I’ll update this list as I find new indie pattern makers! Feel free to suggest any additions!
Here’s a bit of an explanation of the terms I used in this Master Post list:
- Sewing Patterns = Women’s sewing patterns
- Sew-Alongs = Blog or Video tutorials that guide you through every step of creating an item from a pattern
- Tutorials = Short tips and tricks about sewing in general
- Pattern Add-ons = Instructions on simple modifications or additional detail pattern to a full pattern (Example: Pocket add-on pattern for a blouse or how to modify a wide-leg pattern to skinny leg pattern)
- Dolls = Human-shaped stuffed toys
- Stuffed Animals = Animal-shaped stuffed toys
- Plushie = Video game or Anime inspired stuffed toys
Don’t have time to check every store for a particular pattern? Check out these shops:
- https://girlcharlee.com/ – They sell sewing patterns from over 2 DOZEN indie pattern makers!
- http://shop.wesewretro.com/ – They sell vintage and vintage-inspired sewing patterns from over 20 indie and mainstream companies!
- http://sewingpatterns.com/ – Sells paper and digital patterns from over 60 international indie and mainstream companies!
- http://sewing.patternreview.com/ – Sells paper and digital patterns from over 30 mainstream and indie pattern makers. Also sells eBooks, supplies, and DVDs.
General Sewing Patterns
- http://www.averbforkeepingwarm.com/ – Sewing Patterns, DVDs, Physical Classes, Fabric, Supplies
- http://byhandlondon.com/ – Sewing Patterns, Sew-Alongs, Fabric (you can shop their gallery or upload your own design)
- http://sewaholic.net/ – Sewing Patterns, Sew-Alongs, Tutorials, Creators of the “Sewtionary” book
- http://www.petitepluspatterns.com/ – Sewing Patterns, Creator of “Singer’s Perfect Plus” book, Sewing Pattern Add-ons, Digital Classes, Tutorials,
- http://www.sewserendipity.com/ – Sewing Patterns, Applique Patterns, Several Books including “Sew Serendipity Sewing Wokbook,”
- http://figgys.myshopify.com/ – Children’s Sewing Patterns, Physical Sewing Classes, Digital Sewing Classes,
- http://megannielsen.com/ – Sewing Patterns, Sewing Kits, Fabric, Tutorials,
- http://clothhabit.com/ – Lingerie Sewing Patterns, Tutorials, Sew-Alongs, Digital Sewing Classes
- http://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/ – Sewing Patterns, Sew-Alongs, Sewing Tips, Creator of the “Love At First Stitch” book, Physical Classes
- http://truebias.com/ – Sewing Patterns, Children’s Sewing Patterns, Tutorials, Sew-Alongs,
- http://threadtheory.ca/ – Sewing Patterns, Men’s Sewing Patterns, Supplies, Tutorials, Sew-Alongs
- http://grainlinestudio.com/ – Sewing Patterns, Tutorials, Sew-Alongs
- http://www.sbccpatterns.com/ – Petite and Plus-Size Friendly Sewing Patterns, Tutorials, Patterns Add-ons
- http://www.namedclothing.com/ – Sewing Pattens, Tutorials
- http://www.jocole.net/ – Sewing Patterns, Children’s Sewing Patterns, Supplies
- https://www.etsy.com/shop/WinterWearDesigns – Sewing Patterns, Children’s Sewing Patterns
- http://seekatesew.com/ – Sewing Patterns, Children’s Sewing Patterns, FREE Sewing Patterns, Tutorials
- http://shwinandshwin.com/ – Sewing Patterns, Children’s Sewing Patterns, FREE Sewing Patterns, Tutorials,
- https://www.etsy.com/shop/WildLilyandLace – Sewing Patterns, Children’s Sewing Patterns
- https://www.etsy.com/shop/LolitaRoyalty – Cosplay Sewing Patterns
- http://www.victorypatterns.com/ – Sewing Patterns,
- https://angelakane.com/ – Sewing Patterns, Tutorials, eBooks, Sew-Alongs, Video Tutorials
- http://www.heycutsew.com/ – Sewing Patterns, Cosplay Sewing Patterns
Historical & Vintage
- http://www.buckaroobobbins.com/ – American West Sewing Patterns, Supplies
- http://www.elizamvintagesewing.co.uk/ – Vintage-style Sewing Patterns,
- http://www.neheleniapatterns.com/english/englishsite.html – Historical Sewing Patterns, Supplies
- http://www.decadesofstyle.com/ – Vintage-style Sewing Patterns,
- http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/ – Vintage & Historical Sewing Patterns,
- http://www.wearinghistorypatterns.com/ – Vintage & Historical Sewing Patterns
- http://www.folkwear.com/ – Historical and Traditional Sewing Patterns, Supplies,
Stuffed Animals, Dolls, & Plushies
- https://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleCrickets – Toy Sewing Patterns
- http://rosepetalcollections.com/ – Doll and Stuffed Animal Sewing Patterns, Clothing Sewing Patterns, Children’s Sewing Patterns, Quilt Patterns, Decor Patterns, Doll Making Supplies,
- https://www.etsy.com/shop/revoluzzza – Stuffed Animal & Doll Sewing Patterns,
- http://dollsanddaydreams.com/ – Doll & Stuffed Animal Sewing Patterns, Embroidery Patterns, Sewing Pattern Add-ons, Tutorials, Free Patterns
- http://www.verityhope.com/ – Doll & Stuffed Animal Sewing Patterns, Tutorials
- https://www.etsy.com/shop/Pupadou – Stuffed Animal & Doll Sewing Patterns
- http://www.teacuplion.com/ – Stuffed Animal & Plushie Sewing Patterns, Tutorials,
- http://www.sweetemmajean.com/ – Toy Sewing Patterns, Supplies
- http://dollphinwing.com/ – Plushie Sewing Patterns
- http://www.retro-mama.com/ – Stuffed Animal & Doll Sewing Patterns
- https://www.etsy.com/shop/Gingermelon – Stuffed Animal & Doll Sewing Patterns, Supplies
- https://www.etsy.com/shop/soapybacon – Plushie Sewing Patterns, Plushie Embroidery Files
- https://www.etsy.com/shop/valleyviolet – Plushie Sewing Patterns
- http://www.funkyfriendsfactory.com/ – Stuffed Animal & Doll Sewing Patterns, Supplies, Tutorials, Sew-Alongs
- https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheDenTree – Doll Sewing Patterns
- http://sweetbriarsisters.com/ – Stuffed Animal Sewing Patterns, Tutorials, Sew-Alongs
- https://www.etsy.com/shop/BeeZeeArt – Stuffed Animal Sewing Patterns
- https://www.etsy.com/shop/GandGPatterns – Stuffed Animal & Doll Sewing Patterns
- https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShoriAmeshiko – Plushie Sewing Patterns,