Sewing Patterns reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 136 Reddit reviews across 31 subreddits and 62 posts to rank the best Sewing Patterns brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/sewing, r/sewingpatterns, r/Barbie, r/sewhelp, r/SewingForBeginners. Top-rated brands include Etsy (4.5/5), Simplicity (4.1/5), Chellywood (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews136
Subreddits31
Posts62
Brands83
Products46
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#1
Etsy
4.5
(15)
"The top is absolutely gorgeous. I wish you luck!!"
"Definitely try Etsy. I love being able to get downloadable PDFs there for many, if not most, Barbie patterns."
"She makes lots of great patterns: https://www.etsy.com/listing/564514977/bikini-underwear-bathing-suit-sewing"
"I got some patterns off etsy and modified them for my use."
"For the inner top I used: [Authentic Traditional Cheongsam Coat]"
"Made These and they Are so easy to sew! I made 3 already."
"I loved making this jacket for my baby! It was relatively easy and so cute."
"I have used this pattern for dresses and tops."
"Maybe try vintage patterns/downloads on Etsy?"
"Https://www.etsy.com/listing/885298797/pdf-1940s-sewing-pattern-clara-cape-coat"
#2
Simplicity
4.1
(9)
"Simplicity 1544 is my go-to pattern for men’s button down shirts."
"Simplicity 1566 is a nice infant and toddler wardrobe collection."
"If you're really worried there's nothing wrong with starting with the classics in Simplicity!"
"Simplicity 8529 is nice."
"Some regular human pattern brands like simplicity and vogue sell them."
"This is a good example of simple pattern and good value."
"The 'Simplicity' branded ones are usually quite easy to follow."
"Edit: simplicity 2621 for female under garments."
"Simplicity.com"
#3
Chellywood
4.8
(4)
"Oh, I find Chellywood to be very helpful here in terms of websites."
"Try Chellywood."
"Chellywood has free sewing patterns & tutorials for all doll sizes."
"I like Chellywood. You might try Antoinette Couture fashions as well."
#4
Burda Style
4.8
(4)
"Burda Style 06-2014-107 is a cropped boxy jacket with overlapping front and mandarin collar."
"Burda Style 04-2012-124 is a cropped bolero with shoulder emphasis that reminds me of the blue leather dress harness from the wheel of time."
"I highly recommend it."
"Burda Style has specific designs for tall women in every issue."
#5
Patterns for Pirates
4.3
(4)
"Plus Patterns for Pirates has some good maternity hacks on their blog."
"Has a few free ones that you could use as a starting point."
"Here's a freebie: doggone raglan tutorial."
"I love Patterns For Pirates."
#6
Peppermint Magazine
4.7
(3)
"Peppermint Magazine has free patterns."
"Has a great list of free patterns."
"Maybe you can try out the peppermint magazine wide leg pants pattern! It’s a free pattern and you can check out the Instagram hashtag #peppermintwidelegpants to see almost 2,000 examples of people wearing theirs"
#7
VikiSews
4.3
(3)
"I’ve recently made 5 patterns from VikiSews and have loved them all"
"My source for super trendy patterns: Vikisews, Grasser, patternCos, Anna the tailor, NordicSeam"
"Vikisews is trendy and her patterns are fab imo."
#8
Mood Fabrics
4.0
(3)
"Mood fabrics has a lot of free patterns on their site that are pretty cute and fun!"
"Even more basic, try a robe. https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-fleur-robe-free-sewing-pattern/"
"Mood Fabrics has free patterns."
#9
The Foldline
5.0
(2)
"The foldline is my favorite! Check out Puff and pencil, Anna Allen, merchant and mills"
"If ypu go to theFoldline.com they have tons of great patterns"
#10
Iviebaby
5.0
(2)
"I based mine off of [iviebaby](https://www.etsy.com/shop/Iviebaby) on Etsy."
"I based mine off of [iviebaby](https://www.etsy.com/shop/Iviebaby) on Etsy."
#11
Little Lizard King
5.0
(2)
"Little Lizard King has THE best instructions and patterns I’ve seen so far."
"Little lizard king has a ton of cute baby patterns ranging from practical to dressy."
#12
Helen's Closet
5.0
(2)
"Her instructions are reputedly excellent."
"For pdf patterns, I love Helen's Closet and Closet Core."
#13
Jalie
4.5
(2)
"The best I've seen is from Jalie."
"Jalie has a a sewalong for a bikini pattern."
#14
Sinclair Patterns
4.5
(2)
"These patterns come in tall, average, and short"
"They are probably drafted for someone 5'8-5'10."
#15
American Girl
4.5
(2)
"It's a great set of patterns that you can then mess around with different fabrics."
