Turn your coffee run into a coffee runway with our FW23 Designer Deadstock Suitings Look Book. 🍂✨⁠ ⁠ Which look are we going to see you strutting around downtown in, steaming latte in-hand? ⁠ ⁠ 🎀 Upper East Side⁠ 🍸️⁠ ⁠ @just_patterns #VeronicaVest (up to a 57.5" chest)⁠ @jessilous_closet #SunriseSkort (up to a 65" hip)⁠ ⁠ @soften_studio #RueBlouse (up to a 51.5" chest)⁠ @seamwork #SeamworkUlla Dress (up to a 60" chest, 64" hip)⁠ ⁠ 🕯️ Dark Academia⁠ 📚️⁠ ⁠ @merchantandmills #MMMiller Waistcoat (up to a 55" chest)⁠ @fridaypatterncompany #BernadetteSkirt (up to a 63" hip)⁠ ⁠ @stitchwitchpatterns #HarlowDress (up to a 58" chest, 60" hip)⁠ @modern_sewing_co #MSDarcyCoat (up to a 51.5" chest, 54.7" hip)⁠ ⁠ ☕️ Model Off-Duty⁠ 🧢⁠ ⁠ @theassemblylineshop #TALBlazer (up to a 54.3" chest)⁠ @paradisepatterns #ProteaPants (up to a 61" hip)⁠ @elbe_textiles #SageTee (up to a 58" chest)⁠ @bfpatterns #BFBestieBag⁠ @stylearc Baseball Cap⁠ ⁠ 👔 Future CEO⁠ ⁠💼⁠ ⁠ Friday Pattern Company #HeatherBlazer (up to a 60" chest)⁠ @threadtheory #BelvedereWaistcoat (up to a 50" chest)⁠ @namedclothing #TyyniCigaretteTrousers (up to a 44" hip)⁠ 👉️ Size-inclusive alternative: @closetcorepatterns #ClosetCoreMitchell Trousers (up to a 63" hip)⁠ @tytkastudio Padlock Bag⁠ ⁠ Find more pattern pairings for or Designer Deadstock Suitings collection over on Pinterest (linked in our bio)! 📌⁠ ⁠ [Image description:⁠ A series of line drawn garments with a variety of sophisticated solid, plaid, striped, and checked fabrics superimposed on top. Garments included are: Vests, waistcoats, skirts, dresses, blouses, bags, hats, trousers, and blazers. End.]⁠ ⁠ #BFDeadstock #BFWool #BlackbirdFabrics #FallSewing #FallSewingPatterns #IndieSewingPatterns #FallLookBook #OnlineFabricStore #IndieSewing #MilennialSewing #MeMade #HandmadeWardrobe #SewistsOfInstagram #SewYourOwnClothes ⁠

Turn your coffee run into a coffee runway with our FW23 Designer Deadstock Suitings Look Book. 🍂✨⁠ ⁠ Which look are we going to see you strutting around downtown in, steaming latte in-hand? ⁠ ⁠ 🎀 Upper East Side⁠ 🍸️⁠ ⁠ @just_patterns #VeronicaVest (up to a 57.5" chest)⁠ @jessilous_closet #SunriseSkort (up to a 65" hip)⁠ ⁠ @soften_studio #RueBlouse (up to a 51.5" chest)⁠ @seamwork #SeamworkUlla Dress (up to a 60" chest, 64" hip)⁠ ⁠ 🕯️ Dark Academia⁠ 📚️⁠ ⁠ @merchantandmills #MMMiller Waistcoat (up to a 55" chest)⁠ @fridaypatterncompany #BernadetteSkirt (up to a 63" hip)⁠ ⁠ @stitchwitchpatterns #HarlowDress (up to a 58" chest, 60" hip)⁠ @modern_sewing_co #MSDarcyCoat (up to a 51.5" chest, 54.7" hip)⁠ ⁠ ☕️ Model Off-Duty⁠ 🧢⁠ ⁠ @theassemblylineshop #TALBlazer (up to a 54.3" chest)⁠ @paradisepatterns #ProteaPants (up to a 61" hip)⁠ @elbe_textiles #SageTee (up to a 58" chest)⁠ @bfpatterns #BFBestieBag⁠ @stylearc Baseball Cap⁠ ⁠ 👔 Future CEO⁠ ⁠💼⁠ ⁠ Friday Pattern Company #HeatherBlazer (up to a 60" chest)⁠ @threadtheory #BelvedereWaistcoat (up to a 50" chest)⁠ @namedclothing #TyyniCigaretteTrousers (up to a 44" hip)⁠ 👉️ Size-inclusive alternative: @closetcorepatterns #ClosetCoreMitchell Trousers (up to a 63" hip)⁠ @tytkastudio Padlock Bag⁠ ⁠ Find more pattern pairings for or Designer Deadstock Suitings collection over on Pinterest (linked in our bio)! 📌⁠ ⁠ [Image description:⁠ A series of line drawn garments with a variety of sophisticated solid, plaid, striped, and checked fabrics superimposed on top. Garments included are: Vests, waistcoats, skirts, dresses, blouses, bags, hats, trousers, and blazers. End.]⁠ ⁠ #BFDeadstock #BFWool #BlackbirdFabrics #FallSewing #FallSewingPatterns #IndieSewingPatterns #FallLookBook #OnlineFabricStore #IndieSewing #MilennialSewing #MeMade #HandmadeWardrobe #SewistsOfInstagram #SewYourOwnClothes ⁠

Finally posting my #makenine2025 Since I won’t be sewing until April it is not urgent😜 #sweetcheekssweater by Pattern Emporium #bernadetteskirt by Friday Pattern Company #unfetteredpatterns Body con dress #julianamartejevs Ina Top S9388 Shacket #robertswoodkit Bow Patchwork Wide Leg Crop Trousers or the flower purse, still deciding which one to make, maybe both⭐️ #swimstylepatterns Karla Lounge set is one of the first things I will make, fabric already bought. A pair of zip fly trousers, not sure which pattern. #tianasclosetsewingpatterns Ethel Ruffle Peplum Blouse.

