Here we present part three of what we hope is a comprehensive list of independent pattern companies producing dressmaking patterns available in the UK. We have listed the designers alphabetically, and a short description of what they offer with information on how to buy. Many are available as downloads and we specify where the paper versions of patterns can be bought in the UK. We will be adding to the list as new companies appear. If you can add to our list, please use this contact form.
For pattern companies A- H see here.
For pattern companies I – P see here.
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Rad Patterns
Selection of women’s casual gear for all sizes from small through to 4XL and some 5XL sizes. Patterns are purchased as PDF downloads and can be paid for by PayPal for ease. Browse the designs here.
Ragbags and Gladrags
Free patterns for a dress, tunic and mens coach jacket for you to download! Get them here.
Rainshed
Small range of garment patterns for outer wear to order from the US as paper patterns here.
Ralph Pink
Couture and catwalk trend designs plus corsetry too from this UK-based designer. Download the patterns here.
Ready to Sew
A small collection of designs for tops from this French designer – you can buy and download the layered PDF patterns priced in Euros here.
Remy Made Patterns
Beginner friendly PDF dressmaking patterns. Shop the range here.
Republique du Chiffon
French designers offering some womens’ patterns in English as PDFs (in Euros) – the designs are here for you to buy.
RightSide Patterns
New pattern company selling a small range of women’s PDF patterns on Etsy here.
Rosie & Me
Rosie & Me are vintage inspired patterns designed by Esther Rosenbrand in the Netherlands. Rosie’s Mission is ‘The Perfect Fit’! You can buy the range of patterns from Sewbox.
Ruth Maddock Makes
Ruth Maddock Makes create patterns for clothes that children will love to wear. The patterns are suitable for all children but especially those with sensory processing disorder (SPD) who may find clothes itchy, scratchy, painful or just difficult. Order the patterns here.
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Schnittchen
A German site with some great designs for women including dresses, skirts and shirts. Recently added a few plus size designs up to size 46-56. You can order online as paper patterns or PDF downloads in English (prices in Euros). Check them out here.
Scroop Patterns
Unusual selection of patterns from New Zealand. Scroop patterns draw on the designer’s extensive knowledge of fashion and textile history. Order as PDF patterns here.
Seamingly Smitten
Easy to sew dress, skirt and separates patterns available as downloads from the Etsy shop in UK currency.
Seamwork
A subscription service where you receive two patterns of your choice each month. All Seamwork patterns can be made in 3 hours or less. Subscription cost $7.50 per month (billed annually). Patterns include a nice mixture of women’s casual separates and dresses in sizes up to 26. View the site online.
See Kate Sew
Separates for women, patterns for kids and babies plus other items, there are some plus size patterns too. All the patterns are available as downloads. This is a US website (US Dollars) so have a look here.
See You at Six
Two free patterns to download for a girl’s romper suit and woman’s dress – Belgian design house offering fabrics too. Visit here.
Selkie Patterns
A new start-up British pattern company currently fundraising with a Kickstarter campaign. Their first sewing pattern is called the London – to make as a dress, skirt or blouse – and you will be able to buy it as a paper pattern or a digital download (PDF). Find out more here.
Sense and Sensibility Patterns
Full range of historical patterns for ladies of all ages and sizes up to 26, covering Georgian, Regency, Romantic, Edwardian, Titanic/Teens, 1940s and 1950s styles. These are available as PDF or paper versions here.
Serendipity Studio
Well-known designs by Kay Whitt – take a look at the website for her designs for all manner of women’s clothes. You can buy the paper patterns in the UK from Sewbox.
Sewaholic
Very well-known Canadian design house offering a mixture of patterns for women’s clothing. Available as both paper and PDF patterns, prices pop up in £s for ordering direct from here. Susan at Sewbox has a good selection of the patterns and you’ll find a few at Lucy Locket Fabrics too.
Sew and Tell
US pattern brand offering PDF patterns for women’s gear- take a look.
Sew Chic Pattern Company
Vintage dress and blouse designs from this US pattern designer. You can purchase these paper patterns only from the designer in US Dollars here. There is a free pattern download for the Beatrice Pocket Dress as well.
