NEW SERIES - searching out ALL the INDIE Pattern Designers! Episode 1 - The A's
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ก.ค. 2024
- 👋 Hello, sewing enthusiasts! Join me on an exciting journey through the world of indie pattern designers in my new series! I'll be presenting all the indie designers/companies I find from A-Z through approximately 13 - 15 episodes. In Episode 1, we kick things off with the letter 'A' and delve into the incredible designs
DESIGNERS MENTIONED:
1 Puddle Lane - www.1puddlelane.com.au/
5 Out of 4 - 5outof4.com/ @5outof4Patterns
100 Acts of Sewing - www.100actsofsewing.com/
Alice & Co - aliceandcopatterns.com/ @alicecopatterns1503
Alina Designs - alinadesignco.com/
Allie Olson - www.allieolson.com/ @allieolsonsewingpatterns
Amy Nicole - amynicolestudio.com/ @AmyNicoleStudio
Anna Allen - annaallenclothing.com/ @atelierjupe
Atelier Jupe - atelierjupe.com/ @atelierjupe
Atelier Scammit - www.atelier-scammit.com/ @atelierscammit5491
The Avid Seamstress - theavidseamstress.com/ @theavidseamstress7604
The Assembly Line - theassemblylineshop.com/ @theassemblylineshop
Atelier Brunette - atelierbrunette.com/en/356-se...
Ann Normandy Patterns - www.ann-normandy.com/ @annnormandydesignllc1082
Angela Kane - angelakane.com/ @angelakanetv
Apolline Patterns - apolline-patterns.com/ @apollinepatterns7316
Alissah Threads - alissahthreads.com/ @alissah.threads
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B: 48.5”
W: 43”
H: 50”
Height: 5’1”
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Pattern companies in the A list that I missed but were shared in the comments:
Atelier Brunette (yes, they have patterns too!) - atelierbrunette.com/en/356-sewing-patterns
The Assembly Line - theassemblylineshop.com/
The Avid Seamstress - theavidseamstress.com/
AllWellWorkshop (Etsy) - www.etsy.com/shop/AllWellWorkshop?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=762270961&from_page=listing
Ann Normandy Patterns - www.ann-normandy.com/
Angela Kane Patterns - angelakane.com/
Apolline Patterns - apolline-patterns.com/
Alissah Threads - alissahthreads.com/
Hello! Thank you for mentioning Ann Normandy Design PDF sewing patterns in your comment section. It's an honor to be included with some very talented indie designers! 2024 is the year that I will be extending my sizes to include sizes XL - 6X. Bust 46" - 66.5"; Waist 40" - 60""; Hips 47.5" - 67.5". Stay tuned! Thank you again! - Kim
That’s wonderful news! I was just looking at your patterns and really loved them but then saw the sizing wouldn’t suit me. So fabulous news! 🎉
Thanks for introducing Indie patterns that many of us may not be aquatinted with, this opens us up to a whole new world of sewing our own wardrobes.
Hopefully we'll all find something new to love 😊
Great roundup, Michelle. ❤ thank you!
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!
I love this new series! I had no idea there were so many indie pattern companies. Telling us how many patterns they have is very helpful. I’ve actually only heard of 3-4 of the ones you mentioned.
Well hopefully you'll find someone new to love from one of the videos in the upcoming series! Thanks so much for watching!
Looking forward to learning about new designers. ❤
Me too!! 🤣
Wow so many choices ! Never knew there were so many Indie Designers, so interesting. You are on a mission. Love your enthusisiam . Thank you for educating me and all your research. 😅
Thank you so much Kathleen!
That's a great idea for a video series. I discovered Indie companies during 2020 when we could not buy printed patterns in Canada. I have sewn many garments from 5outof4 and she is one of my favourites. Her designs are well drafted, the instructions are excellent and many of her patterns have multiple options. I have sewn the Nancy Raglan dress and top multiple times and I think it would suit you too. Thanks sew much for another excellent video.
Thanks so much for your feedback on 5 out of 4! That's a rave review and I can't wait to try one of her patterns out 😊💕
Thank you! Great series... and pinning any others at the top is such a wonderful idea 🥰
I'm glad you find it helpful!
Thank you for this ,it’s. This will be a great series and resource for us. 😍😍😍😍
I hope so! Thanks so much for watching!
Great list! I loved the examples - some cute things in there - xoxoxoxox
Thanks Jen! I enjoy finding new designers - so the research has been fun so far 😊
Great job, I learned about several new pattern companies!
Oh that's wonderful! That was my goal 😊
👏👏👏❤❤❤ Looking forward to the continuation of this series. Thank you!
Thank you for watching!
Michelle, this is going to be a great series to watch. Because I didn't realize there were so many indie patterns out there! Have a blessed week, and happy sewing!🧵
So happy you find it helpful - I hope you find a new favorite!
