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Fantastic Beginner Sewing Patterns | Sew Your Own Clothes!
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items Here are some fantastic, well-loved sewing patterns for creating a “me-made” wardrobe! If you're thinking of dipping your toe in the world of sewing clothes, these patterns are a great place to start.
Sections
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Tops
Bottoms
Dresses
Other Fun Makes
Tops
I love nothing more than a collar shirt with a bold, funky print! This pattern walks you through step by step so you can create a range of funky, fun self-made shirts!
Collar Shirt by New Look Paper Sewing Pattern
A unique button up top pattern featuring a boxy style and slouchy, dropped shoulders. This just looks fantastic on everyone!
La Chemisette by Atelier Brunette Paper Sewing Pattern
A wardrobe building pattern that walks you through creating numerous different necklines, sleeve lengths and body styles. It's everything you need in a T-Shirt pattern!
Wardrobe By Me - T Shirt Wardrobe Builder Paper Sewing Pattern
I love this blouse pattern. It's so elegant and easy to make, and easily customisable to create the look you like best.
Geneva V Neck Blouse by Liesl + Co Paper Sewing Pattern
This kimono pattern is a simple sew, super cute and endlessly customisable! I love it!
Kimono Top by Simplicity Paper Sewing Pattern
Bottoms
The Bob Pant is one of Style Arc's most popular patterns, featuring the barrel leg and elasticated waist for stylin' comfort!
Bob Pant by Style Arc Paper Sewing Pattern
From pants to shorts, this all-in-one pattern is everything you need to get familiar with sewing simple bottoms.
Shorts and Pants by Burda Paper Sewing Pattern
A breezy, slightly cropped, balloon legged pant pattern with an elasticated waist and pockets. These are SO comfy and easy to make!
Ethel Pants by Style Arc Paper Sewing Pattern
Dungarees! This super cute Dungaree pattern is completely beginner friendly. You'll be proud to wear them knowing you made them yourself!
Erin Dungarees by Tilly and the Buttons Paper Sewing Pattern
A simple, flowy skirt with button details and a comfy waistband. A great pattern to get comfortable with skirt sewing.
Bonnie Skirt by Style Arc Paper Sewing Pattern
Dresses
Simple dress patterns with lots of possibilities!
A simple A-line sheath dress pattern with pockets! (Because we love a dress with a pocket!) Nice and casual, a great pattern to start your dress-making journey.
June Sheath Dress by Style Arc Paper Sewing Pattern
An absolutely adorable dress pattern that can also be made into a blouse. I just love this dress so much with its rolled sleeves, button front and collar.
Fringe Blouse & Dress by Chalk and Notch Paper Sewing Pattern
Another simple summery dress, that's perfect for beginners! You can even follow along with the video tutorial.
JerseyDress by New Look Paper Sewing Pattern
A classic and elegant Wrap Dress that's easy to make. What's not to like?!
Wrap Dress by Vogue Paper Sewing Pattern
This vintage style factory dress is very cute, very practical and a great beginner pattern!
Factory Dress by Merchant and Mills Paper Sewing Pattern
Other Fun Makes
Something a little different, but so much fun
Who wouldn't love to slink around the house in a handmade, sleek loungewear robe?
Loungewear Robe by Style Arc Paper Sewing Pattern
Stitch yourself a perfect outfit with this Saguaro set, and whisk yourself away on holiday! It's versatile, breezy and absolutely adorable.
Saguaro Set by Friday Pattern Company Paper Sewing Pattern