Sew Different
A pattern site in the UK offering stylish womenswear plus a few bag patterns. Find them here.
Sew DIY
Selection of simple PDF patterns for a boxy top and baseball skirt available to order here. You can also order PDFs from Fabric Godmother here.
Sewgirl
UK company offering womenswear patterns. Browse their selection here.
Sew House Seven
Small selection of designs for women, you can order as PDFs or paper patterns in US Dollars here. UK buyers can shop at Fabric Godmother.
Sewing Patterns by Masin
Indie designer based in Melbourne – you can buy her patterns online as PDFs here. Order patterns from Fabric Godmother too.
Sewing Sanctuary
Small selection of patterns for kids available from Dots n Stripes here.
Sew In Love
Classic, minimalist sewing patterns you will want to sew over and over again. Sew in Love designs are classic yet modern and can be bought online as digital downloads in US currency.
Sew La Di Da Vintage
Gorgeous vintage-inspired dresses and a waistcoat for him, Sew La Di Da is a UK pattern company offering their paper patterns to buy here.
Sew Liberated
A nice collection of designs for ladies’casual tops and a skinny jeans pattern. Also a few kids’ designs too. See the selection here to order direct in US Dollars. Many designs are available as paper patterns in the UK from Fabric Godmother or Dragonfly Fabrics.
Sew Like My Mom
Selection of patterns for the kids available to buy as downloads in US Dollars here or you can buy on Etsy.
Sew Love Patterns
PDF patterns for a maxi-style dresses, jumpsuits and tops from this UK pattern house. Shop here for the patterns.
Sew Mark Francis
Former Great British Sewing Bee contestant Mark has a range of garment patterns for smart guys – you can order them here.
Sew Me Something
UK based designer offering a lovely group of patterns for women and kids – casual designs to suit all shapes and sizes. You can buy the quality paper patterns from them direct here
There are also downloadable pdf versions of each pattern available too.
Sew Much Ado
Nice selection of patterns for women’s and children’s casual wear. PDF patterns in US Dollars to order here.
Sew Over It
Lisa Comfort’s pattern range from London with a distinctly vintage feel! Choose from separates, dresses and even knickers! Sew Over It recently launched an e-book of patterns for your very own capsule wardrobe too. You can order these patterns as PDFs with some designs also coming as paper versions – you choose! Order them direct from Sew Over It here or buy from Jaycotts.
Sew Pony Vintage
Modern patterns in a vintage style from Australia – small collection for girls and women. Buy your PDF patterns here.
Sew This Pattern
A small collection of patterns on this Australian website including a kimono (multi-sized) and a mini skirt. Plus a free pattern for an A-Line Skirt . Buy as a PDF download here (AUS Dollars).
Sew To Grow
Australian patterns for tops dresses and skirts in casual styles. You can buy the designs as PDF patterns – search here. Selection available as paper patterns or PDFs here in the UK at Fabric Godmother.
Shelby
Finnish sewing patterns for outdoor gear available to buy online in Euros as a downloadable pattern in English. Check out the range here.
Shwin
Mixture of PDF patterns for women and children, you can buy online from here (US Dollars). Women’s designs are available up to XXXL.
Silhouette Patterns
Extensive range of patterns with exclusive B, C and D cup sizing. Available to buy as paper patterns from this US shop.
Silversaga
Boho style dresses for women – order patterns here or from Fabric Godmother.
Simple Sew
Newly relaunched UK designs for blouses, shift dresses, trousers and skirts. You can buy the paper patterns direct from Simple Sew.
Sinclair Patterns
Classic and casual patterns for both men and women, plus kids from this US designer. Buy as PDFs here.
Sirena Patterns
Swimwear, activewear and casual wear sewing patterns to buy as PDFs from this US site – order them here.
Sis Boom
Colourful boho-style patterns from Jennifer Paganelli for women (up to 3XL) and children – available on Etsy.
Size:Me
SIZE:me is a new independent pattern company producing dressmaking patterns for home sewists offering off the shelf standard sized patterns and able to tailor patterns to your individual measurements and so it truly is SIZE:me.
