Our Favourite Free Sewing Patterns
Sewing is a fantastic way to build a more sustainable wardrobe, however, it can also be quite an expensive hobby! It’s a common misconception that making your own clothes is cheaper than buying them and while in some cases it can be true, more often than not, the total costs can be daunting. The barrier to entry can feel even higher for beginner sewists, when every inch of fabric is precious and mistakes can make a project feel like a huge waste.
That’s where free sewing patterns come in! A helpful resource when you’re looking to tackle your first project, many pattern companies offer one or two free patterns that let you sew up a style with one less hurdle! With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some excellent freebies from some of our favourite pattern designers to help get you started on your me-made journey!
Come along as we walk you through them!
One Stop Shop
Find a whole variety free sewing patterns for tops, bottoms, outerwear and more from these great resources!
- Peppermint Magazine Sewing School, our favourites: Wrap Top, Pocket Skirt, Wide Leg Pants (up to 51” bust, 57.5” hip)
- FabricStore.Com, our favourites: Paola Workwear Jacket, Sloan Fitted Jumpsuit, Agustina Boxy Top
Free Sewing Patterns for Knit Fabrics
- Elbe Textiles, Sage Tee (up to 58” chest)
- Helen’s Closet, Luna Tank (up to a 60” chest)
- Sew House 7, Elemental Skirt (up to a 65” hip)
- Tessuti Fabrics, Monroe Turtleneck (up to a 43” chest)
- Closet Core Patterns, Core T-Shirt (up to a 60” chest)
- Thread Theory, Arrowsmith Undershirt (up to a 47.5” chest)
- Friday Pattern Company, Sunday V-Neck (up to a 60” chest)
Free Beginner Friendly Sewing Patterns for Woven Fabrics
- Tessuti Fabrics, Athina Top (up to a 41” chest)
- Les Perlines, Reso Mini Skirt (up to a 60” hip)
- Elizabeth Suzann, (Pay As You Feel), includes Clyde Pants & Jumpsuit, Georgia Tee & Dress, Florence Pants (up to a 61” hip)
- Ready to Sew, Justine Skirt (€2 Euro) (up to a 50” hip)
- DIY Daisy Blog, Self-Draft Tutorials for the Maya Ruffle Dress, Rectangle Skirt, Balloon Sleeve Top and many more (drafted to width of your fabric)
- Common Stitch, Willow Waste Free Dress (drafted up to width of your fabric), Loungewear Set (up to 52” hip), Robe Jacket (up to 51” bust)
- 5 out of 4 Patterns, Pajama Pants (up to 65” hip)
Free Sewing Patterns for Accessories
- Helen’s Closet, Sam Apron & Costa Tote
- Common Stitch, Sparrow Market Tote
- Elbe Textiles, Serpentine and Sorrento Bucket Hat ($5 each)
- Muna & Broad, Breve Hip Bag ($2)
Comment below with your favourite free patterns or sewing resources and share the love!
1 comment
Thank you for the free pattern roundup! One of my favourite free patterns is the Blomma Tank from Paradise Patterns. Such a great wardrobe basic and a pattern I reach for over and over again!
Jana Pickering
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