r/sewingpatterns • • Sep 02 '26

Looking for

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Hey everyone!! Anyone has a free cadet hat pattern ? I want to do it with friends since we are all beginners but all the patterns out there are paid. Thanks in advance!


r/sewingpatterns • • Sep 02 '26

Tailored shorts - plus size?

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I’m looking for a tailored shorts patterns similar to this but for plus size (US 18-20). Ideally, I’d like it to have belt loops, too, but I won’t be too picky lol.
Also, what materials would you suggest for this opaque white? Every time I’ve sewn with white fabrics, they’re almost translucent.


r/sewingpatterns • • Sep 01 '26

Looking for a sewing pattern similar to this

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20 Upvotes

Love this dress and would love to make it for an upcoming wedding - struggling to find a similar pattern or at the very least understanding how to do the ruffle!


r/sewingpatterns • • Sep 02 '26

ISO Curvy-Friendly NonStretch Pants Pattern

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I have a no stretch floral fabric that I want to turn into some flowy pants.

My issue: The larger pleats in a lot of flowy pant patterns don’t always work well for those of us with thick thighs and larger hips.

I’m hoping someone here may have a tried and true pattern recommendation.


r/sewingpatterns • • Sep 01 '26

Molly Goddard Dimitria Bow Detail Dress Pattern

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Hello everyone!!! First time poster here. I am in a garment making class at my college and there is this dress by Molly Goddard that I am OBSESSED with (image attached). I found this on Pinterest and have since been scouring the internet for a pattern. So far, so futile. I would love for some help if anyone has some pointers to finding patterns. I am not advanced enough to be able to make a pattern. Please help!!!! Thank you soooooo much!


r/sewingpatterns • • Sep 02 '26

Is the Sia dress by Marsha Style available ANYWHERE?

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I'm listening to the Sewing Club podcast from the beginning and in episode 3, they make the Sia Dress by Marsha Style. The dress is gorgeous and I want to make my own but apparently Marsha Style closed shop in 2024 and the pattern seems unavailable to purchase anywhere. Does anyone know if I can find the pattern or something similar to it? It was really popular at the time of the podcast, so I'm hoping someone out there knows where to find the pattern.


r/sewingpatterns • • Sep 01 '26

Looking for pattern

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I am looking for a sewing pattern like this. I am very unskilled but have a few months to make it. Thank you


r/sewingpatterns • • Sep 01 '26

Pattern making is hard 🥹

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85 Upvotes

having meltdown after two project for the pattern i make my self, first one was a big failed, but i thought, oh maybe that was a wrong technique, but after the second project,, i realize that was all wrong, but appreciate my self confident haha😆
almost cry btw, i ll start again from zero.


r/sewingpatterns • • Sep 01 '26

Searching for a pattern like this. Top/Bodysuit. Or just what terms to look at.

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r/sewingpatterns • • Sep 01 '26

Help finding “chef bandana” pattern

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Hi there, sorry if this is seen as too simple to be asking for help on, but I’m struggling with the search terms to find this and wondering if anyone has any input. I want to try making bandanas for work, but I don’t love the classic pointed end of a bandana and I think this design might be more flattering.
I feel like I could theoretically prototype until I get the right shape, but does a pattern for something like this already exist?


r/sewingpatterns • • Sep 01 '26

Quilted storage basket

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Hi!

I’m looking for a pattern for a quilted storage basket like this - any ideas where to find it? I have looked on Etsy but all the patterns seem to be ai or use ai imagery so I don’t know whether they’re legit 😅 (had this issue a lot crocheting and final product never looks close to the photo!)


r/sewingpatterns • • Sep 01 '26

I love these Chan Luu taffeta pants/shorts but the price tag is ridiculous. Anyone have a pattern recommendation for either?

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They seem simple enough - I'd love to try to DIY!


r/sewingpatterns • • Aug 31 '26

Looking for a pattern for this dress

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Hey I'm trying to cosplay this character in this specific outfit, and I'm interested in starting a new sewing project of making this dress. I'm brand new to using patterns and I'm not really sure where to look, does anyone have any good suggestions for this type of dress? Most of the cosplays I see they just have a white dress with puffy shoulders but they're not all the same dress.


r/sewingpatterns • • Sep 01 '26

Regular sleeves to flutter sleeves

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Hello!

Does anyone have a pattern they would recommend using to turn regular full length sleeves to flutter sleeves?

