Patterns that you can use with 1 yard of fabric - Part 2

Remant lovers unite!!!!

So last year I did a video on patterns that you can make using one yard of fabric. Yes it’s taken an entire year because guess what? Nobody is whooping out a 40” long wool coat with one yard of fabric, that kind of stuff is not happening but it’s summer we agreed on some parameters…

1. We are using a size 18 to 20, because that’s what I fit into and patterns vary depending on the block. We are looking at both Big four patterns and a few Indies.

2. Our fabric has to be 57 to 60” (150cm) wide by 36” (91cm) long (that’s a yard folks!)

3. We are not taking into account stripes, designs, and we sure as heck not matching any prints.

Patterns

The Franklin T-Shirt from The Pattern Line - A T-shirt? YES! Hear me out. This t shirt has a relaxed boxy feel, has a back seam (no side seams), and the finishes inside are off the charts as the shoulders and back seam are using French seams and you also have a back of the neck tape for a really nice finish. If you want to elevate the look of your t-Shirts this is a great pattern. Heads up it comes up to size 18 but you can adjust it (although I wear size 20) and I have plenty of ease due to the fit.

Pompom Waist Coat Pattern by Maison Fauve - Double Bonus it is free! Although you will need lining fabric for this one you can make this in cotton, linen or even jacquard. It is labeled as an intermediate pattern and they also have a tutorial online on YouTube that you can access thru their website. You don’t speak French, remember you can always ask YouTube to auto translate the captions. Looking for a Big 4 pattern that is similar? B6901 from Lisette.

.Pompom Waist Coat Pattern by Maison Fauve - Double Bonus it is free! Although you will need lining fabric for this one you can make this in cotton, linen or even jacquard. It is labeled as an intermediate pattern and they also have a tutorial online on YouTube that you can access thru their website. You don’t speak French, remember you can always ask YouTube to auto translate the captions. Looking for a Big 4 pattern that is similar? B6901 from Lisette.

Talking about waist coat or vests I always think these would look great with a pair of trousers BUT remember we only have one yard of fabric and summer is just around the corner so lets talk about shorts to go with these.

Here are a few options: Closet Core Patterns - Pietra Pants, Butterick B6901 View C. It says you need 1- 1/4 yards or 1-1/8 yard but ask me how I know you can make these with a yard of fabric?! Yes. OR you can also make the Tammy Shorts from VikiSews won’t quite go with the Waist Coat Pattern but it will be perfect for summer.

Max Tee from Chalk and Notch - This is a really nice boxy tee shirt with hem, armhole and neck facings. I used a heavy ponte to make mine a while back (and I raised the armhole) but you can use 1 yard of fabric for this one. Instructions are great and so are the finishes on this pattern.

Swimsuits - Most one piece swimsuit patterns will require one year of fabric. A few examples M8329 (View D) or my favorite B4526 which is infinitely hackable.

Tote Bags and Zipper Cases - This is a nice one if you are looking to use some scraps or even smaller pieces. S9298 and S9872. I even did a sew along for you for S9872. Super easy to make, and with one year you can make all three sizes.

Tiered Skirts - Mave Skirt from True Bias (there is a hack online where you can make the skirt with 1 yard of fabric), I made mine so it was just past my knees (and not Maxi as shown in the blog) and also Burda B6116 view B… you can extend the width a little and make a tiered skirt.

Sports Bras - I could use a few of these and perhaps I may start working on some of them because I have some fabric around here that could be used for this. Try S8560 , double bonus it includes a few different cup sizes.

Hysope Blouse Pattern from Deer and Doe - Great crop top that you can wear with shorts, skirt or trousers. The description says it’s perfect for hot summer days and I can’t argue with that. It has two views, you will be able to make the 1 yard top with view A, view B takes a little more fabric.

Honorable Mentions - Simplicity S9965 It says it’s a one yard top…. it goes up to size 16 and that’s it. Guess what? I’m going to try them because I love view 1 with the rick rack trim AND S9967 loving view 1 this one goes up to size 14 (sacrilege! surprised they didn’t expand these most likely because they say they are one yard tops…. I know better)