The Moderniste

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Best Sewing Patterns: Activewear
Blinked and missed it, we’re now in 2025 – Happy New Year! Although I don’t believe in making unrealistic New Years Resolutions purely motivated by the amount of food I consumed in...
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Best Sewing Patterns: Last Minute Gifting
Left Christmas gifts to the last minute and now racking your brains for what to get for everyone? Me too but don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Keeping this one super simple, these...
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Best Sewing Patterns: Pyjamas
In-keeping with the cosy theme, it was about time to share some of the best pyjama sewing patterns on the market because if there’s one staple I’m consistently reaching for at this...
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Best Sewing Patterns: The Cosy Edit
If (like me) you are in the Northern Hemisphere, you will know that the temperatures are dropping and the long nights are coming in thick and fast. And whilst this can mean the occasional...
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Best Fabric Shops: UK Edition Part 2
We’re back with Part 2 of the best fabric shops in the UK, since we truly are spoiled for choice when it comes to sourcing the best fabric for our makes. If you missed Part 1, you can...
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Best Sewing Patterns: Trench Coat Edition
Serious question – is there a coat as timeless as the trench? As every Autumn rolls around, I look forward to picking my first ever homemade trench out the wardrobe. It is such...
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About the moderniste

Welcome to The Moderniste, where we’re passionate about sharing the work of talented pattern designers, fabric shops and sewing creators around the world, to show just how easy, versatile and beautiful sewing can be.

Sewing really can be for everyone, of all ages, sizes, tastes and abilities, and with some help from a curated selection of beautiful patterns, it’s never been easier to make your favourite pieces, made to fit you perfectly and last a lifetime. 

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