Textile-related bookmarks
A lot of saved patterns and also some tips and tricks.
Sewing
Historical or historically-inspired
18th century stays and jackets
- Front and back lacing, no straps, limited size range: Larkin & Smith Front and Back Lacing Stays Pattern
- Front-lacing, straps, low bustline: redthreaded 1780's Front Lacing Stays PDF Pattern
- Strapless, back lacing: JP Ryan Strapless Stays Pattern
- Drafting stays (Who are we kidding, I'm not going to do that. I'll keep the link anyway): The Basic Conical Torso Block (Part 1) - Sempstress and The Basic Conical Torso Block (Part 1) - Sempstress
- Extant 18th century dress with flat pattern pieces taken from it: Redingote, LACMA
JP Ryan 18th Century Jacket Pattern for undress wear, with variations on basic pattern
Full riding habit incl. jacket, vest and skirt, JP Ryan (cut to fit over stays) JP Ryan 1770's Riding Habit - Mill Farm riding habit
- Amalia by Scroop patterns (cut to fit over stays)
Other people's cool historically-inspired projects
- Walking skirt with awesome embroidery (dinosaurs!!) A prehistoric adventurer's skirt. 16 outline-embroidered dinosaurs later.
- The perfect historically inaccurate Regency dress: Expedited Regency Results
- Extant counterpart: Dress c. 1810 and Underdress c. 1815 - The John Bright Collection
My collection of pants patterns
- E-pattern Chic Ahoy 30s Slacks Halter & Bolero Size Pack | Etsy
- Decades of Style: Last Resort Beach PJs
- Winslow by Helen’s Closet (super drapey version)
- Eastbourne by Scroop Patterns: Eastbourne Trousers
- Relatively beginner-friendly: Ultimate Culottes PDF Sewing Pattern - Sew Over It
- Secret pants: CULOTTES PATTERN by The Assembly Line
- Fun pleating at the front: Esther Pants PDF by Victory Patterns
- Secret pants, circle-skirt-like: Tania Culottes pattern by Megan Nielsen
- Extra-fabulous version with sash and drapey fabric: Cannes Wide-legged Trousers Sewing Pattern | Shop | Oliver + S by Liesl & co
- No zip: Bea Culotte Patron de couture by Fibre Mood
- Elasticated back : Make With Mandi Bolt Culottes - The Fold Line by Make with Mandi
- Optional elasticated back : Zero Waste Culottes by The Craft Of Clothes
- Orsi by Les Patronnes, allegedly a beginner-friendly pattern
- Secret pyjamas: Magic Pants by Ann Tilley Handmade
- Adjustable waist, clever pockets and choice of narrow or straight leg: Mitchell by Closet Core Patterns
I also have too many shirt patterns saved
- Flat collar with pointy ends: Patina Blouse - PDF Pattern by Friday Pattern Co
- Woven raglan: Remy Raglan Top Sewing Pattern (PDF) by Sew House 7 (this looks very self-draftable ngl)
- Pull-over boxy shirt with flat collar: Donny Shirt - PDF Pattern by Friday Pattern Co. I actually sewed this one! It's a summer favourite. The construction was pretty fun even though it required a little more precision than I was capable of. I'd love to make it again.
- Some pretty pleating: Le 5005 PDF Top Sleeveless pleated blouse
- A nice basic (also looks pretty easy to draft): Dove blouse by Megan Nielsen
- A V-insert in the neck: Olive by Megan Nielsen
- Colour-blocked tee for jersey stashbusting purposes: Throwback tee by George & Ginger
Everyday dresses and skirts
- With interesting details: Rushcutter dress by In The Folds
- Button-up, princess seam, scoop neck: Robin by Scroop Patterns
- Button-up, princess seam, V-neck, also comes as a romper: Shelby by True Bias
- Princess seamed with a million panels designed for colour blocking: Karri dress pattern by Megan Nielsen
- Really cool patchwork dress: DRAFTERS GRID DRESS (PDF PATTERN) by Roberts Woods
- Funky pleated skirt: Asymmetric skirt with crossover pleats PDF
- Barely-there dress with chain straps: aime comme Maïs
- Some interesting gathered hip panels: Women's Sweetheart Flounce Dress, Ladies Downloadable Printable PDF Sewing Pattern Size XS-5XL
- Two skirts with adjustable waistbands:
- Coquelicot by Wildflower patterns
- Hanbok by Sewing Therap
Jackets
- Pona Jacket " Helen's Closet Patterns: I've made this one. It has many issues. Nothing wrong with the pattern, but a combination of the design and my own sewing choices makes it just meh.
