I am MOVING!

Hi guys,

Thank you for your interest in The Little Sewist blog. I have enjoyed the time sharing free PDF sewing patterns with you over the last 2 years.

You may be wondering what I have been doing since my last post last week. Well, actually I have been busy setting up a new website.

After talking with a friend of mine about the advantages and disadvantages of blogging on Google Blogger and blogging on my own website, I finally decided that I should have my own digital presence on the Internet. Why? My friend says Google can delete my blog any time without notice! And his blog, which he put lots of efforts on, disappeared after one night without him knowing why.

OK, I do not want my time and effort to be wasted, so I am MOVING!

My new home is named Tiana's Closet. It is still a place for me to share my patterns with you, and is also where I provide my service: Making custom made patterns for those who want to have a pattern made for their personal measurements (and at a very reasonable price!) I know the problem of patterns made in preset sizes - and I think every woman deserves to have unique patterns made for them, no matter what size and body shape they are.

Please support me! I will still be posting free patterns on Tiana's Closet for you, lovely home sewists!

Love,

Tiana the Little Sewist

New dress this week

I am making a dress that is a bit sophisticated for new sewers, but I really like this one, so please wait for me to finish the pattern for it.

Here is a sneak peek of the structured dress that I am making. It was inspired by the designs of the famous brand Alexander McQueen and Zac Posen. I just adore the neat cuts and lines of their designs and always wish that one day I can make such masterpieces.

If you like this dress, wait for the pattern! It will be available in regular and petite sizes, soon!

Love,

Tien the Little Sewist

Simple sewing pattern: Edith loose fitting midi dress

Well, I found out that the posts that have been viewed the most times on my blog are those sharing simple patterns. I guess many of my readers are newbies, or just too busy to have time to invest in a sophisticated projects. Even I sometimes feel too lazy to cut and sew too many details - so I often opt for simple pieces of garment, which do not take more than 2 hours to finish.

So today it is going to be a simple dress: a drop shoulder loose fitting midi dress, which is great for a lazy day. See how it looks in 3D simulation? Do you think it will be nice for a picnic in the park? Or even for a fall wedding (if made with luxurious fabric)?

Here is how it looks on the model (she is wearing size M):

I even made a simulation for orange color:

The pattern is made using layered PDF, please check for your size before printing so you won’t waste your paper. If you still do not know how to print a layered PDF, please check for the instruction here.

You can print this using your home printer and A4/Letter paper. I calculated the printing area so that you will be able to use either type of paper to print the pattern out perfectly. Always print the first page first and check with the test square if you are printing at the right scale before you print out the whole pattern.

Do you want to add side seam pockets to the pattern for additional convenience? Just go ahead because it is too easy, just follow the quick instruction here.

Cutting instruction:

After taping down all the pages following the instruction, the overall layout of the pattern pieces is like this:

The cutting instruction is for the garment with facings. If you choose to sew it with bias binding, skip the front facing and back facing pieces. If you choose to sew with bodice lining, skip the facing pieces and cut a set of front and back pieces in lining fabric.

A. Front - 1pcs

B. Back - 2pcs

C. Sleeve -  2pcs

D. Front Facing – 1pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 1pcs

E. Back Facing – 1pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 1pcs

This is the link to download this pattern: Edith loose fitting midi dress (size XXS - XXL)

Happy sewing!

Tien the Little Sewist

Free sewing pattern: Chiara puffed sleeve mini dress

I just found out a piece of dress that I really like: a hot pink Chiara Boni dress. It features a simple A line silhouette - but has puffed lace sleeve to make it look special. So I think I will make one for myself - and I share it with you today. 

It is really easy to make, and the result? Just look how nice it is in the lookbook:

And here is my version of the dress - in 3D simulation:

What do you think about this? Nice for a day out, right?

The pattern is made using layered PDF, please check for your size before printing so you won’t waste your paper. If you still do not know how to print a layered PDF, please check for the instruction here. You can print this using your home printer and A4/Letter paper. I calculated the printing area so that you will be able to use either type of paper to print the pattern out perfectly. Always print the first page first and check with the test square if you are printing at the right scale before you print out the whole pattern.

Do you want to add side seam pockets to the pattern for additional convenience? Just go ahead because it is too easy, just follow the quick instruction here.

Cutting instruction:

After taping down all the pages following the instruction, the overall layout of the pattern pieces is like this (this is how it looks when you print all sizes - choose just your size for a less messy look):

The cutting instruction is for the garment with facings. If you choose to sew it with bias binding, skip the front facing and back facing pieces. If you choose to sew with bodice lining, skip the facing pieces and cut a set of front and back pieces in lining fabric.

A. Front - 1pcs

B. Back - 2pcs

C. Sleeve - Upper Part - 2pcs

D. Sleeve - Lower Part - 2pcs

E. Cuff - 2pcs

F. Front Facing – 1pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 1pcs

G. Back Facing – 1pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 1pcs

This is the link to download this pattern: Chiara puffed sleeve mini dress (size XXS - XXL)

Happy sewing!

Tien the Little Sewist

Free sewing pattern: 6 paneled full circle skirt pattern

Today I share with you a very popular item - the full circle skirt pattern!

Who would not love a super-feminine and graceful voluminous full circle skirt? Made with a flowy drapery fabric like chiffon and voile and you will look so sweet with every step. Or made with a stiffer fabric like brocade and it will flatter your shape. And also there are thousands of prints and textures for you to choose. Floral prints for a vintage look, or bold color block prints for modern feeling, it's all up to you, and with only one to two hours of working with the project! Sound interesting, huh?

