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The newest collection of patterns is now available from Sew Straight and Gather! The Avenue Collection features a dress/top, flare pants, and a duster cardigan.

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What is the easiest sewing patterns for beginners?

Easy Sewing Patterns for Women’s Clothing

Victory Skirt: I AM Patterns.
Kimono Top: Simply Sewing.
The Scout Tee: Grainline Studio.
Silk Cami Top: Sew Over It.
Rosa Dress: Simply Sewing.
Cleo Pinafore: Tilly and the Buttons.
Moneta Dress: Colette.
Inari Cropped Tee: Named Clothing.

How do you draft different size patterns?

How to Grade

Step 1: Determine how many sizes you need to go up or down.
Step 2: On the pattern, draw a straight, guiding line to connect the “corner points”.
Step 3: Measure the amount between sizes along each line. …
Step 4: Plot the next size (or next two sizes) using the measurements.

Where can I get free patterns?

The following 11 websites have collections of free sewing patterns for stylish, on-trend women’s clothing: Mood Fabrics, fabric.com, fabrics-store.com, Peppermint Mag, Fibre Mood, BurdaStyle (Russia), Bernina, Lekala Patterns, Grasser, Marfy and pattern-vault.com.

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Sew Straight and Gather – SewSophieLynn

I love sewing for fall and the Back to School Blog Tour hosted by Lulu and Celeste and Sprouting Jube Jube was a great excuse to sew for my oldest daughter. Make sure to head over to Sprouting Jube Jube to see the amazing list of sponsors- so many great pattern and fabric companies!

When it came time to plan my sweet girl’s back to school wardrobe we first went through her closet to see any gaps that needed to be filled. It’s no secret that this girly has quite the closet full of clothes. In an attempt to keep it from overflowing we decided a capsule wardrobe for fall would work best. We pulled old items from her closet, added a few new handmades, and then hit a couple stores for a few more pieces. I think this collection of handmade and store-bought clothes sums up her wardrobe in general. I love to sew her easy, quick pieces and fill it in with ready-to-wear items that don’t make sense for me to sew- items that are inexpensive or too time consuming for me to fabricate. Sometimes it’s even easier for me to purchase things and then alter them to fit her skinny body- a quick taking in of the waist and hips has saved many ready-to-wear pants! Now on to the fashion show…

This blush pink bomber jacket, purchased at TJ Maxx, was the starting point for this capsule. I love it so much and have a serious case of jacket envy! It’s the perfect weight for fall and has been in heavy rotation here.

Jeans are one thing I’ve yet to attempt so I will gladly keep purchasing them! It’s hard to find pants that fit this girl and when we do I feel like cheering! H&M offers a wider range of sizes and their pants run on the skinny side so they are usually our first stop. Both of the jeans featured are from there. We also order online for her quite a bit since more stores carry slim sizing only in their online shops (Old Navy, Target, and Crazy 8 are some favorites).

This girl loves to browse online and fell in love with a few pieces from Children’s Place, including this hoodie and the button-up shirt (no longer available but here’s a similar version). For under ten dollars each, these pieces were no brainers for me to purchase. Button plackets, collars, button-holes- eek! She loves her button-ups and for that price I will gladly save myself the time, stress, and expense of making them. These hi-top white sneakers are also from Children’s Place.

The leggings and this tee were found at Ross and were both under $6- easy things to make, yes, but for that price point we were both happy to add them to our cart! For all you vinyl-lovers like myself, Thread and Grain has a super cute vinyl file with the same saying! The black and white polka dot Reebox were also a Ross score.

Onto the handmades!! I’m a huge fan of the Love Notions Boyfriend Cardigan (affl. link) and knew she’d love her own french terry version. I picked up this french terry from Raspberry Creek Fabrics and while it’s currently not available there are PLENTY of other french terry options in the shop! It’s beyond cozy and a good alternative to the classic hoodie.

These two tops are oldies but goodies and are still going strong. The floral is the Andromeda Top from Sew Straight and Gather (you can see more pics of it here). The striped tee is my go-to t-shirt pattern, the City Park Tee from Hey June Handmade (more pics here). These are both shirts that she continues to gravitate to so they were no brainers to include in this capsule.