"The official Josefina patterns are probably your best bet."
#16
Jhoana Dolls
4.5
(2)
"For doll-specific patterns that are cute and free, I like Jhoana Dolls."
"For doll-specific patterns that are cute and free, I like [Jhoana Dolls](https://you)"
#17
Choly Knight
4.5
(2)
"[https://cholyknight.com/2021/06/25/dragon-unicorn-backpack/]"
"Plenty of free plushie patterns: [https://cholyknight.com/plushies/]"
#18
BurdaStyle
4.0
(2)
"Burdastyle"
"I have about 7 BurdaStyle magazines and 2 Ottobre magazines, all in English."
#19
Japanese Pattern Books
4.0
(2)
"I purchased two different Japanese pattern books for Sylvanian sewing on etsy."
"There are great Japanese pattern books which typically have pattern sheets you can trace off or get copied."
#20
Raddoll
4.0
(2)
"The patterns go from easy teach-you-to-sew stuff all the way to elaborate period costumes."
"You could try raddollclothes on Etsy."
#21
Past Patterns
4.0
(2)
"I would check out Past Patterns or Reconstructing History."
"Is good."
#22
r/freepatterns
4.0
(2)
"I can recommend r/freepatterns, they have a lot of resources linked."
"R/freepatterns is full of basics if you're trying to avoid spending on patterns."
#23
Free Patterns
3.5
(2)
"Check out r/freepatterns for free sewing patterns"
"As a beginner, I suggest you steer clear of free patterns. They are usually free for a reason, which often means scant or bad instructions, poor drafting and errors."
#24
Mood
2.5
(2)
"Mood does a ton of free trendy patterns. Instructions are poor but get some books from the library on clothes construction and you CAN figure it out."
"I wouldn't suggest Mood if you're a beginner, the instructions are sparse."
#25
Liesl & Co
5.0
(1)
"VERY VERY good instructions."
#26
Masculatory
5.0
(1)
"Anything I’ve tried thus far from Masculatory has been great."
#27
Hubbading
5.0
(1)
"My favourite pattern ever, I’ve made it 5 times and get compliments every time I leave the house."
#28
Peekaboo Patterns
5.0
(1)
"Peekaboo Patterns has some good maternity patterns."
#29
Sewing With Pride
5.0
(1)
"I’m proud to run Sewing With Pride; the place to go for paper sewing patterns and custom clothing for all genders and expressions."
#30
Requiemartdesigns
5.0
(1)
"Requiemartdesigns. Rad doll clothing"
#31
Sew Daily
5.0
(1)
"This one is quite simple for a beginner."
#32
Helen Armstrong
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend getting the Patternmaking for Fashion Design by Helen Armstrong book."
#33
DollsAtHeart
5.0
(1)
"DollsAtHeart on Etsy has a couple."
#34
Sewhouse 7
5.0
(1)
"Sewhouse 7 toaster sweater, made for mermaids Carli, Papercut patterns aomori top."
#35
JD Dolls
5.0
(1)
"JD Dolls on YouTube has a few sewing patterns for bratz, mostly for lols but a lot of those would fit bratz as well."
#36
Ureshii Design
5.0
(1)
"It's free and comes with a tutorial video too!!"
#37
Schulz Apparel
5.0
(1)
"These are free patterns: Schulz Apparel Frida Skirt."
#38
Corset Pattern Maker
5.0
(1)
"Free pattern, custom to your measurements"
#39
Elizabethan Costume
5.0
(1)
"They have a ton of resources for every part of a costume."
#40
Sew DIY
5.0
(1)
"Check out Sew DIY."
#41
MyFroggyStuff
5.0
(1)
"MyFroggyStuff has some patterns on her blog under Patterns and Stuff."
#42
LPC
5.0
(1)
"LPC make lots of BAB clothes and even has tutorials and printable patterns."
#43
Peppermint Pattern
5.0
(1)
"The Peppermint Pattern library of free patterns are generally fairly well drafted by well known indie designers."
#44
Peppermint Mag
5.0
(1)
"Peppermint Mag has GREAT free patterns."
#45
Elbe Textiles
4.0
(1)
"The Elbe Textiles Cornell too!"
#46
Twig and Tale
4.0
(1)
"Check out the Breeze and Ridgeway from Twig and Tale - they are a bit simpler in design."
#47
Jess Dang
4.0
(1)
"I would highly recommend doing her tutorials if you are highly patient as I could follow even as a beginner clothing wise."
#48
Pearltrees
4.0
(1)
"I would just take a basic cloak pattern like this one... and alter it to have the batwing edge."