Hi Michelle, greetings from rainy Southern California. ☔️We’re supposed to be floating away any day now who needs an earthquake? This is a great series it takes lots of time. We all appreciate it thank you thank you thank you.❤🧵🧵
Hi Dotschi! Stay safe in all that rain!!! I'm glad you like the concept of this series - I hope you find a new designer you love!
I'm so happy to see someone doing these videos....🎉BRAVO!
I'm so glad you like it!
Thank you Michelle. Lots of great info on indie pattern makers 🙋🏼🏴
Glad it was helpful!😊
Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to do this series Michelle. I’ll be sure to have my notepad and pen ready next time as I’ll have to make notes of all the ones I am interested in. The Atelier Scammit dress is my favourite of today’s choices, and it looks like a few others like it too You may have started something!
I’m loving your latest makes, you look amazing. ❤
Thank you so much Maggie! It is a little bit of research work but I'm having fun doing it! I love discovering new designers and new patterns 😊. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!
just bought the Atelier Scammit pattern, 😂. Looking forward to episode 2.
Lindsay from Inside The Hem has done several in depth videos featuring one Indie pattern company per episode and there’s some real gems that I hadn’t heard of before.
Also, Steph Sewn is doing a similar series on her channel going by country, she’s done France, Norway and Denmark and I’ve been enjoying those so A to Z is also a great idea that I’m excited about.
Lisa from And Sew On has done some great features on some further afield ones too in her free pattern videos, sew many resources like these are win win for these designers who work so hard behind the seams and us and I can’t wait to see the other goodies you’ve found, thank you!
Thanks so much for letting me know about the other YT'ers video series! I'll be sure to check them out 😊
So cool, Michelle! Thank you for introducing us to indie designers we may not already know about! You are the QUEEN of research! 💗
Thanks Andra! 😊💕
This is great Michelle. I always enjoy hearing about different Indie pattern companies. My favorite of the ones you mentioned is Atelier Jupe. I have sewn several of their patterns. That's what is on my sewing table right now.
There is a pattern company you missed. The fabric company Atelier Brunette also has sewing patterns. I have never tried one of their patterns but recently saw someone else feature one in a video.
Have fun with this series, and have a great day. ❤😊
I'm so glad to hear a positive review of Atelier Jupe - I'll have to go look at their patterns and see if there is something I want to try now! Thank you SO much for the info on Atelier Brunette - I DID know they sold fabric, I did NOT know they had their own patterns! I'll add them to the pinned comment. Thanks so much for watching!
Love the Frida from A Jupe! Highlu recommend
Oh that's wonderful to hear - thank you!
I've made several of the 5oo4 patterns. Love them. I want to try a couple you mentioned, especially the last two companies. THank you for a fun video and for keeping it short and sweet.
I have a feeling this series is going to impact my wallet LOL! I really want to try that last company - that dress is so cute!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the format!!
Bravo ❤
😊😊😊
Oh I have been hoping for a series like this! I picked up The Act of Sewing at my local library and traced the patterns.
The 100 Act of Sewing patterns are basic but really good!
Love this ,very informative
Thanks❤
So glad you found it helpful!
This is going to be an amazing series Michelle! Thank you so much. Some of these I’d never heard of! 💞
I found so many I hadn't heard of - I hope you find someone new to love !!
Great idea! Thanks so much!
You are so welcome!
Hi Michelle, Alina Design Co has layers for their PDF.
I can also say that the Patti Pocket Skirt is different from the Peppermint Pocket Skirt because it has a fitted waist with an invisible side zipper. The Patti also has significantly wider pockets that go into beautiful massive pleats. I love both skirts but Patti is more involved/polished.
A pattern company that you missed is Alissah Threads. I love the Valdivia Sweater. 31-52" bust, 25-46" waist, 36-55" hip.
This was a fun roundup. I'll be following along!
Thanks for the update on the Alina layers! I guess since I'm not a skirt person those two looked almost the same to me - but I understand the differences - thanks so much for sharing that! 😊. And thanks for sharing Alissah Threads! I'll be sure to add them to the pinned comment 🌸
What a great idea! I have not heard of several of the companies. Thank you all your research!
You are so welcome!
Love the consistent format. We are getting all the important info without the fluff. I have already found one I want to try!! Lovely seeing you my friend. ❤
Which one?!?! 😊
That very last dress! Love it!! Atelier Scammit. What a strange name though.
@@pinkysfarm461 I want to make that one too!
Also Anne Normandy Designs. I have their maxi dress pattern but haven’t made it yet. Thanks for this series. There are lots here already that are new to me.
