15 FREE basic sewing patterns for Capsule Wardrobe | Alisa Shay

Hey Sewcialists! In this video I have prepared for you 15 FREE basic sewing patterns that would be perfect for a capsule wardrobe! I have tried a lot of them, and some of them are new to me - so it will be an interesting list for everyone! I hope you enjoy, please find all links below:
TOPS:
1. Maria Denmark Kimono Tee - www.mariadenma...
2. Durango Tank Top - www.heyjunehan...
3. GBSB Tunic/sleeveless top - www.hardiegran...
4. Ultimate T-shirt by Sasha Second Piano - www.secondopian...
5. Agnes swing top/dress (need to join their FB group to get this pattern for free)- www.hallapatte...
6. Hemlock tee - grainlinestudi...
7. Ruffle sleeve blouse - peppermintmag.c...
Cardigans/Jackets -
1. Slouchy cardigan - peppermintmag.c...
2. Perfecto Mona jacket - makemylemonade....
3. Scarf neck cardigan Swoon patterns - swoonpatterns....
Pants -
1. Margot pants by Sew Mag - www.sewmag.co....
2. Peppermint mag straight leg pants - peppermintmag.c...
3. Mountain Pose pants - www.heyjunehan...
Skirts -
1. Burda Style pencil skirt - subscribe to their newsletter at the very top of the webpage to get this pattern for free - www.burdastyle...
2. Rosy Pena wrap skirt - www.rosypena.co...

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hey, wonderful creative people, what is your most loved basic sewing pattern?

[@flower-uw1hm]

I like New Look 6483 for its easy sewing and 1996 pattern Simplicity 7242 - as it easy to sew and fits my body really well.

[@ArtBeatKathie]

I LOVE a wrap top dress. It can be dressed up or down depending on the fabric, can be made knit or woven, lighter or heavier fabrics to fit the season, made with flutter, long or short sleeves, can vary in hem length, and looks great on every body type. Always a winner.

[@MarahScott]

Alisa Shay - Thoughtful Creativity the free Lago Tank from Itch To Stitch, I also like the free Sorbetto from Colette Patterns. For paid Patterns I adore the Syrah Skirt from Selvege Designs/ Baste & Gather, the Ladies Fun Tee from Sew By Pattern Pieces, the Mary Peplum from Stitch Upon a Time Patterns, Greenstyle Patterns Aspens and New Horizons Portlanders.

[@kwn6564]

thank you so much for finding these amazing free pattern !!

[@ariellecelestin9417]

1:30 wrap skirt 2:08 pencil skirt 2:55 palazzo pants 3:25 straight-leg pants 3:45 yoga pants 4:44 slouchy cardigan 5:18 scarf-neck cardigan 5:35 cropped moto jacket 6:15 kimono tee 6:55 tunic top 7:34 ruffle sleeve top 8:17 tank top 9:02 straight tshirt 9:30 swing tee 10:05 oversized tee

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

You're the best, thank you!

[@ariellecelestin9417]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Happy to help!

[@RosaMartinez-kx5vj]

How to sew kids shorts

[@jamesschumm7573]

Scarf neck cardigan

[@thesnowgirl]

I am just returning back to sewingserving, after 40 years. You have giving me a new desire, through what you say, and techniques and tips. TY

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Dee, that's wonderful! Happy that you're enjoying and getting back to sewing! Make sure to check out Members Extra videos and perks - there is a ton of inspiration and here's the newest Members Extra video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKC9lYGPq7KjkLc

[@annamarieh333]

Great ideas thank you. I would have loved to see more of your samples. I only got glances of top of what you were showing. I was curious to see what the hems looked like. I guess I could look them all up! Hehe.