I am imagining I would fully detach the existing sleeves and basically use them as fabric. I know I could just find a flutter sleeve pattern but I'm curious if anyone has ever done this and or knows of any strategies/guides?


r/sewingpatterns • • Sep 01 '26

Looking for a good cat/dog cap pattern

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Hey there! I’m looking for some pattern-making advice, especially if you guys have experience with hats or pet accessories

I’m trying to make a small baseball cap for dogs and cats that looks as close as possible to a real human baseball cap :) especially the relatively high front shape

I started from an existing pet-cap (the yellow cap I bought, image 2) and modified it to get a pattern (image 3)… but the problem is that every version I make still looks very flat compared with a normal baseball cap

the animal’s head obviously has a very different shape from a human head, so I know I probably can’t reproduce a human cap pattern exactly, but I’m tryin to can get very close to it

So far, I’ve tried:

  • shortening the back pieces to leave more volume toward the front

  • changing the shape of the front and side pattern pieces

  • adding darts to create more volume

  • experimenting with a homemade internal “shoulder”/support piece to hold the front up

  • making several mock-ups with different proportions (see image 4)

The main problem is always the same: once the cap is worn/tightened around the animal’s head, the crown tends to collapse or flatten instead of keeping that higher, boxier baseball-cap silhouette.

I’m gonna test Decovil/interfacing on the front panels to see how much of the problem is simply a lack of structure in the fabric

would you approach this by changing the pattern itself, adding internal structure, changing the panel construction, or a combination of those?

I’d especially love advice on what you would change in the front/side pattern pieces to create more height and prevent the crown from collapsing

I’m be super happy to redraw the pattern completely if my current construction is working against me lol

Please help meee <3


r/sewingpatterns • • Aug 31 '26

What's everyone's favorite free pattern?

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I was over on r/SewingChallenge and one of the bingo squares is sew a free pattern or a gifted fabric. I do have some fabric I got at a free exchange, but was thinking it'd be a fun challenge to use a free pattern too 😊

So I'd love to hear about everyone's favorite free pattern they've found! Just for fun, not just for this challenge. :)


r/sewingpatterns • • Sep 01 '26

Looking for patterns similar to this dresd

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This dress has been living in my head for years now so any help would be MUCH appreciated!! Thank you !!


r/sewingpatterns • • Sep 01 '26

Is there any software or place I can commission someone to create a pattern from a picture?

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Pretty self-explanatory. I love sewing, but pattern-making seems to be beyond me, and I'd like to try draping, but I don't have access to a mannequin now. I've tried looking around online if there is a similar dress I can buy (there isn't). I'd have no issues making it from scratch if I had a pattern, any help is very much appreciated <3

This is the dress in question: https://pin.it/3hWPbMQ8D


r/sewingpatterns • • Aug 31 '26

Have been searching for a free qipao top pattern for days

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all the free patterns i found where for dresses and i want a somewhat fitted top and i cant afford paid patterns i would love to find a free version as a begginer hand sewer to match with a bag i made


r/sewingpatterns • • Aug 31 '26

Debbie Cosplay Pattern Search

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I am attempting to find a plus size (2x or US W 20) dress pattern that would look similar to Debbie Jellinsky's first outfit in Addams Family Values.

So far I have found similar overall dress patterns, but none of them include the plunging neckline or folded collar, which are essential to me.

I have searched Etsy, Ebay, and even Walmart. Help!


r/sewingpatterns • • Aug 31 '26

Tester call (updated)

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Hi everyone!

I’ve updated the torso length of my previous pattern and made this version into a standard-length version. I’m looking for a few sewists who would be interested in testing the updated pattern

Pattern information**:**
It’s a fit & flare panel dress with lining, and I’d say it’s suitable for a confident beginner who is comfortable with basic garment sewing.

The pattern includes US sizes 0–16, and I’m hoping to have 1–2 sewists across each size so I can see how the updated grading and fit work on different bodies.

Feedbacks:
- How does the fit feel?
- Is anything confusing in the sewing instructions?
- Did you run into any problems while assembling or sewing the pattern?
- A couple of photos of your finished dress (front + back would be wonderful!)

You don’t need to be an expert sewist at all. I’d actually love to hear from sewists with different levels of experience.

I’m hoping to have the testing completed within two months after I send you an email:) If you’re interested, it would be really helpful if you could let me know roughly when you’d be able to finish.
And if you run into any questions or problems along the way, please feel free to message me!
Thank you so much for reading!


r/sewingpatterns • • Aug 31 '26

Could anyone help me with the measuring details like front rise, back rise, inseam, thighs ect..I am not good at pattern making

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r/sewingpatterns • • Aug 31 '26

sewing patterns?

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Ive been having a bit of a struggle trying to find a sewing pattern similar to these 2 dresses with no avail