Patterns reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 105 Reddit reviews across 20 subreddits and 48 posts to rank the best Patterns brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/sewing, r/sewingpatterns, r/casualknitting, r/Leatherworking, r/knitting. Top-rated brands include Simplicity (4.8/5), AG Playthings (4.7/5), Common Stitch (5.0/5).
Stats
Reviews105
Subreddits20
Posts48
Brands93
Products69
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#1
Simplicity
4.8
(5)
"I've made over two dozen of view A in a variety of fabrics - wacky prints/quilting cotton, fine pima cotton, flannel and it turns out great every time."
"I have also made this one three times- two short sleeve and one long. I’m a fan of this pattern."
"Simplicity 8671 is also cute."
"The first one everyone recommended was Simplicity 8444."
"Simplicity 8529 is nice."
#2
AG Playthings
4.7
(3)
"The official Josefina patterns are probably your best bet, there."
"If not, it's a great set of patterns that you can then mess around with different fabrics."
"Not sure if you've already seen them, but here are the official patterns."
#3
Common Stitch
5.0
(2)
"The Common Stitch Wattlebird dress and top."
"Wattlebird dress and top by common stitch."
#4
Viki Sews
5.0
(2)
"I would go to Viki Sews patterns. They are very fashion forward and she has really nice instructions."
"Vikisews has beautiful dresses and their instructions are great."
#5
Thread Theory
4.5
(2)
"I've made two for the hubs, it's a great pattern, very clear instructions"
"Thread Theory's Fairfield button-up goes up to a 50" chest with a 54 3/8" waist in its extended size range with a rounded tummy adjustment."
#6
Shuyi Wu
4.5
(2)
"Is great with self striping yarn!"
"Just trust the pattern and it will all turn out right."
#7
Tin Can Knits
4.0
(2)
"Tin can knits 'Beloved Bonnet' would work."
"The designer (tincanknits) has a good reputation for being beginner friendly."
#8
Knitatude
4.0
(2)
"Knitatude gets a good amount of hate but her patterns are well written and very beginner friendly."
"Knitatude focuses on beginner friendly patterns and uses yarn from Lion Brand."
#9
Antler Quilt Design
5.0
(1)
"I like Mysterious by Antler Quilt Design. You can do 6 different quilts with one block!"
#10
Jordan Fabrics
5.0
(1)
"Made it LOVED it. Loved loved. And Jordan fabrics has a great video tutorial too !!"
#11
Bankhead
5.0
(1)
"I made Bankhead, free on Ravelry, in Tosh Vintage. It looks good on me, female with normal sized head, and also on my husband, male with large head. Very stretchy."
#12
The Modern Sewing Co.
5.0
(1)
"The Unisex Shirt by The Modern Sewing Co. is a really nice pattern. I’ve made versions for myself and my husband (also a big, tall guy), short sleeve and long sleeve."
#13
Sari Nordlund
5.0
(1)
"Poet by Sari Nordlund"
#14
Peekaboo Patterns
5.0
(1)
"I have made the peekaboo patterns men shirt three times and it’s a total cinch. It was my first time doing any kind of button up and it was a breeze."
#15
Kwik-Sew
5.0
(1)
"The pattern I used was a Kwik-Sew men's shirt pattern which I eventually made more than 60 button-up shirts for my late husband."
#16
Cashmerette
5.0
(1)
"The Magna pants from Cashmerette’s Ahead of the Curve. The block is designed for curvy, plus size women and the book walks you through common adjustments."
#17
Wardrobe by Me
5.0
(1)
"I really like the Wardrobe by Me patterns for him. Jensen for a traditional collar stand version and the tropical shirt for a collared, but stand-less, version."
#18
Laura Cunitz
5.0
(1)
"Granite Lake Shawl by Laura Cunitz"
#19
Denise Bein Kroll
5.0
(1)
"As Seen at Panera Hat by Denise Bein Kroll"
#20
Corter Leather
5.0
(1)
"I've bought a handful of patterns from Corter Leather to learn with, they're only a couple of dollars each, very easy to print and follow along with"
#21
Mood Sewciety
5.0
(1)
"Maybe the Thelma Halter Top and the Laelia Tunic from Mood Sewciety?"