Skinny Bitch, Curvy Chick (SBCC)
US-based pattern company offering a great mix of casual and work wardrobe garments for all sizes of women to sew. Patterns come as PDFs or printed off and sent to you. They can be ordered here (in US Dollars). Get the free download for a Tonic Tee here too.
Smarmy Clothes
PDF patterns for your inner geek and circus freak! Retro and cheeky – order these patterns from the Etsy shop here.
Snapdragon Studios
A small but pretty selction of separates and a dress for women, Snapdragon Studios offer their patterns as PDFs or paper versions via Etsy in £s.
Sofilantjes Patterns
Dutch patterns with a good selection of designs available in English including casuals – sweatshirts, tunics etc. for you and the kids. Purchase the patterns as PDFs in Euros.
Sofiona Designs
Canadian designers with patterns for girls and young Misses. You can order them here.
Sophie Hines
Sew your own lingerie with Sophie’s PDF patterns available to buy and download here in US Dollars.
So Sew Easy
Many great casual wear patterns for women and many free pattern downloads too! Search the site here – there’s a lot to look at!
So Zo
Free patterns for knickers and a vest tee from here to download!
Squam
Pattern for the Westwater Tunic with a shawl collar and A-line shape – very pretty. Order as a PDF or paper version online from the US.
Stepalica Patterns
Serbian pattern designer offering a few simple pattern designs from her website (takes you to Etsy to buy in US Dollars).
Stitched in Wonderland
Modern, easy to use PDF sewing patterns that help you to learn while you sew. UK-based designer for women. Shop here.
Stitch Upon a Time
PDF sewing patterns for men, women and children – available to buy as PDFs. There are a variety of designs including lingerie and maternity wear too. Buy here in US Dollars.
Straightgrain Patterns
PDF and paper pack patterns in multiple languages for young girl’s clothing Buy the adorable range of patterns here.
Straight Stitch Designs
A nice selection of patterns for tunics and tops, you can view these patterns here and buy as paper or PDF versions in US Dollars. A small selection are available in the UK from Sew Hot.
Striped Swallow Designs
Girls’ and womens’ boho shorts and gipsy-style dress pattern designs. Buy them as PDF or paper versions online.
Studio Costura
Learn to sew lingerie with these gorgeous Spanish patterns available to buy here.
Studio Tantrum
Few designs for kids – buy patterns from Dots n Stripes.
Style Arc
Wide range of paper patterns from this Australian design house including Plus size and maternity wear. You can only order direct from the website here to purchase these patterns (AUS Dollars). Alternatively, shop through their Etsy shop.
Style Falcon
Patterns for the older female figure to take account of the older body! Separates and dresses available in digital or paper format here.
SUCO by Susana
Nice variety of patterns in English and Portuguese for children and one for women. All available as PDFs and priced in Euros – shop here.
Sussex Seamstress
UK designer of women’s garments including separates and dresses. You can buy the patterns in paper or PDF format and each design is accompanied by a YouTube video to get you going. View the site here.
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Tadah Patterns
Australian design house for childrens’ patterns to create clothing that is practical and comfortable for little ones to wear, yet so beautiful that they will turn heads all over town. You can browse and buy the patterns here as paper or PDF versions. They also have an Etsy shop here.
Tammy Handmade
UK-based designer offering women’s garment patterns for the beginner sewer – shop here.
Tammy Silver
Tammy Silver Patterns started in 2021 with the aim of providing makers with unique and modern designs. UK brand incorporates bold colours and shapes, mixed with a dose of quirkiness. Shop the patterns.
Teddy and Me
Few designs for children – patterns available here.
Tessuti
Downloadable and hardcopy patterns, the variety includes versatile wardrobe staples and easy-to-wear garments featuring unique design details. Order here from this Australian site (AUS Dollars). Check out a few freebies to download too! UK buyers can buy as paper patterns from Fabric Godmother here.
The Assembly Line
The Assembly Line offer carefully crafted sewing patterns matching their own contemporary, Scandinavian style, together with a range of high-quality fabrics and trims selected to suit each pattern perfectly. The patterns include dresses, tops and separates and can be bought in the UK from The Draper’s Daughter here and Fabric Godmother.