The Patterns for Pirates Butterfly Cardigan is another tried-and-true pattern for us. It’s an incredibly quick sew and I love the slouchy-cool look it has. This thin sweater knit has been in my stash forever and was perfect for this light-weight fall cardigan.

The last piece I made might be my favorite! The Lazy Day Lounge Pants from Gracious Threads are the perfect comfy pants! They’re a relaxed fit but not too baggy and sloppy. In this gorgeous french terry from Raspberry Creek fabrics (currently out-of-stock), I don’t think I could love them more!

Phew! You made it to the end- you might deserve a medal for sticking through all those details! So many pieces but they all add up to one super cute, versatile capsule wardrobe!

Thanks so much to Deb and Ula for hosting! Make sure to check out all the amazing inspiration this week. If you love sewing for kids then this tour is for you!

Monday, September 25, 2017

Host: Sprouting JubeJube

Sewing by Ti * mahlicadesigns * Momma You Can Make It * Kutti Couture * MoonStar – Wondermirakel * Call Ajaire

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Host: Lulu & Celeste

Sew and Tell Project * From-a-Box * Ronda B. Handmade * MeMade * House of Estrela * My Heart Will Sew On * Tales From A Southern Mom

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Host: Sprouting JubeJube

mahlicadesigns * Gracious Threads * Adventures With Bubba and Bug * Elli & Nels * Bellevi * Little Heart Threads * Sewing By Ti * Lulu & Celeste

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Host: Lulu & Celeste

Paisley Roots * The Crafting Fiend * Sewstarly * It’s Liesel * Tales of a Tester * Kaleidothought * auschick sews

Friday, September 29, 2017

Host: Sprouting JubeJube

SewSophieLynn * Sew Haute Blog * mahlicadesigns * Sew and Tell Project * RP Custom Fabrics Blog * FABulous Home Sewn * Sewing By Ti * Phat Quarters

Studio Jumpsuit and maxi dress, Sew Straight and Gather

A maxi dress for the win! Terri hit the ball out of the park with the Studio pattern. For the price of one pattern, you get plenty of possibilities!!! Jumpsuit, jumpshorts, dress, maxi, 2 bodices etc.

I had to test the maxi and View A. I fell in love with View A instantly because it enhances the shoulder line beautifully.

Look at my lovely earrings (I’m fond of this Etsy shop, Bronze-N-Roses!)

I had this stripey knit, but, alas, not enough to make my stripes match!!! The dress is so comfy. I made my usual “little teapot” alterations: M bust blended to L at the waist and hips, bodice length-1″.

It’s a really quick sew, if you choose the dress. The Jumpsuit asks for an invisible zip so it might be more time-consuming, but Terri has great tutorials so don’t fear the zipper!

Pattern: Studio Jumpsuit and Dress, Sew Straight and Gather

Size Range: XXS to 4XL

Fabrics: knit with elasthan

Difficulty: dress is rated “beginner”, but I’ d rate the Jumpsuit as “intermediate” (invisible zipper sewn to knit)

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Garment & Bag patterns for everyone – gather here online

We have all kinds of garments patterns. Everything from Aprons to Tops (if you’re thinking alphabetically), including Dresses, Jumpsuits, Shorts & Skirts. And we also have Bag patterns.

You can find our Kids’ garments & Quilting patterns in their own collections.

Legends Top and Dress

Legends Top and Dress . Sew Straight and Gather

Who’s ready to start planning their summer wardrobe?! I know I am!

Terri’s new pattern for Sew Straight and Gather is one of those quick sews, that you will make in just about any knit stashed.

Ironically, during the whole test, the weather here in Portugal, as been nothing but rain and cold. So shooting pictures for a summer dress was not the easiest of tasks. I call this my Longing for Summer photoshoot! 😀 The pattern’s main feature is the flattering stand up collar. It has several style options, top or dress, long or short sleeve, sleeveless, half or full skirt. I made a sleeveless version with a low waistline. Already dreaming of my summer beach getaway! 😀 The top is cleverly constructed, incasing all the seams, so you’ll have a polished finish. This feature also gives you a chance to have fun with prints and color blocking. There’s also a girls pattern, so you can make a matching outfit for your girl!

