This is an example for a faulty pattern with wrong measurements. 😉

Oh yes, one can never have enough pockets 😉

Let's fix this crotch curve! Changes in my free pants patterns YouTube video by The Dress Developer

I have noticed that several people were having troubles with my pants #sewing patterns. The problem is the measurement for the crotch length. I have altered the pictures and description, so I hope it is clearer now how these works. More details in this short video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=or2-...

Thx and welcome :)

It is! Kinda don't want to take it off :)

Woman wearing a jacket made out of a black wool teddy with long sleeves and a Peter Pan collar

Woman wearing a jacket made out of a black wool teddy demonstrating you can fit a whole book in the pocket.

Woman wearing a jacket made out of a black wool teddy, side view

Ok, the teddy bear jacket is done. Sadly, the video material will not work for my usual instruction video. I might need to sew a completely different jacket for that.

But the free pattern kit is live: www.dressdeveloper.com/pattern-kits... The pattern is quite simple.

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Adjust your sleeve width - Update annoncement YouTube video by The Dress Developer

Update! Many of my free #sewing patterns now offer you the possibility to change the sleeve width. Find out more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRjG...

Would you be interested in a Q&A video? Drop your questions! 😄 #sewing

Front view of a black cape with red lining and a hood

Back view of a black cape with red lining and a hood

Let's bring back capes!

This pattern comes with two collar options or a hood and two length options and is fully lined.

Free #sewing pattern: www.dressdeveloper.com/sewingpatter...

Note: Yes, the arm slits are placed too low in this example. Don't worry, I fixed that in the final pattern. ;)

Detail view of a woman in a red dress with a large collar and short sleeves with pointy cuffs.

Woman in a red dress with big collar and short sleeves with cuffs and a voluminous skirt.

Woman in a red dress with big collar and short sleeves with cuffs and a voluminous skirt. She has the hands in the skirts' pockets.

My new dress is loosely vintage inspired with a big grown on collar and a cuff detail on the short sleeves.

Find the free #sewing pattern here: www.dressdeveloper.com/sewingpatter...

You can choose between several sleeve and skirt options and even create the pattern for your very own measurements!

Woman in petrol dress and open cropped cardigan

Woman in petrol dress and cropped cardigan

I think this cropped cardigan fits extra nice over fit and flair dresses, what do you think?

Free #sewing pattern: www.dressdeveloper.com/sewingpatter...

How to Create Custom Sewing Patterns from Your Own Measurements | Step-by-Step Tutorial YouTube video by The Dress Developer

Want to create custom sized sewing patterns without learning to draft? My website offers a bunch of free #sewing patterns which you can feed with your own measurements!

This under 5 minutes video explains how that works: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdV0...

Back view of a shirtwaist pattern on a dressform

Front view of a shirtwaist pattern on a dressform

Yes, the pattern for #shirtwaistseptember2025 is coming together nicely. Just a few more tweaks. Have to finish a different project first before I can sew this. 
#sewing #shirtwaistseptember

Woman in a short petrol knit dress with half circle skirt

Woman in a short petrol knit dress with half circle skirt, trying to dance :D

I'm starting my first ZUMBA class soon and I needed something to wear. So of course I made a workout dress. :D

The pattern is created with my free knit bodice and skirt dress pattern kit.

These are the settings for this exact dress: www.dressdeveloper.com/pattern-kits...

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Woman in a red dress holding a beige handbag with front pocket

Inside of a beige handbag, fully lined and with several pockets

In this fabric, the Primrose bag pattern looks like a beachbag, doesn't it? It's meant to transport my work laptop though :D

www.dressdeveloper.com/sewingpatter...

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How to use a projector for sewing pattern cutting YouTube video by The Dress Developer

After cutting hundreds of sheets of paper to create sewing patterns I am finally giving pattern projection a try!

I have made a little video to show you how I use an affordable projector to throw my #sewing patterns directly onto my fabric:

youtu.be/SFh-gRmtvwI

Big Update!

I have just released the layout tool to my website. It allows you to create cutting layouts, see the amount of fabric needed and download projector files

More details in the video: youtu.be/-IdBVZvsYjM

Find the layout tool here: www.dressdeveloper.com/layout/

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Woman in a red dress showing the cutouts on the v-neckline

Woman in a red dress with a long skirt and short sleeves

Woman in a red dress with her hand in the large pockets

Made a new dress pattern with extra large pockets :)

The pockets sit inside the front outer skirt panel so there are extra secure. The width of the pockets vary with your body measurements and skirt fullness.

You can find the free pattern here: www.dressdeveloper.com/sewingpatter...

#sewing

What I learned from sewing my own wardrobe YouTube video by The Dress Developer

I spend the last couple of years #sewing a complete wardrobe for myself. Are you interested in what I have learned from it?

Check yout this video. :)
youtu.be/FNcrqMoCuLk

Woman in a red jumpsuit, opening the belt to show the wrapped back part

Woman in red jumpsuit with collar and buttons in front

Can a jumpsuit be bathroom friendly? I think it can! This free pattern makes it possible through wrapped pants.

It comes with different styles for top and pants and can even be customizes with your own measurements!

www.dressdeveloper.com/sewingpatter...

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Woman twirling in a blue princess line dress with wide flaired skirt and a square neckline.

Back view of a woman twirling in a blue dress with shirred back panel

Woman in a blue princessline dress, hands in the pockets

This free dress pattern hugs your figure without any closure! The secret is a shirred panel in the back.

You can customize the sleeve and dress length and even enter your own measurements to get your very own pattern!

www.dressdeveloper.com/sewingpatter...

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Piecing is always an option. 🙂 in the end, the pockets were only slightly too short, so that was fine in this case.

Pattern pieces ( sleeve, pocket, part of princess line panel) on deep blue fabric

Close call. Probably need to shorten the pockets to get two pairs out of it. But better than large leftovers, right? 😉 #sewing

I have decided to scrap my latest pattern and video.

I am truly sorry, but I just cannot get the fit right. And I don't want to put out a pattern which I am not 100% satisfied with.

I might revisit this pattern someday, but right now I need a break from that damn thing. I do have ideas, though. :D

Oh, I’m looking forward to that Kermit dress!

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Bugfix Day!
I made some small corrections on my free #sewing patterns: cutting instructions on facing, neckband width and hem addtion.

I always appreciate if you let me know if you have any problems while creating a pattern on www.dressdeveloper.com - I can only fix bugs I know about. ;)

How I drafted an empire line pattern YouTube video by The Dress Developer

If you are interested into a little behind the scenes: I have documented my process of creating an empire style top for my upcoming dress pattern.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzRc...

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An introduction to Pattern Hacking YouTube video by The Dress Developer

My sewing patterns are highly customizable, but you might still want to adjust them. So here is an introduction into pattern hacking!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiWK...

#sewing #sewingpatterns #patternhacking

White Boxershorts with red floral pattern on a half scale dressform.

White Boxershorts with red floral pattern on a half scale dressform. A hand is showing where the pockets sit.

You can use this free pattern to sew Boxer Shorts, Payama Pants, Sweat Pants and so on. The pattern is available in European Sizes 32 - 60 and can also be created with your very own measurements! (Don't mind the example is sewn at half scale)

www.dressdeveloper.com/pattern-kits...

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How to sew a stretchy hem with the Herringbone stitch #sewing YouTube video by The Dress Developer

I made a big mistake with hemming my latest sweater dress with plain whip stitches. The hem broke after 2 wears because it yould not stretch with the fabric. So I redid the hem with the good old herringbone stitch. This one should last! ;)

www.youtube.com/shorts/PdwGe...

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