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A Preview of My First Sewing Pattern
I’m very close to my first sewing pattern release – I’ve been sitting on this secret for a little while now, and I am so ready to finally talk about it.
Something New Is Coming — And I Can’t Wait to Share It
My very first sewing pattern is almost here.
Introducing the Basic Briefster — a women’s underwear pattern designed to be straightforward, well-fitting, and genuinely size-inclusive. We’re talking XS through 5X, with a hip size range of 34 to 54 inches. Because everyone deserves a go-to underwear pattern that actually fits.
A Little Sneak Peek
Before the full release, I wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what the pattern is like to work with. In the reel below, you’ll see me assembling the tiled version of the pattern — that satisfying (and even meditative?) process of printing, trimming, and taping it all together.
If you’ve never worked with a tiled PDF pattern before, don’t worry — the process is more approachable than it looks, and I think seeing it in action will give you a good feel for what’s involved before the pattern drops.
Why Underwear?
Honestly? Because good-fitting underwear is one of those things that makes a huge difference in everyday comfort, and yet it can be surprisingly hard to find — especially across a wide range of sizes. When I set out to design my first pattern, I wanted it to be something genuinely useful. Something you’d come back to again and again.
The Basic Briefster is designed to be just that — a reliable, comfortable foundation piece that you’ll actually want to sew more than once.
What’s Next
The pattern will be available in the near future, and I’ll be sharing all the details — sizing, materials, construction notes, and where to find it — right here when it’s ready.
In the meantime, I’d love to know: are you a tiled pattern person, or do you prefer A0/copyshop printing? Drop a comment below and let me know — it always helps to hear how you work!
Stay tuned. This one’s been a long time coming. 🧵
#BasicBriefster #diy #Fashion #handmade #PatternReview #Sewing #SewingPatternDesigner #SewingPatterns -
We have instructions for my jacket pattern kit 😀
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix5ANjjy-cw
Here is the pattern configuration I used: https://www.dressdeveloper.com/pattern-kits/jackets/25-43/
As always, the pattern is available for free and can be created in your own measurements - no math required.
The pattern is specifically designed to be very simple, as I already have some more complex coats on my website. I hope you like it!
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Craft Industry Alliance: Sewing Patterns Rise from DGA Bankruptcy Ashes. “After much uncertainty, it’s confirmed: The ‘Big 4’ sewing patterns have survived the Design Group Americas bankruptcy. The sewing pattern business, including the Simplicity, McCalls, Vogue, and Butterick brands, was sold as a going concern for $2.25 million to Rubelmann Capital in partnership with existing management. […]
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Craft Industry Alliance: Sewing Patterns Rise from DGA Bankruptcy Ashes. “After much uncertainty, it’s confirmed: The ‘Big 4’ sewing patterns have survived the Design Group Americas bankruptcy. The sewing pattern business, including the Simplicity, McCalls, Vogue, and Butterick brands, was sold as a going concern for $2.25 million to Rubelmann Capital in partnership with existing management. […]
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Craft Industry Alliance: Sewing Patterns Rise from DGA Bankruptcy Ashes. “After much uncertainty, it’s confirmed: The ‘Big 4’ sewing patterns have survived the Design Group Americas bankruptcy. The sewing pattern business, including the Simplicity, McCalls, Vogue, and Butterick brands, was sold as a going concern for $2.25 million to Rubelmann Capital in partnership with existing management. […]
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Craft Industry Alliance: Sewing Patterns Rise from DGA Bankruptcy Ashes. “After much uncertainty, it’s confirmed: The ‘Big 4’ sewing patterns have survived the Design Group Americas bankruptcy. The sewing pattern business, including the Simplicity, McCalls, Vogue, and Butterick brands, was sold as a going concern for $2.25 million to Rubelmann Capital in partnership with existing management. […]
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Craft Industry Alliance: Sewing Patterns Rise from DGA Bankruptcy Ashes. “After much uncertainty, it’s confirmed: The ‘Big 4’ sewing patterns have survived the Design Group Americas bankruptcy. The sewing pattern business, including the Simplicity, McCalls, Vogue, and Butterick brands, was sold as a going concern for $2.25 million to Rubelmann Capital in partnership with existing management. […]
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In this fabric, the Primrose bag pattern looks like a beachbag, doesn't it? It's meant to transport my work laptop though :D
https://www.dressdeveloper.com/sewingpatterns/handbag-primrose/
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Big Update!
I have just released the layout tool to my website. It allows you to create cutting layouts, so you can determine the amount of fabric you need for a specific sewing pattern. You can also download the cutting layout to use with your projector.
