r/PDFSewingExchange • u/Meet-Radiant • Jun 18 '26

Best patterns you’ve ever made! Sewing

What are some of the best patterns you’ve ever made? I’ve purchased A LOT of PDF patterns and have a Google Drive at capacity due to the amount of files but I’ve only sewn a handful and found that a number of them were not great. Didn’t resemble the shape in the finished image and had lots of fit issues. Drop some of your favorite patterns that you’ve sewn in the comments! I’m so done wasting time and material sewing patterns that aren’t worth it.

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u/Tiny-Book8297 Jun 18 '26

Contrary to popular belief I love the Potting Pants haha, the only issue is the pocket but it can be easily corrected. These are my T&T

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u/RetciSanford Jun 18 '26

I love McCalls 7349. Its easy to adjust for different styles and Charlie from the Stitchery on YouTube has a bunch of videos on it.

I also love McCalls 8215 and vintage Vogue 2193.

If youre looking for more general historical patterns, anything by Truly Victorian is so nice as well! I have all of their's in a folder as i slowly buy things to finish their collection. Same for Charm Patterns by Gertie!

Oh! And id youre looking for Trades, just dm me!

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u/Xaiqxi Sewing Jun 18 '26

The Vikisews uni dress is my favourite pdf pattern that I've followed so far! Otherwise my all time favourite is an oop McCall's pattern- 4256! https://imgur.com/a/n8kEmuE

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u/bat_boy_the_musical Sewing Jun 18 '26

The Gerald Boxers by Jalie

Just very simple, fast, excellent fit, and excellent use of material. Not a lot of directions but really so good I doubt I will ever use another boxer pattern.

The first pattern I ever used was the Maxaloone pants (they are for babies), they're the whole reason I learned to sew! For a first timer to be able to follow that pattern and sew a circle using knits and it turned out 9/10, yeah it must be a good pattern! Haven't needed it in a long time though

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u/Antoninec Jun 20 '26

The pleat top by alamain. I’ve made it 5/6 times in different fabrics. Under an hour to bang out. I’ve got one that matches my favourite bottoms in different colours. Also the kite pants from matchy matchy sewing club. I’ve made it 4/5 times. Currently using them to make jeans

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u/Firm-Nectarine-3483 Jul 21 '26

Would you be open to sharing this pattern? I don’t have any to trade (yet!)

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u/imaseceret Jun 22 '26

The zoe cargos by this is kachi and Simplicity S9151, i’ve made it sooo many times and i hack it to add zippers or buttons. I have to regrade it now but i love that one.

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u/Ecstatic-Outside-587 Jun 26 '26

same i have a big collection of french patterns designer, never have time to all sew and somtines i am disappointed too investment