100 Acts of Sewing
These are some of the best beginner sewing patterns we have seen. And even better, they make beautiful garments that you can modify and style as you like, so they are great for more experienced sewists, too!
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Dress No. 1
Fabric recommendations: A variety of mid weight wovens, including cotton poplin, canvas, cotton/linen blends, linen, washed linen, wool, or rayon.
Size range: Chest: 32" - 53"
Dress No. 2
Fabric recommendations: A variety of mid weight wovens, including cotton poplin, canvas, cotton/linen blends, linen, washed linen, wool, or rayon.
Size range: Chest: 32" - 53"
Dress No. 3
Fabric recommendations: Light weight wovens, including cotton poplin, voile, lawn, lightweight linen, washed linen, or rayon.
Size range: Chest: 32" - 53"
Pants No. 1
Fabric recommendations: Midweight wovens such as linen, cotton decor weight, or natural fiber blends.
Size range: Waist: 26" - 54", Hips: 36" - 64"
Pants No. 2
Fabric recommendations: Midweight knits in cotton spandex/elastane blends, with 4 way, cross grain or multi-directional stretch.
Size range: Waist: 26" - 54", Hips: 36" - 64"
Shirt No. 1
Fabric recommendations: Light weight wovens, such as cotton lawn or voile, linen, rayon, or natural fiber blends.
Size range: Chest: 32" - 56"
Shirt no. 2
Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight knit fabrics with 2 way stretch, such as cotton jersey.
Size range: Chest: 32" - 53"
Skirt No. 1
Fabric recommendations: Mid weight plain weave wovens, such as linen, cotton, or natural fiber blends.
Size range: Waist: 26" - 54", Hips: 36" - 64"
Tunic No. 1
Fabric recommendations: Light to mid weight wovens, including cotton, linen, rayon, or natural fiber blends.
Size range: Chest: 32" - 53"