#49
Burda
4.0
(1)
"Burda"
#50
Sun Planning
4.0
(1)
"Here is a link [https://www.amazon.com.au/Planning-Pattern-Bottleneck-Tunic-6044/dp/B09PFTTB3Q/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=%E3%82%B5%E3%83%B3%E3%83%97%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%8B%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%28SunPlanning%29&qid=1701600601&sr=8-15]"
#51
Sew House Seven
4.0
(1)
"Sew House Seven's toaster sweater is very similar."
#52
Sionnach Studios
4.0
(1)
"They're currently working on a 'Bespin Luke' style jacket."
#53
Otome no Sewing
4.0
(1)
"It is easier to buy the books like Otome no Sewing and Pattern Magic then trace the included patterns that are included in the books."
#54
Craftsy Membership
4.0
(1)
"Keep an eye out for a bargain on a Craftsy membership."
#55
Charm Patterns
4.0
(1)
"It seems like a style Charm Patterns by Gertie would make."
#56
Waves and Wild
4.0
(1)
"Depending what type of thing you're trying to make loads of designers have a couple of free patterns for you to try, off the top of my head waves and wild, Ellie and Mac, petite stitchery and sparkle&roar all have ones I've used."
#57
McCall
4.0
(1)
"Here are some McCall ones that could be a good starting point: M7892, M8242, M8344"
#58
McCall's, Simplicity, Vogue
4.0
(1)
"McCall's, Simplicity, and Vogue all had patterns in the past."
#59
McCalls
4.0
(1)
"My pregnant friend requested I make her a McCalls M7325 so look at it if you're into that."
#60
5outof4
4.0
(1)
"These have good reviews: https://5outof4.com/product-category/clothing/dogs/"
#61
Ashleacrafts
4.0
(1)
"Another great site is Ashleacrafts.com"
#62
Dog Clothes Patterns
4.0
(1)
"Try looking for dog clothes patterns."
#63
Sea of Teal
4.0
(1)
"You might check out the Sea of Teal blog by a 6 ft. woman."
#64
Oh Me Oh My Sewing
4.0
(1)
"This overall playsuit was my favourite for my daughter."
#65
McCall's
4.0
(1)
"McCall's M6016 has lots of shirts and pants/shorts options."
#66
So Sew Easy
4.0
(1)
"This one is a bit further down the search finds, but it looks simple as well."
#67
Twig + Tale
4.0
(1)
"Twig + Tale has amazing patterns. They have a few capes and cloaks."
#68
Herbie's World of Toys
4.0
(1)
"He has a massive list of out-of-print doll patterns."
#69
Named Clothing
4.0
(1)
"I've been wanting to make the Named Clothing Sisko set."
#70
Rooney Clothing
4.0
(1)
"Rooney clothing has some cute bloomers and overall patterns!"
#71
Lowland Kids
4.0
(1)
"Lowland kids has some great, practical baby patterns."
#72
Ottobre Design
4.0
(1)
"Ottobre Design briefly offered Family issues that had a lot of good menswear patterns."
#73
Skill Tree
4.0
(1)
"I'd recommend a Ruana cloak, due to its simplicity, and because depending on the materials used and how well you made it, could be very fashionable."
#74
Adams Harris
4.0
(1)
"Adams Harris has patterns for Unidoll Jace."
#75
Ashlea Crafts
4.0
(1)
"Besides Chelly Wood, I can also recommend Ashlea Crafts. Very cute patterns and step-by-step photos."
#76
Daryl Lancaster
4.0
(1)
"Daryl Lancaster (daryllancaster.com) has a few."
#77
Anita Luvera Mayer
4.0
(1)
"Anita Luvera Mayer's Clothing from the Hands That Weave, is a good source."
#78
Tamara Poff
4.0
(1)
"I recently bought Tamara Poff's 'Woven Style for the 15" Rigid Heddle Loom' and am very excited to try one of the projects!"
#79
aliciapaulson.com
4.0
(1)
"U/lucyxariel mentioned aliciapaulson.com having similarly sized dolls, and knitting patterns for sweaters and cardigans."
#80
Kinokuniya
4.0
(1)
"There is a Japanese bookstore in Seattle Kinokuniya that sells Japanese sewing books and magazines that include patterns."
#81
Kwik Sew
3.0
(1)
"If you can find some old Kwik Sew patterns on eBay, those had 31" busts, which is the smallest I’ve ever seen for adults or young adults."
#82
Hello Sewing
3.0
(1)
"I went and Brave Searched Bathrobe sewing patterns and this came up."
#83
Style Arc
3.0
(1)
"Style Arc has nice selections, but pretty poor construction guides."
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