[@StayStitching]

What a nice roundup of patterns! This is such a great for for new sewists to get started.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Stay Stitching thank you, and they are all very basic - so it makes for an easy and quick sewing makes! :)

[@l.a.w.79]

Question: give me an idea of what you mean by a capsule wardrobe. One of the reasons I got back into sewing (my mom taught me as a kid) is because I was “up cycling” some clothes and stumbled on some “inspiration photos” at Saks Fifth avenue, and thought “I can make that.” They would post beautiful skirts with nice fabric for over $1000. Sometimes up to $3000. Now that I have taken on this sewing venture my attitude is “why buy it when I can make it”. All of your cute tops inspire me so much. My sewing goal was to incorporate more color in my wardrobe because I mostly wore a lot of muted dark tones. No MORE😍

[@DMG440]

I love this . ❤

[@foxxybrown291]

Thank You for putting such a great list together. Lots of options 💜 xx

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Absolutely, my pleasure! A new video with free patterns coming tomorrow!

[@foxxybrown291]

Alisa Shay - Thoughtful Creativity will definitely be watching lol. I’m working on a simple sew pattern at the moment, the Grace dress. I started sewing without using patterns because they were intimidating. But I want to improve my sewing so... it’s a must. I Love Rose Pena too xx

[@DawnLeslie]

Wow! I’m so glad I found your channel!🐶😊❤️

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Dawn, welcome to the community and that's so great to hear!

[@vickyerhind]

Could I give you a tip. I see that your threads are by the window, the threads need to be away from the sun and light as it rots the threads. Love your tutorials 👍

[@Escape10mom]

Agnes is a great pattern.

[@conniebuchner4715]

Love the free patterns you have shown! Excited to see what you have for us next time.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Connie, thank you so much! A lot more good stuff is coming up :)

[@debtaylor5156]

love, love, love your style, channel.

[@snowartmom]

Thanks. Nice collection 😀

[@catherinepye3073]

The pattern I complete correctly, I love your videos.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Super Happy for you! ;)

[@nehamishra669]

Thankyou so much😍🥺

[@rhiancraig9219]

I made the maria denmark kimono tee this week after seeing it on one of your videos. I love it so quick and easy. I think I will be making many more of them. I hope to make the ruffle sleeve top soon too.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

That's AWESOME! I am so happy you liked it! It is quick and easy, and it is a great staple of the wardrobe + you can make it out of some beautiful fabrics and let the fabric do all the work :)

[@1314paulinha1]

Really sad the perfeto mona jacket no longer free pattern 😭😢

[@Taraluvdiva]

I'm loving all the patterns. But by favorite is pencil skirt, wrap skirt

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Agreed, I love those too! :)

[@helenathomas547]

There are awesome

[@maricelpomares8041]

Thank you! Just subscribed from Philippines.

[@Marialla.]

Is it possible to line a cardigan? I'd like a layer of satin to help it slip on and off, over knit shirts because they can be 'grabby'. But I don't know if you can line a knit with a woven like that. I'm also not sure how to do a lining, other than just make a duplicate and join at the edges? If you ever want to explain linings I'd be all ears!

[@mariannettewalter4855]

Not a u tube user but was just looking for a simple pattern and came upon your blog thanks for that I live in Canada,where do you live?

[@hajra3610]

Wow Thank u sooooooo much!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Absolutely, you're very welcome ;)

[@chiaranarducci5196]

The description is incomplete.... I can't find the margot trousers pattern link....and even if I research I can't find it... could you please link it? I would like to sew them

[@k3of5ks]

Hi Alisa - great video. I downloaded the Maria top and just finished assembling my paper pieces. I notice (or maybe it just looks that way) that you made all of yours out of wovens. Her instructions say the top is for knits. It also doesn’t have a seam allowance built into the pattern. Do you have any tips for making this top as a woven or are yours knits? I’m a bit confused and would like to have (or at least try) for some success when I make mine. Happy New Year!!!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hello there and welcome to the Thoughtful Creativity! I have made mine out of both - knits and wovens and I find that this pattern is suitable for both, however when you make it out of non-stretch material, just make it a size bigger. For seam allowances, for knits - I usually do a very small one - 1/4 inch, just enough for my serger to grab, for non stretch a bit more! I would say - watch the length of the tops, as the pattern is too long for me, but I am also pretty short... This is such an easy adjustable pattern - I am sure you will succeed in making yours! If you have any other questions or need help - do not hesitate, I will try to help you as much as I can!

