This May hosts the first ‘Sewing Indie Month’, a celebration of independent sewing pattern designers and the dedicated community of makers who stitch along with them.

Twenty-one participating pattern designers have come together to show off their patterns and deliver a myriad of tutorials, interviews, competitions and sew-alongs (uninitiated, these are slightly mad online sewing challenges – photograph as you go!). Whether you’re an expert or novice, it’s a great opportunity to find new inspiration and give support to independent businesses. Organised by Mari from Seamster Patterns, full information can be found on the Seamster blog. And of course you can use our directory to find the perfect sewing services and supplies to help you along! 

Here’s Just Got Made’s edit of the independent sewing pattern producers taking part in Sewing Indie Month. You’ll have never looked so stylish.

 

1. TILLY & THE BUTTONS

Superstar sewing blogger Tilly has just unleashed her own printed patterns into the world! These retro-with-a-modern-twist patterns benefit from Tilly’s immaculate attention to detail, from ultra simple instructions to beautiful printed packaging. 

http://shop.tillyandthebuttons.com

 2. GARMENTER

Sweedish designer Julia creates sophisticated patterns, supported with great videos, tutorials and adjustment ideas. Getting glimpses of her amazing studio space is an added bonus!

http://www.garmenter.com 

3. BY HAND LONDON

Could the By Hand London girls be any cooler?! Charlotte, Elizalex & Victoria specialise in creating up-to-date versions of classic silhouettes and have designed a particularly good collection of dresses to show off in.

http://byhandlondon.com

 

4. SINBAD & SAILOR

These PDF patterns are designed by Londoner Hannah Britten, who decided to create a seasonal collection of patterns based on the catwalk rather than retro styles. Think modern and minimal.  

http://www.sinbadandsailor.com

 

5. THREAD THEORY

And finally, some great patterns for men’s clothing by duo Morgan & Matthew Meredith. Amongst beautiful packaging and photography you will find well designed patterns including coats, a great pair of shorts, and a super pair of pants!

http://threadtheory.ca

 

All photographs are credited to the relevant companies above. Post thumbnail photo credited to Garmenter.

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