Popular Patterns
Sewing socials are great for having some company when sewing, solving issues with others and being inspired by other people’s makes.
It is SO wonderful to be inspired by the many different pattern companies so much so, we have to give a warning to our attendees.
It is the attendees own willpower whether they purchase the pattern or not. Buy within your means, but the following patterns are those that seem to crop up a lot with our attendees. Either being made in sessions or mentioned during our endless chatter.
One of the great benefits of making something inspired by another sewists in a Virtual Sewing Room, is they (and others) can give you some top tips on sizing and hacks. I have lengthened a few garments thanks to insider information.
Click the titles of each pattern to find out more about the patterns.
The Patterns
A year ago, we had a lot of Peony dresses being made and discussed. Fabric Godmother have recently brought out this very on trend blouse. It is fair to say it is being made just as much. Great work team Fabric Godmother!
Claire’s, @lovesredsews , red version featured in a recent session. Made from a cotton embroidery anglaise, it’s a stunning garment with lots of features - balloon sleeves, front ties, gathered peplum.
Check out more versions of the Fleur blouse and dress on Instagram #fgFleur
In June 2019, Closet Core released their Rome Collection which included this beauty of a pattern.
The trouser pattern has variations of wide legged, tapered and shorts. The features across all include a elastic back waistband and delightful spacious pockets in the side front panels.
Our Swedish regular Angelika, @made.by.angelika , has made many variations, see images left.
I have recently made my own versions in linen for summer and they are superb. So good, I have hacked the panel pocket onto a True Bias Shelby Dress.
Check out more versions - Instagram #ClosetCorePietra
We can pinpoint this pattern’s popularity down to one person. Sam, @sew.letssparkle , is a serial maker of this dress pattern, and she is definitely responsible for me now owning the pattern.
The dress has a dipped hem [which can easily be straightened out], cup sizes, either buttoned or pullover front and different sleeve options.
Thanks Sam for influencing this purchase, I cannot wait to make my own!
Have a look at more version on Instagram #FringeDressPattern
A pattern that came form nowhere(to me), but a popular Friday Pattern Company make. Mandy, @makeitsew2023 , has made this lovely purple short sleeve version - long sleeve version also available. The colourful buttons really pop on this version, but we’ve seen a number of different makes including contrast collars and buttons.
The pattern comes with different V-neck depths and sleeve options. A pattern that can sit either side of the smart-casual look.
Check out more versions on Instagram - #PatinaBlouse.
I came across this pattern when we had our second ever Sewalong. The Wonder Undies by Waves and Wild(previous Made By Jacks Mum) were a popular suggestion, having no elastic, each piece cut out from jersey fabric.
During our 6-hour session, Ali, @AliSewSteadySew, made an astonishing SIX pairs! Not her first time making them, but it was mine. I decided to use appropriate blue stars for some Wonder Women vibes.
Definitely a pattern that has cropped up many times since. A quick make, using up scraps and very comfortable!
More examples of these pants on Instagram - #WonderUndies
Released in April 2023, a pattern that is as old as Virtual Sewing Room!
Over the last year, there has been a number of Donny’s made during the session. I think there was a noticeable increase this summer, perhaps due to Chelsea [FPC founder] video at The Fold Line’s Sewing Weekender.
Mel, @MelanieKeane, is one of our Donny makers and made a lovely plain version.
I was influenced by all the Donny sewists and finished my own version this week. Made from a duvet cover, it’s a nice make with a few hack opportunities.
More Donny makes on Instagram - #DonnyShirt
Have you made any of these patterns?
Feeling inspired by these VSR popular patterns?
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Note: Patterns mentioned in this post have not been sponsored, gifted to Virtual Sewing Room. These patterns have been selected based on mentions by attendees in sessions and feedback from followers on Instagram.