🍁Fall is the perfect time to sew with corduroy! Here’s a bunch of corduroy projects you folks have made with my fabrics! And I have many corduroy designs in my shop that aren’t pictured here and no one has sewn with yet! 1) my #sweetsummerbluestextile @fridaypatterncompany #heatherblazer 2) @pippiannshirley’s #wildflowermountaintextile Friday Pattern blazer and #bernadetteskirt plus @bellalovespatterns #bennievest 3) @iusedtobeacurtain’s #succulentgardentextile @dhuratadavies #ddjasmine dress. 4) @crafted_by_ml’s #pinkbouquetjubilee @mavenpatterns #mavenpatternsfrenchdartshiftdress 5) @sew_lorina’s #vintagebouquettextile simplicity 9239 6) @mikeandmollyshouse #fieldofflowerstextile @decades_of_style #opheliaoveralls 7) #alphabetblocktextile @tadahpatterns everyday baby overalls 8) @kissntuss’ #icelandicpoppytextile @theassemblylineshop #talmultisleevemididress 9) @sewmanyflowers’ #ranunculusbouquettextile @peppermintmagazine #peppermintwidestrapmaxidress 10) @johassler’s #yellowbouquettextile @truebias #lododress 11) @brightgirl_21’s #dancingladyorchidtextile Vogue 1865 jacket (with a rayon skirt!) 12) @abbymats’ #tropicalrosetextile @decades_of_style 1950’s stole pattern 13) @driven2make’s #edgeoftheoceantextile @stylearc #satatumwovendress 14) @hollyofpoulsbo’s #lemontreetextile @twostitchespatterns Frida Dress pattern 15) my #tinyvasetextile jacket hacked from the @dhuratadavies #ddedith pattern to open and button down Shop my corduroy collection at juliacost.com, link in bio! 😍 Cannot wait to see what you will create with the corduroy next! #juliaallissoncosttextiles #corduroy #textiledesigner

I'm just waiting on a packet of D rings to finish the belt on this #bernadetteskirt by #fridaypatterncompany with it's cute little belt bag. Already made a #ttvistatop by #twigandtale with the sleeve add-on pattern's cuffed sleeves to use the rest of this fabric. There's another Bernadette Skirt hanging behind it which I suspect will go to a slightly shorter young lady that I know.

Denim is a durable, functional fabric with a little bit of sass and is always on trend. Sewing with denim can give you the opportunity to learn new skills like tackling heavy fabric, top stitching, various pocket structures, and hardware. Denim garments are also great for re-purposing and upcycling projects. There is so much variety when sewing with denim, all sorts of garments, accessories, and soft furnishings. Do you love working with denim? If so.do you have any tips or favourite patterns to share with the class? Perhaps denim scares you a bit. Well, hang around and see if this post can be the inspiration you need 😊 LK 🇬🇭 1.@ThatLenaKing #FMMarah 2. @Sea_Sand_Sews #PeppermintWideLegPants 3. @AGatheringOfStitches #MMOttoline 4. @ClayHen #HeatherBlazer #BernadetteSkirt 5. @MadeBySilverFox #IlfordJacket #QuadraJeans 6. @DreamCutSew Iman skirt by @Just_Patterns 7. @SoSewShaw #AtenazJacket 8. @Anecianichelle #M8408 9. @ThatLenaKing #PSCoziJacket 10. @Rebecunica Upcycling old jeans #SewOver50October #SewingWithDenim #LoveDenim #So50SustainableSewing #RecycledDenim #DenimRemake #DoubleDenim

Skirt Poll Knockout Fun - roundup. Over the last week, using 16 patterns which YOU suggested, we hosted a knockout-style poll competition for a bit of fun. If you missed it, check it out in Highlights ^ Your winner was a Mave skirt by True Bias, with the skirt by The Little Pomegranate as a close second. Hopefully, this might inspire some makes, depending on your preference for style. We had 19 patterns suggested from 17 different indi pattern companies, a few I hadn't heard of! I've included the three I had to remove, as they deserve a mention. From top left going right, row by row: 1. #maveskirt by @truebias [Winner] 2. #bernadetteskirt by @fridaypatterncompany 3. #soirubyskirt by @sewoveritlondon 4. #sabinaskirt by @thelittlepomegranate [Runner up] 5. #dulceskirt #belladulce by @bellalovespatterns 6. #coquelicotskirt by @wildflower__design 7. #gardeniaskirt by @moodfabrics 8. #mnbrumby by @megannielsenpatterns [My predicted winner!] 9.#madelineskirt by @victorypatterns 10. #frankiewrapskirt by @madelabel_ 11. #stanwyckskirt by @gertie18 12. #lindypetalskirt by @itchtostitch 13. #sewingness by @tillybuttons 14. #flirtskirt by @bygraciesteel [apologies as I called it Flint in stories!] 15. #bonnieskirt by @stylearc 16. #imanskirt by @just_patterns . Honourable mentions, who didn't make the cut: Left: #soialbaskirt by @sewoveritlondon from their ebook Middle: #mnkelly by @megannielsenpatterns Right: #camdenskirt by @ninaleelondon . #VirtualSewingRoom #patternknockoutfun #skirtpatterns

The most gorgeous #BernadetteSkirt made by @ginapastinacreations from vintage sheets! We love a rework, especially when it turns out as amazing as this! ⁠ ⁠ #FridayPatternCompany #ThriftFlip #UpcycledFabrics #IndiePatterns

Estos calorones son para lucir la faldas más bonitas de la temporada. Hice estas dos #bernadetteskirt de @fridaypatterncompany , la primera en una mezcla de lino y viscosa y la segunda en denim 100% algodón. Las prendas más cómodas y frescas 👌👌 la blusita es de Guatemala, con bordado de florecitas preciosas. Mi @shamuku hizo las fotos, bueno nomas las primeras.

Wearable wardrobe essentials that you can feel at home in 🌼 #BernadetteSkirt #DonnyShirt Sizing note: size XS/0 - 7X/32 (32”/81cm -60”/152cm chest).

