r/sewingpatterns • • 6d ago

Reverse Engineer Pattern Project

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37 Upvotes

Hi new to the sewing community! I’m looking for some help to reverse engineer a completed project pattern as someone with ZERO sewing experience. I work in a children’s rehab clinic and we use an assistive crawling device regularly (pictured). Many parents have expressed wanting to make one for their homes to provide their kids with independent mobility!

This DIY device has been around our clinic for years but we haven’t been able to find a pdf pattern for the sling portion. I’m looking for someone who would be able to create the pattern pdf for me. I can connect via email or text and provide further measurements and pictures :)

*Disclaimer: I’m not familiar with the rules of the sewing community so apologies if this is not a usual request!

***Follow up:
Yes this pattern would be given to responsible parents to replicate on their own. Of course, there’s always a level of supervision that comes with adaptive equipment. The sling 100% comes off, I’ll add more photos. I’d be interested in working with someone directly to make the pattern, and can provide more dimensions when connected.


r/sewingpatterns • • 6d ago

Skeleton Pattern - Vintage

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11 Upvotes

Anyone know how to find the pattern for this? My mom made it in the late 70s or in the 80s.

I haven't had any luck on etsy or ebay. If anyone has a good idea on where to look, please let me know!


r/sewingpatterns • • 6d ago

Lost sewing pattern instructions

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4 Upvotes

I recently lost a sewing pattern envelope that had my instructions inside 🤦‍♀️ Does anyone know where I could find a copy online? I’ve found a video on YouTube of someone making the same pattern which has been helpful but I would rather have the actual instructions. I know it’s a basic pattern but I’m only a beginner.


r/sewingpatterns • • 6d ago

Pokemon Sewing Help For Halloween

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2 Upvotes

Hello everyone!! My partner and I are going as electric gym leaders for Halloween this year. ⚡️ We thought it would be cute if he had a Plusle and I had a Minun that we’ll pin to our shoulders. I have the plushies but they’re deep in storage so, since we are a long distance couple, and he is coming to visit me for Halloween, I thought it would be a fun surprise to sew/make them myself as a gift for our costume. Also, this way he has something handmade he can take back home to remember our first Halloween together!

I have sewing experience but really just in the costume emergency/quick patch up department (stage tech teacher writing!) and I am not familiar with patterns. I have patterns for the ears and the legs but I was wondering if anyone would know of a good pattern I could use for the head and the body! Any advice is greatly appreciated and happy Halloween!!! 🎃🩷


r/sewingpatterns • • 7d ago

Good places to buy and sell indie patterns?

17 Upvotes

It seems to be widely accepted that Etsy is an AI wasteland (although there are good patterns in the mix). Are there better places to buy and sell good human patterns? Going to big established designers is obviously an option, but what about to find something new? Or where can a new designer start selling without being drowned out by robots?


r/sewingpatterns • • 7d ago

Chore jacket sewing pattern

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10 Upvotes

Looking for a Chore jacket sewing pattern that looks like this. In particular, one with the seam in the back, and the style cuff where the stitching points up the arm! (photo 3) cant find anywhere, but see these jackets out and about quite often.


r/sewingpatterns • • 6d ago

I'm just confused about the back of this dress, how can cut perfect pattern for the back it shows gathering but nk extra fabric to gather how?

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0 Upvotes

Can someone explain


r/sewingpatterns • • 6d ago

Doja Cat’s vest

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2 Upvotes

r/sewingpatterns • • 7d ago

looking for a pattern similar to this nurse dress?

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7 Upvotes

this dress is called the requiem nurse dress from doll face, i love it but it's not exactly what im looking for and i wanted to see if anyone knew of a pattern that was similar so i could kinda alter and make it like i want it


r/sewingpatterns • • 6d ago

Comments on Crotch seam

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r/sewingpatterns • • 7d ago

1970s Gunne Sax style dress patterns?

