Beginner Dressmaking and Sewing Patterns

When you are just beginning to learn to sew it’s important to start off with simple patterns that help you to gradually learn the techniques you’ll need once you move on to more complex dressmaking and sewing.

Trying anything too complicated can end up with you getting frustrated and you can also waste good fabric – which is a definite no no!

We’ve collected a quick reference list below, of all the sewing pattern designers ‘easy sewing patterns’ sections, to save you hunting around.  The aim is to be able to sew a garment that you feel confident wearing.  The last thing you want is to feel self concious because you know you’ve made all kinds of mistakes.

Love Sewing magazine is a great place to start if you are new to sewing.  In every issue we share a quick guide to reading sewing pattern – understanding notches and all those dotted lines that can be confusing for a beginner.

Tilly Walnes has some great advice for novice dressmakers over on her blog – beginner sewing advice along with some of her on easy to sew patterns

Easy Sewing Patterns from Big Brands

SimpleSew – the brand behind the Love Sewing Cover Patterns

Jaycotts easy sewing patterns

Simplicity – It’s So Easy patternsimplicity – It’s So Easy patterns

McCalls – Patterns designed for the beginner

KwikSew – learn to sew patterns

Burda – Novice sewing patterns

If you are just starting you may want to download this free Brigitte dress pattern and follow the ‘sew along’ instructions to help you get the perfect fit.  It’s a great, versatile dress and perfect for beginners.

 We’d love to hear how you get on with your very first garment – why not share a picture on our Facebook wall, you can also ask questions there if you get stuck.