3 Beginner Sewing Patterns
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Me Made May is almost here, and I couldn’t be more excited! With the arrival of warmer weather and BMore Frocktails coming up in July, it's the perfect time to dive into garment making. We’ve got a fantastic lineup of garment classes coming to Handcraft Happy Hour, and I can't wait to share them with you!

Already a seasoned sewist? No worries — we’ve stocked up on tons of garment patterns and fabrics that are worth a look. And don’t forget to check out our free take-it-or-leave-it shelves — they’re absolutely bursting with patterns right now!

First up, Starting on May 11th is the Intro to Garments Class with Mikayla Turner where you will be making the Cielo Top by Closet Core Patterns. This easy breezy top and shift dress pattern comes in sizes 00-20 and online 14-32. Now, I have made this pattern before with a really pretty yellow rayon with hot pink tigers on it. I was making the puffy sleeve version and realized I did not have quite enough fabric and ended up creating a bit of a ruffly short sleeve instead and it is still one of my favorite tops. Even though I ended up making humongous arm holes because I did it wrong and now I have to wear a tank top so you don't accidentally get a sneak peak of anything. Ha! My new correct version will be made of this cutie organic lawn from Birch Fabrics. I think it will be pretty with the Free-Range Slacks from Sew House Seven and will be a classic look that will carry into Fall and on.



Second up, starting June 11th is The Elodie Dress class with Mikayla Turner! The Elodie Dress by Closet Core pattern is available as a print pattern for sizes 0-20 [B cup] and as a PDF pattern for sizes 14-32 [D cup]. The best fabrics to use for this dress are light to medium weight fabrics. I have dreams of making the Elodie dress in this fun Ekko Deep Charcoal viscose from Atelier Brunette.


Last, but not certainly not least, is the Undie Palooza workshop on June 22nd with Mikayla Turner! We’ll be using the Median Knickers pattern from Sophie Hines, which look great and feel great on a range of body types and can be adjusted to comfily fit your unique body. The paper pattern is size XXS - 6X. If you have not been in lately, we also have the Perfect Period Panties pattern and period panty kits! 

Do YOU have any garment making plans for Me-Made-May? What are some of your favorite go-to patterns? I get asked that a lot and would love for you to share your experiences too!

You can find all of our garment patterns here if you want to check them out!