The Legends Top and Dress Pattern will be on sale for $5 until February 19th. Go! I’ll just sit here by the window, watching the rain… the never ending rain!

32 Best Sewing Patterns for Beginners 2022

Get ready folks – we’ve rounded up our favourite sewing patterns for beginners so you can start making your own clothes, accessories and more! Whether you’re returning to sewing after a few years away from your machine or have never sewn a stitch before, it’s a good idea to start making clothes with a simple pattern so you can perfect the basics before moving on to trickier projects. We’ve all got to start somewhere, so fire up that sewing machine, give one of these beginner sewing patterns a try and we promise you’ll never look back. Scroll down to see our clothing patterns or jump to our easy accessories to sew patterns.

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Main image (above): The Scout Tee © Grainline Studio

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Best Sewing Patterns for Beginners: Clothes

Is there anything more satisfying that wearing clothes that you’ve made yourself? We’ve put together some of our best sewing patterns for beginners to help you get started. These easy sewing projects will help you to build up your confidence and bring out your individual style at the same time.

Take a look at our quick list below and then scroll down for more pictures and to buy the patterns (or download them for free!).

Easy Sewing Patterns for Women’s Clothing Victory Skirt: I AM Patterns

Kimono Top: Simply Sewing

The Scout Tee: Grainline Studio

Silk Cami Top: Sew Over It

Rosa Dress: Simply Sewing

Cleo Pinafore: Tilly and the Buttons

Moneta Dress: Colette

Inari Cropped Tee: Named Clothing

Amélie Square Neckline Dress: Simply Sewing

Coco Dress and Top: Tilly and the Buttons

101 Trouser: Merchant and Mills

DIY Wrap Dress: Simply Sewing

Ultimate Shift Dress: Sew Over It

Leila Dress: Simply Sewing

Breton Dress: Simply Sewing

Pyjama Bottoms: The New Craft House

Maxi Skirt: Simply Sewing

Liberty Dress: Simply Sewing

Beachcomber Dress: MadeByJacksMum

Olivia Dress: The Sewing HQ

Salida Skirt: Eternalmakershop

The Lara Set: Simply Sewing

The Sun Dress: The Avid Seamstress

I AM Patterns: The Victory Skirt

Get started with dressmaking in style with this easy-to-construct starter skirt with a gathered waist – it’s a great project for learning how to use your sewing machine, handle fabric, add a button and finish with a hem. You’ll also get to try your hand at inserting a zip. Want to adapt the length or design? It’s easy to shorten or lengthen, and you can also choose from three different pocket styles.

The Victory Skirt pattern includes six sizes. Get the paper pattern for $15 or download the digital version at iampatterns.fr

Sew a starter skirt with The Victory Skirt © I AM Patterns

Grainline Studios: Scout Tee

What do we want? Easy-sew tops with a comfy fit! When do we want it? Now! Known for their easy-to-follow instructions and trusted patterns, Grainline Studios are meeting our need for an easy-to-make top we can wear every day. This woven t-shirt has capped sleeves, a scoop neck and is fitted at the shoulders. This beginner-friendly pattern gives you the chance to practise sewing simple straight seams, use bias binding, setting sleeves and basic hemming.

The Scout Tee sewing pattern is available as a PDF or paper pattern over at grainlinestudio.com, and costs $14-$16

Simply Sewing: Cropped kimono top

With just two pieces to cut out and stitch together, garment construction doesn’t get any simpler than this kimono top from Simply Sewing issue 3. It can be made in a variety of fabrics – make yours in a cotton print as we have for a crisp, structured feel, or try crepe or viscose for a more loose, draped look. And if the cropped length isn’t for you, it’s easy to lengthen to suit your style.

Get the free Kimono Top Pattern and find out how to make it.

