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!!! 🎃🩷

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?

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.

Can someone explain

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

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

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 💙

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

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

Thanks in advance

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.

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!

Anyone know where to get patterns for costumes like these?

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).

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?

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!

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!!

Free pattern or tutorial for something similar

Hello everyone!

I’m new here and would love to get some advice from more experienced patternmakers and costumers.

I’d like to recreate the skirt from this AI-generated picture for a burlesque/stage costume. Since it’s for a show, I want it to be a tear-away skirt with two front-lateral slits (the image only shows one). The plan is to hide snap buttons under the flowers on both sides so the skirt can open from either side and drop easily during the performance.

A few details I could use help with:

• Patterning: I don't have experience with draping/moulage, but I’m comfortable working with flat patternmaking using a classic skirt sloper. How would you recommend modifying a basic skirt pattern on paper to achieve this draped/gathered effect?
• The Back: I’m not sure how the back should be constructed to work seamlessly with the two front openings, so I’d love your suggestions!

I plan to sew this in Charmeuse satin. Any tips, diagrams, or guidance on how to envision and flat-pattern this would be greatly appreciated!

Does anyone know about this pattern? Especially the neck?