Simplicity Sewing Patterns
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Have you ever used a Simplicity sewing pattern or a Vogue or Butterick pattern? If so, it’s likely that you have noticed a difference in these brands. The clothing or craft designs may be similar, but Simplicity sewing patterns are usually – simpler. Their simple pattern pieces and instructions led to their name.
Types of Patterns
Simplicity offers a wide variety of patterns, which include the following:
Clothing, Fashion and Costumes
Each member of your family can benefit from Simplicity clothing sewing patterns. Male, female and children’s clothing of all types are included. These include:
- Shirts and tops
- Dresses and skirts
- Pants
- Sleepwear, lingerie and loungewear
- Coats and jackets
With the right fabric, sewing machine and skills, you can create any piece of clothing you and your family members need.
Another clothing option is costumes. Some of the Simplicity sewing patterns for costumes can be used every day, while others would be preferable for special events and parties. The company releases new costume patterns from time to time, especially before Halloween. Some of the most popular include:
- Fairy princess
- Star Wars characters
- Cartoon characters
- Traditional monsters, like vampires
Crafts and Home Décor
Throughout a home, you will find many items that can be made with Simplicity sewing patterns. These craft patterns include:
- Accessories
- Aprons
- Dolls and Stuffed Items
- Holiday Items
- Pet Accessories
- Quilting
Love to Know offers many more fabric craft ideas.
Turn to home décor patterns to enhance to look of every room in your home.
Your home decor sewing options include:
- Bed, Bath and Blanket
- Kitchen and Tabletop
- Nursery
- Slipcover and Chair Pads
- Window Treatments
- Pillows
It's So Easy
The Simplicity sewing patterns selections includes a section of super easy to make garments for the beginning sewer. This line is titled Its So Easy. These quick to make projects are the perfect option for beginners and more experienced seamstresses. As an added bonus, these patterns normally cost less than the standard patterns. An Its So Easy pattern can help anyone learn the basics of sewing and enable them to move onto the more complicated patterns. Some companies offer free sewing patterns.
Simplicity Sewing Pattern Features
When you purchase a pattern, you will find a wealth of information on the inside and outside the envelope. The front of the envelope shows pictures of finished items made from the pattern within that envelope. The size or sizes included in the envelope are clearly labeled in the top left corner, along with a unique pattern number. The company publishes a large full-color catalog, which divides various patterns into easy to follow categories. You can use the unique pattern number, which is also listed in the catalog, to find the pattern in their file drawers quickly, without the help of a retail sales clerk. When you pull a pattern from the drawer, always double check that you select the correct size. Many patterns offer several sizes, and you can trim the pieces for the size that is best for you.
On the back of the envelope, you will find a table, which explains the amount of fabric needed for each size and for the different widths of fabric. A list of notions, such as buttons, zippers, interfacing, thread, shoulder pads and etc., are also notated on the back, making it the equivalent of a convenient shopping list. Pick up the pattern, and purchase your supplies all at the same time.
Inside the sewing pattern envelope the individual pattern pieces are printed on thin brown paper. Be careful when cutting out the pieces to cut around all special markings on the edges. This will enable you to fit the pieces together when you begin to sew. As an added convience, each piece has the pattern number, the size and a description of the piece, making it easier for you to work on more than one project without confusing the pieces.
The printed instructions inside the pattern envelope provide specific steps and tips for making the project easier. They explain how to layout the pattern pieces in the best way and how to get the desired end results. Along with these step by step instructions, Simplicity provides illustrations of how to fit the pieces together.
More than Patterns
To keep up on the latest company news and to increase your general sewing knowledge, visit these Simplicity website special features:
Company Summary
The variety of patterns offer a novice or experienced seamstress a choice of styles and also a variety of difficulty levels to fit each person’s abilities and tastes. Simplicity sells great patterns for anyone who wants to create clothes, curtains, costumes and anything in between.
Written by Shri Henkel
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