The Fold Line Blog

As 2024 is about to come to a close, we have been nosing at which new indie pattern releases have been the most popular with you all this year. It's been a strong year for pattern releases, and this list is full of ideas for your next sewing adventure.

Some great stuff to keep you company over the festive period. Settle in for this months Sew Down

This is the final Edit of the year, but before we love you and leave you, we have a cracking selection of patterns to share. There's a stunning scarf coat that will be worth taking your time over, a top and dress pattern with 36 ways to make it and a new batch of Fibre Mood PDFs to drool over. Enjoy!

I've got a cracking update for you. Flick through the latest Fibre Mood magazine with me, drool over Friday Pattern Co's latest design and swoon over a cardigan coat with the chicest tie detail. It's an unmissable sewing pattern update!

Gilets are all over the high street this season, and we are in luck as we have plenty of patterns to pick from to make our own warming (and styling) piece. If you only sew one thing this season, you won't regret choosing a gilet.

This week I am sharing a brand new innovation from Jenerates that we will never be without, six new woven labels for the sweary sewists of the group and two autumnal patterns that make a great outfit.

It's that time of year where partywear is everywhere in the shops so here is our edit of some fun looks!

If you love sewing trousers (and wearing them), you will enjoy this update, as I have three top-notch patterns to walk you through. There are also some cosy new additions that you can curl up in or with.. Whether you are a novice or experienced sewist, we have a project for you!

Are you planning to sew a pair of pyjamas to wear over the festive season? To save you time searching for the perfect pyjama sewing pattern, I've edited them down to 10 great designs. There are styles for advanced sewers and beginner dressmakers alike. 

Are you ready for this week's Edit? We are welcoming our latest pattern designer crush - aka our new bestie, the most delightful woven labels and I'll share a great pattern dupe for the coveted Sézane collared cardi. 

It's sweater season, so we have edited the options down to 10 easy jumper and sweatshirt sewing patterns that we think are really great. This selection has a little something for everyone - including knit-fabric-novices.

We've got an eclectic week on the sewing pattern front, with a sea-faring popover, a coat that can be made as a jacket (and looks completely different!), a magazine exploring adorable textiles and the most perfect pair of dungarees. Strap in and it's probably best you prepare a hot drink to enjoy while you watch.