Did you know that we offer a divine selection full of FREE sewing patterns? Regardless of your skill level, we’ve got patterns suitable for all sewists. Check out our blog to indulge in purely fashionable, downloadable patterns, instructions, and visuals that are included in each pattern post. Let us break down the difference between difficulty levels and give examples for each, along with tricky spots that might require a little extra attention during construction. We’ve even added fabric suggestions suitable for each skill level, too. The fabric skill level feature can also be found at Moodfabrics.com!
Beginner
It doesn’t matter if you’re a brand new sewist or just looking to add a quick and easy piece to your wardrobe; these free and easy patterns have got your back (you can thank us later). We suggest using 100% cotton or a fabric with a heavy cotton content. It usually has little to no stretch, making it easy to both cut and sew.
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Add a flirty piece to your collection!
The overall design here is simple but a few steps to be aware of are: applying the invisible zipper, the optional lining, and creating the 2 darts on either the front or back of the skirt. We’ve chosen a canvas fabric but chambray would bring an easy breezy vibe to this pattern.
Let the fabric steal the show here since the design is quite minimalistic.
Consider this the ultimate beginner design: once you’ve applied facing to the neckline it’s all smooth sailing from there. We’d love to see this tunic made from cotton voile.
Versatile and simple- this is a wardrobe must.
The overall design here is simple but a few steps to be aware of are: the 2 waist darts along the front of back, an optional lining, and an interfaced waistband. Refresh this skirt by using a cotton twill.
The overall design here is simple but a few steps to be aware of are: The addition of the optional lining and the use of the loop turner to make the spaghetti straps. Try using a cotton poplin for your cami.
The back is where it’s at with this one!
The overall design here is simple but a few steps to be aware of are: the back neckline has a slight plunge that’s complete with strips of trim that connect from one side to the other, it also requires web bonding and interfacing around the neckline. Try making your own tunic from rayon batiste.
Intermediate
An intermediate sewist is generally comfortable with sewing and applying most of the details in moderation, whether it be a trim or closure like a zipper, toggle, or hook and eye. They can also sew with fabrics that are a bit more slippery or stretchy when sewing, cutting, or pinning pattern pieces like lame, laminated fabrics, linings, tulle, and tech fabrics.
Workout in style or change up the fabric to wear this garment anywhere.
Note the tricky stuff: this garment includes snap tape, a keyhole detail at its back, front panels to create a cutout, a collar, and a Velcro closure to secure the collar at the back. Try your hand at making this bodysuit using a double knit.
Stay ultra trendy with this bow-tiful blouse.
Note the tricky stuff: this blouse includes bust darts, faux placket folds, bias tape to clean up armhole edges, a necktie attached to the neckline, sleeve cuffs, and buttons down the center front. This blouse would look stunning in a silk charmeuse.
These pants are a home run, look stylish while feeling just as good.
Note the tricky stuff: these pants feature front patch pockets, back faux welt pockets, a waistband and casing for the elastic used, leg cuffs, a belt, and additional belt loops (if desired) to attach it. Show us what you’re working with by using hemp denim to make your own pair of Primrose Pants.
Slip into ultimate comfort and maximum style with this one.
Note the tricky stuff: this dress features sleeve cuffs, an attached belt, separate front panels that overlap and a gathered waistline. Try mixing it up by using polyester charmeuse to make your own mallow dress.
You won’t have to brave the crisp winds of winter alone once you have this piece.
Note the tricky stuff: this cape features a lining, collar, arm slits, and a front closure of your choice like a toggle or snap at its neckline. Try using virgin wool twill to make this cape!
Advanced
Sewists at the advanced level thrive when faced with a more difficult garment, spending a lot of their construction time applying appliques, trim, and all of the other details that takes a garment from standard to extravagant. Advanced sewists produce couture style garments and aren’t afraid to tango with the fussiest of fabrics like burnouts, embroidered fabrics, faux fabrics, lace, lame, mesh, and novelty varieties.
The details here make this robe couture-worthy.
Sew two waist darts at the back and a godet panel as well, add the lapel, include an optional brooch around the waist band, attach a button and elastic loop closure at back and complete the garment with the trim of your choice along the flowing sleeves and hemline. Adding the trim and addressing the hemline will eat up most of your construction time with this one. Try your hand at making this using polyester shantung.
Achieve boss babe status with the Eurya Dress!
Here’s the tricky stuff: this dress includes waist darts along the skirt front and back, a princess seam, diagonally added elastic trim, princess seams lined in trim, a cape attached at the back, and an invisible zipper. We think it would also look great in organza brocade.
Here’s the trench of your dreams!
The tricky stuff includes: a lining, rainguard, front darts, pleated sleeves, arm cuffs, lined front pockets, buttons and buttonholes, a belt with eyelets, and a belt buckle as well as belt loops. Make it out of wool tweed to really elevate your garment!
This dress is fringe-tastic!
The tricky stuff includes: An interfaced lapel and patch pocket, lots of hand stitched chain fringe around the pockets and the armscye of the vest, a belt and optional belt loops. Be the life of the party when you make it in embossed velour.
With this suit you’ll be set- literally.
The tricky stuff includes: an interfaced lapel and welted pockets, back darts, simultaneous neckline and shoulder construction, buttons and trim along the top of the pocket for the blazer. The pants have pockets with facing, a waistband with interfacing, and an invisible zipper. Provide a more polished look by using wool-cotton tweed instead.
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Love your mood patterns so easy to print and fabulous to follow on making up
Enjoy making so many of your patterns
Live them and when you are on a budget it makes life alit easier to try new patterns for free
It is brilliant when we are in lockdown and to keep yourself of sound mind and enjoy sewing
THANK YOU
Very interested