Learn the basics of constructing a simple top with this free beginners sewing project

Sew Over It: The Silk Cami Top

Learn to sew with silky fabrics like a pro with this chic and simple top. You’ll get to practise sewing garments with a neat finish using French seams and learn how to add an all-in-one facing for a professional finish. Need a hand with your cami? Check out the Silk Cami Sewalong.

The pattern is available in UK sizes 8 to 18 from Sew Over It’s pattern store at sewoverit.co.uk as a PDF pattern from £9.

Practise adding a facing with the Silk Cami Top – without worrying about inserting sleeves © Sew Over It

Simply Sewing: Rosa Dress

This swishy dress is perfect for summer parties – or choose an autumnal pattern and team it up with a cardigan for cooler September outings. Available in in UK sizes 6-20 (US 4-18/EUR 34-38).

This pattern is available to download as a PDF from the Simply Sewing Etsy shop for £8.99.

The Rosa Dress is a vintage-inspired style with an easy fit and ruffle hem detail. © Simply Sewing Magazine

Tilly and the Buttons: The Cleo Pinafore and Dungaree Dress

The on-trend Cleo pattern has no fiddly zips to worry about and minimal fitting required. Make it dungaree-style with buckles or as a pinafore with button fastenings. You can vary the length and add optional topstitching and patch pockets on the front or back.

If you’re a complete newbie to dressmaking, never fear! The pattern comes with easy-to-follow steps and jargon-busting instructions, plus photos to show you how to sew each part.

Shop the printed pattern for £12.50 at shop.tillyandthebuttons.com or download the PDF version for £11.50.

Sew your first dress with The Cleo Dungaree Dress © Tilly and the Buttons

Colette: The Moneta Dress

Say hello to simple dressmaking with bags of understated attitude. With its mix of elegance and comfort, this is THE dress to make if you want to learn to sew with knits and make a garment in just a few hours or days (depending on your available sewing time!).

Choose between three versions which all share a curved neckline, fitted bodice and shirred skirt with in-seam pockets. You can adjust the sleeves, collar and bodice lining to suit your skills and style.

Sew it in sizes XS to 3XL. Find this PDF pattern for $14.00 at www.colettepatterns.com

Learn to sew with knits and make a dress in a weekend with The Moneta Dress © Colette

Named Clothing: Inari Crop Tee

Cropped tees are of the moment, and it’s easy to sew the trend! Not ready to wear cropped tops? No problem! You can turn your tee into a loose-fitting dress, as this pattern gives you both options. Try your hand at sewing short sleeves with a cuffed effect and adding slits at the side of the dress version.

If you’re a bit nervous about sewing with knits and heavier fabrics then this is the garment for you as it works well with light to medium-weight fabric with no or slight stretch.

Buy the PDF or Printed pattern from €13–€19 at www.namedclothing.com and sew it in UK sizes 4 – 18 (EUR 32 – 46, US 0 – 14).

Sew short sleeves with the on-trend cropped Inari Top © Named Clothing

Simply Sewing Magazine: Amélie Square neckline dress

Bring some vintage style to your wardrobe with this gorgeous square neckline dress pattern! This lovely design includes a fluted sleeve option so you can put your new sewing skills to the test! It’s ideal for spring and summer days, but you can team it up with a cosy cardigan when the weather starts to cool off in September.

This dress pattern comes in UK sizes 6-20 (US 4-18/EUR 34-38). Download the PDF and instructions from the Simply Sewing Etsy shop for £8.99.

Tilly and the Buttons: The Coco Dress and Top

Learn to sew with knits and you’ll unlock a whole new world of dressmaking… and the Coco is here to show you how! Whether you choose to make Coco as a Breton top or knit dress this pattern comes with plenty of variations to suit your style. Plus it’s super simple to sew, easy fitting, and doesn’t include any zips, buttons or other fiddly bits.

Buy the printed pattern for £14.50 at shop.tillyandthebuttons.com or download the digital version here for £11.50.

Who doesn’t want to sew their own Breton top or dress? (we do!) © Tilly and the Buttons

Merchant and Mills: 101 Trouser

We were looking around for a go-to trouser pattern for ages when we came across these drawstring trousers with side pockets and a false fly, cut to sit on the waist. Choose between three versions – a cropped and tapered trouser, wide, straight trouser or shorts (pictured below).

