A blouse is either a loose-fitting shirt with long sleeves, a collar, and buttons; or it’s a loose-fitting top with a feminine appearance. We’ve included patterns for both types, from button-up blouses for the office to peasant blouses for casual days out. Read on to find all the important details on 32 of the best … Read more
Quilted jackets are great projects for garment sewers who want to try quilting, and quilters who want to try garment sewing. I hand-picked 22 of the best quilted jacket, vest, and coat patterns. Here’s all the information you need to choose the right pattern for you, like sizing, design details, fabric recommendations, and beginner-friendliness. Contents … Read more
Camisoles are sleeveless tops with thinner straps than tank/vest tops. You can find silky versions made from woven fabrics and figure-hugging ones made from stretchy knit fabrics. Today, I’ve rounded up the best cami top patterns on offer for women including 9 FREE ones! If you want a pattern for similar-looking tops with wider straps, … Read more
When you’re looking for a starter dress pattern, here are 5 things that will make it beginner friendly: it doesn’t have many lines of stitching, it doesn’t have many design features, it doesn’t have many pattern pieces, it’s a relaxed or loose fit so you have fewer fit issues, and it comes with well-explained instructions … Read more
“Half” or “waist” aprons are traditionally used in the hospitality industry and kitchen. They often include patch pockets to keep tools handy. Half aprons are also used in the garden as their short style allows for easy movement. I’ve rounded up the best half apron patterns and tutorials. Most are free! And we have more … Read more
I researched the best slip dress patterns in PDF and paper format. I even found 2 for free! This post includes slip dresses designed to be worn as undergarments with sheer clothes, worn as sleepwear, and worn outside. I’ve shared useful information about each pattern, like the sizing, design details, fabric needed, and whether it’s … Read more
Here are the best sewing patterns I’ve found for tote bags! I’ve covered different styles, sizes, formats (printed and PDF), and prices (free to paid). I’ve also rated them based on how beginner-friendly they are. Skip to: Easy tote bags for beginners Lined Small / Mini with Inside or outer pockets with Flat bottoms with … Read more
Overalls (aka. dungarees) are one-piece garments with trousers, pockets, a bib, and shoulder straps. They were originally used as protective garments, but today fashion brands have turned them into casual streetwear. Boiler suits (aka. coveralls) are similar-looking utility garments, but they offer full body protection. They’re normally a one-piece garment with long sleeves, trousers, a … Read more
Here are the best sewing patterns for women’s shorts that we’ve found on the internet, including 7 free PDF downloads! In this article we’ll discuss size range, design features, recommended fabrics, pattern format, and whether they’re suitable for beginners or not. Here’s a list of the pattern styles we’ll cover, click on the heading to … Read more
We spent hours looking for women’s nightwear patterns and shortlisted the top 25; 9 are even free! We covered a wide range of styles from lacey nightgowns to comfy 2-piece pajama sets. And a mix of PDF and printed paper patterns in case you prefer one format over the other. We rated each pattern based … Read more