[@k3of5ks]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thank you for your response. I'm so excited to make this top out of both knits and wovens. Will trace a copy for both. I think instead of trying to add a seam allowance to each fabric piece, I'll use your tip and just take off a scant 1/4" when serging. I'm short as well and will pay attention to the length. I'm so excited to make this pattern. Will first try it out of some affordable cotton I got at JoAnne's before cutting into my Nani Iro cotton or linen. Thanks again. I love your channel!

[@k3of5ks]

Hi Alisa - my apologies. I just thought of another question. Did you make a neck binding for your woven versions? Will definitely do so for my knit versions but am unclear how you're finishing your woven versions.

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

No worries - we are all here to support each other in our sewing adventures! :) You're right - for knit versions - i finished the neckline just like I would do it for a simple t-shirt, for wovens - I had to make a bias tape (or buy one from the shop). As for the cotton fabric - quick tip, it is better if it is lightweight cotton, because anything too heavy won't be flowy enough and will look kind of stiff... if that makes sense. This pattern is one of those where fabric just needs to be super simple, super pretty and flowy enough so that it would compliment the simplicity of it. If you're on Instagram - tag me whenever you're done with your project - I would love to see it!

[@k3of5ks]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thank you! I'm really thinking of using mostly rayons for woven version. Maybe a super drapy cotton. For woven matching bias neckband (using your same woven fabric, did you cut yours on the bias? May I also assume that for wovens, neckband is cut the size of neck opening? Will head over to Instagram and follow you. I'm k3of5ks on Instagram. Thanks again!

[@rachelhasgp]

Hey! I just found you. Not sure you’ll see this, but wondering what pattern you used for the top on the form

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

They there, it is burda style pattern from one of the past issues, 2017 maybe? But it is such a simple crop top to which I added chiffon peplum, so really, just take any shell top or simple sleeveless top and add a choffon/silk peplum to it! :)

[@l.a.w.79]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity amazing idea!

[@LottieSue]

Alisa love your videos, I've watched and enjoyed every one. I need help with the Kimono Tee, I've printed it out, taped, read the instructions, scanned the website and no where can I find how much fabric I need. I'm ready to order....but I'm stuck. Is it listed somewhere? Can you help?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Lindie, hello there!!! So glad that you reached out! Let's get this sorted! The amount of fabric depends on the size of course, but I usually get away with 1 yd of fabric for the kimono tee. I am size S/M, or size 10 UK, if that helps! Also, I do shorten my Kirsten Kimono Tees, just a bit, I am short (1m 64cm) therefore the original pattern is a bit too long. I hope this helps and happy sewing!

[@Kyunghosto76]

Hi! Thank you so much for sharing these free patterns! I just have a question on GBSB tunic. How do I get the instruction for that pattern?

[@Scarlet-rt7lq]

Hi I loved your video helped me a lot (sorry if it is not well written is that I am helping with the translator because I speak Spanish) I wanted to ask you a question, you will have the Perfect Mona jacket pattern, it is no longer on the page Greetings from Venezuela

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Scarlet, I just looked - and you are right - they took it off the page. Ugh! Cause I thought to make it and since then cleaned my computer folders, so I don't need to have that pattern... I am so sorry!!!

[@Scarlet-rt7lq]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity calm thank you very much :D

[@amyahdocq8835]

I am sad... as I am very interested in the Agnes swing top but, it is NOT free 😔 it is 9.95$us ... do you know of a similar pattern that is free? I have to redo all my wardrobe as I just had a double mastectoy without implants and I think that a simple dress like this, without bust, would fit well. What do you think? Or do you have suggestions? I found sad that, regarding the number of women having this kind of surgery that there is no pattern for say for them 😳 I just found you and subscribed... thank you, I will go see your other videos

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Amyah, hello there! First of all, I hope you are doing good with your health! Agnes dress is FREE when you join their facebook group - please read what it says on their website and before the link in my infobox. Thank you and I hope you have fun making it!