On the blog today we have a post highlighting the sewing patterns that are great for spring and have put together fun outfit suggestions to inspire your spring me made wardrobe! Swipe across to have a look. Outfit 1: #ilfordjacket #sqaurenecktop #bernadetteskirt (info on the fabrics used can be found on the blog). Outfit 2: Ilford and #dewdress Outfit 3: Square neck top and #saturdayskirtset Outfit 4: #donnyshirt with the Bernadette Skirt Outfit 5: Ilford with the #davenportdress See more information about the patterns and outfits on the blog. #fridaypatterncompany

Obsessed with this little pocket belt situation on the #BernadetteSkirt! 💖 The front pouch is the perfect size for my phone, and the zippered pocket is a fun chance to play with a bold print. If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly project, this skirt is a great choice! The instructions from @fridaypatterncompany are super clear, and their video tutorial walks you through any tricky bits (like the pocket belt!) step by step. Curious about sewing but not sure where to start? My beginner-friendly classes make it easy to dive in and start stitching with confidence. Check out my upcoming classes and let’s sew something amazing together! #learntosew #sewingclass

Cosy Sundays 🎀 #extremecashmere #bernadetteskirt #goldengoosesuperstar #chanelflapbags #2dressschilde Disclaimer: we sell 100% authentic pre-loved goods verified by Entrupy. 2dress is not affiliated with the brands of the products we sell.

This fabric seemed to be asking to become either fancy pillows or a workwear inspired ensemble! Unexpected workwear jacket scrolls and 🪽! @fridaypatterncompany @fridaypatterncompany this is my entry for #festivefriday with an #ilfordjacket and two #bernadetteskirt backs (!) in @britexfabrics jacquard. One pattern matched pocket, & one to add another fab lady lounging… faux fur from @harts_fabric stand alone collar with ribbon. #professorswhosew #sewoveragism #sewover50december #sewists #sewingismysuperpower #bayareasewists #santacruzsewists #santacruzsews #memade #thanksimadeit #teacherswhosew

Some of you may have seen those videos showing how people get ultra natural pictures smiling like maniacs and jogging on the spot? This me trying it out 😂😂😂😂 . The heat’s really getting to me! 🫠 . There are so many possibilities with the newly launched Works Tank pattern #petheworkstank from @patternemporium_kate, but I have to admit… I only managed to sew one this time! 😅 The wide binding is such a gorgeous detail! The ruched tank is joining the queue for when I am able to sew freely again! . Fabric is a lovely Blue Splash Bamboo Jersey from @blendedthreadfabrics. Had fun with placement with this border print. . Paired with #bernadetteskirt from @fridaypatterncompany . . Sewing Notes: This is size 10 straight. I am one size bigger at size 12 for waist and hip, but the pattern says no need to grade unless 2 sizes up. No other mods. This is mid neck, which I am most comfortable with. . . Fabric sewn 2025: +1m (52.5m)

Nelson and I are serving black and white. I made this @seamwork #audryjacket with the most lovely sewing teacher @christinehaynes with @corefabrics denim. I cropped it quite a bit so much so that the Welt pockets ended up not really fitting and I took them out and put in hand sewn inside pockets that are as big as the whole jacket front and carry everything! Hidden pockets are something we get to sew in cause we can! The skirt is upholstery fabric from the back table at beloved @harts_fabric and I experimented with two backs from the @fridaypatterncompany #bernadetteskirt which has some really excellent darts going on and somehow very much make the perfect a line without it riding up. Backdrop hung by favorite @mimimeghan from the local textile gild. Thanks for taking our picture with Very special textile art. #professorswhosew #sewoveragism #sewover50may #sewover50 #sewists #sewingismysuperpower #bayareasewists #santacruzsewists #santacruzsews #memade #memademay2025

#MeMadeMay day 11 and quite an understated one for another quiet day pottering at home. Wearing my linen check @fridaypatterncompany #bernadetteskirt - one of my favourite makes last summer - with my Ashley McBryde Women Ain’t Whisky T-shirt. Google the lyrics if you want to know what that’s about ❤️ #mmm #sewistsofinstagram #sewbristol

STOP scrolling - please take a moment of appreciation for this INCREDIBLE show stopping outfit! A few weeks before Tamlyn departed @1stforfabrics she shared with us her vision for the @fridaypatterncompany catwalk at the @thestitchfestival - a ‘90s inspired suit (think hit film Clueless) updated with soft tailoring and colours that POP. When we learned that she had her eye on the Cerise and Black Textured Houndstooth then an offer of sponsorship was a no brainer really! Tamlyn used the @fridaypatterncompany #HeatherBlazer and #BernadetteSkirt alongside our Houndstooth to create the most magnificent ensemble that turned heads at @thestitchfestival She said she felt confident, powerful and stylish in this outfit and we can only echo that by saying she LOOKS confident, powerful and stylish. The gorgeous fabric can be found on our website - search HOUNDSTOOTH - and is priced at £13.95 per metre. I can’t imagine it will hang around too long, so be sure to grab yours while you can! We also have stock of both the Heather Blazer (only 2 left!) and the fab Bernadette Skirt. Huge thanks to @sewn_on_the_tyne for sewing up such a beautiful outfit and showing off this stunning fabric to its fullest potential!

Do we smell the weekend? 🧐 🐾 This outfit is fuelled by @vinted and also I want to give a shout out to this @fridaypatterncompany #BernadetteSkirt which I made a couple of summers ago and took out and tried to style on a whim this winter thinking that it was very much a summer piece and wouldn’t work in winter but it’s been one of my most worn bottom garments over winter! #Sewing #Sewist #Dressmaking #Dressmaker #Edinburgh #EdinburghLife #Westiemom