The Avid Seamstress
This British company sell ladies and girl’s dressmaking patterns in paper format. Their patterns come with a step by step illustrated instruction booklet to make then easy to follow. You can purchase these dressmaking patterns from http://www.theavidseamstress.co.uk/ or Dragonfly Fabrics here.
The Eli Monster
Cute patterns for girls and toddlers dresses and tops – buy direct as PDFs and pay in US Dollars. Browse the range here.
The Maker’s Atelier
Classy designs from a Brighton-based designer that are available as beautifully packaged paper patterns. To order online, visit the website here.
The Maker’s Journal
Australian patterns available and printed to order from an Etsy shop (in AUS Dollars). Choose from pretty lingerie, swimwear and a selection of tops.
The Modern Sewing Co.
Patterns for her and him – mainly casual designs and easy to wear. Buy them here or via Fabric Godmother.
The New Craft House
UK shop with their own pattern line for women’s and men’s gear – take a look here.
The Pattern Cutters
Designing for hobbyists and well-seasoned dressmakers alike, styles can be created at home with high quality results using just the standard sewing equipment and minimal amount of trims and fuss. This is a UK-based designer offering patterns for women.
The Pattern Pages
UK online dressmaking magazine offering their own line of patterns that are available to buy as PDFs or printed patterns. You can get a PDF version for free if you subscribe to the magazine – details here.
The Pattern Preacher
Modern, versatile womens sewing patterns for all abilities. Visit the UK website.
The Patterns Room
Based in Athens, they create printable pdf sewing patterns for making a stylish & modern handmade wardrobe. Each pattern has been carefully developed and tested in order to have great fitting and contains detailed sewing instructions. Take a look.
The Sewing Club
Paper pattern for the Thirza Dress available here.
The Sewing Revival
New Zealand pattern brand offering a selection of womenswear and kid’s sewing patterns to print at home. Take a look.
The Sewing Workshop
A wide range of patterns for women’s garments and accessories, you can view the patterns online here and order them to be shipped to the UK from San Francisco, or download them as PDF files.
The Simple Life Company
Easy to follow sewing patterns, in an instant! Download these PDF sewing patterns for beautiful children’s and babies clothing – purchases in USD.
The Tailoress
A real mix of interesting patterns for adults, kids and other stuff that you can purchase as PDF downloads via Paypal in your own currency. Also available to buy are basic block patterns to try out. Take a look.
The Wolf and The Tree
Variety of patterns for kids and adults including men’s patterns from this German designer. Take a look on the website.
Thread Bear Designs
UK Etsy shop selling sewing patterns for babies and kids. Visit here.
Thread Faction
Australian pattern house with designs for kids and women available as PDF downloads in AUS Dollars – see the range here.
Thread Theory
A mainly menswear pattern company from Canada, they have some very stylish patterns for guys (and some for gals) available as tissue or PDF patterns online here (Canadian Dollars). You can buy a selection of the designs from Fabric Godmother.
Tie Dye Diva
Lovely selection of mainly kids’ and baby sewing patterns available as PDFs. There are a few women’s accessory patterns and a skirt pattern too. Check out the range on Etsy.
Tilly and the Buttons
Popular UK designer – you can buy Tilly’s designs as paper patterns and some as PDF downloads. Shop here. Alternative suppliers include Sewbox and Dragonfly Fabrics.
‘Til the Sun Goes Down
If vintage style is your thing, then take a look at the small range of ‘Now & Then’ patterns for forties tea dresses and blouse patterns designed for the modern figure from this UK shop . View the range here.
Tina Givens
Selection of PDF and paper patterns in loose, asymmetric designs that are great for plus-size. Search online here and order your favourites.
Titchy Threads
UK based designer of clothes for small people! Seriously, there are some great stretch knit patterns for kids aged from newborn to approx. 12 years – PDF patterns you can buy and download here.
Top Stitch Makes
The pattern arm of Leicestershire Craft Centre, offering a selection of super dressmaking and other patterns. See them here.
Trend Patterns
New indie UK brand offering patterns based around and inspired by luxury, high-end fashion pieces. Offering a small range at present, take a look at the designs online and order the paper patterns direct.