Thanks so much for letting me know about Ann Normandy! I'll add her website to the pinned comment 😊
I haven't sewn any of these-but I like the Atelier Jupe Grace Jacket and the Atelier Scammit patterns!❤
I have definitely come across a few patterns that I'd like to add to my collection 😊.
This is a wonderful series. I appreciate all of the work you are putting into it. I have not heard of the blouse with the puffy sleeves. I might have to give it a try. I hope you make that dress I like it.
The Anthea blouse was all over Instagram last year - it was very popular LOL! Thanks for watching and I'm glad you like the idea for the series!!
Howdy, this morning I watched a pod cast by threads and they introduced me to Style Falcon. It’s was great. I suggest you watch it and add this indie to your list. 🎉
I've added it to my list of S designers - thanks so much for the tip!
Lots of great information. I don’t sew very many indies but there were some good ones here.
Glad you enjoyed! :)
I look for new indie pattern companies just for fun. So I like this. You even managed to find a couple that I hadn't heard of. I have a few for you. Angela Kane, Ann Normandy, and Apolline Patterns (French, but beautiful patterns.)
Oops. Just saw you already had Ann Normandy.
Thanks for the additions! I'll add Angela Kane and Apolline Patterns to the list!! This is so much fun!
This is terrific. I know you put a lot of work into it. thank you.
Thank you!
Hi Michelle! I think I've made all the versions of the Chi-town Chinos from Alina Design (pants, shorts, skirt). Lot's of RTW details and the instrux are great! Although it looks like you can still get the patterns, I think it's possible nothing new since the mid-teens (but still among my favorites) I'm not sure layers were a thing yet. I've got the Panama pattern, and the Hampton has been ❤'d. I don't use the layers feature, but I see it most in the 'printing instructions' part of the files. I agree, that would be a good promotion point. I like the Assembly Line patterns I've made and am just finishing up my first Avid Seamstress Blouse! This will be a really fun series!!
Hi Lynn! Sounds like you have some good experience with the first list! Can't wait to see what kind of feedback you have for the rest of them 😊. Thanks so much for sharing!
Ty Michelle for this information it helps so much 😊
You are so welcome!
Thank you for the information!
You're welcome!
Tons of useful info, Michelle! Thank you. I would find it helpful to know what sewing cup size and height the company designs for, and if they offer multiple cup sizes. That said, I could go look that up myself with the resources you have given me….
Yes, I can see how that information would be helpful. I was actually planning on including the cup size and height that the patterns are drafted for but many of these smaller companies don't mention that. I'm glad you found it useful otherwise though!
This is great, thank you for your research. 1st video and saw some patterns I love! 😍 Hopefully I can control myself, especially since you've only started!😂
LOL - well hopefully I can help you find at least ONE new love - but, yes, pace yourself! There's so many more to come!!
This is exciting to see……please can you note if there are any petite? … so far I’ve only found George and ginger…a bit trendy for me…..and Sinclair which is BRILLIANT but not many patterns but they have meant I can keep sewing rather than giving up because of the 40000 petite alterations needed! Thank you
Hi Stephanie! I'm so glad you've found this helpful :). I was intending to include the height that the patterns were drafted for but many of these small designers do not include that information on their website. I am also petite (5'1") so I would love to know this information as well!
@@MichelleSewsAgain so glad you understand, I’m just 5’ !
I do from time to time join cashmerett only when the pattern suits me. I’m interested in this month pattern so I did rejoin this month and I’m looking forward to making it.
That's interesting - I wouldn't have thought of joining and unjoining from month to month depending on the pattern - but that's a good way to do it if you don't love ALL their patterns!
The Assembly Line. Not sure of their sizing. I've made the cuff sleeve top and the car coat. I also have one of the skirt patterns but haven't made it yet. Great series!
Ahh YES! I have heard of them - bummed I missed them but I'll add them to the pinned comment - thank you SO much!!
Thank you, thank you, and thank you again for this series. 😊
You are so welcome!😊💕
I am looking forward to this, hoping to not get enabled….😂 5 out 4 have some free patterns, I believe, and also .svg files for our cutting toys.
Haha - sorry for any enabling that may happen - maybe I should put a disclaimer on the series 🤣
Thanks for hard work on this series. Im going to check each one out. Looking forward to the next letter.
Thanks so much!
Thanks Cuz! I have heard of some of these. It will be fun to check them out.
Thanks cuz 😊💕
What is layered?
Instead of printing all the size range you can choose just one size of all the range. Oh I think you have to do it from a computer. Doesn’t work from a phone.
@4016kiwi Thank you so much! I do most of my pdf searching on my phone!Lolol I learn something new every day! Have a blessed day!
Why is pattern layering best? A lot of copying
Layering means you can print only the one or two sizes that you want rather than having to figure out which "line" is for your size.