Midi skirts are becoming somewhat of a rage in my wardrobe. Here, I made the Bernadette Skirt from @fridaypatterncompany thinking to pair it with my Hysope top (last post). . This skirt is different from many others that I have made because I wanted something more fitted and higher-waisted. The skirt is fastened with an invisible zip and without any elastic - this I consider one level up for my sewing ability because I may mess up the fit. I am happy to share that the fit is very true to size! . My only grouse - the skirt doesn’t have pockets because of the side zip, but that didn’t stop me from hacking one pocket on the side that is free 😝 My brain has to work extra hard to deal with the asymmetry haha. The pattern does, however, compensate for this lack of pockets with a very cute belt bag, which I have cut but have yet to make. I am looking forward to it! . I loved the denim skirt on the model from first sight, and I had a very similar fabric in this linen cotton denim from @withtheweave to shamefully replicate it! It has the perfect weight to hold up the structure as how I wanted the skirt to be. . It is my first time trying to topstitch, and I made a mistake winding the bobbin with the same thread. The final stitches are not too shabby after I corrected the bobbin thread issue, but I think they can be better. Any tips? Could it be that I used wrong thread (swipe to last pic). It did say topstitching on shelf … . New skirt for the new year! Yay me! Photo 1 is worn without the belt, photo 2 with. Many styling options! . Oh! I just realized I’m wearing my #patinablouse also from Friday Pattern! Speaking of which, I had wanted to make another one in lawn but haven’t gotten around to it (cue: makes mental note!) . Fabric used in 2025: +1.5m (2.5m) . . #fridaypatterncompany #bernadetteskirt #midiskirts #withtheweave #denimskirts #memadewardrobe #sewistsofinstagram #imakemyownclothes #pdfsewingpatterns #sewyourstash #sewingaddict #isewmyownclothes #mademyclothes #ilovesewing #instasew #sgsewing #sgsewist #singaporesews #ilovetosew #sewingmakesmehappy #ilovesewing #seWover40 #memadewardrobe #handmades #sewsewseW #sewersgonnasew #SammieSeams2025

On the cutting mat today: @fridaypatterncompany #bernadetteskirt mini in fabric I've had since college. #sewingsunday #sewyourownwardrobe #fatsewist #sizeinclusivepatterns

#MeMadeMay week 2! 1) #butanobuttonup + #archerpants in @matchymatchysewingclub stripe linen 2) self drafted dress in a viscose satin from Mood 3) self drafted dress in an organza from @fabric.joint 4) #bernadetteskirt in a twill from @fabricwholesaledirect 5) #saturdayskirtset skirt in a gingham from Mood 6) self drafted quilt jacket

💚 Nepheline Blouse 💚 First outing for my newly finished @vivianshaochen Nepheline Blouse today and I really loved wearing it for a work day up in London, even if it was a bit chilly and I couldn't risk any other layers for fear of flattening the sleeves. 😂 This is my second Nepheline and it's such a great pattern, it's simple and classic, but with gorgeous design touches - shout out to maybe my favourite ever sleeves! 😍 I bought this fabric from @rainbowfabrickilburn at the @thestitchfestival last month and originally earmarked it for trousers, but changed my mind as per usual. I'm glad I went with the blouse instead as it'll get a ton of wear, especially as it's a linen blend that doesn't crease much. 🥳 This is also my entry to the fab #SewAprilBlouse25 challenge kindly hosted by @cloth_edit and @sewn_on_the_tyne. ♥️ . . . . . #NephelineBlouse #VivianShaoChen #VivianShaoChenPatterns #BernadetteSkirt #FridayPatternCompany #RainbowFabrics #rainbowfabricskilburn #GreenBlouse #LinenBlouse #SpringSewing #SummerSewing #SewingBlouses #MeMade #MeMadeWardrobe #ILoveToSew #IMadeThis #IndieSewing #MakersGonnaMake #SewistsOfInstagram #Sewist #Sewcialist #WearHandmade #JanomeMakes #CarlyCreates

Made an #ilfordjacket @fridaypatterncompany with #bernadetteskirt also Friday backs in a faux leather with faux fur birds from @fabricgodmother and lined with flannel for coziness @harts_fabric #sewoveragism #sewover50march2025 #sewover50 #sewists #sewingismysuperpower #bayareasewists #santacruzsewists #santacruzsews #memade

To all celebrating the Lunar New Year, I wish you a year of peace, good health and abundance! 大年初一，祝大家新年快乐，出入平安，身体健康，心想事成！ . This year, the Lunar New Year celebration falls in January, and that doesn’t sit well with sewing plans because I am typically still in Christmas mood right through to end-Jan every year! 😆😆 I was determined to skip the last-minute sewing meltdown this time, so I actually planned ahead! Managed to cut all three shirts and even sew one up before heading off for my year-end vacay! . Of course, I had to throw a wrench in my plans by deciding to sew some bottoms after I finished early. I told myself they were “bonus” projects, and I’d be cool if I didn’t finish them. Who was I kidding? I was already in too deep from go 😆 . I sewed that last pair of jean shorts for Thing 2 literally in the final hour, and of course, I thought to throw in some topstitching. Once you’re that deep into the hole, quitting wasn’t an option - I was in it for life now! 😆 . On hubby and Thing 1: Jensen Shirt from @wardrobebymepatterns. Both are in size L. I shortened 1/2” for Thing 1. Hubby’s measurements are closer to XL, but I decided on size L with a Full Abdomen Adjustment, and the fit is perfect! . Thing 2 is in Birch Button-Up from @sewalittleseam in size 14, shortened by 1”. His bottoms is the Super Tough Jeans Shorts from @sucobysusana in size 13, shortened about 1/2”. The adjustable waistband from the inside is excellent! Denim is from Teoh Huat Textiles. . I am wearing Hysope Cropped Top from @deer_and_doe_patterns and Bernadette Skirt from @fridaypatterncompany (see previous posts for deets). . I made all the batik tops from 3 pieces of 2m each from @leeann.textiles. . So there you have it! I somehow pulled off sewing all these amazing shirts and bottoms, and honestly, I’m kinda impressed with myself. *Cue self-high-five and a proud pat on the back! . Fabric sewn in 2025: +7m (11.5m)

Saguaro top x Bernadette skirt - happy with this combo! Both patterns @fridaypatterncompany #fridaypatterncompany #saguaroset #bernadetteskirt #millennialsewing #memadewardrobe #imademyclothes

@fridaypatterncompany #bernadetteskirt Loved every bit of making this! This skirt has been rattling around in my brain since I picked up this vintage sheet while shopping on a trip to Brooklyn!!! Mods~I did a length in between the midi and mini. I also added a big pocket on the side because I just love the utility of having a pocket AND a bag…. Plus I wanted to show off some of these, lovely, vintage buttons from @loomshowroom

May was full of cute outfits and birds and sunshine #MeMadeMay #MeMadeMayButMakeItWeird #photodump #may #spring #LottaDress #FreyaDress #YesYouCardiCan #BurnsideBibs #sewing #SaguaroSet #SaltwaterSlip #MiltonPinafore #BillieSweatshirt #BilleDress #BernadetteSkirt #TheBoldOne #FredyDress #SmileCookies

