Pattern launch! Introducing the Tasi Robe and Jacket and the Sew DIY Quilted Slippers

Introducing the Tasi Draft-it-Yourself Robe and Jacket and the Sew DIY Quilted Slippers

Today, I’m very excited to announce the launch of two new unisex and size inclusive loungewear patterns. I’ve been working on these patterns since long before the current pandemic but it seems serendipitous to release them now, when we’re all spending more time at home. These are garments that I find myself reaching for time and time again to keep myself warm and comfortable when at home. They are classic designs that can be used by everyone in the family. Read on to learn more about these patterns.

Introducing the Tasi Robe and Jacket Draft-It-Yourself pattern and the Quilted Slippers pattern by Sew DIY

These patterns are a little different than your average pattern – in all the best ways. Not only are they both gender neutral, size-inclusive, they will also give you the opportunity to practice skills that most patterns don’t utilize. The Tasi Draft-It-Yourself Robe and Jacket is a great way to try your hand pattern drafting. It will teach you the basics and give you the confidence to start designing on your own. The Quilted Slippers will get you started making quilted fabrics. Before you know it, you might even be inspired to do a little scrap piecing.

Watch the video above for all the details on these new loungewear patterns. I hope that you love them as much as I do!

ABOUT THE TASI DRAFT-IT-YOURSELF PATTERN

Have you ever wanted to design and draft your own pattern? Do you hate printing out pdfs? Do size charts give you the heebie-jeebies? Then the Tasi Draft-It-Yourself pattern is for you! This pattern will walk you through each step of designing and drafting your own custom fit pattern. You choose the proportions you’d like and we give you the formulas to draft all the pattern pieces for a custom fit robe or jacket.

If you’re not up for doing the calculations yourself, or just want to double check the math, we’ve created a calculator that does the work for you. Woohoo! The calculator is available as a spreadsheet and on the web in Google Sheets.

Sew DIY Tasi Robe and Jacket Draft-It-Yourself pattern

View A is a classic robe with patch pockets, a tie belt and carriers. View B is a casual jacket with turned back cuffs, oversized pockets and a hem band. It’s easy to adjust the design of this pattern to suit your personal preferences and we even give you a few ideas for ways you can customize and adapt this pattern. 

This pattern works well in a wide variety of fabrics from rayon or silk to sweater knit or linen. The design is adaptable for a variety of garments including a robe, cardigan or jacket. This pattern also works really well for piecing together leftover fabrics. Oh, and did we mention that you can make it for everyone in your household because it works for all humans?

Pattern launch! Introducing the Tasi Robe and Jacket and the Sew DIY Quilted Slippers

ABOUT THE QUILTED SLIPPERS

The Sew DIY Quilted Slippers are the perfect way to keep toes warm and use up small cuts of fabric. Plus, it's a great way to introduce yourself to quilting. The quilted exterior is constructed by quilting a layer of fabric and batting together. You can also use pre-quilted fabric for a quicker project.

I have chronically cold feet so slippers are part of my regular at-home wardrobe. I even bring slippers when I travel! I wear a size 11 shoe and that means sometimes it can be hard to find cute slippers to wear, and especially to sew. So, a few months ago, I decided to make my own slippers. I’m so happy to be releasing this pattern today with two views and inclusive sizing.

Sew DIY Quilted Slippers

This pattern is gender neutral and the pattern is graded for foot lengths 8.25-12 inches (21-30.5 cm) which approximately fits US women’s shoe sizes 4-14 and US men’s shoe sizes 6-14.5. I think these slippers would make wonderful gifts and with this size range, you’ll be able to sew them for most of the adults in your life.

View A is a bootie style slipper that can be worn with the top turned down to reveal the lining or with the top up to keep the ankles warm. View B is an open top skimmer style, perfect for the summer months.

Tasi Robe and Jacket - A Draft-it-Yourself PDF Pattern
US$14.00

The Tasi Robe/Jacket is a Draft-It-Yourself pattern for any size human and perfect for dipping your toes into basic pattern making and design. You decide your finished measurements and the detailed instructions will take you step-by-step through creating your own pattern pieces. 

This pattern is a fantastically flexible basic that can be used to make a robe, simple jacket or even a cardigan. It’s suitable for almost any fabric from rayon, silk or linen for warmer months to a fleece or sweater knit for cooler months. You can even use up leftover fabrics for a scrappy, color blocked garment. 

View A is a classic robe style with patch pockets, a tie belt and carriers. View B is a casual jacket with turned back cuffs, oversized pockets and a hem band. It’s easy to adjust the design of this pattern to suit your personal preferences.

This is a digital pdf pattern that includes illustrated step-by-step instructions and a spreadsheet calculator to create your own custom pattern pieces. PATTERN PIECES ARE NOT INCLUDED.

THIS IS NOT A PHYSICAL PRODUCT. After checkout, you will receive a link to the pattern that will be active for 24 hours after you click it. Prices are in USD.

Quilted Slippers PDF Pattern
US$12.00

The Sew DIY Quilted Slippers are the perfect way to keep toes warm and use up small cuts of fabric. Plus, it’s a great way to introduce yourself to quilting. The quilted exterior is constructed by quilting a layer of fabric and batting together. You can also use pre-quilted fabric for a quicker project.

