Welcome to the June New Pattern Round Up! Our wonderful editor Michelle has been doing the round ups for nearly 2 years and is taking a well deserved break. I’m taking over for now with a top 10 new patterns of the month. I know there are usually many more than 10 new releases each month, so I hope you’ll comment with your own favorites!
Now, in no particular order, here are my top 10 patterns released in June 2018!
Jalie Éliane Scrub Top – We see a lot of requests for a scrub top pattern in our Facebook group, and now we have one to recommend! The size range isn’t as great as I’d like (up to a 50″ bust), but with princess seaming it should be easier to add more bust room. I especially like the top’s deep pockets, yes pocketssssss and the opportunities to color block.
Peekaboo Madrid Maxi Dress – I always like to adding nursing friendly options as I remember how hard it was to find patterns a few years ago. The Madrid Maxi offers so much more with both sleeveless and sleeved bodices and two types of skirt.
Ellie and Mac Good Sport Tank – I swear I’ve tried on a RTW tank like this so many times, but it never quite fits correct. Ellie and Mac’s pattern for this popular work out top style looks like a great option to making your own.
Simplicity Blazer 8697 – Another frequent request I see around the CSC is for a blazer. Simplicity has come through with an over-sized blazer pattern that goes up to a size 28W.
Simplicity Shirt Dress 8687 – Simplicity also came out with yet another shirt dress pattern, but I’m including it here because I love the wrap over front with tie. Something a little different than the typical prim shirt dress.
Style Arc Annabelle Dress – There are a few great knit wrap dresses available, but not as many for woven fabrics. The Annabelle is a pretty option with bust darts in the front and waist darts in the back to provide shaping beyond using the wrap closure.
Style Arc Airlie Pant – The Airlie pant is another pull on pant option from Style Arc. This is designed for stretch wovens and have pockets in the front. These look like an especially good option if you are in need of pants to wear to the office.
Halla Patterns Knotty Pants – The Knotty pants come with lots of options including 2 rises and 3 lengths. All can include this cute knot detail at the hem. These easy to wear pants are made with knit fabric and are a pull on style with pockets.
Butterick 6605 – I always find it challenging to find patterns for formal professional events and this Connie Crawford pattern is great for just that purpose. I could see the short sleeve top as a jacket or suit, plus the wrap front skirt is a nice twist in what can be a boring fashion environment.
Megan Nielsen Brumby Skirt – The last pattern is not new, but Megan Nielsen recently announced she is standardizing and expanding her size range. She started with the Brumby skirt and a leggings pattern. Neither is very exciting or original in today’s indie pattern market, but it is encouraging to see another designer embrace the curvy sewing population.
So what do you all think? It was a pretty well rounded month of patterns and we’re starting to see more fall patterns coming out. I can’t say I’m ready for fall sewing yet, but it is nice for future planning. One thing I really wish is more designers photographed a sample on different body types. I feel a little guilty posting this round up filled with slender figures, but hopefully with time we will see more diversity.
What did I miss? Comment with your favorite new releases.
Hi Jessica,
thank you so much for taking over. I love this series so much! You did a great job.
My favorite pattern for this month (or maybe next?) is the just released Megan Nielsen Tania Culottes. Not new, again, but available in a curvy edition and a new size range. I bought the pattern right away. It’s the perfect culottes pattern. For the first time they really look like a skirt and I love the knee length version. As far as I know there will be a sew along as well.
I just bought the Simplicity blazer pattern. I can’t wait to make it for the fall with a lightweight wool gabardine. I also look forward to this series so much. Has anybody thought of doing a “dress round-up,” “pants round-up,” “lingerie round-up,” or another garment specific round-up? I know these are also covered topically in other posts (like for lingerie making posts and listing specific patterns). And it may not be practical depending on what is released each month. Anyway, keep it coming! I usually see something I want in each round-up. I don’t know if that’s good or bad. LOL.
I look forward to these posts very much. There are so many indie pattern companies and they don’t issue patterns on a schedule so it’s difficult to check them all the time for new designs. Since the big four do issue their patterns on a schedule I am glad you minimally focus on them for this feature and frankly would rather if you gave us a few more indie patterns and leave us to ourselves for the big four.
Thank you for this summary of new releases. I don’t need or expect an exhaustive list and enjoy seeing a curated post like yours. I often find a type of pattern prompts me to search more widely. So thank you indeed 😊
I think you need to change the name of these posts since they’re not really monthly pattern round ups anymore. Of course personal taste creeps in, but this isn’t a comprehensive view of new pattern releases for the month at all. I’m disappointed, to be honest.
Hi Bonnie! I’m sorry you are disappointed. Our round ups have never been exhaustive. There are just too many pattern companies in the world to know every new release. I hope if you see a pattern lacking from my list that you will link it in the comments.
So much fun to read these posts! You did great! Thank You!
Halla Patterns includes pictures of their complete size range on new patterns. Photos from all of the pattern testers are included. I know, because my 65″ hips can be seen in the Knotty Pants.
I tried to stick to the company’s photos. I’ve not sure that testers are universally okay with having their photo shared over others sites. But you are correct, Halla’s site shows photos on lots of different body types. I’ll add a note next time.
Thank you Jessica! I always LOVE these new pattern round ups and appreciate all the work that goes into them.
I can vouch for the lovely Jalie scrub top pattern. It is beautifully drafted. I was on it the moment it came out and am making a number of them for my favorite veterinary clinic techs and vets.
Thanks for putting this together, Jessica. I love getting new ideas.
Hi Jessica, I know you’ve got big shoes to fill taking over for Michelle. 🙂 Thanks for stepping in. A suggestion for future posts … please be sure that the size ranges are included for each pattern description. I know photos are often beyond your control but hopefully listing sizes will be easier. Thanks!
Thanks Debbie! That’s great feedback for next month.
I appreciate you sharing the patterns that provide sizes or style components for curvy ladies, but how can we know when they!ll LOOK like on a curvy woman? Can you provide some photos of them being worn by a larger woman too?
I wish I could show all of these patterns on a wider range of body types. Sadly as new patterns there are rarely very many finished projects so I plan to stick to the photos the company posts. I highly recommend contacting the designers to ask them to show better diversity.