Shop the paper pattern, in sizes 8 to 18, for £14.50 at merchantandmills.com

Make a simple pair of elegant drawstring trousers with the 101 trouser and shorts pattern © Merchant and Mills

Simply Sewing: DIY wrap dress

Twist it, drape it, tie it… one dress, countless ways to wear it – and we’re here to show you how to sew it! Portia Lawrie has designed this convertible wrap dress tutorial for a clever multi-style frock that makes party dressing a doddle.

This is a patternless project, so you can skip the pattern-cutting stage completely and make this dress using just your measurements (and your chosen fabric, of course!). It’s simple and quick to make and you can style it in a multitude of ways.

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Sew your own party dress – no pattern needed with this free dress sewing project

Sew Over It: Ultimate Shift Dress

You can never have too many shift dresses! Designed with beginners in mind, the Sew Over It Ultimate Shift Dress pattern will guide you through the dressmaking process, from sewing bust darts to attaching neckline facings. There’s plenty of scope for customisation once you’ve mastered the basics, and it comes with a free maternity hack option.

This pattern is available in UK sizes 8 to 20 as a paper or PDF pattern from the Sew Over It pattern store

Learn the basics as you sew with The Ultimate Shift Dress © Sew Over It

Simply Sewing: Leila Dress

This pretty dress is super comfy and perfect for lounging around at home – or throwing on at the weekend for some casual style. It’s easy enough for beginners to make too! The pattern is available UK sizes 6-20 (US 4-18/EUR 34-38).

The PDF is available to download from the Simply Sewing Etsy shop for £8.99.

Get comfortable with this easy sewing pattern for beginners © Simply Sewing Magazine

Simply Sewing: Breton Dress

This beautiful skater dress is incredibly comfy and easy to wear. Give it a classic Breton look by opting for a striped fabric for the top section or get creative and make up your own colour combo.

This pattern is available to download from the Simply Sewing Etsy shop for £8.99.

This casual dress is very comfortable and easy to wear

The New Craft House: Pyjama Bottoms

Is there anything more cosy than snuggling up in some comfy pyjama bottoms? This easy sewing pattern from The New Craft House is a straightforward sewing project for beginners and they’re perfect for chilly winter nights! Find out how to make pyjama bottoms.

This pyjama pants project is a great easy sewing pattern for beginners!

Simply Sewing: Maxi Skirt

A maxi skirt is a great wardrobe staple to wear in the summer and early autumn. It will keep you cool on blazing hot summer afternoons and keep your legs warm on summer evenings. If you struggle to find a maxi skirt to fit your frame then this is the pattern for you, because it can be adjusted to suit your figure perfectly. Try making our DIY maxi skirt pattern today.

Simply Sewing: Liberty Dress

This classic dress is suitable for almost any occasion! Dress it up with a smart jacket for a special occasion or throw on a cardigan for a more casual look.

This Liberty Dress pattern is available to download from the Simply Sewing Etsy shop for £8.99.

MadeByJacksMum: Beachcomber Dress

This easy-to-wear dress can be made in a variety of shapes and sizes and worn as a dress or a tunic. It’s a wardrobe essential for spring and summer days! This pattern is available in a wide range of sizes from XXS up to 5XL.

The Beachcomber Dress pattern is available from the WavesandWild store on Etsy for £8.11.

The Sewing HQ: Olivia Dress

This lovely dress is floaty and elegant! It has a shirred waist panel to ensure a comfortable fit and this pattern is suitable for more adventurous beginners to make.

The Olivia Dress pattern is available from The Sewing HQ shop on Etsy priced £9. It comes in UK sizes 6-20.

Salida Skirt: Eternalmakershop

Is there anything comfier than a cord skirt? This super versatile skirt could be worn to work or thrown on at the weekend. While we think it looks great in cord, it could easily be made using denim or linen too. This pattern is great if you want to try something a little trickier to make and take your stitching to the next level.

The Salida Skirt is available from Eternalmakershop on Etsy for £20.50.

