The birds are chirping, the crocuses are pushing up through the snow, and my daughter came home from preschool today with sunburned cheeks. I’M DOING A SPRING PATTERN POST, DAMMIT. (You will have me to blame when it snows where you are in May. Rest assured, I will blame myself when it snows here in June.) But after my foray into sewing jeans last week, my fingers are itching to touch some lightweight fabrics and sew some easy and breezy silhouettes. Spring and summer sewing is a great place for beginners to start; many of these patterns are easier because they are free of linings and set-in sleeves. If you’ve been on the fence about starting to sew garments, some of these just might inspire you to make the leap!
Nicola Dress and Blouse
Victory Patterns: $12.95 CAD (PDF); $19.95 CAD (print)
Skill Level: Beginner
Fabric: Lightweight woven
Zinnia Skirt
Colette Patterns: $12 (PDF); $16 (print)
Skill Level: Beginner
Fabric: Lightweight woven
Paper Bag Waist Shorts
Salme Patterns: $7 (PDF)
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Fabric: Woven
Bridgetown Dress
Sew House Seven via Indiesew: $14 (PDF)
Skill Level: Beginner
Fabric: Lightweight Woven or Knit
Sailor Top
Fancy Tiger via Indiesew: $16 (PDF)
Skill Level: Intermediate
Fabric: Lightweight Woven
Marmalade Jacket
Waffle Patterns: €12.50 (PDF)
Skill Level: AdvancedFabric: Light- to mid-weight woven
The Holly Jumpsuit
By Hand London: £14 (PDF)
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Fabric: Lightweight woven
Giselle Dress
Kate and Rose via Indiesew: $14 (PDF)
Skill Level: Intermediate
Fabric: Lightweight woven
Bronte Top
Jennifer Lauren: $12.95 (PDF)
Skill Level: Intermediate
Fabric: Knit
Movies in the Park Shorts
Dixie DIY: $8 (PDF)
Skill Level: Intermediate
Fabric: Light- to mid-weight woven
What Spring 2015 sewing patterns are you most excited about?
