The Pattern Pages

The January Challenge is an annual campaign connecting the UK through creativity and is completely free to enter. The January Challenge is 31 days of quick, fun and free creative challenges you can dip in and out of. You might do all the challenges,

An easy way to spice up your wardrobe staples, this pattern has been developed especially for beginners, which means it’s simple to make and easy to love. The instructions will walk you through everything you need to know to get the perfect fit! Anyt

The Stornoway Cape is a simple design and is a blank canvas to go crazy with fabric! It features a stylish rounded collar, and is fully lined so you don’t have to worry about finishing any seams. For a slower and more environmentally friendly option,

This iron has definitely been designed with sewers in mind and features iTouch Technology that says it makes ironing faster, more efficient and fun (if ironing can be fun?). Actually, it is quite smart and senses when your hand is on the handle. And

sussex_seamstress Your story started during lockdown. Tell us more about yourself and the Sussex Seamstress? My husband was made redundant shortly before the first lockdown, and no one was hiring, so we decided to take it as an opportunity to start s

When deciding which pattern to make, always read the reviews about it to check that you’re happy to tackle all the sewing techniques involved and find out what problems other sewers may have encountered. Most pattern brands now provide sew-alongs and

I always think bias binding is one of those finishing techniques that looks really neat and gives you a flawless finish. It’s a popular finish for necklines and armholes, when you just don’t want a bulky facing getting in the way, and it’s also reall

Make custom bias tape to suit any project. Just select your fabric, cut the required width on the bias, pull it through the tool and press to hold the shape. With this tool, you can easily apply a fusible surface to the back of your bias tape as you

We love this oversized coat with incorporated gilet on the inside to keep back the chills. It has a sportswear feel, while it still feels feminine and elegant. You can wear it closed when it’s cold or with the gilet closed for a more relaxed look. Th

Having a dedicated coverstitch machine will finish off your projects to a professional standard in no time at all. It’s ideal for turning up hems and especially helpful when sewing with stretchy fabrics. This machine makes the whole process easy. The

You will need: 2.5m - 3.05m of fabric depending on size All-purpose thread 1½in elastic for waistband Fabric suggestions: Flannel, cotton Lycra, rayon, fleece, French terry, viscose, satin, silk, and satin-like fabrics This pattern comes in sizes XS-

1. The edge of the fabric after it is cut but before it’s hemmed 2. Indicates where pattern pieces need to be placed on the fold of the fabric 6. A tool used for creating curves in pattern design 8. The direction to place pattern pieces on fabric tha

5 out of 4 Patterns, www.5outof4.com Jessica Pierce is the founder of this pattern brand, and has some lovely patterns that include women’s and girl’s outfits. Baboosh Clothing Designs, www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BabooshSewing As a new mum, Fredericke foun

AVAILABLE IN DIGITAL & PRINTED ISSUES Subscribe annually from £26.50* a year DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION PRINTED SUBSCRIPTION SUBSCRIBE AT WWW.THEPATTERNPAGES.COM Price shown is based on a 1 year annual digital subscription. All annual subscriptions are non

A pair of woven trousers that you’ll actually enjoy wearing! Classic trousers can be pretty uncomfortable when you sit down. This pair has all the classic details you love such a zip fly with a hidden closure, front slash pockets, straight legs, and

You will need: (Unlined version with lined hood) 2.5m - 3.60m of fabric depending on size ½m lining fabric for hood - optional All-purpose thread Fabric suggestions: Choose a knit fabric that does not have any vertical stretch and at least 30% stretc

Exclusive loose-fit smock blouse perfect linen and linen blends Slopers – what are they and how to use them Underwear Patterns from the past Garments for the office A business that reproduces early 20th Century authentic textiles Sew a retro styled h

Scan the QR code with your device to join OR JOIN AT WWW.THEPATTERNPAGES.COM In subscribing to The Pattern Pages newsletter you are giving permission to The Pattern Pages to send you promotional emails via FloDesk. If you subscribe and decide you no

These interlocking circles allow you to add or subtract seam and hem allowances to your sewing patterns. Just roll the edge of the circle along the pattern line or drafting ruler. Perfect for those patterns that don’t have seam allowances. www.etsy.c