Free Sewing Patterns Review

During the month of March we focused on free patterns. We find that free patterns can be a blessing and a curse. It gives you the ability to try out the drafting and instructions of a specific designer. Overall, these patterns have had positive feedback. We look forward to adding more to this blog in the future.

PATTERN: Hey June Durango

FABRIC: Heavy Rayon Spandex in Emerald

“This was my first make from Hey June, the instructions were clear but the armholes were too large so I had to modify them. I’m excited to try a paid pattern from them.”

PATTERN: George & Ginger 40k Sway

FABRICS: Left – Pixlefly Eden AGF Cotton Spandex. Right – Oatmeal Ribbing

“I loved the 40K sway, the instructions were super straightforward and it even included hip and bust grading mark points which I thought was really great especially for a free pattern. It came together in less than an hour and looked great”

PATTERN: DIBY Anything but Basic Tee

FABRIC: Left – Striped Away Sky AGF Cotton Spandex Right – Light Gray Rayon Spandex

PATTERN: Grainline Studios Hemlock Tee

FABRIC: Chora Winds AGF Cotton Spandex

“This boxy tee had great instructions and the sizing was accurate”

PATTERN: Striped Swallow Cloud 9

FABRICS: Top – Royal Blue Rayon Spandex Bottom – Foliage Escape Lapis AGF Cotton Spandex

PATTERN: Violette Field Thread London Dress

FABRIC: Roses & Letters, Raspberry Rose, Tranquil Waters

“I LOVED it! And plan to make more! My daughters love them and won’t stop wearing them”

PATTERN: Misusu Rowan Tee

FABRIC: Gecko Trails AGF Cotton Spandex

“Loved the Rowan tee for ease, quick sew, and projector friendly”

PATTERN: Hey June Racerback Dress

FABRIC: Fields of Silene AGF Cotton Spandex

“The pattern is pretty awesome and turned out super cute. I’ve had the pattern for like 3 years and has been on the top of my list but this is when I finally made it”

PATTERN: Little Lizard King Galena

FABRIC: Serein Branchlet AGF Cotton Spandex

“I’m all about the puff sleeves, and with a half circle skirt, it gives twirl while also not using up so much fabric like a full circle skirt. I can see myself using it again!”

PATTERN: Swoon Dakota Tablet Clutch

FABRICS: Endless Paradise Denim and Breezy Blossom Lemonade

PATTERN: Bagstock Designs Sunshine Crossbody Pouch

FABRIC: Snowing Night, Tracery Floralia, and Tender Green

Happy Sewing

Fabric Mask Comparison

Phee Fabrics is finding ways to use up your Art Gallery scraps. This blog is focusing on Masks! Since March there have been so many companies that have released mask patterns. Different sizes and styles are overwhelming and we are going to try to narrow down the options to some of our favorites. If you want to read more about the reason we choose AGF for masks

SUPPLIES LIST

  • Scrap of woven fabric about 1/4 yard
  • Scrap of Rayon Spandex, minimum 15″ x 4″ or elastic
  • A Serger or Sewing Machine. Depending on chosen pattern
  • Thread

Free Patterns

  • DIBY Fitted Face Mask. The pattern has sizes child through adult large
  • Eunoia has a template for a fitted mask that is used to be worn over a N95 mask but does require elastic.
  • Sweet Red Poppy has fitted, pleated and 3D mask patterns. The patterns are child through adult sizes for both versions but do require nose/ floral wire and without rounded or siliconed tips they will wear through the mask over a period of washing and wearing. Uses ties or elastic.
  • Twig + Tale has fitted and pleated mask versions. Ties or elastic. Sizing for children and adults
  • Deconess has a pleated mask pattern that can be made with ties or elastic and only has one size for child and one for adult
  • CDC has a pleated mask pattern with ties or elastic.
  • Olson has a fitted mask pattern that can use elastic, hair ties or fabric ties
  • Elderberry Blossoms has child through adult sizes. Some designs are made for knit but we love the woven ones.
  • FreeSewing.org has a fitted mask pattern. Seam allowances are not included so adding them to the templates can expand the sizes from child to adult large.
  • See Kate Sew has fitted, pleated and 3D mask patterns. The patterns are child through adult sizes for both versions but do require nose/ floral wire and without rounded or siliconed tips they will wear through the mask over a period of washing and wearing. Uses ties or elastic. Also, there seems to be a size difference when you download the pattern from the blog and when you download it from their Facebook group files. For the accurate size, join the Facebook group and download it from the files. This has been the 3D pattern that I like the best. Join their FB Group.

Happy Sewing

Melissa