15 easy patterns for beginners! (Big 5, indie & free patterns!)

[@adriatoliver1415]

The Saguaro Set has me in a chokehold. I’ve made it three times and I’m tempted to make it at least five more!

[@RavenMaureen]

lol yes Adria! I’m trying to come up with another reason to make another

[@patriciastowers344]

My friend was like Enough talking to them, talk me me🤣🤣🤣🤣. Thank you for this!!

[@RavenMaureen]

🤣🤣🤣

[@SweetbitterKi]

Great Video! TY. I think it’s awesome and adds credibility that you’ve actually made them all with great pictures. I’ve never tried a non-big four pattern but you have me wanting to try the Lou box top to replace one of my favorite shirts that’s similar enough.

[@RavenMaureen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sheilabarfield3112]

Definitely want to sew the Lola Tank dress. Yours looks fabulous. Thank you.

[@RavenMaureen]

Thank you so much!

[@blufaerie]

Ok, Joe, modeling like a pro! That Lou Box Top, I have 100 Acts of Sewing’s Shirt 1 which is the same and I have made it 5 times and hacked it. You can’t go wrong with a top like that!

[@RavenMaureen]

lol girl he loves the camera! 🤣 But yes the Shirt 1 pattern is nearly identical! I’m tempted to bring mine out and do some hacking lol

[@loissage3630]

McCalls 7757 is so good! I hacked the top and made it long enough to tuck in the pants. I wear it with a belt and it looks like a jumpsuit. I also have made the pants to wear a couple of times. Thank you for this video I want to try a couple more of the tops to expand my wardrobe. ❤❤

[@RavenMaureen]

Great tip! Love this idea of making the blouse longer so it gives the illusion of the jumpsuit!

[@lynetterene]

Thanks for sharing these finds....looking forward to checking it out

[@RavenMaureen]

Please do! Thanks for watching!

[@CreativiteeByT]

Great patterns!!! And so awesome that you made them all!!! You looked great in all! 😍

[@RavenMaureen]

Thank you so much!! You’re the best!

[@rosemoore5364]

Thank you so much. Great video. I have never purchased and Indie pattern but I am now. I put this video right in my favorites bar. Have a nice day.

[@RavenMaureen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rmorine6394]

This was a great video with a wonderful range of patterns and brands. Thanks! I've made the Ogden cami once, and I'm ready to make a bunch more of them. Karina from Lifting pins and needles has a tutorial on adjusting the straps. But I believe the pattern now has an option for wider straps. Minerva has a sew along by Alex for the M7948 dress.

[@RavenMaureen]

Glad it was helpful! And yes the Ogden has a version with thicker straps now.

[@pamelalc63]

Love your cat!! My cat Mollie does the same thing to me !!!

[@RavenMaureen]

That's awesome! Thanks Pamela!

[@RobinIsSewin]

This was fantastic! Thank you!

[@RavenMaureen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Vic_Torii]

This is sooo amazing. One of my goals this year is to sew easy patterns and this compilation has a lot of my style written all over it, I have saved the video for later x thanks a bunch

[@RavenMaureen]

You're so welcome!

[@lovemila]

Great video, those choices are truly beginner friendly. I’ll definitely try out some of the lounge sets and camis for wardrobe staples/ capsule … I’m looking for more unique Indie patterns this year so I’ll def check out those company suggestions. 👍🏾

[@RavenMaureen]

Nice! Can’t wait to see all that you do!

[@rosey_ie]

Great video! Thanks for all your research! 🤩🙌🏻

[@RavenMaureen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CatMurray]

Nice video…I got some great ideas.

[@RavenMaureen]

Glad I could help

[@MicheleStorkson]

On the Kara lounge set, did you size down on it? I just wanna know if it runs big or true to size or what? Would it work for a sweater knit? And also, can you tell me if it’s high waisted at all? I appreciate your help!

[@RavenMaureen]

Hey - I cut true to size since I wanted it to fit much more relaxed. It's a boxy shape - so it might be big. Not sure about the waist...there's two waist options one with a drawstring and one with elastic.