Learn how to start using sewing pattern so you can skip the confusion
and start making clothes you love!
Day 1:
How to Pick a Beginner Sewing Pattern
Just because a pattern says
- Beginner
- Easy
- 1 out of 5 Difficulty
Does not actually mean it is beginner friendly!
Watch today’s video to learn what you need to look for so you can actually pick patterns that are easy for beginners!
Daily Challenge Day 1:
- Find a beginner friendly sewing pattern on simplicity.com
- Post it in the FB group
- Explain why you think it’s beginner friendly
Day 2:
How to Pick the perfect fabric
Does the idea of just picking fabric for your project feel overwhelming? With so many types and options out there, it’s easy to get lost.
Which is why I have a full proof method for picking great, beginner friendly fabrics for your projects EVERY TIME!
Tune in now to boost your confidence in your fabric choices!
Daily Challenge Day 2:
- Grab a piece of clothing from your closet
- Do the drape test on it and snap a photo
- Take a second photo of the tag that lists the fiber content
- Post both inside the FB group so we can all start to see the drape of different types of fabric!
Day 3:
What Your Sewing Pattern Size?
If you thought you could just use the same size as you buy at the store, you need to think again.
When it comes to sewing patterns, there is no connection to the size you buy at the store. Instead we take our measurements and compare them to the size chart on the sewing pattern.
Watch today’s how-to video to see how quick + easy it can be to take your measurements!
Daily Challenge Day 3:
- Download the Body Measurements Chart by clicking here
- Take your measurements
- Post a photo of your tape measure inside the group once you’re done!
Day 4:
How to Pick the perfect fabric
Ever wondered how much fabric you actually need to make a piece of clothing?
Lucky for us, the sewing pattern tells us EXACTLY how much fabric we need based on our size!
Tune in now to learn how quick + easy it is to read that chart on the back of the pattern envelope so you’ll always know you have the right amount of fabric for your project 🙂
Daily Challenge Day 4:
- Use the back of the pattern envelope shown here to find your sewing pattern size like we learned yesterday
- Find out how much fabric you would need to make these pants if your fabric is 60″ (or 150cm) wide
- Post that number inside the FB group
Back of Pattern Envelope for this Challenge
Challenge Day 5
How to prepare your pattern before you start sewing!