Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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How I research patterns

These are the websites and apps I use:
Pattern Review: sewing.patternreview.com
(tip: put in the pattern number or if its an Indie pattern, just put the name, like Melilot)
My handle: Onelisashow

Minerva.com : minerva.com
(tip: put the pattern with the letter if it has one and search under hashtags)
My handle: onelisashow
Link to my minerva profile: minerva.com/people/1136089
Link to Minerva’s video and details on how to get M7948 free: youtube.com/watch?v=FRW6y8oSNDw

Instagram: instagram.com
(tip: put the letter and number in the search and then click on "tags")
My handle: onelisashow

Youtube:
Put the entire pattern name/number in the search, for instance M7948

I hope you find this useful! These sites are a great tool to find out how others liked or disliked a pattern. You can easily gauge how it looks on others, how different fabrics lay and drape with the pattern. My favorite is finding out all the tips and tricks-- I love pattern reviews and sew alongs for patterns too!
This is a great tool if you are new to sewing, a beginner, or just learning to sew. Even seasoned sewists can find useful tools and even share with others on their makes.
Happy Sewing!
Lisa
onelisashow@gmail.com