True Bias
Urban sewing patterns for women and kids – you can now buy these as paper patterns from Lucy Locket Fabrics or Fabric Godmother
Twig + Tale
Beautiful patterns from New Zealand for everyone – beginner sewers especially! It’s about comfy clothes for you and the kids and including capes and coats. Check the patterns out here and order as PDF patterns direct in US Dollars.
Two Stitches
Small range of baby and child patterns for kids up to 9 years, designed in the UK. Also a pattern for a kimono shrug for adults. Purchase the patterns as PDFs or in paper format from The Eternal Maker.
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Untitled Thoughts
Patterns available for Dresses and separates from this US-based company. Order the patterns as paper versions or copy shop files here. PDFs can be ordered via Fabric Godmother here.
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Vanessa Hansen Studio
UK-based designer with patterns for women’s clothing available as PDF and paper versions to order.
Vanessa Pouzet
French designer offering a selection of English patterns for capes and a few separates. You can buy them as print on demand patterns (in Euros)here.
Veronica Tucker
Australian patterns for frilly and flouncy dresses, plus a freebie. Order here or from Fabric Godmother.
Very Shannon
Small selection of sewing patterns for girl’s dresses and a cowl to buy here as PDF (Canadian Dollars).
Victoria Jones Collection
Patterns for traditional Hawaiian, contemporary resort and beach wear available as paper patterns from the US. View them online here.
Victory Patterns
Canadian design house offering a trendy selection of patterns for women. You can buy as PDF or paper patterns direct (Canadian Dollars) from here or a selection is carried in the UK from Raystitch.
Vikisews
VikiSews is an online shop that offers sewing patterns for women, men and children. Fabric Godmother have a selection.
Violette Field Threads
Pretty designs inspired by vintage fashion and couture, look at these women’s and kids’ designs available as paper or PDF patterns online (US Dollars). A selection of the children’s patterns available from Eclectic Maker.
Vivian Shao Chen
Small line of dressmaking patterns and a couple of knitting patterns available in US Dollars as PDF’s.
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Waffle Patterns
Dutch printable patterns in English for classic separates and dress designs. Available as PDF (in Euros) from here.
Walden by Colette Patterns
Originally set up as a men-only pattern brand but now part of Seamwork, patterns including a shirt and a cool duffle coat design. Shop here (US Dollars) for the printed or PDF patterns.
Wardrobe by Me
Scandinavian inspired women’s fashion sewing patterns, available as instant download PDF files – you pay in UK Sterling. The fit and style is contemporary and elegant, a perfect way to build a wardrobe. Also a few patterns for men, curvy ladies and swimwear. Browse here. You can also buy via Etsy. A Kind Cloth also stock their patterns here in the UK.
Waves and Wild
Australian family firm aiming to make sewing accessible to all through customisable sewing patterns for beginners, improvers and professionals. Patterns for comfortable but stylish clothing for adventure. Buy now.
Wearing History
Vintage style clothing patterns from the US. Browse and order as e-patterns from Etsy here.
Wear Lemonade
Young fashionable patterns from this French designer. Order the patterns here (in Euros) as PDFs for a couple of the designs or as paper versions. We think the instructions are in English!
Whitney Deal
Small collection of patterns for children and you. Order the designs as PDFs from the Etsy shop in UK currency.
Wiksten
Broad selection of patterns for women from their Etsy shop.
Winslet’s Sewing Patterns
Fun and affordable women’s sewing patterns for a good range of garments. Order online.
Winter Wear Designs
Selection of women’s and kid’s garemnt patterns available on Etsy in UK Sterling as PDF downloads here.
WISJ Designs
Belgian patterns for kids with a website to order PDF patterns in English. Shop here.
Workroom Social
The sewing school in Brooklyn have released the Claryville Jeans pattern. Order the PDF here in US Dollars.
Workshop Patterns
British patterns sized for UK 6-16 the patterns aim to promote ‘beautiful basics’ – a collection of staple pieces which will continue to stay fashionable season to season. Browse and buy the patterns available as paper and PDF here.
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You Made My Day
Patterns for adults and kids to order in Euros here. Some of the range available from Fabric Godmother as PDFs here.
To find more indie dressmaking patterns use the links below:
For pattern companies A – H see here.
For pattern companies I – P see here.
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