Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Looking for beginner sewing patterns that actually lead to a sewing win? In this video, I share five beginner-friendly woven shirt patterns that are quick to sew, easy to fit, and perfect for garment sewing beginners or experienced sewists who want a simple palette-cleanser project. I also cover best fabrics for beginner garment sewing and how to level these woven top patterns up as your skills grow.
Introduction to Garment Sewing: tomkatstitchery.com/IGS
Blog: tomkatstitchery.com/blog/beginner-woven-shirt-patterns
Today’s Love Notion Feature Friday pattern is the Boyfriend Cardigan and is $6 today (1/23/26) only! Use code SEWWHITNEY for an additional 10% off a purchase over $8*: lovenotions.com/product/boyfriend-cardigan-for-ladies?affiliates=436
Seamwork Hansie*: colettemedia.pxf.io/09xaAN
Love Notions Timbre Top and Dess*: lovenotions.com/product/timbre-peasant-top-dress?affiliates=436
Cashmerette Montrose*: cashmerette.com/collections/blouse-sewing-patterns/products/montrose-top-pdf-pattern?sca_ref=8985988.kFKFMtQ8ZA
Itch to Stitch Seychelles Top*: itch-to-stitch.com/product/seychelles-top-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/?affiliates=whitlucky
Pattern Emporium Sweet Talker Top*: patternemporium.com/products/bubble-sleeve-top-sewing-pattern-sweet-talker?aff=166
*affiliate link
What I’m wearing:
RTW Sweater
Cashmerette Vernon Shirt*: cashmerette.com/products/vernon-shirt-pdf-pattern?_pos=1&_sid=43898f219&_ss=r&sca_ref=8985988.kFKFMtQ8ZA
RTW Jeans
Lipstick: Ilia Color Block Lipstick in Cinnabar
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For reference: I am 5’2” and my measurements are as follows, upper bust 36”, full bust 40”, waist 33”, hip 40”
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Looking for beginner sewing patterns that actually lead to a sewing win? In this video, I share five beginner-friendly woven shirt patterns that are quick to sew, easy to fit, and perfect for garment sewing beginners or experienced sewists who want a simple palette-cleanser project. I also cover best fabrics for beginner garment sewing and how to level these woven top patterns up as your skills grow.
Introduction to Garment Sewing: tomkatstitchery.com/IGS
Blog: tomkatstitchery.com/blog/beginner-woven-shirt-patterns
Today’s Love Notion Feature Friday pattern is the Boyfriend Cardigan and is $6 today (1/23/26) only! Use code SEWWHITNEY for an additional 10% off a purchase over $8*: lovenotions.com/product/boyfriend-cardigan-for-ladies?affiliates=436
Seamwork Hansie*: colettemedia.pxf.io/09xaAN
Love Notions Timbre Top and Dess*: lovenotions.com/product/timbre-peasant-top-dress?affiliates=436
Cashmerette Montrose*: cashmerette.com/collections/blouse-sewing-patterns/products/montrose-top-pdf-pattern?sca_ref=8985988.kFKFMtQ8ZA
Itch to Stitch Seychelles Top*: itch-to-stitch.com/product/seychelles-top-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/?affiliates=whitlucky
Pattern Emporium Sweet Talker Top*: patternemporium.com/products/bubble-sleeve-top-sewing-pattern-sweet-talker?aff=166
*affiliate link
What I’m wearing:
RTW Sweater
Cashmerette Vernon Shirt*: cashmerette.com/products/vernon-shirt-pdf-pattern?_pos=1&_sid=43898f219&_ss=r&sca_ref=8985988.kFKFMtQ8ZA
RTW Jeans
Lipstick: Ilia Color Block Lipstick in Cinnabar
If you are so inclined, you can help to support the channel by using the tip jar below this video. By clicking the “Thanks” button below the video, you can add to our tip jar. This money helps us continue to improve the channel for your viewing pleasure! Thank you!
Website: tomkatstitchery.com
Sign up for the newsletter here: tomkatstitchery.com/newsletter
Contact me: tomkatstitchery.com/contact
My Recommended Resources: tomkatstitchery.com/resources
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Pinterest: pinterest.com/tomkatstitchery
For reference: I am 5’2” and my measurements are as follows, upper bust 36”, full bust 40”, waist 33”, hip 40”
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