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Sewing Pattern Hack Ideas and Tips
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items Welcome to my carefully curated collection of sewing pattern hacks. Here, you will find inspiration, from ready-to-wear or couture fashion brands, to recreate your favorite looks. Included is a clear and smart roadmap for those looking to craft moder...
My collection offers practical tips, effective hacks, and essential tool suggestions. Regardless of your sewing skillfulness, here you'll find a pathway from pattern paper to chic attire, simplified.
Included are pattern suggestions, construction tips, material and accessory recommendations, along with references to video tutorials and articles for a well-rounded sewing experience. This space is more than just a collection; it's where high fashio...
My collection offers practical tips, effective hacks, and essential tool suggestions. Regardless of your sewing skillfulness, here you'll find a pathway from pattern paper to chic attire, simplified.
Included are pattern suggestions, construction tips, material and accessory recommendations, along with references to video tutorials and articles for a well-rounded sewing experience. This space is more than just a collection; it's where high fashio...
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Patchwork Maxi Dress
Karney dress -DIY
Infinity Dress
Button Front Shirt Pattern Hack ideas
Fabrics
Alaia Ruffled Wool Tweed Dress
Patchwork Maxi Dress
Tips for making the Chloe Leather Maxi Dress
The inspiration: Made of patchwork leather, this relaxed maxi dress has an A-line silhouette with a V-neckline and shoulder straps. Zip fastening Composition: 100% leather (domestic lamb)
Patchwork Leather Maxi Dress By Chloé | Moda Operandi
Suggested pattern: This is a version of the Chloe dress I created on Sewist.com. It's not an exact match, but it has the same silhouette. You can wear this into the fall/winter season with a top underneath or under a coat.
Design 5862777- Chloe- Patchwk Women Clothing Dress Sewing Pattern Sewist
Suggested Faux Leather Fabric for the Chloe Maxi Dress
Stretch Faux Leather Fabric, Spandex Pleather Stretch Vinyl Spandex For Leggings, Dresses, Apparel, Stretch PU leather, Eco leather
To sew challenging materials such as faux leather, a teflon foot is useful due to its non-stick coating that allows it to glide smoothly along the fabric. When purchasing a teflon foot, it's important to consider factors like stitch length, thread we...
Teflon Presser Foot
I recommend using a #5 invisible zipper for this project as it is stronger than other invisible zippers and can withstand tension caused by medium to heavy weight fabrics.
Unique Zipper YKK #5 Heavy Conceal - Invisible (Bridal Wear), Select Length and Color (Length 24 inches, White)
If I were to choose a fabric for the bodice lining of this dress, I would get tricot.
Matte Milliskin Tricot
When selecting a needle size for various leathers, it's important to consider the thickness of the leather and the thread you're using. For thin leather, opt for size 10 or 11 needles, while thicker leather requires size 14 or 16 needles. For most le...
Schmetz Leather Machine Needle Size 18/110
This stretch denim is a great fabric choice for the Patchwork Maxi Dress. Adding different shades or colors would make it even cooler..
Stretch Denim Fabric By The Yard
Tips for how to hem leather
DIY Leather Hem...Viewer Request
Instead of stitching a hem on leather or faux leather, opt for using leather glue. It is also useful for gluing seams open so that they lie flat.
Fiebing's Leathercraft Cement
Want to try a different type tailor's ‘chalk’? Here's what they say about it: “This chalk pencil works so well, especially on darker coloured fabric. It’s the second time I ordered it and I still have a bit of the pencil I had purchased two years ago...
Tailors Chalk Pencil (Peel-Off Type)
Karney dress -DIY
DIY the popular Karney Dress by Dissh
DIY Tips for the Karney Dress by Dissh
Karney dress diy
Suggested Linen fabrics for Maxi dresses
Linen Fabric By The Yard
This is a must have when sewing in invisible zipppers.
YRDQNCraft Invisible Zipper Sewing Machine Presser Foot for Singer, Brother, Babylock and More!
Invisible zippers
22Inch 40Pcs Nylon Invisible Zipper for Tailor Sewer Sewing Craft Crafter's Tools Garment Special 20 Colors (22Inch)
These roller chalk markers are great for fine line accuracy with less mess.
Sewing Chalk Marker for Fabrics (Red - White - Yellow)
Infinity Dress
DIY this simple Infinity dress with a skirt pattern and self-drafted
This is an easy look to create using Ankara Print fabrics. Watch Video
3-Spring/Summer sewing project inspiration: Infinity Dress #springdress2023 #summerdress #infinitydress #sewinginspiration #sewingtiktok #blacksewingtiktok #tailormadethursday #pdfpatterns #madetomeasurepatterns dress inspo: shop-sincere[dot]com
I have personally ordered from Tess World Designs and the quality is excellent.
TessWorldDesigns - Etsy
Button Front Shirt Pattern Hack ideas
Pattern hack ideas for KnowMe ME2052 by Beaute' J'adore
This is a very versatile pattern as it is and for pattern hacking. Grab your copy and check out some ideas for reimagining these pieces.
ME2052 | Misses' Shirt and Pants by Beaute' J'adore
This shrug style shirt is a great option for hacking Know Me pattern ME2052 by Beautejadore.
Layered cotton-blend poplin mini shirt dress
Tailor's chalk pencils are essential to executing a successful pattern hack.
Fabric Chalk Pencil
This flexible ruler is my most frequently used tool, next to my scissors, when I hack patterns.
Flexible Ruler
Fabrics
The most beautiful lace fabric to create with.
Guipure Lace Fabric
Alaia Ruffled Wool Tweed Dress
Alaia ruffled wool tweed mini dress
Ruffled wool-tweed mini dress
Butterick 6249 View C is a good option for the lower half of the skirt of the dress. Instead of using the aline or circular skirt below the hem, replaced it with a bubble hem. You will also need to shorten the yoke to accommodate the lengthened bodi...
B6249
A basic skirt pattern is also an option for the lower half of the skirt. It is not absolutely necessary, but if you don't have any guidance as to how to cut the band that separates the bodies from the bubble hem, this basic skirt pattern can be your...
Butterick B6746 Size 8 to 14 Misses Straight Skirts Sewing Pattern | JOANN
I like this KnowMe 2034 pattern for the bodice portion of the dress. Depending on the construction, I would eliminate the pockets.
ME2034
Zara
This is my fabricepic for a dupe of the jacket that Jackie Aina wore.
Tweed Fabric By the yard
This is my pattern recommendation for the hack.
Misses' Raglan Sleeve Bomber Jackets (PDF)
Multi Colors Pink and Beige W/Ribbons/Gold Sequins - French Tweed - 152 cm Wide.
Multi Colors Pink and Beige W/Ribbons/Gold Sequins - French Tweed - 152 cm Wide.
Raincoat Patternhack
Using a Moncler raincoat for inspiration, I’m sharing tips for how to hack, simplicity s6987 by Mimi G. and create your own version of the coat
This is the sewing pattern I recommend for doing this hack.
S9687
Inspiration: re-create this look a few changes
Potet Long Nylon Parka By Moncler | Moda Operandi