Schultz Apparel - Pretty dresses, skirts, and tops, etc. (digital patterns) 

Grasser - Patterns for women, men, children, hats, pets, other accessories, etc. If you're starting to learn sewing, they have a section for beginner-friendly patterns, too. (digital patterns) 

Jalie - Sports wear, everyday wear, underwear, outerwear, etc. For those who sew, they have a tutorial link to how to assemble a PDF pattern, and how to print out one size at a time, too. (digital patterns) 

style ARC - Patterns for women, teens, and children, etc. There's a beginners pattern section. What I like about this page is that they specify what kind of fabric the pattern is meant for on the pattern icon. (printed and/or digital patterns)

Lekala - LOTS of patterns for women, men, girls, boys, babies, etc. And there's a lot of free patterns. They assume a certain level of sewing knowledge in their instructions, so if you are a total beginner, it may be better to look for other beginner-friendly patterns elsewhere. (digital patterns) 

The Fold Line - Various sewing pattern brands are represented in this one place. They have a service to print out your digital pattern, and they ship worldwide from the UK. (printed or digital patterns)

The Wolf and the Tree - Patterns for children to adult. I found their socks and underwear selection amazing. I have to try making my own socks... (digital patterns) 

Glory Allan - His patterns include T-shirt, hoodies, pants, shorts, bags, and my favourite is his bucket hat (the PDF pattern is free). This site is beginner friendly, and you can buy DIY kits so you can get all you need to start sewing. (printed or digital patterns)

Thread Theory Designs - Many patterns are "rugged, menswear-inspired" garments that anyone can appreciate. Tops, bottoms, bags, accessories, etc. Representing indie pattern makers. (printed and/or digital patterns)