Days 6 and 7 of #memademay2025 were comfortable basics. Unfortunately, I was in a rush both days so I only managed to get photos after I got home from campus (and when the linen was already very crinkly). Day 6: #donnyshirt in a pale pink linen Day 7: #collagegathertop in a plaid linen and #bernadetteskirt in a lightweight denim

Power suit of DREAMS 🩷🖤 When @fridaypatterncompany put a call out for people to walk the catwalk at @thestitchfestival , I decided to put myself forward, despite it being wayyyy out of my comfort zone. As you probably know, I’m a HUGE Friday Pattern Co fan and have sewn the majority of their patterns, but I wanted to sew up something new for this occasion. I had a vision - a 90s / Clueless inspired suit using the #HeatherBlazer & #BernadetteSkirt and I knew that @1stforfabrics had the PERFECT fabric ~ A fuchsia pink & black houndstooth 🩷🖤 This was my first time making the Heather Blazer, but what a brilliant sew. I enjoyed every minute and it was a great entry in to sewing this style of garment, which was definitely new to me. I made a Size Medium (my measurements are 36/28/38 and I’m 5ft6”) and I think it’s pretty much the perfect fit. I usually have to make a broad shoulder adjustment on patterns but I measured the pattern pieces beforehand & decided it wasn’t necessary. I decided to keep the lining simple and just used a black lining fabric, also from @1stforfabrics The skirt is the #BernadetteSkirt - a pattern I’ve made once before and loved. Again I made a M, but I think I could have gotten away with the S. I wear mine super high waisted, so I needed the belt bag to cinch it in. Speaking of the #BernieBeltBag ~ how cute?! I opted for a plain black cotton drill (again from @1stforfabrics ) as I knew the houndstooth would be too thick. I love how it stands out and adds a contrast. The super cute heart button is @beckys_sewing_studio It’s amazing how your clothing can make you feel. I actually got a little emotional on Saturday morning when I looked in the mirror - I felt SO good in this outfit. I felt confident, powerful, stylish. And getting so many people coming up to me to compliment me on it - including the style queen that is @suzysankeystudio - was just the icing on the cake. The catwalk itself was a brilliant experience - being surrounded by so many inspirational makers and such a supportive audience was just amazing. Thank you so much to @1stforfabrics & @fridaypatterncompany & @thestitchfestival for this opportunity!

Hey Projector Sewing Friends, we've been working hard to update our patterns, and we're excited to share that we've now added projector files to all remaining patterns that previously didn’t have them!⁠ 🙌⁠ ⁠ If you purchased a pattern from our website, you should have gotten a separate email with a link to the updated files. If you purchased the pattern somewhere else, please send us proof of purchase and we will forward you the projector files. Feel free to email with any questions.⁠ ⁠ 👉️ Patterns with projector files:⁠ #AvenirJumpsuit⁠ #BeachcomberJacket⁠ #BernadetteSkirt⁠ #ButanoButtonUp⁠ #DavenportDress⁠ #DewDress and Top⁠ #DonnyShirt⁠ #EddyCardiganBlazer⁠ #ElysianBodysuit⁠ #FridayBateauTop⁠ #FridayGarmentBag⁠ #HeatherBlazer⁠ #HughesDress⁠ #IlfordJacket⁠ #JiaSurfsuit⁠ #OldCoastRaglan⁠ #PatinaBlouse⁠ #PogonipPullover⁠ #RamblerPants⁠ #SagebrushTop⁠ #SaguaroSet⁠ #SaltwaterSlipDress⁠ #SaturdaySkirtSet⁠ #SportShorts⁠ #SquareNeckTop⁠ #TwinLakesTwoPiece⁠ #WilderGown⁠ ⁠ #FridayPatternCompany #ProjectorPatterns

Get ready to elevate your styling game with the #EddyCardiganBlazer ❤️We have put together four fabulous ways to style the Eddy Cardigan Blazer alongside other Friday Patterns! These looks are perfect for Valentine's day, date nights, brunch dates with friends, and more.⁠ ⁠ Swipe through for inspiration and let us know in the comments which look is your favorite? ⁠ ⁠ 1. The Eddy is mocked up in a jumbo cord from @fabricsgalorelondon with an #ElysianBodysuit in viscose soft knit, and #SaguaroSet pants in a viscose linen blend, both from @sewmesunshine.uk⁠ ⁠ 2. Black 9oz denim Eddy, fabric from @fabricgodmother styled with a #SaltwaterSlipDress in black lace from Lady McElroy @stonemountainfabric ⁠ ⁠ 3. Pink jumbo cord Eddy, fabric from @fabricsgalorelondon with a #DavenportDress using @fabricgodmother cotton poplin. Styled with a #BernieBag in matching cord and shoes from @joanieclothing ⁠ 4. Red denim from @fabricsgalorelondon for the Eddy and #BernadetteSkirt styled with a #DonnyShirt in Coquette Viscose Sateen from @fabricgodmother ⁠ ⁠ #fridaypatterncompany #sewingpatterns

Let's take a moment to appreciate these extra special makes! 💃 We have loved seeing everyone's beautiful makes for Lunar New Year popping up on our feed and thought we should share the joy! Happy Lunar New Year to everyone who is celebrating! 🐍❤️⁠ ⁠ See below for details on each make: ⁠ ⁠ 1. @suechinglascelles rocking the #SewTheWillow dress from @cinnamondaisystudio in some of our deadstock linen. ⁠ ⁠ 2. @goodthreadsstudio wearing a self-drafted top sewn up in some of our deadstock linen cotton, and the skirt is made using the @theessentialsclub pencil skirt tutorial with the addition of a self-drafted, handmade flower brooch. ⁠ ⁠ 3. @leila.makes in the #bernadetteskirt from @fridaypatterncompany and self-drafted top in some of our Fine Cotton Twill - Scarlet⁠ ⁠ 4. @sewnbyindri made her daughter the #Simplicity1121 pattern from @simplicitymccallsaustralia using some of our Liberty Poplin - Serpentine. ⁠ ⁠ 5. And lastly, the wonderful @veronicatuckerthelabel has an amazing 5-part series on the making of her cheongsam dress for the Luna New Year!⁠ ⁠ #TheFabricStore #DeadstockFabric #Sewing #Sewist #SewingProject #LNY #LunarNewYear #LNYOutfit #LNYOutfits

