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Sewing Patterns - Easy to Sew

If you're interested in getting started with sewing have a look at our easy-to-sew, beginners sewing patterns. Choosing beginner-friendly patterns is a great way to build your confidence and skills. Here are a few tips to get you started:

  1. Choose Simple Sewing Patterns: Start with patterns that have straightforward designs. Items like tote bags or simple skirts are great for beginners sewing because they typically require straight seams and minimal fitting.

  2. Read Sewing Guides: Beginner sewing guides are invaluable. They often cover essential techniques like threading your machine, choosing fabrics, and understanding sewing terminology. Check out our blog page for handy sewing guides for beginners.

  3. Gather Your Sewing Materials: Make sure you have all the necessary supplies before you start. This includes the fabric, thread, sewing needles, pins, and, of course, a sewing machine. Don’t forget important tools like scissors and a seam ripper.

  4. Watch Sewing Tutorial Videos: Visual learning can be incredibly helpful. Look for tutorial videos that match the patterns you’ve chosen. These can guide you through the process step-by-step.

  5. Practice: Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Sewing is a skill that improves with practice. Start with inexpensive fabrics so you won’t feel bad if things don’t go perfectly.

If you need recommendations for specific patterns or more detailed guidance on beginning your sewing journey, feel free to ask, our team are more than happy to help.

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Simplicity 9536 Vintage Sundress and Bolero pattern

Simplicity 1950's Sewing Pattern for Back-zip sundress.Boned fitted bodice trimmed with bias folded trim, four gored mid-calf length skirt and larg...

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Butterick 6870 Dress and Belt sewing pattern

Butterick sewing pattern for Slim or full skirted dress has cutaway cape collar and buttoned bodice. View A has contrast, detachable collar, below ...

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McCall's Sewing Pattern 8258 Vintage Dresses and Top

McCall's Misses' Dresses and Top sewing pattern. Vintage 1975 reissued sewing pattern. Pull-over dresses and top with lower front gathered into fro...

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McCall's Sewing Pattern 8257 Vintage Tops, Skirt and Pants

McCall's Misses' Tops, Skirt and Pants sewing pattern. Vintage 1976 reissued sewing pattern. View A and B tops have lace trim and flowing sleeves s...

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Vogue Vintage Pattern 1864 Misses' Wrap Dress

Sewing Pattern for Vintage 1953 Wrap Dress (close fitting through bust) has darted front and back bodice, waist and shoulder seams. Back wraps arou...

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Simplicity Sewing Pattern 9496 Misses Vintage Apron

Easy to sew pattern for Direct from the Simplicity Archives circa 1948, aprons have full gathered skirts, waistbands with tie ends and oversized ro...

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Simplicity Sewing Pattern 9464 Misses Dress

Easy to sew pattern for This Vintage 1940's dress has collarless neckline that can be made sweetheart or square shaped. View A has gathered skirt f...

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Simplicity 1950's Sewing Pattern 9295 Vintage Tops

GRETCHEN HIRSCH Design for Loose-fitting button front tops have shaped hemline and collar and sleeve variations. B: bow tie. B, c: pocket. Size Gui...

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Simplicity 1950's Sewing Pattern 9294 Vintage Dress

GRETCHEN HIRSCH Design for Close-fitting, lined dresses have sleeve variations, pleated skirt, pockets and back zipper. Size Guide Use body measure...

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Simplicity Vintage Sewing Pattern 9287 Sweetheart-Neckline Blouses

GRETCHEN HIRSCH Design for Loose-fitting blouse has front button-down closing, french darts and narrow hem. A: two-piece tulip sleeves and bias tie...

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Vogue 1696 1950's Dress Sewing Pattern

Experience the iconic fashion of the 1950's with this Vogue Dress Sewing Pattern for Women! You'll love the pullover style, bias bodice, ribbon str...

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Simplicity Pattern 6206 Vintage Gift and Accessories

Simple to make. Bib-apron V.1 and half apron V.2 have pockets and matching mitt pot holder. Apron V.2 has rick-rack trim. Bib-apron V.3 has pocket ...

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Simplicity Pattern 8799 Simple to Make 1950s gowns

Simple to Make 1950s gowns are sleeveless…neck edge features casing gathered with ribbon drawstring. V.A gown features ribbon through casing at w...

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Simplicity Pattern 5628 Women's caftan in two lengths.

Reproduction of an original vintage 1970s pattern. This easy cut, simple to sew Jiffy pattern for a Women's caftan in two lengths. The Kaftan with ...

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Vogue Pattern 9328 Misses' Dress | Vogue Easy Options, Custom Fit

Vogue dress pattern. Dresses (close-fitting through the bust) have sleeve and length variations, side pockets, and back zipper. Includes separate p...

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Vogue Pattern 9311 Misses' Dress pattern

Multi Size Pattern - Very Easy Vogue MISSES' DRESS Loose-fitting pull-over dresses have length and sleeve variations. A: Ruffle. B: Front slit. FA...

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Vogue Pattern 9319 Misses' Top, Shorts and Pants

One of the Very Easy Vogue range: MISSES' TOP, SHORTS, AND PANTS A, B: Close-fitting tie front tops have neckline, length, and sleeve variations. ...

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Butterick pattern 6374 Swan-Neck and Shawl Collar Dresses

This Butterick sewing pattern includes options for both Swan-Neck and Shawl Collar Dresses with Asymmetrical Gathers, making it a versatile choice ...

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Simplicity Pattern 1356 JiffY® Reversible Wrap Dress | Vintage 1970s | Easy

Size Guide Use body measurements not your 'ready to wear size'Measurements given below are in inches Sizes 6 8 10 12 14 Bust ...

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Burda 7056 60's Style Dress Pattern

This Easy to Sew Pattern features sixties style dresses that are slightly flared and fitted at the back waist. The shoulders are left exposed, addi...

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Butterick 5209 Misses' Vintage Dress Pattern | Easy

MISSES’ DRESS: Halter or cap sleeve dress, below mid-knee length, has side zipper, fitted self-lined bodice and flared, gathered skirt. NOT...

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Butterick 5708 Misses' Dress Pattern | Easy | Vintage

MISSES' DRESS: Dress has close-fitting, bias, self-lined bodice/midriff, skirt front and back cut-in-one, invisible side zipper and baby narro...

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Butterick 5748 Misses' Petite Dress Pattern | Easy | Vintage

MISSES'/MISSES' PETITE DRESS: Lined dress has close-fitting bodice, flared skirt (Cut on crosswise grain of fabric), side zipper and very narr...

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Butterick 5880 Misses' Petite Dress and Belt Pattern | Vintage

MISSES'/MISSES' PETITE DRESS AND BELT: Lined dress (loose-fitting through bust) has semi-fitted skirt, side back seams, self-lined overlay wit...

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