Simply Sewing: The Lara Set

This fantastic set comes with both a top and a dress to make. We’re completely smitten by the chic outline of the Lara dress – it even has pockets! This is another sewing project that would be ideal for a beginner sewist who is looking for something a little more challenging to make. This would be a wonderful outfit to wear for an occasion where you need to look smart and sophisticated.

The matching Lara top has a lovely shift silhouette – both practical and stylish.

You can buy the Lara Set from the Simply Sewing shop on Etsy for £8.99. Available in UK sizes 6-20.

The Avid Seamstress: The Sun Dress

Dreaming of warm summer days? This gorgeous sun dress created by The Avid Seamstress is bound to become one of the staples of your summer wardrobe!

The Sun Dress pattern is available from The Avid Seamstress shop on Etsy for £16.50.

How to make a wrap dress

Learn how to draft your own sewing pattern to match your own measurements with Portia Lawrie’s guide to how to make a wrap dress without a pattern.

Try our DIY wrap dress pattern.

Best Sewing Patterns for Beginners: Accessories

Looking for more sewing patterns for beginners? Every outfit needs some stylish accessories to finish the look! We’ve put together some of our favourite easy sewing projects from Simply Sewing Magazine to help you get started – they’re quick and easy to make and you’re bound to find something you love. Many of these patterns make great gifts too.

Take a look at the list below to see our collection of easy sewing projects and discover your next make!

Easy Accessories to Sew Fabric Necklace

DIY Headband

Homemade Scrunchies

Bento Bag

Envelope Clutch Bag

Clasp Purse

DIY Heat Packs

Fabric Necklace

New to sewing? This easy sewing project is a great way to use up any fabric scraps and transform them into a stunning accessory. Learn how to make a fabric necklace with Anna Alicia’s step-by-step guide.

DIY Headband

This quick and easy sewing pattern can be made using fat quarters or any leftover scraps of fabric that you have hanging around. It’s an ideal sewing project for beginners too. Find out how to make a headband with this sewing pattern created by Jennie Jones.

Homemade Scrunchies

Scrunchies are simple to make and can be made to match every outfit! Try this easy sewing pattern for beginners created by Jessica Entwistle and learn how to make a scrunchie step by step.

Bento Bag

Heading off to the beach? This Japanese-inspired bento bag is perfect for all of your holiday accessories – or to sling over your shoulder when you go out shopping. Find out how to make a bento bag with our free beginner sewing pattern designed by Jennie Jones.

Envelope Clutch Bag

While we’ve used a summery fabric here, you could easily choose a more seasonal design and take this clutch bag to a wedding or a festive party. Try Jennie Jones’ wonderful sewing pattern and discover how to make an envelope clutch bag.

Clasp Purse

Keep your coins safe by sewing your own clasp purse! This easy sewing project would make a wonderful gift for a young child and it won’t take you long to master the pattern. Follow Jessica Entwistle’s sewing tutorial to learn how to make a clasp purse.

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DIY heat packs

If you’re new to sewing, making a DIY heat pack is a great way to practice some basic sewing techniques and familiarise yourself with your sewing machine. Plus they’ll keep your hands warm in cold weather! Learn how to make your own DIY heat pack.

How to Grade a Pattern Up or Down a Size (or Two)

Have you fallen in love with a pattern, only to find that it doesn’t come in your size? A few ladies told me that Itch to Stitch’s patterns don’t come in their sizes – some are smaller and some are larger than the measurements. Perhaps you have a tween who is not quite big enough to wear adult sizes, but too big for kid’s patterns. Perhaps you have a paper sewing pattern whose size range is just outside of yours (paper patterns come with one size range in an envelop, e.g., 6-8-10-12-14 in one envelop and 14-16-18-20-22 in another).

There’s no need to despair. With a little time and some effort, you could grade the pattern up or down.

This method is a pretty safe bet to change up to two sizes.

The caveat is that the pattern must be evenly graded.

Evenly Graded?

What does “evenly graded” mean? It means at any specific point (let’s say, the waist), the measurements between sizes are the same.

