This is episode 4 in my Learn to Sew Series, but it also works as a standalone deep dive into sewing patterns. I walk through all the standard elements of sewing patterns and provide tips on sizing, cutting fabric, storing patterns, and finding good patterns!
Timestamps:
(1:53) What the heck is a sewing pattern??
(2:36) Physical sewing patterns
(4:15) PDF sewing patterns
(4:57) How to print PDF patterns
(9:34) Projector sewing patterns
(11:35) What is included in pattern instructions?
(12:10) Pattern sizing
(20:59) Fabric requirements and recommendations
(25:06) Pattern markings
(33:01) How to cut the fabric for your pattern pieces
(44:22) How to store your patterns
(49:19) How to find good patterns/pattern recommendations
Website I recommend for large format (A0) printing: pdfplotting.com
Hera marker: https://amzn.to/4dGg17H
Rotary cutter: https://a.co/d/5S7mLbo
Cutting mat: https://amzn.to/3WWFOmn
Other favorite sewing tools: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-1c0abd99
Pattern designer recommendations:
Jessilous Closet - https://www.instagram.com/jessilous_closet/
Small Museum - https://www.instagram.com/smallmuseum_/
Cayden Naughton - https://www.instagram.com/cayden.naughton/
Carmen Christine - https://www.instagram.com/_carmenchristine/
BF Patterns - https://www.instagram.com/bfpatterns/
Matchy Matchy Sewing Club - https://www.instagram.com/matchymatchysewingclub/
Paradise Patterns - https://www.instagram.com/paradisepatterns/
Gracomakes - https://www.instagram.com/gracomakes/
Steph Time - https://www.instagram.com/smlennox/
Friday Pattern Co. - https://www.instagram.com/fridaypatterncompany/
Helen’s Closet - https://www.instagram.com/helens__closet/
True Bias - https://www.instagram.com/truebias/
Georgia’s Portfolio - https://www.instagram.com/georgias_portfolio/
Daisy Chain Patterns - https://www.instagram.com/daisychainpatterns/
Spaghetti Western Patterns - https://www.instagram.com/spaghetti_western_sewing/
Common Stitch - https://www.instagram.com/common_stitch/
Threadloop App: https://threadloop.app/
My patterns: https://sydgraham.com/collections/sewing-patterns
Lane Pants - https://sydgraham.com/products/lane-pants-sewing-pattern
Ruby Vest - https://sydgraham.com/products/ruby-vest
Syd Tie Top & Dress - https://sydgraham.com/products/syd-tie-top-dress-sewing-pattern
Skyline Dress - https://sydgraham.com/products/skyline-dress-sewing-pattern
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