A year ago I kept falling over & was in so much pain, thanks to MS & arthritis which are not a good combination, but today I climbed an almost vertical Tor on Dartmoor- Sheepstor above Burrator Reservoir. We came back down the gentler way because I’m not quite sure of my knee strength yet, but all these months of cold water swimming and hiking are paying off. This is the southern end of Dartmoor and beyond the reservoir in the 4th photo you can see Cornwall in the distance, trying to emerge from the fog. Not a bad spot to eat our white bean soup! We also walked the full length of the reservoir along the shore. Wearing a cardigan I knitted a few years ago in Rowan Felted Tweed DK. I got the idea from a pattern I saw. It’s just a basic cardigan with random intarsia spots. A great way to use up leftovers. I’m also wearing my @fridaypatterncompany #bernadetteskirt in some lovely denim from @stonefabrics and @whitestuffuk tights. I was attracted to this pattern because i figured it would be the perfect skirt for walking in, and it really is! Oh, and my wonderful @vivobarefoot hiking boots. It’s like hillwalking in your favourite slippers but with the most amazing grips. I’ll never wear any other hiking boots now. It was so warm again up there. No Tors tomorrow. I’m teaching. I’ve missed my lovely harp students. #sheepstor #dartmoorwalks #iknittedthis #handknit #rowanfeltedtweeed #iknitmyownclothes #iknitmyclothes #intarsiaknitting #intarsia #colourworkknitting #fpcbernadetteskirt #sew50jan #sew50visible #sew50skirts #imakemyownclothes #imakemyclothes #vivobarefoot

Made a new thing, which is probably far too short for a woman of my advancing years, but truly, the world is on fire, and life is also too short to not have tanned legs. Wear the skirt, you look excellent.* This skirt is a @fridaypatterncompany #bernadetteskirt, and the fabric was from lovely @fleur.et.ours, which I've had in my stash for ages. *and wavy girls, use the bowl method, you won't regret it.

Teaming the #vikisews_cynthia and the #bernadetteskirt for day 17 of #memademay2025. For both these makes I didn't pick the right size which stops me from wearing them as much! So I need to alter them a little to push them further up the list. I really like both finished items though - especially this shirt collar and the subtle shape of the skirt. Cynthia shirt pattern by @vikisews, pink linen from Classic Textiles on Goldhawk Road. Bernadette skirt pattern by @fridaypatterncompany, with black mystical denim from @fabricgodmother. #memademay

🧵Me Made May Day 8🧵 Today I'm wearing a @Seamwork Orlando shirt. I made it out of a bamboo jersey fabric scrap from the garment industry. My skirt is the @fridaypatterncompany Bernadette Skirt out of a railroad stripe denim. I love the matching belt bag so much! I have been inspired by memademay to add some new pieces to my wardrobe. On my cutting table is the @truebias Quinn pattern, and I hope to make a muslin this weekend. #seamworkorlando #bernadetteskirt #FPCMeMadeMay #MeMadeMay2025

Two happy students with their finished Friday Pattern Co. Bernadette Skirts in my recent zip sewing class ❤️ The zips are invisible so you’ll never spot them! This is a great pattern for learning to put in zips, you get to practice two kinds of zip and end up with an easy breezy skirt plus matching pouch 🥰

Spring is in the air 🌿☀️What better way to welcome the new season than with some of our sewing patterns, perfect for refreshing your wardrobe. Check out the following patterns: #IlfordJacket #SquareNeckTop #bernadetteskirt #saturdayskirtset #davenportdress #pogonippullover #dewdress #donnyshirt All patterns are available in our full size range XS/0-7X/32 (32”/82cm-60”/152cm chest) #sewingpattern #indiepatterns

my tết fit is complete ❤️🐍 happy lunar new year // chúc mừng năm mới to all who celebrate 🧧🎊 i had a lot of fun sewing up this set, mostly bc i had only planned to make a fun pleated skirt, then realized i had enough leftover fabric to make coordinating top & got to work❣️ i was kindly gifted this fine twill from @wearethefabricstore through their brand ambassador program & it does not disappoint i made the @fridaypatterncompany #bernadetteskirt w some HACKS 🤗 sz XS midi length w 3/8” removed from the waist edges & 2.5” removed from length. the skirt is originally designed w 2 pleats on either side, but i decided to go asymmetrical & move one pleat over to make 3 on one side & omitted the remaining pleat on the right side. this twill has the tiniest bit of stretch & i found it nearly impossible to sew the waistband facing down so i gave up & just left it unsewn 😅 i also doubled the belt length & left out the D rings & bag 🤗 the top is a fast & loose self drafted sample of a modern take on the classic áo dài ~ there are MANY fitting issues i encountered along the way, but it still came out wearable so i’m gonna keep wearing it 😂 fun features include an inverted box pleat w/a back yoke, turn-back sleeve hems, super subtle side split hems, 3 front ties, & a mandarin band collar wishing you all good health, prosperity, and peace in the year of the snake 🐍❤️ #memade #lnyfit #lny #sewistsofinstagram #happynewyear [Image ID in alt text]

Obligatory selfie at @wearethefabricstore . Handmade linen bag having its debut today! Skirt is a lightweight pinwale cord - #bernadetteskirt by @fridaypatterncompany Shirt is second hand and shoes are bought new. . Overall very simple but loving the colour palette here! . . . . #homemadeclothes #homesewnwardrobe #allclothesarehandmade #homesewing #wearyourwardrobe #slowfashion #buylesschoosewell #shopyourwardrobe

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU ⭐️ I ran out of time to make a new Star Wars Day outfit, so here’s a throwback to Corpus Christi Comic Con back in July. I actually had a sewing day with @brittneyannart a couple weeks ago and we watched through The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones while we sewed. So, if you need me today, I’ll be watching Revenge of the Sith in my Baby Yoda dress 😉💖 . PATTERNS ⭐️ Baby Yoda dress: Sharon Dress by @vikisews ⭐️ Skirt: Bernadette Skirt by @fridaypatterncompany ⭐️ Top: Saguaro Too by @fridaypatterncompany FABRIC ⭐️ Thrifted bedsheets from Goodwill . . . #fridaypatterncompany #fridaypatterncompanysaguaroset #fridaypatterncompanybernadetteskirt #vikisews #vikisews_sharon #memademay #memademay2024 #maythe4thbewithyou #maythefourthbewithyou