For those who do not understand much about the drape of fabrics, it is the secret to making a perfect clothing item. Whether you want your garment to hug your curves or want it to cover them, choosing the right drape will help you out. A fabric can have fluid drape, moderate drape or full bodied drape. Fluid drape implies that the fabric moves like liquid, it is silky soft and hugs every curve well. An example of fluid drape is silk chameuse.

Moderate drape is most commonly seen as it is the most versatile drape, which could be used for a variety of garments, from dresses, skirts to blouses. You can see a lot of fabrics have moderate drape, like cotton jersey knits made of cotton or polyester.

Full bodied drape or heavy drape means the fabric holds itself from your body - and it is seen in a lot of structured designs. Scuba knit and pique knit are examples of full bodied drape.

Back to the topic, the circle skirt here can be made using any kind of drape, just try and see!

The pattern I share here is not the two piece full skirt pattern that you find every where on the Internet. It is indeed easier to sew, but the result would not be as professional-looking like the one we have here, because the grain of the fabric might mess up with the form of the dress. Using the panels, you can also save fabrics - just turn the pattern around and you will find yourself not wasting as much of the fabric as the two piece one.

The pattern is made using layered PDF, please check for your size before printing so you won’t waste your paper. If you still do not know how to print a layered PDF, please check for the instruction here.

You can print this using your home printer and A4/Letter paper. I calculated the printing area so that you will be able to use either type of paper to print the pattern out perfectly. Always print the first page first and check with the test square if you are printing at the right scale before you print out the whole pattern.

Cutting instruction:

After taping down all the pages following the instruction, the overall layout of the pattern pieces is like this:

The pattern pieces are cut as follows:

A. Center Front - 1pcs

B. Center Back - 2pcs

C. Side Front and Back - 4 pcs (2 for front skirt and 2 for back skirt)

D. Front Waistband – 2pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 1pcs

F. Back Waistband – 4pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 2pcs

This is the link to download this pattern: Selena full circle paneled skirt (size XXS - XXL)

Happy sewing!

Tien the Little Sewist

Free PDF sewing pattern: Lana flared midi skirt

It's been quite a while since my last post. I have been busy with my full time job. You know, making  sewing patterns is just a hobby whenever I have time. I sometimes regret that I did not choose fashion designing as my career when I was younger. If only I could turn back time :)

So today I will share with you a very simple, basic pattern: a flared midi skirt.

I bet you all have at least one midi skirt in your wardrobe - it is an essential piece that can be dressed up or down, for day or night, work or play, right? Midi skirt is a timeless style that you can wear from season to season. As versatile as it is, you can mix it with elegant blouse and heels for work, or with T-shirt and sneakers for a stroll around town at weekend.

The flared midi skirt is just the right choice whenever you want to look graceful and feminine. Make it with floral pattern for a romantic day out, or just a simple neutral color for a minimalist touch. I bet you can find lots of inspiration from hot bloggers - they all have posts of outfits with flared midi skirts.

The best thing about this dress is that it is super simple to make - you will never have to worry that you will fail in this project even if you are a total newbie. After all, sometimes you need some "comfort" project to build up confidence in you sewing skills :D

And this is my Lana flared midi skirt - in dragonfly print:

Do you love this beautiful dress? Check out the download link below!

And before you download, there are a few things you need to remember:

The pattern is made using layered PDF, please check for your size before printing so you won’t waste your paper. If you still do not know how to print a layered PDF, please check for the instruction here.

You can print this using your home printer and A4/Letter paper. I calculated the printing area so that you will be able to use either type of paper to print the pattern out perfectly. Always print the first page first and check with the test square if you are printing at the right scale before you print out the whole pattern.

Do you want to add side seam pockets to the pattern for additional convenience? Just go ahead because it is too easy, just follow the quick instruction here.

Cutting instruction:

After taping down all the pages following the instruction, the overall layout of the pattern pieces is like this:

A. Front Skirt - 1pcs

B. Back Skirt - 2pcs

C. Front Waistband – 2pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 1pcs

F. Back Waistband – 4pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 2pcs

This is the link to download this pattern: Lana Flared Midi Skirt (size XXS - XXL)

Happy sewing!

Tien the Little Sewist

Free PDF sewing pattern: Camilla puffed sleeve pattern

This top pattern I am sharing today is a simple puffed sleeve top. It is easy and can be made with almost any kind of fabric, from jersey to light weight chiffon. The puffed sleeve is super feminine, and most of all, it's one of the biggest trend for fall-winter 2019. You can see this kind of sleeve on almost any high street fashion collection! Make yourself a piece with puffed sleeve to keep up with the trend :)

This is the top pattern simulated in polka dot print. Nice, huh?

The pattern is made using layered PDF, please check for your size before printing so you won’t waste your paper. If you still do not know how to print a layered PDF, please check for the instruction here.

You can print this using your home printer and A4/Letter paper. I calculated the printing area so that you will be able to use either type of paper to print the pattern out perfectly. Always print the first page first and check with the test square if you are printing at the right scale before you print out the whole pattern.

Do you want to add side seam pockets to the pattern for additional convenience? Just go ahead because it is too easy, just follow the quick instruction here.

Cutting instruction:

After taping down all the pages following the instruction, the overall layout of the pattern pieces is like this:

The cutting instruction is for the garment with facings. If you choose to sew it with bias binding, skip the front facing and back facing pieces. If you choose to sew with bodice lining, skip the facing pieces and cut a set of front and back pieces in lining fabric.

A. Front - 1pcs

B. Back - 1pcs

C. Sleeve - 2pcs

D. Cuff - 2pcs

E. Front Facing – 1pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 1pcs

F. Back Facing – 2pcs + Fusible Interfacing – 2pcs

This is the link to download this pattern: Camilla puffed sleeve top (size XXS - XXL)

Happy sewing!

Tien the Little Sewist