sewing patterns

5 Things: Refresh Your Wardrobe!

January 23, 2015

Spend this weekend working on updating your wardrobe. Whether you need to do a good purge of your closet or add a few handmade pieces, the next two days give you a perfect opportunity to get started! We've rounded up a few patterns we can't wait to stitch up into new additons for our wardrobe.

GET TO WORK: Create a stylish and sophisticated top that easily transitions from the office to happy hour!

GET ACTIVE: Stitch up a pair, or two, of Purl Soho's City Gym Shorts for trips to the gym.

GET STUFF DONE: For busy days running errands or weekends with a full schedule, a comfortable yet cute top is a must.

GET COZY: Whip up a Linden sweatshirt for cozy evenings around the house, or dress it up for every day wear.

GET ALL DOLLED UP: A chic flattering silhouette is the perfect garment for date night. Pair with red lipstick, cute shoes, and a fun bag and you're good to go!

BONUS: For baby, because this is just way too cute not to share!

Five Sewing Patterns for Guys!

November 7, 2014

This holiday season whip up a handmade garment or accessory for a special guy in your life. We've rounded up five of our favorite menswear patterns– stitch up one or all five for a complete outfit!

Men's Jacket | BurdaStyle

Strathcona Henley | Thread Theory

Jedediah Pants | Thread Theory

DIY Tie | The Purl Bee

Cooper Bag | Collette Patterns

How To: Digitize Your Sewing Patterns

March 18, 2014

Want to learn how to turn your own sewing patterns into digital files to print full-sized on high quality paper? Today, independent clothing designer and Spoonflower team member Jamie Powell visits the blog to show you how to take your own hand-drafted patterns and create digital files to print on a roll of inexpensive gift wrap either for your own garment making or to sell your pattern designs.

This tutorial will walk you through the process of turning your hand drawn sewing pattern into a digital file using Photoshop. Some basic knowledge of Photoshop is helpful, but there are only a handful of tools that are used in this tutorial, so you don’t need to be an expert. The example I use is a raglan sleeve shirt pattern that I’ve been interested in offering for sale. Digitizing your patterns is a great way to get them clean and professional looking, and even if you’re not trying to turn your projects into profits, it’s a great way to preserve your patterns and make them easy to share with friends.

Spoonflower Hacks: Cut & Sew Patterns

July 30, 2013

Enjoy a little DIY inspiration from the Spoonflower community with one of the ultimate Spoonflower Hacks, cut & sew patterns, engineered sewing patterns printed right on the fabric!

What’s Your Bag? Cut & Sew Bag Pattern Contest

March 29, 2012

The competition this week is for cut & sew patterns that, when printed on a full yard of fabric, can be used to make your own bag. The entries – all 75 of them — show an amazing amount of diversity and creativity. Enjoy voting! We'll show you the winners next week.