Find the layout tool here: https://www.dressdeveloper.com/layout/
More details in the video: https://youtu.be/-IdBVZvsYjM
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If you are interested into a little behind the scenes: I have documented my process of creating an empire style top for my upcoming dress pattern.
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My sewing patterns are highly customizable, but you might still want to adjust them. So here is an introduction into pattern hacking!
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Your pattern has no sleeve or you don't like the sleeve it came with? Have no fear, you can create a new one! Just measure your armscye and arm and let my software do the rest, no math required.
Check out my free sleeve pattern kit: https://www.dressdeveloper.com/pattern-kits/sleeves/
Introduction video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m71q6HuF24
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I love princessline patterns! This dress has a little collar, much flair at the bottom and closes with a perceived thousand buttons. I feal this is so me. :)
Free sewing pattern (kit): https://www.dressdeveloper.com/pattern-kits/princessline-dress/13-36/
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This sweater can be sewn as a dress too! Choose between a big shawl collar or a narrow neckband, lengthen it and flair it at the hem. Just as you like. :)
Free pattern: https://www.dressdeveloper.com/sewingpatterns/sweaterdress-crossvine/
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Shirtwaist dresses are a classic, and I cannot wait for it beeing warm enough to wear this again!
Yes, it is covered in little elephants. :D It is made from one of my pattern kits, so it is highly customizable! This one has a Peter Pan collar and a half circle skirt.
Free pattern (kit): https://www.dressdeveloper.com/pattern-kits/bodice-and-skirt-dress/11-60/
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these are a bit more complicated than the patterns I'm used to but will give it a shot. 😁 #SewingPatterns
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@cassolotl I love this!!! Thank you for publishing free instructions!
I grew up reading lots of T-shirt #upcycling books (like "Generation T"), and got Adiff's "Open Source Fashion Cookbook" a while back. Some of the cookbook's "recipes" use umbrella fabric as a base.
Patterns (re-uploaded): https://github.com/candideu/ADIFF-Open-Source-Fashion-Cookbook and https://archive.org/details/open-source-fashion-cookbook
#sewing #sewingpatterns #thrifting #opensource #sustainability #zerowaste #fashion #CircularFashion #sustainablefashion #slowfashion
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@cassolotl I love this!!! Thank you for publishing free instructions!
I grew up reading lots of T-shirt #upcycling books (like "Generation T"), and got Adiff's "Open Source Fashion Cookbook" a while back. Some of the cookbook's "recipes" use umbrella fabric as a base.
Patterns (re-uploaded): https://github.com/candideu/ADIFF-Open-Source-Fashion-Cookbook and https://archive.org/details/open-source-fashion-cookbook
#sewing #sewingpatterns #thrifting #opensource #sustainability #zerowaste #fashion #CircularFashion #sustainablefashion #slowfashion
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@cassolotl I love this!!! Thank you for publishing free instructions!
I grew up reading lots of T-shirt #upcycling books (like "Generation T"), and got Adiff's "Open Source Fashion Cookbook" a while back. Some of the cookbook's "recipes" use umbrella fabric as a base.
Patterns (re-uploaded): https://github.com/candideu/ADIFF-Open-Source-Fashion-Cookbook and https://archive.org/details/open-source-fashion-cookbook
#sewing #sewingpatterns #thrifting #opensource #sustainability #zerowaste #fashion #CircularFashion #sustainablefashion #slowfashion
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@cassolotl I love this!!! Thank you for publishing free instructions!
I grew up reading lots of T-shirt #upcycling books (like "Generation T"), and got Adiff's "Open Source Fashion Cookbook" a while back. Some of the cookbook's "recipes" use umbrella fabric as a base.
Patterns (re-uploaded): https://github.com/candideu/ADIFF-Open-Source-Fashion-Cookbook and https://archive.org/details/open-source-fashion-cookbook
#sewing #sewingpatterns #thrifting #opensource #sustainability #zerowaste #fashion #CircularFashion #sustainablefashion #slowfashion
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@cassolotl I love this!!! Thank you for publishing free instructions!
I grew up reading lots of T-shirt #upcycling books (like "Generation T"), and got Adiff's "Open Source Fashion Cookbook" a while back. Some of the cookbook's "recipes" use umbrella fabric as a base.
Patterns (re-uploaded): https://github.com/candideu/ADIFF-Open-Source-Fashion-Cookbook and https://archive.org/details/open-source-fashion-cookbook
#sewing #sewingpatterns #thrifting #opensource #sustainability #zerowaste #fashion #CircularFashion #sustainablefashion #slowfashion
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So I made something a bit different. With this pattern https://www.dressdeveloper.com/sewingpatterns/hood-linaria/ you can create a hood pattern for basically every sweater, shirt, coat or jacket pattern. Just take a couple of measurements from the pattern and you got your matching hood.
