Sewing Patterns for Beginners - My Top 3

Here are my thoughts on the best sewing patterns for dressmaking beginners. Happy Sewing!
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My blog - more details on the New Look 6217 pattern.
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Fabrics from Abakhan
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New Look pattern 6217
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Jersey Dress pattern McCalls 6886
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Quilted Jersey Fabric
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Sewing Pattern Reviews
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Sew Over It Ultimate Shift Dress
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A4 Paper Trimmer
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Music
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[@76oldy]

I do love your comment about PDF patterns. I do the same! I feel it really draws out the experience to have a cuppa and film on in the background whilst I lazily stick pattern pieces together!

[@StitchyBee]

My blog - more details on the New Look 6217 pattern stitchybee.wordpress.com/2016/07/24/my-favourite-tee-new-look-6217/ Fabrics from www.abakhan.co.uk New Look pattern 6217 www.jaycotts.co.uk/products/nl6217#.WMHDqBRYyDU Jersey Dress pattern McCalls 6886 - www.jaycotts.co.uk/products/m6886#.WMHDyxRYyDU Quilted Jersey Fabric - www.minervacrafts.com/shop/fabric/dress-fabrics/12c-1004-m-diamond-quilted-stretch-jersey-dress-fabric?colour=Baby%2BPink Sewing Pattern Reviews - www.sewing.patternreview.com Sew Over It Ultimate Shift Dress - www.sewoverit.co.uk/product/ultimate-shift-dress-sewing-pattern/ A4 Paper Trimmer - www.amazon.co.uk/Cathedral-ART323-Rotary-Paper-Trimmer/dp/B001VMARVI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1489093764&sr=8-3&keywords=A4+paper+trimmer

[@janegilson1886]

Just found your channel. I know this is an old video, but I bought one of the patterns you suggested (the one you're wearing). Thank you.

[@beebeefree1]

Love this blog.. what a lovely lady.. so matter-of-fact and really easy to follow. More please.

[@miriaml6313]

That's so true!

[@deannawierima6931]

Thanks for this vlog. I just started sewing a few weeks ago and am dying to make a spring/summer shift dress 👗. I've been practicing my sewing with aprons, hot pads, a crossover purse and market bags. I think I saw a free pattern for one so I'm going start looking at some cottons and get started. Wish me luck!

[@StitchyBee]

Deanna Wierima Sounds great Deanna, you've been busy! Good luck with the shift dress, try and choose a viscose fabric if you can, I think they drape quite nicely and feel softer than some cottons. 💐

[@jennialfabetico5691]

I've used the New Look 6217 pattern many times, too, and really love it. Thanks for sharing your makes! 🤓

[@StitchyBee]

thanks Jenni.

[@sin46ned]

I love the patterns and additional info on each one. I need to get myself a dress maker stand too so i can fit my garments better.

[@StitchyBee]

Sandra Camp thank you Sandra 💖

[@SewNaturalDane]

Yep that McCall 6886 seems to be a staple in many sewists collections. I just purchased it last month. I'm definitely going to get a Sew Over It pattern and it seems this one is a popular one as well. I will be downloading that Sorbetto one today. Never tackled a PDF before . Great picks, thanks for sharing.

[@StitchyBee]

thank you again, good luck with your new patterns, there are lots of inspiring photos online of those ones.

[@gamingdot4889]

Am starting to sew coronavirus cloth masks with my mom. They're calling back all retired nurses but if she caught the virus she would die. She's devastated and feels totally helpless. She has this code built into her and all she wants to do is help but she cant because of her MS. I feel helpless too, all I want to do is help but they clearly don't want a 13 year old on the front lines so I'm tryig to help in any way i can.

[@sarahosmari7870]

Stitchybee you are one fantastic sewer i love your choice of fabric and patterns thank you for sharing x

[@StitchyBee]

sarah osmari thank you so much Sarah 💐

[@ISewALot]

I definitely need to sew up that jersey dress. I have had this pattern in my stash for about 2 years!!!! xx

[@StitchyBee]

It's a real quickie, it'll probably only take you 5 mins you seem to sew that quick ha ha.x

[@ISewALot]

Ha ha!!! Maybe 😆😆😘😘

[@AkramTaghaviBurris]

what great pattern choices. I especially like your ultimate shift dress it's so pretty.

[@StitchyBee]

Akram Taghavi-Burris thank you so much, it's such a lovely pattern. 💐

[@karenbruns4355]

I love the shirt that you made that you are wearing. For silky, very thin fabric, do you have any tips for me (I am a beginner sewer) as far as how to sew very silky fabric. I have tried to sew very thin flimsy fabrics and have a problem with my fabric getting stick under my needle in my bobbin. Thank you for your videos.

[@oambitiousone7100]

OMG, you're 5'10". I'm so relieved to hear as I'm 5'11" and one reason I want to learn to sew is every cute dress becomes a mini on me.

[@StitchyBee]

O'Ambitious One same! 😁😘

[@kathryndamron3238]

It has been bothering for forever, the name of the designer of your wallpaper; Please rescue me and tell me!!! Thanks so much!

[@StitchyBee]

Kathryn Damron ahh, it’s Orla Kiely 😊

[@jackief7849]

Loved your vlog, very interesting about the first pattern, (the top) I looked at it, but decided not to buy it, but now I have seen it made up I will buy and make, thank you, love the colour. x

[@StitchyBee]

Jackie F thanks Jackie, good luck with yours. X

[@pattiraithel5412]

Love all your tips you add to your video. Will subscribe.

[@StitchyBee]

Patti Raithel thanks Patti 💐

[@Sophie_kent]

Hi everyone. I’m finding some patterns expensive. Is it crazy if I trace pieces on another paper , with tracing wheel, of the size I want for my project? I would like keep my options open- just in case I need another size of clothing. Does anyone do it? Any tips?

[@StitchyBee]

I agree Sophie, some patterns really are pricey. Although there’s a lot of work that goes into creating them. Tracing is a great idea, I do it sometimes. Also there are lots of great free patterns which can be adapted. I reviewed the Plantain Tee from Deer and Doe on my latest video 👍🏻

[@nitanice]

thanks!

[@bazoin1]

Enjoyed you vlog and the patterns are so useful and classic. I have some jersey fabric and will be having a go at the McCalls pattern so thank you for the tips and shall be looking forward to your future plans as I have subbed and will I think be looking at your past vlogs too 😊

[@StitchyBee]

bazoin1 thank you so much 😘

[@leahmondezie1722]

I appreciate this... thanks

[@nnekaokonkwo8271]

Great video! Great reviews!

[@elizabethbutters1566]

Great video, Cheryl!

[@StitchyBee]

Elizabeth Butters thank you Liz 😃😘

[@nnekaokonkwo8271]

I love your version of the New Look pattern. The shimmery fabric is gorgeous. Where did you get it?

[@StitchyBee]

Nneka Okonkwo thank you, I bought it from Abakhan a few years ago, not sold any more sadly.

[@asmith5799]

Very nice makes! Love the fabrics! Also interested in your dress form. What type is it?

[@StitchyBee]

A Smith thank you. The dress form was a gift, but I've seen identical ones on eBay, they are about £20-£30. 💐

[@asmith5799]

Thanks!

[@virginiabond2129]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@valerievandertuin6992]

No sound at all. But very interested.

[@user-gu6pt5kz2g]

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