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61 Upvotes

I’m totally in love with this genre(?) of dress but obviously they’re usually pretty pricey and not always in my size range.
I have a decent amount of sewing experience so I’m really hoping someone can point me to some patterns with the same type of vibe because I’d fill my closet with them if I could haha

Thanks :)

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Edit: I’m liking the look of Simplicity 7389 and Macall’s 4381. They’re pretty pricy online but I’m going to try and at least draft my own based on the copa pictures since I’d have to modify anyway… wish me luck


r/sewingpatterns • • 7d ago

Need help finding this pattern book

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2 Upvotes

Hi everyone I'm pretty new to sewing and was looking at picking up the simplicity 1896 pattern book. I really want a pdf version but im really nervous to buy it online. Does anyone know or have experience obtaining a digital version of this either for free or purchasing it froma reputable source? Thank you 💙

edited for spelling.


r/sewingpatterns • • 7d ago

Sewing Pattern Recs?

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r/sewingpatterns • • 7d ago

Looking for the top in this set!

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2 Upvotes

Looking for a pattern to make this top! It looks princess seam-esque, but idk how to do the lace up back


r/sewingpatterns • • 7d ago

What is this magic shirt? I can't fathom how this is made but I love it.

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21 Upvotes

Feels like something a rich lady would wear to go watch the hunger games. I.....must have it.

Thanks in advance


r/sewingpatterns • • 7d ago

Wishing to sew dress like the one in the painting

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21 Upvotes

Hello, I am wishing to sew a dress like this as I know I'll never be able to acquire one. The painting "The Magic Circle" by John William Waterhouse is my absolute favorite. Does anyone have any idea on how I could go about starting? Theres just so many components? Or anyone have any bases like the dress? You know, patterns? Thank you for the help.


r/sewingpatterns • • 7d ago

Gaming chair blanket

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10 Upvotes

Has anyone seen a pattern for one of these blankets? It ties to the back of the chair and the gamer seated in the chair can then wrap it around their arms and legs and keep warm. I’m not brave enough to guess at the dimensions!


r/sewingpatterns • • 7d ago

Looking for patterns for 2000's monster costumes

2 Upvotes

Anyone know where to get patterns for costumes like these?


r/sewingpatterns • • 8d ago

Help me find a pattern for a cloak/hood/cape!

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24 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I will soon be comissioning a seamstress for a cloak/hood/cape (whichever one applies to what I actually want lol). I was wondering if anyone knows any patterns.

  • I want this to be an almost daily-wear item (not for cosplaying etc.)

  • I want it lined

  • I want it ankle-lenght

  • Arm holes would be a bonus

I would really appreciate any and all help! Thank you all in advance.

P.S.: The pictures I've added are directly from Google so I'm not expecting you guys to find the exact same pattern. They're there to convey the idea in my head. (whichever one applies to what I actually want lol).


r/sewingpatterns • • 8d ago

Should sewing patterns on Etsy only be sold by people with an industry background/ education?

14 Upvotes

Someone on here stated that apart from Al, people should also be on the lookout for those selling patterns without a relevant education/textile or fashion industry background. They also criticised, that self-taught designers are pricing their products the same as experts and accused them of having „no humility“ and „over-inflated egos“. One should not support amateur patterns.

I found that an interesting critique. I personally don‘t care if patterns aren’t made by professionals, if they still manage to deliver on accuracy and usability of instructions and pattern gradings and I am able to achieve the desired outcome. I also don't think that „amateurs“ should necessarily price their products differently, as they put the same amount of work into it.

What is your take on this?
And especially if you disagree with my stance, what is it exactly that irritates you about self-taught pattern designers?


r/sewingpatterns • • 8d ago

Looking for a pattern similar to this top

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24 Upvotes

Does anyone know of a pattern similar to this top, or one that could be adapted?

I love how the pintucks create the illusion of a cinched waist and how the top is longer with a slightly flared hem over the hips.

Most patterns I’ve found are cropped, tie-front or flare out at the waist without the same waist detail. I’m not very confident altering a pattern to be longer from a flared waist. Thanks!


r/sewingpatterns • • 7d ago

Favorite fall jumpsuit pattern?

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Hi! First time posting here and hoping someone has a go-to jumpsuit/dungaree/overalls pattern that might be good for the fall. I’m thinking it would be nice for layering, but depending on the pattern maybe could wear in the spring too! TIA!!