Top 10 classic patterns to always in your stash

Have you ever thought of ten patterns that you should always have in your stash. The ten patterns that you can make over and over with different fabrics and never tire of them? I’m partnering with Ana Luisa Jewelry on classic jewelry and patterns that will have timeless staying power. They are having a great Valentine’s Day Sale. Its going on now and it ends on February 15th, 2022. So go check them out. https://shop.analuisa.com/zl-massonlifestyle I’m wearing the Ursa White Necklace, Celine Ring and the Elise Earrings.

Here are my top ten classic patterns…

M8058 - Perhaps one of my favorite patterns ever! I may have to go get another copy just to have laying around! Its a body con dress to be used with knit jersey. Why do I love this pattern so much? I can make any view with 2 yards of fabric. I can make it in one day and it has six different views with a v-neck, crew neck, sleeveless, long sleeve and we haven’t even gotten to making it tea length or above the knee. I can dress it up with a jacket, a beautiful necklace and heals and be ready for a night out with friends. OR I can make it in a fun print and just wear it with sandals, a fun pair of earrings and be ready for an outdoor picnic in the middle of summer. It is also one of the most reviewed patterns on Sewing.PatternReview.com

M7893 - This pattern has been around for quite some time. It is a wrap dress, which also makes it a quick and easy make.. I even did a sew along for this one! I made it with less than three yards of fabric. There are quite a few other wrap dress patterns out there and so many of them are wonderful such as V8379, B5030 (that Diane von Furstenberg knock off!) or S8925. You can’t go wrong with a wrap dress, they are flattering to so many body shapes.

S8925 - Talking about this pattern, it IS a wrap dress, but it also has a top a skirt and a pair of leggings. I like this pattern so much that I’ve made that pretty dress twice! I’m sure you’ve seen me a few times with it. I believe the fabric is now back in stock at Joann’s as part of their spring / summer collection.

S9373 - Cardigan pattern, this is a new pattern from Simplicity. It has four different views with a duster, a tunic length, and a shorter crop cardigan. You can wear it with a dress, over workout clothes after the gym or even a pair of jeans. So many great uses for this pattern.

S8982 - Great pattern with a top with gathered sleeves, a body con dress, a skirt and two different skirts. It’s one of those patterns that you can use to make a wardrobe capsule.

V8772 - I researched button down shirt patterns for quite some time and some times you just want to make a classic button down shirt. This pattern has quite a few variations of it with a pussy bow collar, sleeveless or a traditional collar. It is fitted so make sure you do a muslin before you make it.

B6841 - You all know I love a good button down shirt, and I’ve had my issues with this pattern mainly for the lack of finish garment measurements on the back envelope but I’m not going to dwell on that. Don’t pass up on this pattern. Its one of those palmer pletsch fitting patterns and its a good one! yes it is oversized and perfect if you want to use it to make a shacket or a slightly oversized button down flannel shirt. I’ve now made two button downs with this pattern and there are so many more in my future.

N6644 - I’ve entered the year of making pants and as a recovering former florist I love pants with some side pockets to put a phone, a floral knife or a piece of paper that I can reference again and again. Plus this pattern has an elasticated waist…for those days when you have to work but also make a quick trip to the buffet and a v- neck top. I’ve mentioned time and time again how hard it is to find a sweater pattern with a v-neckline… and this is it!

Pietra Pants by Closet Core - Business in the front an party in the back. I love these pants. I made a pair last summer and lets just say I wore them out so many times I may have to make two more pairs for this coming summer and a dressier pair for work. Easy to fit, easy to make… and trendy with slanted pockets at the front. Double bonus it has a high waist.

Last but not least…. S9187 - It is an oversized coat, and if you are a beginner its perfect! There are no sleeve heads, no canvas fabric, no pad stitching! None of that. It is a great pattern for a coat. It even has a few pieces if you want to do a little bit of trim on the fur and triple bonus you have a snap as your closure.

One common thing on all these patterns… you can make them with 3 yards (2.8 meters) of fabric or less.

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What is your top sewing pattern… that you know it almost feels like you are stealing because you have made them so many times but still love them just as it was the first time.