Warm weather makes

As the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about warm-weather garments so that you can have them ready to go when the heat hits.

I also find that I sometimes hate a project as soon as I’ve finished it, but a cooling-off period of a month (or two) usually sees me come round to its charms. So, I sew them early so I have time to love them again before they’re needed!

Here’s a roundup of some great PDF indie sewing patterns for summer!

Andi Set

The Andi Set from Swim Style Patterns is Top and Skirt combo pattern which has sleeved and sleeveless options for the top. It’s available up to 60″ or 152cm hip

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Dew Top and Dress

The Dew Top and Dress from Friday Pattern Company is a cowl neck top and cocoon-hem dress for knit fabrics. It’s available up to 60”/152cm bust

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Pyrmont Skirt

The Pyrmont Skirt from Muna and Broad is a woven skirt with a flat-front waistband, a comfortable elastic back and inverted box pleats that are proportional throughout the size range.

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Blomma Tank

The free Blomma Tank from Paradise Patterns comes with B and D-cup options. It’s available up to 62”/157.6cm hip

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You can get the Blomma Tank pattern for FREE! Just go to www.paradisepatterns.com and sign up to the email list, to be sent a link to download!

Howerdel Skirt

The Howerdel Skirt from Elbe Textiles is a midi-length skirt that is fitted at the waist with an invisible
zipper in the side seam and a lined top tier. It’s available up to 153cm/60.2″ hip

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Hallon Dress

The Hallon Dress from Paradise Patterns is a summery swingy dress with a deep back and ruffle hem. It has B and D-cup options and is available up to 59″/150cm bust and 61″/155cm hip

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Chloe Dress and Top

The Chloe Dress and Top from Silver Saga Patterns is available up to 138cm or 54.3″ hip and 130cm or 51.2″ bust. Designed for lightweight woven fabrics, this pattern has sleeved and sleeveless options and also an option for button-front.

Elwood Dress

The Elwood Dress from In The Folds includes lantern sleeve and sleeveless options, and in-seam pockets. It’s available up to 181cm/71.25″ bust and 184cm/72.5″ hip

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Gibbons Slip Dress

The Gibbons Slip Dress from Aussie-based Elbe Textiles is a bias-cut dress with multiple neckline, back, and length options. It’s available up to 147.5cm/58.5″ bust and 153cm/60.2″ hip

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Melba Dress

The Melba Dress from Muna and Broad is a versatile V-neck dress for woven fabrics with in-seam pockets and easy-to-sew mitered hems.

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Cove Slip Dress

The Cove Slip Dress from Les Perlines has a bias skirt with a sleeveless, short and long sleeve option, as well as 2 different lengths. It’s available up to 140cm (55 1/8’’) bust and 153 cm (60 ¼’’) hip

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Matilda Dress

The Matilda Dress from Cool Stitches is available up to 153.7cm (60.5″)

This new-to-me pattern company has some great fashion-forward sewing patterns.

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Want to get printing?

Email your PDF pattern files through to hello@chchsews.com to get started. A0 printing is $6 per sheet.

Aotearoa Sewing patterns

I love to keep an eye on the releases from NZ sewing pattern companies, and I’m sure you do too!

In case you missed them, here are some of the new-ish releases that caught my eye(s).

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Julia Dress

The Julia Dress from Liam by Ruby is pure summer. There’s 3 views in this floaty A-line dress pattern and it’s available up to 155cm (61″) hip

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Vista Top

The Vista Top from Twig and Tale is a V-neck darted top with sleeve options. It’s available up to 183cm (72″) hip

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Ray Pinafore

The Ray Pinafore from Paper Theory is a trapeze-shaped pinafore dress with 3 different strap options. It’s available up to 165.5cm (65″) hip

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Eileen Barrel Pants

The Eileen Barrel Pants from Muna and Broad are an elastic-waist pants with a darted back fit. It’s available up to 181.5cm (71.5″) hip

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Charlotte Skirt

The Charlotte Skirt from The Bold One is a beginner-friendly elastic-waist skirt. It’s available up to 153cm (60.2″) hip

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Cooper Barrel Jeans

The Cooper Barrel Jeans from Muna and Broad are subtle barrel-shaped jeans with a zip-front and generous pockets. It’s available up to 181.5cm (71.5″) hip

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Plains Dress

The Plains Dress from Twig and Tale is a classic shirt dress with 2-views and both have pockets! It’s available up to 183cm (72″) hip

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Want to get printing?

Email your PDF pattern files through to hello@chchsews.com to get started. A0 printing is $6 per sheet.

Shirts for men

Interested in finding some shirt patterns for men? Here’s a roundup of options!

