Beginner sewing patterns

Your Sewing Journey Starts Here…

Everyone starts somewhere. These are the 6 patterns we'd put in the hands of any beginner, straightforward to sew, quick to finish, and things you'll actually want to wear. Start with the Elena Top and go from there.

A yellow striped linen top with a round neckline and short sleeves, laid flat. Made with the Elena Top Sewing Pattern from SewClothing.
A yellow striped linen top with a round neckline and short sleeves, laid flat. Made with the Elena Top Sewing Pattern from SewClothing.

ELENA ASYMMETRIC TOP (pdf)

New to sewing? This is the best pattern to start with.

This is our bestselling Elena Top. With clean lines and simple design detailing this loose fitting top is a garment staple in any wardrobe.

Elena Top (PDF)
Blue casual pants with an elastic waistband and drawstring, laid flat. Made with the Elena Trouser Sewing Pattern from SewClothing.
Blue casual pants with an elastic waistband and drawstring, laid flat. Made with the Elena Trouser Sewing Pattern from SewClothing.

ELENA CROPPED TROUSER (PDF)

Ready to make your first pair of trousers?

The ultimate grab and go trouser, comfortable, easy to wear and timeless design. Pairs beautifully with our Elena Top.

Elena Trouser (PDF)
A knee-length, short sleeve, dark gray dress with a gathered waist and round neckline, laid flat. Made with the Isla Dress Sewing Pattern from SewClothing.
A knee-length, short sleeve, dark gray dress with a gathered waist and round neckline, laid flat. Made with the Isla Dress Sewing Pattern from SewClothing.

ISLA DRESS (PDF)

I made this, my first ever dress, are you ready?

Always in style, this dress is a timeless design and yes it does have pockets.

A women's top with a green and white leaf pattern, featuring a gathered waist, puffed sleeves with pleats, and a small keyhole opening at the neckline, laid flat. Made with the Claudia Top Sewing Pattern from SewClothing.
A women's top with a green and white leaf pattern, featuring a gathered waist, puffed sleeves with pleats, and a small keyhole opening at the neckline, laid flat. Made with the Claudia Top Sewing Pattern from SewClothing.
Isla Dress (PDF)

CLAUDIA TOP (PDF)

Ready to increase your skills, this pattern looks impressive but is still easy to make, practice pleating and adding facings.

Timeless and elegant the Claudia Top is a versatile piece to have in your wardrobe all year round.

Claudia Top (PDF)
Gray short-sleeve funnel neck tunic, with a high collar, laid flat. Made with the Blaine Funnel Neck Sewing Pattern from SewClothing.
Gray short-sleeve funnel neck tunic, with a high collar, laid flat. Made with the Blaine Funnel Neck Sewing Pattern from SewClothing.

BLAINE FUNNEL NECK TUNIC (PDF)

Much loved pattern, with back yoke and pleat, get ready to practice your burrito method back yoke, although you can also just overlock it, another beginner friendly make.

All year round it's the perfect item for layering, adding a touch of style to any outfit.

Blaine Tunic (PDF)
A brown, short-sleeved dress with a V-neck and front pleat, laid flat. Made with the Ava Dress Sewing Pattern from SewClothing.
A brown, short-sleeved dress with a V-neck and front pleat, laid flat. Made with the Ava Dress Sewing Pattern from SewClothing.

AVA PLEATED DRESS (PDF)

Our Ava Pleated Dress is a loose fitting column dress with a low v-neck, it really is so easy to wear.

Perfect for fabric with some drape. Start practising with slightly more challenging fabrics.

Ava Dress (PDF)