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I love to sew my own clothing, and I have sewn lots and lots of different sewing patterns. I have sewn pdf sewing patterns, and I have also sewn paper patterns like Simplicity, Butterick, and Mccall’s. With all of this sewing I have done, I have a lot of sewing pattern reviews to share.
My favorite patterns to work with are women’s PDF sewing patterns. I sew for my children and my husband, but I mostly sew for myself. I’m trying to switch over to a completely handmade wardrobe, and it is taking me years to get there. I like going slowly to get the right fit and the right style.
In these reviews of sewing patterns you will find pattern alterations for my body type and measurements and pattern hacks. I rarely make a pattern the way it is written, so there are lots of variations. I also make patterns more than once with variations each time.
I recommend trying lots of different patterns and designers to find the one that works best for you. All bodies are asymmetrical with unique shapes and measurements. Each designer has a different block they design with, so it is a really good idea to try a lot of them out to find the one that fits your body closest.
Free sewing patterns are great for beginners and testing out a pattern designer before buying a pattern. I also have some free skirt sewing patterns with unique details for make custom fitted skirts.
I lengthened the Lucerne Blouse sewing pattern into a dress. I used beautiful indigo dyed crinkly rayon from Style Maker Fabrics Fall 2019 line. I am so excited to share my latest sewing project with you. I am excited to be part of the Style Maker Fabrics fall tour to showcase all of the new…
I made myself a pretty pair of rust stretchy corduroy jeans with the Ash Jeans sewing pattern. I’ve been wanting to making my own jeans for at least a year. I’m not afraid of making jeans because I’ve made some other difficult garments, I was just never in a place where I could commit ten…
I made a pair of warm corduroy Flint pants out of thrifted fabric. It’s a new look to a favorite pattern, but I still love it! I have a deep love for the Flint pants pattern by Megan Nielsen. I’ve made it three times already, but I made them all in summer fabrics. I’ve considered…
I’ve been working on fitting pants this year, and it’s been a long and hard process. I’m determined to have pants that fit well so I decided to start with the Lander Pants sewing pattern. The fit can still be improved, but it pairs perfectly with my new Cheyenne tunic for a perfect fall outfit!…
Last week some sewing friends and I were part of a fashion show at UQSM sponsored by Cotton + Steel. We each picked some fabric from the new Cotton + Steel Amalfi line and made some handmade clothing. It was so fun to see everyone’s unique taste and style shine through. (Learn how to find…
If I were a dress, then this is the dress I would be. I love a dress with a simple silhouette but a dress that unique details paired with great fabric. I made the Fringe Dress pattern with Liberty London fabric, and it’s everything I want in a dress. If you are here because you want…
Ever since I bought the Hudson Pants pattern I’ve been interested in making them from woven fabric. I’ve been dragging my feet because I was worried that I wouldn’t like the end result. Then I saw Lauren’s stretch twill joggers a couple of weeks ago. Within a couple of days I cut out this pair and…
As I’ve been learning about what I like to wear for the past couple of years, I’ve realized that I love button downs or collared shirts. I’ve made some, I’ve thrifted a bunch and literally wore them to holes, and now I made some more that fit me well. I don’t make button down shirts…
I decided to sew a new trend, overalls, by using the Burnside Bibs PDF sewing pattern. I was really careful about the shape and color to insure that I would wear it. I haven’t worn overalls for 17 years, so I was worried I would hate them. I just didn’t know how much I needed…
I made another Blackwood cardigan and have been wearing it multiple times a week since I finished it. This sweater Blackwood cardigan is like a secret robe, and I love it. We keep our house fairly cold in the winter to save money on utilities so I like wearing really warm clothes even inside. I…
My winter silhouette is oversized and layered on top and skinny and fitted on bottom. But to be completely honest, skinny jeans are not very warm pants. I’ve been on the lookout for a warmer pant that would still work with some of the tops in my winter wardrobe. I didn’t know if I would…
*I was paid to review this fabric. I also tested this sewing pattern. All opinions are mine.* I am here to tell you how amazing a solid dress is. I made a solid summer dress a couple of years ago and loved it, but I’m always so hot in the summer that I don’t want…
I want to tell you a story about a handmade wool Clare Coat that began with a very special cut of fabric. It makes my wool coat extra special and valuable to me. There are affiliate links in this post. Last Fall I was thrifting like I do every month or so. I always check…
I don’t often wear skirts and dresses, but it’s still something I need in my wardrobe. I used to have a lot of different skirt silhouettes, but it made it hard to create outfits with my wardrobe all over the place. In the last couple of years I started paring down my dressy silhouettes to…
Sometimes the basics are the ones that get the most worn. But I often feel like basics are too basic to share. Who would be interested in a solid tee shirt? I don’t feel like they are interesting enough and nobody would really want to read about them. But I know that I always enjoy…
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