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The Cornell Shirt from Elbe Textiles is a relaxed-fit shirt pattern with options for a button-up front or a pop-over placket. The Cornell has a drop shoulders and a classic grandpa collar.

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Also from Elbe Textiles, the Sanders Button Up is a semi-fitted shirt with back waist shaping, a collar and a great front yoke (with options for pockets).

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The Fairfield Button Up from Thread Theory is a button-up shirt with all of the classic details and a modern, moderately slim fit.

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The Gosling Shirt from Mimi G Style is a slim-fit shirt with modern details.

The Arbor from Merchant & Mills is both a jacket and a shirt. Workwear inspired, this shirt has a boxy style fit.

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Also from Merchant & Mills, The Ludlow is a unisex pullover smock with integrated pocket.

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The Jensen Shirt from Wardrobe by Me is a relaxed fit button-up pattern with traditional details, including button placket, classic collar with a stand, cuffed sleeves, and a back yoke.

The Cameron Button Up from Helen’s Closet is dartless and has a boxy fit from the chest to the hip. There’s a collar, collar stand, front button placket, and optional chest pocket.

Also from Helen’s Closet, the Tofino Top is an oversized, loose-fitting woven shirt with a relaxed silhouette and laid-back vibe. It features a classic camp collar, dropped shoulders, and a button-up front.

Want to get printing?

Email your PDF pattern files through to hello@chchsews.com to get started. A0 printing is $6 per sheet.

Summer Holiday Sewing

It’s getting hot- summer sewing it here! Here is a roundup of roundups, full to the brim of pattern inspiration!

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Sleepwear!

Every summer I start to think about sleepwear. Lots of crisp cotton robes, and piped traditional PJs thoughts.

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If you’re looking for PJs and robe pattern inspiration, here on the ChCh sews blog we’ve got Loungeables roundup, Sleepwear roundup, Giftables roundup (includes a list of robe patterns)

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Aprons!

What better way to do as little laundry as possible than having an Apron to protect your me-mades (or someone else’s)! Roundup of patterns (including many free options) here.

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More shirts roundups?

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Your new bag?

What could be a better palate cleanser that a project which doesn’t need any ‘fitting’?!

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Check out Sewing for the Outdoors (lots of free practical bags), Bags to Sew, the ChCh sews pie carrier bag, Sewing Gifts for Men, Scrap-busting Sewing Patterns, Free giftable projects, and 20 free Christmas Gift patterns.

Sun hats

It’s best to stay sun smart, because ‘no hat, no play’! Find a roundup of hat sewing patterns here.

Want more?

Want to get printing?

Email your PDF pattern files through to hello@chchsews.com to get started.

Toasty sweaters

It’s that time of the year where NZ houses are often colder than the outside temperatures, and we start to pop on merino turtlenecks and seek out cosy sweaters- or is that just me? Regardless, here’s 11 sweaters to keep you toasty!

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Toaster Sweater

What could be toastier than the Sew House Seven Toaster Sweater #1 and #2? In straight size and their curvy size range too. This pattern remains a popular one for printing!

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Sew in right now?

Here’s a roundup of patterns that are currently popular on the printer, and some which I think should be on the printer!

Want to get printing?

Email your PDF pattern files through to hello@chchsews.com to get started.

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Ora Pinafore

The Ora Pinafore is back in season. Available up to 119cm (46.8″) hip, this pattern is the last one which hasn’t been expanded to her new, larger sizing.

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Aims Shirt

The Aims from Seamwork is a romantic button up with lovely gathers and dramatic sleeves. It’s available up to a 162cm (64″) hip

Love some romantic drama

Check out this recent roundup of patterns that are full of gathers, ruffles and dramatic sleeves.

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Sofia Dress & Top

The Sofia Dress & Top from Victory Patterns is available up to 152cm (60″) hip.

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Love the shirred look?

But don’t want to sew shirring in?

Tie Dress

The Tie Dress from Sewing Therapy has been a popular pattern for printing recently! Available up to 137cm (54″) hip

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Ormond Coat

The Ormond Coat is the latest pattern that’s part of the monthly In The Folds subscription and has been a popular print this month!

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Looking for cosy outerwear?

Poppy Coat

The Poppy Coat from Make by TFS is cosy and dramatically oversized. Available up to 159.5cm (62.8″) hip

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Kaia Coat

The Kaia Double-Faced Coat from Bella Loves Patterns is designed for use with double-faced coatings. Available up to 119 cm (46″) hip.

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Double-faced coatings?

Celine Bralette

The Celine Bralette from Closet Core Patterns is available up to 152.5cm (62″) full bust. As always, grab your findings from Nellie Joans.

Want to get printing?

Email your PDF pattern files through to hello@chchsews.com to get started. A0 printing is $6 per sheet.