#22
Tessuti
5.0
(1)
"Perhaps the Romy Top?"
#23
5 Out of 4
5.0
(1)
"5 out of 4 has little ninja leggings for free."
#24
Grainline Studios
5.0
(1)
"Maybe the Myra Top and dress from Grainline studios?"
#25
Burda
5.0
(1)
"Burda has some very nice mens patterns."
#26
Peek-a-Boo Patterns
5.0
(1)
"Peak a boo patterns focuses on kids clothing."
#27
Paprika
5.0
(1)
"This one designer has a variety of bodies plus some fox- and catgirls."
#28
Lalylala
5.0
(1)
"Pattern designer lalylala has so many super cute bug patterns!"
#29
Papercut Patterns
5.0
(1)
"The Axis dress from Papercut patterns can be made as just a top!"
#30
Stitch Witch Patterns
5.0
(1)
"I love my Atlas Top by Stitch Witch Patterns."
#31
The Foldline
5.0
(1)
"Have a look at The Foldline."
#32
Otome no Sewing
5.0
(1)
"There is a series of books called otome no sewing."
#33
Fashion Clozet
5.0
(1)
"[velvet mermaid cut evening gown sewing]"
#34
Folkwear
5.0
(1)
"This style is called a dirndl. Folkwear has one."
#35
Burnley and Trowbridge
5.0
(1)
"Burnley and trowbridge and Wm Booth Draper both sell patterns and appropriate fabrics."
#36
Amy Smart
5.0
(1)
"I made the Craftman quilt pattern by Amy Smart. It was quick and easy."
#37
Cottage Creations
5.0
(1)
"Has a TON of stockinette stitch in the round."
#38
The Pattern Establishment
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been eyeing it for a while now."
#39
DollsAtHeart
5.0
(1)
"DollsAtHeart on Etsy has a couple."
#40
Anne Campbell
5.0
(1)
"These were a lot of fun to make, and are much stretchier around the leg than they look."
#41
Violette Fields
5.0
(1)
"Violette Fields has loads of tween/teen dress patterns."
#42
Joseph Armstrong
5.0
(1)
"PatternMaking for Fashion Design is a good book."
#43
Helen Joseph Armstrong
5.0
(1)
"Try the book Patternmaking for Fashion Design by Helen Joseph Armstrong."
#44
Elbe Textiles
5.0
(1)
"Elbe Textiles’ Gibson dress is fabulous."
#45
Anna Haeferman
5.0
(1)
"Anna Haeferman and Lauren Riker have some great patterns!"
#46
5.0
(1)
"I got my yoshi off pintrest was super easy and free"
#47
Goodknitkisses
5.0
(1)
"Goodknitkisses has lots of awesome patterns"
#48
Loom A Hat
5.0
(1)
"LoomAHat has a lot of patterns for toys you could purchase for a small fee"
#49
Crochet You
5.0
(1)
"I have Crochet You, lots of clothing options and customisation =)"
#50
Brenda Lam
5.0
(1)
"I would highly recommend Brenda Lam! She definitely specializes in beginner chunky sweaters."
#51
Park Williams
5.0
(1)
"100% you are looking for the Big Bow Bonnet by Park Williams."
#52
Little Lizard King
5.0
(1)
"Little Lizard King makes great kids patterns, great instructions, up to a girl's 14."
#53
Anna Haferman & Lauren Riker
5.0
(1)
"I would 100% recommend."
#54
Sewing Patterns by Masin
5.0
(1)
"I like the Sicily Slip Dress! I’ve made three already!"
#55
Friday Pattern Company
5.0
(1)
"The patina blouse, like an elevated flannel shirt"
#56
Style Falcon
5.0
(1)
"I love this shirt dress it's so drapey and edgy at the same time"
#57
Tessuti Patterns
5.0
(1)
"The Lois dress by tessuti patterns is lovely too."
