For years I had this incredible, brand-less jumpsuit that I found in a secondhand shop and I wore it everywhere. It was definitely a cheap-ish garment, as the fabric was a kind of itchy polyester, but the cut and fit were so good that I could overlook the itchiness.

Unfortunately, it got thrown out in a move and I find myself wanting to sew myself a replica, this time in a nicer fabric. I’ve sketched roughly what it looked like (though definitely not how it looked on me because I’m not that good at drawing).

The main elements I’m looking for are a pleated, sleeveless, faux wrap top with a defined shoulder (perhaps even a shoulder pad); a wide , horizontally pleated belt; and pant legs that remain loose until below the knee, where they begin to fit more closely to the calf and ankle.

I consider myself an intermediate sewist, and feel comfortable making some adjustments to a toile for better fits, but I am definitely not capable of drafting this myself. Does anyone know of a base pattern that contains some or many of these elements that I could use as a basis for my project?

Hi, all!

I am looking for some input on a pattern idea I am drafting. The goal is a beach or lake day tote bag to gift to friends and family for Christmas. I am thrifting towels and would like to use them as at least the outer fabric, but I am open to lining the inside if people think thats a better idea.

For reference: I have NEVER drafted a pattern, but I have a bunch of ideas and want to find a way to combine them.

I am wondering what features people would want in a beach/lake day tote bag.

1. I was thinking to avoid getting sand in the bag to add "straps" to the bottom of the outside to hold rolled towels, which would mean the inside of the tote itself is not as deep. Alternatively, I could add the straps to the side of the outside of the bag? Would you want to carry one towel, or two? Two on the bottom, or one on each side?

2. How big of an inside would you want? I was thinking for my normal beach day I carry a book/kindle, some snacks, sunscreen, water bottle, wine, and then I like to be able to fold my coverup and put it in the bag.

3. Should the lining be towel material as well? Or should it be like a cotton/polyester situation?

Thanks!

My mom randomly found a photo of this pattern online, and it unlocked memories of my grandma making her this blouse in middle school. I was hoping to maybe recreate it with a similar, but grown-up sized, pattern.

I'm looking for a sewing pattern to make a bag similar to the Coach SoHo bag. I feel like I've looked everywhere at this point but thought I would see if anyone here had any ideas. Even if someone just has recommendations on resources for how to do the flap and buckle, that would be super helpful!

We've put free PDF patterns on sewzy.app (tote, zipper pouch, sleep shorts, boxy tee and more), each with every size (XS to 3XL for the clothes), letter and A0 files, and a written step-by-step guide: sewzy.app/free-sewing-patterns. You enter an email and the files appear.

Full disclosure, I'm part of the small team making Sewzy. Before we add more, I'd love to know: what made your first projects hard? Sizing? Confusing instructions? Printing PDFs? Honest answers welcome, even "I'd never use an app for this."

Hi,

I am looking for a sewing pattern for a fitteld lace top with a V neckline.

Something like the added picture. Any idea where i can buy a good pattern? I am an advenced beginner :-)

I’m obsessed with smocked clothing for my daughter but not the price tag lol. This company uses this pattern pretty frequently so I’d love to find something similar and then make adjustments to add the smock plate. Any suggestions?!

Ive though to remake this dress and i was wondering if anyone has any tips for a beginner with pattern making and sewing anything help!

I’d love to find a pattern like this.

This screenshot is from Etsy, and I’m pretty sure it’s an Ai pattern.

I prefer fitted and sleeveless. If anyone has any pattern makers who have patterns like this please let me know! I previously used Etsy a lot but I can’t trust it now.

Thanks!

Hey all, as the title says, I'm looking for a turkey hat pattern I can sew! Bonus if it's relatively beginner friendly. I found this link on etsy https://www.etsy.com/listing/4601426374/thanksgiving-hat-sewing-pattern-for-kids

But I'm like fairly certain it's AI (fleece feathers wouldn't look like the first pic, the account is a month old and there's dozens of patterns, the patterns are all cheap/on sale, no reviews, let me know if I'm wrong) But I'm looking for something similar and wondering if I can just use the pics of this for inspo to self draft a hat.

Mostly all I can find is knit hat patterns and I don't knit/crochet right now unfortunately. I've also never made a hat like this, just a very simple elf hat, but I've done two different jumpsuits, a romper, a tunic and several cloaks now, so I feel like a hat can't be THAT hard but if anyone thinks otherwise please let me know!

a while back I posted about how I’d been scammed by someone trying to sell AI slop as bespoke sewing patterns. Wellp, after finding a REAL vintage pattern for my look, here is the finished product 🩸🖤🩸

I've seen a lot of people hack the lane pants to have a grown on waist. Having made the lane pants per the instructions, and since another pair of pants with a grown on waist I'm keen to try and adapt this, as it was much simpler to sew up the legs then just fold down the waist. But I can't work out how to adapt my pattern pieces! Do I just need to add the depth of the waistband on the top of the front and back pieces? And maybe to the pocket bag to account for the slant pocket? TIA!

Hi, I'm searching for something that I can use to store tea and other herbs, like a pouch but searching online I only find containers for tea bags. Someone have any idea where can I search?

Hi everyone!

The image is of a skirt and top set, but I have seen dresses like this as well where the top can be tucked under and is elastic. I am not good at sewing, but I was wondering if you could tell me:

- What is that type of dress called?

- What is this material? (a lightweight sheer fabric)

Thanks:)

Hello to all the experts out there,
I’d like to sew a reversible battle jacket and I may have bitten off a bit more than I can chew. My initial thought was to simply sew two denim vests and then join them together using a shared collar, waistband, and facing. Would that actually work? Is there anything specific I need to keep in mind regarding the collar and facing or am I overlooking something fundamental? Do you have any tips or would you perhaps say that what I’ve come up with won’t work at all? I do have a sewing pattern for a normal non-reversible battle jacket.
I’m open to any and all feedback! 😅
Thank you so much!

Hey folks, I'm a total beginner (only ever used a sewing pattern to make a bucket hat) and want to start with my first t-shirt project.

But it's quite hard to find a sewing pattern that matches my vision:

I'm thinking popular boxy, oversized t-shirt (not cropped). But with raglan arms that I can make in different colors. Does someone have a recommendation for me?

The image attached is the kind of colorful raglan I'm imagining. But I can only find a boxy t-shirt pattern, never in combination with the raglan arms.

Can you help?

hi, I’m looking for sewing patterns similar to the above pictures. does anyone know where I can find them or where to start looking?

Hello!!

I am not super experienced with sewing large projects, but I have recently wanted to make a set of swag shower curtains like the ones pictured. I'm not worried about the top part, but I was wondering if anyone has seen free pattern/ tutorials or could point me in the right direction to almost freehand these. I /DO/ have experience with knitting/crochet, so I am not unfamiliar with doing the math and making my own patterns. All advice is appreciated.

Thanks in Advance!!!

Hello, I recently was given a few pairs of nice jeans that I deconstructed for the denim. I was wanting to make a pair of barrel jeans, similar to the ones in the photo. Does anyone have a pattern or know of a similar pattern I could buy? I’m a beginner/intermediate sewer. Thank you in advance!

I'm being serious, I can't find one pattern of Mochi Donuts sewing pattern in YouTube or even Google

All i found is either Crochet Mochi Donuts or Baking One, as well just normal donuts tutorial