For my latest Minerva Makers project I was lucky enough to be gifted some of their exclusive cotton sateen. I’ve used the ‘peacock nebula’ print to make a @fridaypatterncompany #bernadetteskirt. The sateen had a lot more drape than other cotton sateens I’d used previously, so I decided to make the midi length option of the skirt. The whole process was an absolute joy as the fabric was so easy to work with and I’m still yet to find a Friday Pattern Company pattern I don’t love! If you are interested in all the details then go over an read my blog on the Minerva page (link in bio). I’ve added a cute @kylieandthemachine label to finish it off. #minerva #minervamakers #minervamakersteam #minervablog #minervablogger #minervabrandambassador #fridaypatterncompany #bernadetteskirt #fridaypatterncompanybernadetteskirt #skirt #sew #sewers #sewersgonnasew #sewersofinstagram #sewists #sewistofinstagram #imakemyownclothes #imadethis

Here’s a little more information about my latest tester for @fridaypatterncompany and their new pattern, the #BernadetteSkirt … The skirt comes in two lengths, I opted for the Mini Skirt but I’m going to try the Midi length soon. For the skirt, I’ve used a @rubystarsociety Sarah Watts “Florida” design in Cotton that I bought from @preya_and_the_patterns destash! It holds the pleats at the back and the darts at the front really well. My measurements put me in the 5X for my waist and then graded out to 6X for my hips. And I’m happy with the fit. The length of the skirt is cut as is, it’s not been lengthened or shortened. I’d say this particular would suit a confident beginner. For those with experience, I think it would take maximum fours hours to sew up, possibly less, It’s a nice sew! There’s a lovely wee zip up purse that comes with belt loops that attach onto the belt - I’ve done matchy matchy! There’s so much scope to make loads in different fabrics, plain or patterned. I think I’m going to try and make a leather one! I’ve paired this Bernadette Skirt with another Friday Pattern, the #AdrienneBlouse - this particular version is one of my most worn ones. The pumps are from @marksandspencer and the necklace is from @wolfandmoonshop Have I missed anything? If so, just ask me in the comments below 👇🏻 and I’ll get back to you asap! Happy Sewing 🪡 #FridayPatternCompanyBernadetteSkirt #FridayPatternCompany #SewistOfInstagram #MeMadeEveryday #FatSewingClub #SewInclusivd #FatSewist #SewScottish

New pattern in the shop! The #fridaypatterncompanybernadetteskirt by @fridaypatterncompany is a great basic with a fun addition of a belt bag option. Great for denim, corduroy, wool, and twills with pleats in the front and darts to shape in the back we love how different this skirt will look in different lengths and fabrics. #nelsonstitchlab#sewingstore#fabricstore#sew#sewing#indiepatterns#fridaypatterncompany

I’m really into skirts at the moment, which is great because there seem to be new skirt patterns coming out all the time! This one is the #bernadetteskirt, made in a plaid corduroy I bought at the beginning of the year to make something for winter. It feels like I’ve missed that window this year, but I’m sure once false spring gets blown away by the classic Wellington “true spring” southerlies I’ll be glad to have this one finished! I made a size M, and the fit is really nice. I’m not 100% sold on the little belt bag, I’m considering opening up the left side seam and slipping a pocket in there. I’ll wear it a couple of times first to see if I come around to the bag instead… Pattern: @fridaypatterncompany #bernadetteskirt Fabric: atelier brunette plaid corduroy from @maaidesign Mods: took an extra inch up in the hem, didn’t topstitch the facing down just tacked it at the pleats and darts. #fridaypatterncompany #fridaypatterncompanybernadetteskirt #atelierbrunette #atelierbrunettefabric #wintersewing #wellingtonsews #nzsews #kirstenshandmadewardrobe

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that if it doesn’t have statement sleeves, then I don’t want it 🙅🏼‍♀️ As soon as I saw the sleeves in the Petunia Blouse, I knew I *had* to make it!! The pleats at the shoulder and the full, balloon-ish sleeves are to die for 😍 And it pairs so adorably with this striped Bernadette Skirt!! I made this a while ago, but I feel like it really needs a bold color on top to make it pop. (Plus, how cute is the matching waist bag?? ✨) Brace yourself for a long of iterations of this outfit formula this winter!! . PATTERNS 💗 Top: Petunia Blouse by @schultzapparel 🩵 Skirt: Bernadette Skirt by @fridaypatterncompany FABRIC ✨ Both thrifted . . . #festivefriday #fridaypatterncompany #fridaypatterncompanybernadetteskirt #schultzapparel #schultzapparelpattern #petuniablouse #petuniablousepattern

#imake #imakemyownclothes #imakemyclothes #makersgonnamake #maker #dressmaker #creative #handmadewardrobe #sew #sewcialistas #sewcialist #stillsewingstories #shownsewnseated #sewnshownseated #fridaypatterncompany #fridaypatterncompanybernadetteskirt #bernadetteskirt #minervabrandambassador #minervamakers #minervamakes #sewover50 #sewover50october #sewoverageism2023 #ageismisneverinstyle This is one of my fav makes this year! @fridaypatterncompany Bernadette skirt, @minervadotcom fabric gifted as a ambassador in exchange for blog post, link in the bio for full details.

