A Beginner's Guide To Dressmaking

by NatalieH

What is Dressmaking?

Dressmaking is exactly what is says on the tin, the skill of crafting garments using sewing patterns! There is something magical about having the skill to construct your own clothes in the 21st Century. Dressmaking as a hobby is growing in popularity around the world, especially in the UK, for a number of reasons. Whether it’s a simple T-shirt, kids PJ’s, a pretty summer dress or even a pair of knickers, making your own clothes is a hugely rewarding skill/craft that few people ever take the time to learn. Crazy when you think how huge the fashion industry is!

There are thousands of patterns available to buy from big pattern houses through to small independent designers. Patterns for every garment type that we can adapt to fit perfectly to create a unique style.  

Tools You Need to Begin Dressmaking

The following are essentials you’ll need to get started;

  • Sewing machine (see below)
  • Thread
  • Sewing machine and hand sewing needles
  • Pins
  • Tape measure
  • Scissors, for fabric, for trimming thread and for cutting patterns (that’s 3 pairs in total)
  • Ironing board and iron
  • Seam ripper
  • Dressmakers chalk for marking out patterns

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Love Sewing magazine is the perfect place to start to your sewing journey. In this free beginner dressmaking mini magazine you’ll find helpful guides for getting to grips with your machine, eight beginner-friendly dressmaking patterns, tips for learning to measure yourself and how to get a great fitting garment!

All the important elements for completing your first project. There’s a cheat sheet to help you decode pattern instructions plus we’ve included a whopping eight FREE projects for you to download and practice your new skills.

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Simple Sew Patterns

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Are you a fan of sewing and dressmaking? We'd love to see your projects on CraftWorld! Share your makes and inspire your fellow crafters!

Happy sewing,

Natalie