Here’s an example (hypothetical numbers):

Size 00 Size 0 Size 2 Size 4 Size 6 Waist 64 cm 66 cm 68 cm 70 cm 72 cm

You see that each waist measurement is 2 cm larger than the previous size.

However, it doesn’t mean that every point on the pattern must increase by the same amount. In fact, it’s likely that it doesn’t grow by that same absolute amount. Think about when a person gains or loses weight, some part of her body would increase/decrease more than others. And no matter how much weight she gains or loses, she wouldn’t be taller or shorter.

Here’s the example:

Size 00 Size 0 Size 2 Size 4 Size 6 Waist 64 cm 66 cm 68 cm 70 cm 72 cm Neck to Waist Length 35 cm 35.25 cm 35.5 cm 35.75 cm 36 cm

In the example, while the waist still grows 2 cm per size, the neck to waist length only grows by 0.25 cm per size.

This is typical of women’s patterns. The “big guys,” such as Burda, Vogue, McCall, Butterick and Simplicity, all have evenly graded patterns. The indie pattern companies, such as Jalie and Silhouette also evenly grade their patterns, although some patterns have huge size ranges, so they may evenly grade only within a sub-range. For example, misses 8 to 16 are evenly graded, and women’s 18 to 24 are evenly graded. As long as there are three or more sizes graded evenly in a pattern, you can still deploy this method.

You don’t have to study very hard to discover whether a pattern is evenly graded. You can pretty much recognize it at the first glance. (This is the Vienna Tank.)

Some of Itch to Stitch’s patterns are not completely evenly graded across all the sizes. For example, in Lisbon Cardigan, the larger sizes have increasingly longer bodice, whereas the smaller sizes have the same bodice length. However, because there are more than 3 sizes in one range, you could still use this method to grade up or down.

So maybe this is an unnecessarily long-winded explanation. Most of the time, you can use this method anyway.

Let’s get started.

How to Grade

(Click to see larger images.)

Step 1: Determine how many sizes you need to go up or down.

This is body measurement table for most of Itch to Stitch’s patterns.

Notice that for each size, the bust is increased by 1 3/8″ (3.5 cm), the waist by 1 3/8″ (3.5 cm) and the hip by 1 3/8″ (3.5 cm). These figures happen to be the same, but they don’t necessary have to for other patterns.

So if there are two sizes bigger and two sizes smaller, the measurements would look like these:

Are you grading one size smaller/larger? Or two sizes?

Step 2: On the pattern, draw a straight, guiding line to connect the “corner points”.

Step 3: Measure the amount between sizes along each line. If you don’t have too strong of an aversion to the metric system, I think it’s easier to use millimeter (smaller unit is easier). But either way would work. I am going to use millimeter here.

Step 4: Plot the next size (or next two sizes) using the measurements.

The same logic applies with grading down.

Step 5: Repeat step 2, 3 and 4 along curves. More plots along the curves make it easier for you to connect them smoothly and accurately. There is no absolute number of lines that you need to follow. You can do it sparingly but enough to make you comfortable with drawing the curve. Try to have the straight guiding lines perpendicular (the right word is probably “tangent”) to the pattern lines but you don’t have to be insanely precise (we are increasing/decreasing one or two sizes). You don’t need to draw more straight guiding lines along the straight part of the pattern lines; those are easy to connect.

In the following example, I am going to continue on increasing one size only, but you get the drill of increasing two sizes or decreasing a size or two.

Step 6: Connect the dots as smoothly as you can.

After you draw all the dots and connect all of them, it will look like this:

Repeat for each pattern piece and there you go!

I hope this is helpful. Keep stitching!

13 Websites With Free Women’s Sewing Patterns (in PDF) — Sabrina Lee

When I first starting sewing, I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on patterns that I wasn’t sure I would know how to use, so I wondered: where can I find free (but stylish) women’s sewing patterns that I could print out in the comfort of my own home? I searched high and low for these free PDF sewing patterns but found very little (and what I did find consisted mostly of shapeless boxes). That was back in 2011, and the internet has come a long way since then – nowadays there are free sewing patterns for every part of a woman’s wardrobe, whether you’re looking for tops, dresses, skirts, pants, coats, jumpsuits or even swimwear and lingerie. Best of all, these free patterns still have all kinds of stylish details that set them apart from boring basics. Because who wants to spend time sewing basics that they can easily buy anywhere?