The slippers are sized for foot lengths 8.25-12 inches (21-30.5 cm) which approximately fits US women’s shoe sizes 4-14 and US men’s shoe sizes 6-14.5. The pattern is gender neutral making it a great gift for all your friends and family.

View A is a bootie style slipper that can be worn with the top turned down to reveal the lining or with the top up to keep the ankles warm. View B is an open top skimmer style, perfect for the summer months.

This is a digital pdf pattern that includes a print-at-home pattern, copy shop pattern, A0 pattern and illustrated instructions. 

THIS IS NOT A PHYSICAL PRODUCT. After checkout, you will receive a link to the pattern that will be active for 24 hours after you click it. Prices are in USD.

Ali Sweatshirt short sleeve hack - Free pattern download

 Ali Sweatshirt short sleeve hack - Free pattern download

Hello! Today I’m very excited to share my latest Ali Sweatshirt hack AND you can download the pattern piece for FREE. A few weeks ago, I was working on a color blocked version sweatshirt, using the color blocking worksheet that comes with the pattern. I figured out where I wanted my gold and grey colors but then discovered that I didn’t have enough of the gold fabric for full length sleeves. As I was pondering what to do, it occurred to me that I could make a short sleeve sweat shirt. And just like that this hack was born. Sometimes, the best ideas come from dilemmas.

New pattern release! Introducing the Dana Jumpsuit

Introducing the Dana Jumpsusit pdf pattern by Sew DIY

Today, I’m very excited to announce the launch of the Dana Jumpsuit sewing pattern. This is my most complicated pattern to date and I’m so excited to share it with you. The Dana features a dramatic waist tie that creates subtle shaping while maintaining ultimate comfort. Multiple testers (as well as myself!) dubbed it secret pajamas.

A lot of the time I feel like a jumpsuit is a one trick pony, so I’ve been really pleased to discover how versatile this one is. Depending on the fabric and view, you can make an elegant evening jumpsuit or a fun summer romper. I’m in the process of making a holiday party Dana jumpsuit and I can’t wait to share it with you.

The pattern comes with two views, a pants length and a shorts length and the option of a curved back neck or v-shaped back neck. There are 17 sizes included, for bust and hip measurements of 32-58 inches (81-147 cm). Watch the video below for all the details and to see the different views in action.

Additionally, I’m offering a video sewalong course to accompany the pattern. This course is perfect for the beginning sewist who wants to take their skills to the next level and make a jumpsuit in the process. This course is packed with skills and techniques that can be applied to future projects, making a great investment for yourself. Learn more about the course and its contents here.

I will also have a resources page for this pattern with a bunch of my existing free tutorials that are helpful for sewing this pattern. For a full step-by-step class though, you’ll want to check out the online course.

The pattern and ecourse are currently marked 15% off until Wednesday, December 11, 2019, midnight Pacific time. So head over to the shop to snatch them up and make yourself a fun, versatile jumpsuit or two.

Dana Jumpsuit PDF pattern
US$16.00

The Dana Jumpsuit is the perfect mix of sophistication and sport. Make the pants version in velvet or silk for sophisticated nighttime look or sew up the shorts length in a rayon crepe or cotton chambray for a carefree, summer romper. The front waist tie creates subtle shaping while maintaining total comfort.

This all-season jumpsuit features a dramatic front waist tie, a scoop neck, set-in elbow-length sleeves, an invisible back zipper and optional center front top stitching. Choose between a high curved or a deeper V-shaped back neckline.

This digital pattern includes an illustrated, step-by-step instruction booklet, a print-at-home layered pattern for letter or A4 size paper, a US copy shop pattern and an A0 size pattern.

Model is 5’11” and is wearing a size 12.

THIS IS NOT A PHYSICAL PRODUCT. After checkout, you will receive a link to the pattern that will be active for 24 hours after you click it. Prices are in USD.

Dana Jumpsuit Video Sewalong
US$59.00

This video sewalong will take you through all the steps of making the Dana Jumpsuit, from selecting your size and making fit adjustments to adhering interfacing, sewing an invisible zipper and attaching a neckline facing. Along the way, you’ll get all my tips and tricks for getting great sewing results, as well as additional insights into the design and how to make it work for you.

NOTE: The Dana Jumpsuit pattern must be purchased separately. You can find it here.

Who this is for?

This video sewalong is perfect for someone who wants to uplevel their sewing skills and learns well from a video format. This is an intermediate level pattern so it’s perfect for you if you’ve sewn a few beginner patterns before and would like someone to guide you through one that is a little more complicated.

How does it work?

You will receive lifetime access to 17 video sewing lessons, plus additional written and illustrated content to support the videos. This course is self-paced, so you can go as quickly or slowly as you’d like. After you purchase the e-course, you’ll receive an email with a download link. The pdf download will then give you instructions for accessing the private site with the video lessons.

LESSONS

1. Introduction to the pattern

2. How to select your size

3. How to print and assemble your pattern

4. Pattern piece review

5. Make a muslin + common pattern adjustments

6. How to adhere interfacing & assemble facings

7. How to sew the darts

8. Staystitch and finish seams

9. Stitch bodice front

10. Pockets and jumpsuit front

11. Sew the waist ties

12. Sew jumpsuit back

13. Stitch shoulder seams & attach sleeves

14. Sew the side seams

15. Attach the invisible zipper

16. Sew the neck facing

17. Sew the inseam and hems