- Fancy pockets with a double opening: Jaime Jacket | PDF Pattern (Not really my style, I'm just here for the pockets)
- Veste Dramatique: 124 Bolivian Milkmaid's Jacket by Folkwear
Evening or fancy wear
- A cool design by Maison Fauve; don't love the shape but I love me a see-through panel. Patron robe longue Sonia
- I also like this one (Burda) an unreasonable amount. Can be everyday or fancy, I guess.
- Not a real sewing pattern: the bodice from lounging pajamas as analysed by LACMA. I just love the shape.
- Did you know you can just make your own light-up clothing?? I love Becky Stern's website, there's a lot of fun stuff there.
Stashbusting, gifts, etc.
- Pretty bag patterns, but translated from German, so the instructions might not be the clearest: English patterns by Hansedelli
- Aneela Hooey's patterns:
- Open Out Box Pouch PDF pattern
- Zip-up tray pouch - I have this one and the instructions look good, but I went for an ambitious embroidered design and never did finish the panels. I need to make a simple version first.
- Kinusaiga (oh no not another new craft)
- Amish puzzle ball (it needs to be stuffed; great place to shove the tiniest of scraps). If I make one, it's going directly into my Fidget Basket. Or maybe it can be a cat toy.
- The cutest cross-stitch designs you ever did see (I could see these becoming patches): Sushi sampler, coffee sampler and other adorable terrariums.
- I'm not sure why I bookmarked this, but who doesn't love a Platonic solid?
- https://sew4home.com/button-up-neck-cowl-in-flannel-and-fleece-2/ I have a vague plan to sew this from my felted-up cashmere sweaters. Maybe with a magnet closure instead.
- Who doesn't need fishies? https://woollypetals.com/patterns/sardine-pillow/
Misc resources
- A fabric manipulation at-home course I once vaguely intended to take: https://manipulate-fabric.theshapesoffabric.com/waitlist
- Repair what you wear: a compendium of techniques
- Mega-list of pattern companies: www.dasblauetuch.com/pattern-awards/europe
- A nice finish for sheer fabric: https://www.sewinggem.com.au/blogs/sg-blog/an-alternative-finish-to-french-seams-for-sheer-fabrics
Pattern drafting
- Pretty sure I followed this to make a shell top from my bodice block: In the Folds - How to draft a simple summer top
- https://carolkimball.net/using-a-pants-block/
- Discussion about adding ease and fullness to patterns: https://dresspatternmaking.com/blog/ease-in-patterns-and-blocks
- https://reveasoie.fr/201-03-01-dictionnaire-couture-anglais-francais/ Dictionnaire de couture français-anglais
Knitting
- How many stitches to cast on for a hat: https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Knitting-Tutorials/Knitting-Hat-Size-Chart
- https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/hat-crown-decreases-explained/
- Matching yarns depending on any of their properties: https://yarnsub.com/
Crochet
- A small rose I've made a dozen times: http://megan.cc/StripMethodRose/
- The silliest throw pillow I've ever seen: https://skumpstitch.com/products/crochet-garlic-bag-throw-pillow-pdf-pattern
Ready-to-wear brands that maybe don't suck
Emmy Design - I have one cardigan from there that has become my most worn in the winter. 100% merino, heavy, soft, warm. Good investment. I do think the size and quick renewal of the collections qualify it as fast fashion, and there's no information about manufacturing conditions.

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