Whenever I need an easy summer basic knit top or dress I always find myself reaching for this pattern.

Not only is it a really good mock neck pattern, but it’s also perfect if you want to make a high neck mesh top, just leave off the neckband don’t bother hemming and it’s the perfect height.

The dress with the side slits is really fun and flattering and its absolutely perfect if you’ve got an event to go to and you’ve left it till the last minute to sew something up because it sews up really quickly. The instructions are good and the drafting is great. It will forever be my go to pattern

If you want a quick easy project that takes and hour to sew and less than a meter of fabric then this is what you need!

I love that waistcoats have made a comeback, they’re so fun and more like an accessory than a piece of clothing. I sewed this up in 40 minutes and I dipped into my scrap pile for it. The trickiest part is the bias binding, but if you get the pre made stuff then it makes it much easier.

This is the perfect project to bring back your sewjo, or just to do in between trickier projects.

The instructions are good and even better it’s fully reversible so you essentially get two items of clothing in one. I’ve made three so far and I will make more will all of my scraps. Imagine a patchwork version using different scraps, it’s a dream 😍

I made the dress version for a holiday to Malta but hacked it to have long puff sleeves, because everything needs a balloon sleeve!

I used a flowy viscose and it turned out so lovely. The princess seams make it very flattering and the tie at the back allows for comfortable fit adjustments.

It’s a slightly more complex project, but the instructions are great and there is a sew along available if you need a little extra help.

It’s such a fun floaty feminine silhouette. I love the options available, I haven’t yet made the longer versions as they require a lot of fabric. But if you want to make something pretty for the summer the shorter versions are perfect and require significantly less fabric to make.

A super easy and comfortable overall pattern! It would be great for someone who hasn’t seen dungarees yet but wants to give them a go. The instructions are fantastic and it’s slightly oversized so the fit is very forgiving.

There are options to make a jumpsuit of a playsuit and as always Helen’s closet has options for hacking on her blog.

It’s a really fun project to work on and the end results are so good, it’s an excellent dopamine hit project.

This is such a cute pattern, I loved making it and wearing it even more. The elastic back makes it really flattering whilst giving you plenty of room for comfort and having the front waistband just be regular means you don’t have elastic pushing into your waist, which if you’re someone like me who tends to bloat then you know the discomfort of that!

I made my version is a dreamy tencel twill and it’s so flowy and drapey. As always with Helen’s closet the instructions are second to none and there are so many helpful tips sprinkled throughout. I reach for mine all the time and I have plans to make more for spring. This is such a perfect pattern!

This is such a cute pattern, I loved making it and wearing it even more. The elastic back makes it really flattering whilst giving you plenty of room for comfort and having the front waistband just be regular means you don’t have elastic pushing into your waist, which if you’re someone like me who tends to bloat then you know the discomfort of that!

I made my version is a dreamy tencel twill and it’s so flowy and drapey. As always with Helen’s closet the instructions are second to none and there are so many helpful tips sprinkled throughout. I reach for mine all the time and I have plans to make more for spring. This is such a perfect pattern!

This was one of the first things I ever made in my sewing journey (because blind ambition and ability ignorance gets you everywhere).

You can tell from the inside seams that this was an early project. However 6 years later it’s still holding up, if not a little tight round the waist.

The instructions are great and the construction was relatively straight forward. It’s such a flattering jumpsuit, and I love that there is also an option just to make the trousers.

I haven’t made any since my first pair, but I would love to make another so I can compare it to my first version and see how far my sewing has come.

It’s a testament to this pattern that even complete beginners can sew it up and have a perfectly wearable garment.

I used mid weight cotton sheet I got from the charity shop, next time I would use a heavier weight fabric but this worked really well

I’ve made this pattern a couple of times and I really like it. It’s so comfortable and I always feel so stylish whilst wearing it.

There are 4 different views so you get a lot for your money and the seams make it super flattering.

It looks more complicated than it is, it actually came together pretty quickly and was really enjoyable. This instructions are good and the fit was spot on. You do have to do a bit of a wiggle dance to get it on and off, but that’s the nature of this style jumpsuit unfortunately.

I wanted to make a jumpsuit that was the blend of casual workwear and this one was just the thing. The fit is perfect and the instructions are excellent.

It sewed up pretty quickly as there aren’t really any tricky details and the buttons at the front and elastic make it easy to get on and off.

I’ve sewn a few Made By Mandi patterns and they always turn out so nice, this is no exception. I love this jumpsuit, I made it 4 years ago and I still reach for it all the time. A true workhorse.

I’ve made this pattern a few times. It’s my favourite reach for playsuit in the summer, but where this pattern really shined was during my pregnancy.

I made the non elasticated jumpsuit version and it lasted me the whole 9 months with my 2nd child. It was the outfit I would always reach for because it was so comfy and roomy and it just looked so cute.

Don’t get me wrong, I love my regular ones too but if you want to know true comfort whilst pregnant I cannot recommend this pattern enough!

I put off sewing this pattern for ages because I thought it would be really hard and I wasn’t ready to take on such a project. However, after so many amazing versions kept popping up I knew I couldn’t resist any longer.

It was so much easier to sew than I anticipated, the instructions are fantastic and it actually came together really quickly. I enjoyed sewing it far more than I thought I would. I like how the pocket is also a belt loop, I love the tab on the legs so you can switch between wide and tapered legs depending on your mood.

This is honestly a fantastic pattern, I’ve only made one so far but I have dreams of a bright red one for my winter wardrobe.

I love this jumpsuit. I have made it multiple times and I’m always really happy with how it turns out. I love the low back, but I love that there is a modesty option for when wearing a bra.

The whole silhouette is so flattering, I’ve made this more times than I can count and it’s a pattern I’m always reaching for when I want to make another jumpsuit or play suit.

The only thing I will say is that the straps are quite long so make sure you try on the jumpsuit and check them before you properly attach.

Made this one as a gift. It’s a really pleasing sew with all the panels and top stitching and made a really lovely garment at the end. I used a medium weight denim.

A lovely summer blouse! Really easy sew, just getting back in to sewing and made a couple of these and will be making more next summer. Made the version with boat neck line one with the ruffle and one without. I prefer the ruffle as it adds a little surprise detail to the back.

The adult version of this pattern is perfect, so it’s no surprise that the mini version would be too.

I love making matching clothes for me and my kids, so it’s always so good when a company releases a matching child and adult version. I made myself and my kids a matching loungewear pair and they loved them! I made it out of cotton flannel and they’re so comfy.

I have some fabric put aside so they can make another pair, they’re 4 and 6 and just getting into sewing, this is going to be such a good pattern for them to sew with me and it’s quick and easy and comes together beautifully