Are you ready to start your sewing journey, but not sure where to begin? In this video, I share the top sewing pattern brands that I highly recommend for beginners and their free patterns so you can start sewing without breaking the bank!
Are there pattern brands you would recommend that I missed? Add them in the comments below so we can build together a great list for anyone looking start sewing! 😊🪡
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👗 What I’m Wearing in This Video: My white cotton jersey Ehola tee by Coralie Bijasson with my Helen’s Closet Blackwood Cardigan in a pink double-knit stretch fabric (patterns linked below).
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P A T T E R N S M E N T I O N E D:
🪡Coralie Bijasson Ehola Tee:
S E A M W O R K P A T T E R N S:
🪡 Margot Skirt by Seamwork:
🪡 Seamwork Milo Cardigan:
🪡 Seamwork Greer Skirt (bonus pattern variation):
🪡 Seamwork Pauline Skirt:
✨🪡 Seamwork Hansie Top (*free pattern!*):
✨🪡 Seamwork Sorbetto Top (*free pattern!*):
✨🪡 Seamwork Madhu Top (*temporary free pattern!*):
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📓 Seamwork’s Learn to Sew Clothing Course for Absolute Beginners:
H E L E N ’S C L O S E T P A T T E R N S:
🪡 Helen’s Closet Blackwood Cardigan:
🪡 Helen’s Closet Donovan Skirt:
🪡 Elliot Sweater by Helen’s Closet:
✨🪡 Helen’s Closet Costa Tote Bag (*free pattern!*):
✨🪡 Helen’s Closet Sam Apron (*free pattern!*):
✨🪡 Helen’s Closet Orchard Top and Dress (*free pattern!*):
S E W O V E R I T P A T T E R N S:
🪡 Sew Over It Edie Top (from the Work to Weekend ebook):
🪡 Sew Over It Heather Dress:
🪡 Sew Over It Oona Dress:
🪡 Sew Over It Ultimate Pencil Skirt:
🪡 Sew Over It Erin Skirt:
🪡 Sew Over It Sienna skirt (from the Summer Dreaming ebook):
🪡 Sew Over It Charlotte Dress:
🪡 Sew Over It Cocoon Coat:
✨🪡Sew Over It Annie Blouse (*free pattern!*):
✨🪡Sew Over It Ruby Skirt (*free pattern!*):
C L O S E T C O R E P A T T E R N S:
🪡 Closet Core Patterns Ginger Jeans:
🪡 Closet Core Patterns Carolyn Pajamas:
🪡 Closet Core Patterns Jenna Shirt:
✨🪡 Closet Core Patterns Core T-shirt (*free pattern!*):
✨🪡 Closet Core Patterns Sunhat (*free pattern!*):
✨🪡 Closet Core Patterns Dog Coat (*free pattern!*):
…C O N T I N U E D I N A P I N N E D C O M M E N T B E L O W!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro – What makes a beginner-friendly pattern
1:28 #1: Seamwork
6:34 #2: Helen’s Closet
11:09 #3: Sew Over It
15:23 #4: Closet Core Patterns
18:55 #5: True Bias
22:09 Final thoughts
Description continued:
✨🪡 Closet Core Patterns Sewing Machine Cover (*free pattern!*): https://blog.closetcorepatterns.com/free-pattern-alert-make-our-serger-sewing-machine-cover/
✨🪡 Closet Core Patterns Potholders (*free pattern!*): https://blog.closetcorepatterns.com/the-best-free-potholder-pattern-diy-download/
✨🪡 Closet Core Patterns Pouf (*free pattern!*): https://blog.closetcorepatterns.com/fabric-floor-pouf-free-sewing-pattern/
🪡 Closet Core Patterns: https://closetcorepatterns.com/products/sophie-swimsuit-pattern
T R U E B I A S P A T T E R N S:
🪡 True Bias Ogden Cami : https://truebias.com/products/ogden-cami-sz-0-18
🪡 True Bias Calvin Wrap Dress: https://truebias.com/products/calvin-wrap-dress
🪡 True Bias Lora Dress: https://truebias.com/products/lora-dress
🪡 True Bias Darla Dress: https://truebias.com/products/darla-dress-jumpsuit?_pos=1&_sid=263d6e29f&_ss=r
🪡 True Bias Dani Shorts: https://truebias.com/products/dani-short-pant
🪡 True Bias Blair Skirt: https://truebias.com/products/blair-skirt
✨🪡 True Bias Jesse Tee (*free pattern!*): https://truebias.com/products/jesse-tee
Recommended YouTube Channels for Sewing Men’s & Children’s Clothing:
📽DIY Men’s Fashion Expert and menswear sewing/design instructor at Sew It Academy: Norris Danta Ford: http://www.youtube.com/@NorrisDantaFord
📽Tammy Handmade made a video on beginner-friendly men’s sewing patterns: Easy & FREE Men’s Sewing Patterns! 🧵 Beginner Friendly *with inspo* ✅
📽Rooney Sewing Patterns for women & children: http://www.youtube.com/@RooneySewingPatterns
What are the shirts with blue button down shirt?
That was very useful, thank you!
Those all look like wonderful companies. To all the new sewists: The skills you learn making whole garments can translate to altering thrift store gems. Sadly, the patterns and fabrics I prefer have become prohibitively expensive, and even sadder is how ruinous fast fashion is. I scour thrift stores and charity shops for linen, silk, wool, etc.
Very useful!