What do you think? I might do something similar for sleeves, would you be interested?
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JoAnn's closing virtually all stores by April will be a problem for sewists. The other 2 big craft chains don't stock much fabric; local quilt shops generally don't stock knits, rayon, denim, gauze and other clothes-making staples. And as far as I know, JoAnn's is THE major outlet for the big pattern companies - I suspect this will be close to a death blow for Simplicity/McCalls/Butterick/Vogue. So now would be a good time for #sewists to stock up on copies of your staple #SewingPatterns.
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JoAnn's closing virtually all stores by April will be a problem for sewists. The other 2 big craft chains don't stock much fabric; local quilt shops generally don't stock knits, rayon, denim, gauze and other clothes-making staples. And as far as I know, JoAnn's is THE major outlet for the big pattern companies - I suspect this will be close to a death blow for Simplicity/McCalls/Butterick/Vogue. So now would be a good time for #sewists to stock up on copies of your staple #SewingPatterns.
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JoAnn's closing virtually all stores by April will be a problem for sewists. The other 2 big craft chains don't stock much fabric; local quilt shops generally don't stock knits, rayon, denim, gauze and other clothes-making staples. And as far as I know, JoAnn's is THE major outlet for the big pattern companies - I suspect this will be close to a death blow for Simplicity/McCalls/Butterick/Vogue. So now would be a good time for #sewists to stock up on copies of your staple #SewingPatterns.
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JoAnn's closing virtually all stores by April will be a problem for sewists. The other 2 big craft chains don't stock much fabric; local quilt shops generally don't stock knits, rayon, denim, gauze and other clothes-making staples. And as far as I know, JoAnn's is THE major outlet for the big pattern companies - I suspect this will be close to a death blow for Simplicity/McCalls/Butterick/Vogue. So now would be a good time for #sewists to stock up on copies of your staple #SewingPatterns.
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JoAnn's closing virtually all stores by April will be a problem for sewists. The other 2 big craft chains don't stock much fabric; local quilt shops generally don't stock knits, rayon, denim, gauze and other clothes-making staples. And as far as I know, JoAnn's is THE major outlet for the big pattern companies - I suspect this will be close to a death blow for Simplicity/McCalls/Butterick/Vogue. So now would be a good time for #sewists to stock up on copies of your staple #SewingPatterns.
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I designed this pattern to be a Raincoat out of Softshell, but I can see it in a wool, too.
The pattern has a hood, a princessline bodice and a panelled circle skirt.
I am wearing a version with half circle skirt and the two-seamed sleeves.
The pattern is available for free in sizes EU 32-60, and you can also create it using your own mesurements!
https://www.dressdeveloper.com/sewingpatterns/rain-coat-freesia/
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Here is the first really new pattern of 2025: A 10 panel skirt
This is my first community pattern. That means the pattern was created based on a wish and with feedback from my followers.
You input is always welcome!
Free pattern: https://www.dressdeveloper.com/sewingpatterns/10-panelled-skirt-germini/
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This dress is pretty simple, but I reach for it all the time when it is hot! It is made out of a cotton/linnen blend and so comfy and flowy! The pattern features princess line and quite a full skirt.
Free pattern: https://www.dressdeveloper.com/pattern-kits/princessline-dress/13-129/
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This was my entry for #shirtwaistseptember last year. The dress is made from a very lovely red cotton satin. (You might notice a color preference in my feed...)
You can choose between shirt and long sleeves, three skirt options and decide on pintucks or no pintucks. Of course the dress has pockets! ;)
Create the patterns for free in EU sizes 32 to 60 or even with your very own measurements!
https://www.dressdeveloper.com/sewingpatterns/dress-mignonette/
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Another vintage inspired dress pattern from last year. The skirt has a wide inset and the collor is cut-on. Of course the dress has pockets. ;)
Find the free pattern here: https://www.dressdeveloper.com/sewingpatterns/dress-hyacinth/
And there is also a matching bolero: https://www.dressdeveloper.com/sewingpatterns/bolero-mallow/
Create the patterns for free in EU sizes 32 to 60 or even with your very own measurements!
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This is my favourite make from last year.
This dress is inspired by a vintage sewing pattern and you can adjust the skirt fullness and sleeve length.
https://www.dressdeveloper.com/sewingpatterns/dress-hollyhock/
Create the patterns for free in EU sizes 32 to 60 or even with your very own measurements!
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A button down blouse is always a good staple, right?
This one is made from a lovely red wool flannel fabric and my free pattern "Clove":
https://www.dressdeveloper.com/sewingpatterns/blouse-clove/For more options, check out the button down shirt pattern kit:
https://www.dressdeveloper.com/pattern-kits/button-down-shirt/Both can be lenghtened into shirt dresses.
