Discover Our Pattern Sewalongs
Love a video pattern sewalong? So do we! All our Mimi G, Madalynne, Brandi Joan and Know Me Patterns come with video sewalongs as standard. Find them linked on each product page or scan the QR code on the paper pattern to watch along!
We also pick special Simplicity, Vogue, and McCall’s patterns to create video sewalongs for, like our exclusive collaboration with Diane von Furstenberg to reissue her 1970s wrap dress patterns.
You’ll find these linked on the product page where available and they’ll also have the QR code on the paper pattern you can scan to watch along!
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Know Me Sewing Pattern ME2069 Misses’ Top and Trousers by Lynn Brannelly
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McCall’s Sewing Pattern M8449 Misses’ Dresses and Sash
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Know Me Sewing Pattern ME2063 Misses’ and Women’s Romper and Jumpsuit by Brittany J. Jones
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McCall’s Sewing Pattern M7931 Misses’ Skirts
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Know Me Sewing Pattern ME2008 Misses’ and Women’s Jumpsuit by Handmade Millennial
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Know Me Sewing Pattern ME2076 Misses’ Front or Back Reversible Dress in Two Lengths by Handmade Millennial
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Know Me Sewing Pattern ME2027 Misses’ and Women’s Romper and Jumpsuit
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McCall’s Sewing Pattern M8382 Misses’ Dresses by Brandi Joan
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Know Me Sewing Pattern ME2035 Men’s Polo Shirt and Trousers
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Simplicity Sewing Pattern S9701 Misses’ Knit Dress in Two Lengths by Mimi G Style
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Simplicity Sewing Pattern S9687 Misses’ Jacket, Poncho and Trousers by Mimi G
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McCall’s Sewing Pattern M8389 Misses’ Skirts
Love video tutorials? Why not check out our gallery of sewing techniques! We take you through beginner and more advanced techniques with everything from creating darts to lamb chop pockets. We share these as easy to follow bitesize tutorials on our blog and place QR codes inside the pattern instructions to help you as you work through a design.
- Sewing sheer fabrics
When you think of soft, pretty, feminine fashion for everyday as well as special occasions, sheer fabrics almost always come to mind. There are a wide range of dressmaking patterns for chiffon, organza and voile. These fabrics have also become popular year-round choices for home decorating, from window valances and bed canopies to elegant table dressings and chair drapes. While… - How to Sew a Collar with a Collar Stand
Watch our helpful video guide: How to Sew a Collar with a Stand In this video, Brittany demonstrates how to sew a collar with a collar stand, also known as a collar band. This type of collar is popular on classic button up shirts and shirt dresses. It gives a neater finish where the collar aligns neatly at the centre front… - How to Sew: a Shawl CollarWatch our helpful video guide: How to Sew a Shawl Collar Our demo pattern is Simplicity S3109 – a family robe pattern, with included shorts and trousers. This is common collar seen on robes and jackets.
- How to: Sew a Vest With LiningWatch our helpful video guide: How to sew a vest with lining In this video, Brittany demonstrates how to sew a vest with lining, using pattern McCall’s 8537. This children’s pattern includes a vest, shirt and sweater.
- How to: Sew Spaghetti StrapsWatch our helpful video guide: sew spaghetti straps In this video, Brittany demonstrates how to sew spaghetti straps. Why not try this technique on patterns like V9278, ME2112, S9953 or S9950.
- How to: Sew a Sleeve Placket
Watch our helpful video guide: How to sew a sleeve placket In this video, Brittany demonstrates how to sew a classic tower sleeve placket using ME2113, a Know Me pattern by Julian Creates. - How to: Sew a Partial Placket
Watch our helpful video guide: how to sew a partial neckline placket. In this video, Brittany demonstrates two different techniques for constructing and finishing the placket. The second technique starts at minute 9:21. Try this construction on M8449, B6929, V1895 or S9888. Or in knits with S9614 and S9455. - How to: Choose Your Cutting LayoutWatch our helpful video guide: How to choose your cutting layout. Brittany demonstrates how to choose a cutting layout. This can sometimes be overwhelming and confusing with the multiple cutting layouts on the instructional guide sheet. This video breaks down what you need to know to pick the correct cutting layout! Easy Sewing Patterns
- How to: Sew a Clean Yoke FinishWatch our helpful video guide: How to Sew a Clean Yoke Finish. One of our Learn To Sew video guides. In this video, Brittany demonstrates how to sew a clean yoke finish. She will be using pattern pieces from Simplicity S8753 in this demo.
