Sewly blog
Practical articles about printing PDF patterns, choosing sizes and fabric, and what sewists actually make with Sewly patterns.
Guide
Which linen top sewing pattern to sew first as a beginner, from a boat-neck tank to a button-back blouse with bishop sleeves, with the one new skill each style teaches and how much fabric to buy.
Guide
A practical guide to girls dress sewing patterns for ages 2 to 10, covering tiered, pinafore, tent and party styles, which fabrics suit each, and how to pick a size that still fits next summer.
Guide
How to pick a linen dress sewing pattern for summer, from shift and tent dresses to wrap and maxi styles, with fabric weights, yardage tips and PDF patterns to print at home.
Guide
A step-by-step guide to printing a PDF sewing pattern at true size on a home printer, checking the test square, and taping the pages together.