[@amyahdocq8835]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity Thank you for your answer... that will teach me to click on a link without my cheaters 😊 ... waiting for their acceptance on their site. Thank you again 🌹🌹

[@brunaoliveira5686]

Hi , i loved your videos you explain very well, but i can´t find the link to download the pattern of the T-shirt by Sasha Second Piano, i visited the site, but i did not find the link to download. Sorry about my orthography, i´m brazilian. Thank you so much!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Let's see, let me take a look at it and I will get back to you later today!

[@michellepark778]

www.secondopiano.space/blog/2017/9/29/basic-instinct-tshirt-pattern

[@joycegenovese5706]

Preety dresses

[@karendevanney5595]

I would love to make a pencil skirt but i have a stomach thats not flat is thete a way to alter a patern to accomodate it i live the lines of it x

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hey Karen, there are a few ways you can go about it, but I would look up additional dart adjustments. Just like there are darts to curve the lines in of the skirt around the back, you can do the same for the tummy. I hope it helps!

[@karendevanney5595]

Thanks x

[@MarahScott]

Did you ever make the swoon Cardigan?

[@veronicawatson6092]

Show us that green blouse in background

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hi Veronica - I have a video tutorial on how I made that blouse! :)

[@cindyotto959]

Trying to get Mona jacket but how is it free? Thank you!

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Cindy, this video is over a year old, the pattern company might have taken it down.

[@1nishastephen]

How do I get these patterns

[@lindapalmer4515]

great video, glad i found you, do me a favor and save yourself aches and pains in the future and stand up straight!

[@nathalienadeau5537]

What do i need to do to get your detail info for each paturn

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Open the infobox

[@deejustdee1234]

The Margot pants pattern is no longer available. :(

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hmmm, I am not sure why - I will take a look, If is till have the file on my computer - I can send it to you, but I am not sure I still have it, though!

[@deejustdee1234]

@@ThoughtfulCreativity that would be awesome.

[@michellepark778]

www.sewmag.co.uk/images/uploads/templates/Margot_pants_112.pdf

[@carlahumphrey6258]

What is the cardigan you are wearing?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Hi Carla! That's a free pattern from Hot Patterns, you can find it on fabric.com enjoy!

[@FabricFest]

Does the pattern have a name?

[@Ione1916]

Where is the info box for more links?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

right underneath this video where you see "show more". If still can't find it - google it.

[@AnnabelleC0306]

Awsewm!

[@lfuentes4098]

Many of these links are broken. 🙁

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

This video was uploaded two years ago, since then some websites might have chosen to take their free patterns down!

[@lfuentes4098]

Thoughtful Creativity - CRAFT, SEW, DIY , bummer.

[@gretchenhautzinger3645]

For t shirts do you have to have a serger

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Gretchen, mine were done on serger, as I have one, but a few years back I did all my knits on sewing machine with zig zag stitch and it worked well, and I still wear them and everything holds! Hope this helps!

[@tinajefferies5682]

Gretchen Hautzinger - hi, I make lots of knit tops & trousers and don’t own a serger. Zigzag stitch on any sewing machine that does that stitch will work fine. Only use straight stitch if a neckline stabilising stitch is called for.

[@margaretmonteiro8249]

Where can I get these free patterns?

[@ThoughtfulCreativity]

Margaret, all links are always underneath the video if you open the infobox.

[@naughtybynature6213]

It would have been nice had you shown viewers the finest projects other tan that nice 👍 video hold them up so they can be seen

[@coralbishop8168]

Your face would look very nice with hair on both sides.

[@SparkyOne549]

You ought to try commenting on the subject matter of the video instead of judging.