The Bernadette skirt by @fridaypatterncompany 💛 After seeing a few gorgeous versions of this skirt on Instagram the last few weeks I decided it was time to give it a go myself! I’m a 28” waist which put me at a size medium, but looking at the finished measurements I thought a small would be better for the fit I wanted (small is a 29” waist) and that was definitely the right call as with the belt it’s a perfect fit! I used 1m of yellow cotton I had in my stash and quickly realised I was going to need to line it as it was a little too sheer for a skirt(!) I doubled up on the layers as opposed to create a separate lining based on a quick look through the instructions and I think it worked out well. The only other mod I made was to omit the waist facing in favour of some liberty bias binding from @alicecarolinefabrics and a cute personalised tag from @wovenlabelsuk 💛 Can’t wait to give this one a wear once it stops raining in the UK 😆☔️ #fridaypatterncompany #bernadetteskirt #fridaypatterncompanybernadetteskirt #stashbuster #memadewardrobe #sewingsunshine #sewingsunday #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sewsewsew #sewingblog #summersewing #sewinginspo #yellowskirt #yellowoutfit

Eek my photos don’t fit the squareness of Instagram. Never mind, I’m quite comfortable lopping my head off! I’m sharing my Bernadette skirt from @fridaypatterncompany which I made as a blog project for @jennystitches. Head over to the blog (link in my bio) on her lovely fabric site for all the details. I was lucky enough to be gifted the gorgeous, cotton suiting ive used here and it’s exactly what I’d envisiged after spotting all the pleated skirts in the shops. I’m really pleased with my make and I’ve already worn it with my new sparkly Christmas jumper. I’m hoping this will get just as much wear into warmer when/if it arrives next year and will become a real wardrobe staple. #bernadette #bernadetteskirt #fridaypatterncompany #fridaypatterncompanybernadetteskirt #fridaypatterncompanybernadette #jennystitches #suiting #sewingblog #sewers #sewersofinstagram #sewersgonnasew #sewists #sewistsofinstagram #sew #sewingcomunity

Just realised I totally forgot to share this make! So, here is Bernadette 💙🖤 This adorable skirt pattern was released by @fridaypatterncompany last year, and if you know me, you’ll know I’m a huge fan of FPC - genuinely think they can do no wrong! So obviously I had to try it…and December’s @sewhayleyjane fabric seemed like the perfect match! It may be giving slight school uniform vibes, but I’m ok with that 😂 Now, my insistence on pattern matching meant this was a slightly longer project than it should have been. But I’m glad I took the time to match the checks - it would have annoyed me forever if I hadn’t! The Bernie beltbag - what a gorgeous addition! But he deserves a post all of his own tomorrow 😉 In terms of sizing, I made the Medium (which was a tad smaller than my body measurements, but the ideal size for me based on the finished measurements). As it happened, the waist ended up a little loose as I lost an inch from my waist in January 🤦🏽‍♀️ But the belt cinches it in nicely for me. I’m just shy of 5 ft 6” and made the short version, with no alterations. I’m very happy with the finished length on me 😀 I definitely plan on at least another Bernadette, probably in a plain fabric to increase its versatility. Have you made it yet? Any plans to? P.S I’ve paired it here with another Friday pattern, the Elysian bodysuit - one of my most worn items in my wardrobe! #FridayPatternCompany #BernadetteSkirt #FridayPatternCompanyBernadetteSkirt #SewHayleyJane #SewHayleyJaneMakes

There has been a lot of love for the new Bernadette skirt pattern from @fridaypatterncompany and it's easy to see why! Laura @@sewinglikethewolf made one with her Luxury box fabric this month - a stunning linen chambray from Lady McElroy which she took with her on holiday in beautiful Marseille. The star of the show is the cute little belt back the comes as part of the pattern. Head over to the blog to read more about Laura's make. #sewhayleyjanemakes #fridaypatterncompanybernadetteskirt

@fridaypatterncompany have done it again! Another fantastic pattern! I bought this Bernadette Skirt pattern last year and only found the absolutely perfect denim to make it last week in @stonefabrics. I am really picky about denim - the shade and the weight has to be absolutely perfect for the project in hand and last year I didn’t find it, but now I finally have. I cannot praise this pattern enough. I absolutely love the shape of the skirt and the way it hangs, plus the fact that it’s plain flat at the back, so I don’t look like a lampshade from the side, if you know what I mean 🤣. I love the little bag too and as we were just about to take a train trip down to Cornwall for the day, I was able to put my iPhone and bank cards and tissues in it and travel without a bag for once, hurrah. Anyway, thank you lovely Friday people for what is the best denim skirt I’ve had in years. I used 6oz indigo denim and it’s perfect for winter hiking with tights and hand knit socks (these are in #zauberball from @looplondonloves in Islington from our visit). I will post photos of Looe tomorrow morning. We walked miles today in the cold air so I’m too tired now, but I’ve included pictures from when our train went over the old #royalalbertbridge designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel which was opened by Prince Albert in 1859. It’s a much painted and sketched bridge and spans the River Tamar as you leave Plymouth travelling east into Cornwall. You can see Plymouth city in the last photo, through the train window. Plymouth is 30 miles west of our home, along the south coast. #isewmyclothes #isewmyownclothes #imakemyownclothes #imakemyclothes #sewover50 #sew50skirts #iknitthis #handknitsocks #fridaypatterncompany #bernadetteskirt #fridaypatterncompanybernadetteskirt #denimskirt #traintrip

Love adding those special details to make my garments truly unique 😍 I had a wonderful @sew_toon Sunday yesterday, sewing and chatting with sewing friends. I was working on the @fridaypatterncompany Bernadette skirt in this check cotton blend fabric from last month’s @sewhayleyjane box. Working with a check is tricky as there’s SO much pattern matching to do…but I was patient and had my faithful seam ripper to hand! I added some fun details to the waist facing, with a @kylieandthemachine label and @thespeckyseamstress bias tape - and I’m loving how they look 😍 Hoping to sneak some sewing time tonight to make some more progress on this 🤞🏼 #FridayPatternCompany #FridayPatternCompanyBernadetteSkirt #BernadetteSkirt #BiasTapeByTheSpeckySeamstress #SewToon #SewTooners

Bernadette’s first venture out in to the Great British summer! 💛 When I first started the Bernadette skirt I had hoped I’d be wearing it with cute summer tees and sanders but alas, here we are in jacket territory again! 😭 Nevertheless I decided to give it a wear and really do like this skirt pattern, I definitely think it needs the little belt to cinch it in a little / keep it on the waist, but I don’t mind having a little ease as it allows for tucking in jumpers - or for big lunches 😋 Full details on my first post, but this is a size small (29” waist) - would definitely advise checking the finished measurements on this pattern as I measured as medium but glad I sized down as I think it would have been a bit too roomy. In love with the sunshine colour and hopefully I’ll get some warmer days to wear this as it was intended before summer is over ☀️ #fridaypatterncompany #bernadetteskirt #fridaypatterncompanybernadetteskirt #stashbuster #memadewardrobe #sewingsunshine #sewingsunday #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #sewsewsew #sewingblog #summersewing #sewinginspo #yellowskirt #yellowoutfit