#58
Ashley Lillis
5.0
(1)
"Ashley Lillis is great. She has step by step tutorials too."
#59
Sew Love Patterns
5.0
(1)
"Chloe dress by sew love patterns is very cute in a drapey fabric!"
#60
Knitty
4.0
(1)
"Knitty’s Tychus is meant to fit an “average-to-large” adult head, but I made one with thinner yarn & smaller needles and it still fit my husband’s extra-extra-large adult head."
#61
Jenni Krosnowski
4.0
(1)
"PATTERN: Labyrinth Owl by Jenni Krosnowski"
#62
Emporia Patterns
4.0
(1)
"I think it looks fun and has a good size range too."
#63
Helen's Closet
4.0
(1)
"The instructions are really good, can’t say how the fit is yet"
#64
Odin Leather
4.0
(1)
"Odin Leather has some nice acrylic patterns"
#65
Don Gonzalez
4.0
(1)
"Don Gonzalez sells western style tooling and project patterns"
#66
23+ Leathercraft
4.0
(1)
"23+ leathercraft sells western style tooling and project patterns"
#67
DS Leather Goods
4.0
(1)
"I personally like a lot of the patterns by DS Leather Goods"
#68
Creative Awl
4.0
(1)
"Creative awl has some good patterns with how to videos on each pattern"
#69
Buckleguy
4.0
(1)
"Buckleguy have a good assortment of patterns"
#70
Weaver Leather
4.0
(1)
"Weaver Leather have a good assortment of patterns too!"
#71
Namaste & Crochet
4.0
(1)
"Designers Namaste&Crochet have quite a lot of long dresses pattern"
#72
Mermaidcat Designs
4.0
(1)
"Mermaidcat Designs have quite a lot of long dresses pattern"
#73
Spirit and Thread
4.0
(1)
"SpiritAndThread have clear and good quality patterns"
#74
What Lydia Made
4.0
(1)
"Try What Lydia Made patterns on Ravelry - she makes a huge effort to create patterns with adaptable bust shaping"
#75
Aimee Sher
4.0
(1)
"Aimee Sher has very thoughtful patterns that include shaping"
#76
Make and Do Crew
4.0
(1)
"I made the make and do crew sweater ages ago for one of my late Giants."
#77
The Lavender Chair
4.0
(1)
"This is on my list to do! It may be a good place to start."
#78
Wardrobe By Me
4.0
(1)
"Wardrobe By Me, The Bear Jacket. It’s a similar pattern with a zipper closure."
#79
Amy Herzog
4.0
(1)
"Take a look at some of Amy Herzog's patterns and books."
#80
Tula Pink
4.0
(1)
"Look at the Tula pink website free quilts, many of them have large pieces to showcase her collections."
#81
Fabric Cafe
4.0
(1)
"Fabric Cafe has many quilt patterns that showcase a large print."
#82
Lana Holden
4.0
(1)
"It's got interesting construction for sure."
#83
Rebecca Page
4.0
(1)
"Try searching out Patsy Party Dress."
#84
Mood Fabrics
4.0
(1)
"Check out these free sewing patterns."
#85
imalwe
4.0
(1)
"It's a free download on ravelry."
#86
Dressmaking Amore
4.0
(1)
"Dressmaking Amore seems to design sometimes for her teen daughter."
#87
Fitiyoo
4.0
(1)
"Fitiyoo smoothie is a wireless plunge."
#88
Lily Pa Designs
4.0
(1)
"Check out the LilyPaDesigns patterns, they go to pretty big sizes"
#89
Kika
4.0
(1)
"Kika, made really detailed videos on all the different parts of her arctic light sweater."
#90
Learn My OG
4.0
(1)
"The learnmyog patterns are more expensive than most you’ll find on Etsy but the quality shows."
#91
McCall
4.0
(1)
"Here are some McCall ones that could be a good starting point: M7892, M8242, M8344"
#92
Ravelry
4.0
(1)
"I’ve seen a bunch of similar patterns on ravelry recently."
#93
Porcelynne
3.0
(1)
"Porcelynne Ariel can be pretty plungey."
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