The following 11 websites have collections of free sewing patterns for stylish, on-trend women’s clothing: Mood Fabrics, fabric.com, fabrics-store.com, Peppermint Mag, Fibre Mood, BurdaStyle (Russia), Bernina, Lekala Patterns, Grasser, Marfy and pattern-vault.com. All of these websites are from reputable fabric stores, pattern companies or sewing publications, so rest assured that the patterns are well-drafted.

Below is a summary of the types of free sewing patterns that you will find on each website. Plus, check out my recommendations for places to buy fabric and sewing equipment to use to make up these patterns here.

One quick sidebar before we jump in: Although I love free sewing patterns as much as the next gal, I still mainly sew with Vogue/McCall’s/Butterick patterns, which are not free but usually cost less than $6 on sale. The reason is I’ve sewn enough with Vogue/McCall’s/Butterick patterns to know how they need to be altered to fit me, and by now I can usually just sew a pattern straight from the envelope (without making a test garment) because I know that my standard set of adjustments will almost always work. By contrast, most pattern companies only offer a few free sewing patterns, so you don’t sew enough with one particular pattern company to learn how that companies’ patterns should be adapted to fit your body. Alternatively, if the free patterns are offered on a website or in a sewing magazine, then those patterns are often drafted by many different designers, using different slopers (a sloper is a basic form-fitting pattern that designers use to develop other patterns). That means that (1) the patterns can be based on a lot of different body types, so they all fit differently despite being published in the same magazine or website, and (2) there might not be much quality control, so you’re never sure that every pattern and set of instructions is high-quality. In addition to fitting and quality control issues, I also just think that PDF patterns can be a real hassle: I really, really, really hate printing out and taping together these PDF patterns, and I often think that free patterns are just as costly as paid-for patterns, once you factor in the cost of ink and paper, and the value of the time you spend taping the patterns together.

The fabric store of Project Runway fame has really stepped up their online presence in recent years, and they now offer an extensive library of free sewing patterns covering a wide range of garment types (tops, pants, a ton of dresses, jackets and coats), including garment types that are not covered on most other websites (e.g. lingerie, swimwear, athletic wear). There are a ton of patterns that are super on-trend – for example, these paper-bag waist pants, this pussy bow blouse (similar to the one that Kamala Harris recently rocked), and this maxi shirt dress, just to name a few. They have a “basics collection” that I think is supposed to be geared towards beginners, although some of these projects are not appropriate for total beginners, in my opinion.

Their patterns do not come with instructions, but there are blog posts that explain how to sew the garment (with photos). You must register for their mailing list to download the free patterns.

One (minor) rant: I wish they had a view where you could look at the line drawings for all of the patterns in a particular category. It is possible to filter the posts by category (e.g. outerwear patterns, dress patterns, etc.) but that just narrows it down to the blog posts with photos of the finished garments – not the line drawings themselves. It can be hard sometimes to discern all of the construction details (or sometimes even the basic silhouette!) in the photos of the finished garments, and it would just be so much easier to sift through the enormous number of patterns if they made it easier to browse by line drawing.

Another (more substantive) rant: I’ve found Mood patterns to be really hit or miss. For example, I made this robe using Mood’s free pattern, and the result was a gargantuan robe that made my arms look like an orangutan’s. I also made this wrap dress using a Mood free pattern, and the finished garment did not fit me at all. I don’t think you have to avoid their patterns altogether; I just think you need to approach with caution. First, do some research on patternreview.com to see if anyone has reviewed the pattern. Second, don’t rely on their size chart; instead, measure the pattern and determine the measurements of the finished garment, then use those measurements to decide which size to cut. Third, always, always, always make a muslin to try out the pattern before cutting into your precious fashion fabric. I took that approach with the Primrose pant, and that one ended up being a winner (though it took a muslin and a few alterations to get there).