Create the patterns for free in EU sizes 32 to 60 or even with your very own measurements!
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Let's do another cozy one! I made this hoodie dress in 2023 and it is an all time favourite!
https://www.dressdeveloper.com/pattern-kits/knit-princessline-dress/15-3/
Princesslines again, but this time for stretch fabric.
The pattern is created with one of my pattern kits and allows countless adjustments!
Create the pattern for free in EU sizes 32 to 60 or even with your very own measurements!
Check out the instruction video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCm8bI75JHs
#sewing #sewingpatterns #freesewingpatterns #hoodie #crafting
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Since it is really cold these days, let us start with a coat pattern: https://www.dressdeveloper.com/pattern-kits/princessline-coat/19-2/
The pattern is created with one of my pattern kits and allows countless adjustments!
Create the pattern for free in EU sizes 32 to 60 or even with your very own measurements!
Check out the instruction video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbiSPWglZRs
#coat #sewing #craft #crafting #sewingpatterns #freesewingpatterns
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Hello Mastodon!
My name is Christina, and I make free sewing patterns, that can be customized with your own measurements. Check out https://www.dressdeveloper.com/I will share some of my favourite patterns with you in the next couple of days, before I switch to a more or less regular schedule with new patterns!
#sewing #sewingpatterns #freesewingpatterns #craft #crafting
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Hey #sewing folks, Helen's Closet is shifting their website from WordPress to Shopify, and unfortunately this means that all your saved purchased patterns will be purged from your account, so GO DOWNLOAD.
She writes in her newsletter that you can probably get download access back later on a per-case basis, but it'd be a drag. Might as well go download them all now while you're already avoiding the news and everything else. 🤪
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https://www.braandcorsetsupplies.com/product/diamond-foam-lined-bustier-pattern/
https://www.braandcorsetsupplies.com/product/shelley-full-band-bra-pattern1/
https://www.braandcorsetsupplies.com/make-your-bra-a-longline-bra/
https://blog.bernina.com/en/2019/02/esplanade-bra/
Huh. I want the Shelley's pull-inward-at-the-top-of-the-cup look, with wide straps (why is this ever left out), boning or cording to spread the pressure, and non-synthetic fabrics.
https://www.sustainablejungle.com/sustainable-fabrics/
(except lol authors: everything si a fucking chemical. What they mean is "studied and well-understood to not be hazardous to health. but wtf ever.)#sewing #SewFedi #sewingMachine #sewingPatterns #BraMaking #underwear #design #pain #spoonie #chronicWellness #Chronicillness
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another of my attempts to take a photo-wallpaper like the wikimedia or flickr Pros do located in a small village.. 📸 🤷♂️
#photography #textiles #coolthreads #culture #sewing #sewingpatterns #handcraft #village #photooftheday
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I've just gone through my sewing pattern stash and added 18 brand new, uncut patterns to my etsy shop!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MickeyMacksHatsUSA shipping only right now, but shipping is free! Help me clear out my craft room a bit!
#SmallBusiness #EtsyShop #Sewing #SewingPatterns #Butterick #McCalls #Vogue #KwikSew #vintageSewing #retroSewing
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I've just gone through my sewing pattern stash and added 18 brand new, uncut patterns to my etsy shop!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MickeyMacksHatsUSA shipping only right now, but shipping is free! Help me clear out my craft room a bit!
#SmallBusiness #EtsyShop #Sewing #SewingPatterns #Butterick #McCalls #Vogue #KwikSew #vintageSewing #retroSewing
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I've just gone through my sewing pattern stash and added 18 brand new, uncut patterns to my etsy shop!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MickeyMacksHatsUSA shipping only right now, but shipping is free! Help me clear out my craft room a bit!
#SmallBusiness #EtsyShop #Sewing #SewingPatterns #Butterick #McCalls #Vogue #KwikSew #vintageSewing #retroSewing
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I've just gone through my sewing pattern stash and added 18 brand new, uncut patterns to my etsy shop!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MickeyMacksHatsUSA shipping only right now, but shipping is free! Help me clear out my craft room a bit!
#SmallBusiness #EtsyShop #Sewing #SewingPatterns #Butterick #McCalls #Vogue #KwikSew #vintageSewing #retroSewing
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I've just gone through my sewing pattern stash and added 18 brand new, uncut patterns to my etsy shop!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MickeyMacksHatsUSA shipping only right now, but shipping is free! Help me clear out my craft room a bit!
#SmallBusiness #EtsyShop #Sewing #SewingPatterns #Butterick #McCalls #Vogue #KwikSew #vintageSewing #retroSewing
