A few of my favourite resources are listed below, including brick and mortar shops, pattern companies, workshops and classes, and online fabric and notions shops. I've categorized the shops, but check them all out as many have items in other categories (for example, many of the pattern companies also sell notions, fabrics, or classes).
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Mostly Patterns and Notions
Helen's Closet
Thoughtful, well-designed and timeless sewing patterns. Committed to style for everybody and every body. Sizing from 0-30. Helen is co-host of Love to Sew podcast. Digital patterns only.
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Closet Core
Elevated sewing patterns to create the wardrobe of your dreams. Sizes 0-32. A ton of sew-alongs and step-by-step online pattern help. Digital and printed patterns.
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Seamwork
Tons of patterns and online education to teach you to sew your own wardrobe.
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Sew Liberated
Clothes for creative people. Owner Meg has been in the pattern business for a long time. She offers patterns and classes for learning to sew sustainably and with intention. Pdf patterns.
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Big 4 Patterns
This site is the gateway to all the big pattern companies - Simplicity, Vogue, Butterick, and McCalls. And more! Both pattern and pdf patterns. Be warned, this is a giant and endless rabbit hole!
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Burda Patterns
I've loved Burda patterns since I was in my early 20s working at Fanny's Fabrics. Burda has 1000s of patterns - have fun exploring!
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Paper Theory
A comfortable and sustainable wardrobe that fits like it should. Sizes 6-28, based out of England. Many online tutorials. Pdf patterns only.
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Named Clothing
Owned by two sisters in Finland, Named Patterns aims to create patterns that encourage people to try sewing their own clothes sustainably and challenge them to think about their own relationship to clothing and consuming fashion. Both printed and pdf patterns.
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Style Arc
Great patterns especially if you are in the Kibbe Natural body image family. Printed and digital patterns. Based out of Australia.
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The Sewing Revival
Modern sewing patterns easy enough to ensure success and different enough to celebrate. Pdf patterns, based out of New Zealand..
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Friday Pattern Co.
Sewing patterns that are fun, minimal, and easy to sew. Inspiring people to find joy through the process of making and wearing clothing you created. Both printed and pdf patterns. Based out of California. Sizes XS-3X.
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Grainline Studio
The goal for Grainline is to create easy to use sewing patterns that elevate your wardrobe while expanding your skill set. Drafted with a contemporary fit, with clearly illustrated instructions that are easy to follow to ensure a professional finish. Based out of the US. Sizes 0-32. Paper and digital patterns.
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The Sewing Revival
Modern sewing patterns easy enough to ensure success and different enough to celebrate. Pdf patterns, based out of New Zealand..
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True Bias
True Bias believes that sewing your own wardrobe is doable, enjoyable and rewarding. Modern, wearable sewing patterns with detailed instructions and tutorials to help you every step of the way. Sizes 0-30 and printed or digital patterns.
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Madalynne
Patterns, fabric, and notions for sewing intimates. Madalynne offers DIY kits or “ready made” that is hand-crafted by a small team of sewists in our studio. We support and highlight lingerie for all people, sizes, races, ethnicities and genders.
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In The Folds
Interesting and detail-rich sewing patterns and resources. They want you to celebrate what you can do with your hands by making clothing that will be worn, loved and cherished long into the future. Online purchases are pdf patterns.
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Merchant & Mills
Ethical and sustainable fabrics and sewing patterns and classes (both in person and online for a slower paced sewing practice. Based out of the UK.
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Brick and Mortar Shops (with online presence)
Fabrications
Fabric, notions, and wool shop in Ottawa, Ontario - instore shopping and workshops, online shopping.
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Makers Lodge
Fabric, wool, notions, and craft supplies just outside Ottawa, ON in Mississippi Mills. Also hosts workshops and sewing machinge rental space. Sells Juki sewing machines.
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Darrel Thomas
Fashion fabric and notion store with fashion sewing classes near Ottawa, ON in Almonte.. Elna distributor.
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Mimifabrics
Fabric and notions in Ottawa, Ontario. In store and online.
Mad About Patchwork
Fabric and notions store in Stittsvile/Ottawa, ON. Check the website for classes. Sells Pfaff products.
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C&M Textiles
Fabric and notions store based in Montreal with other locations across Quebec and in Ottawa, Ontario. Especially fantastic for upholstery fabric, but also has a good selection of fashion fabrics as well.
Maker Savvy
Fabric and wool shop and workshop space in Kanata/Ottawa, ON. Sells Bernina products
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Online Mostly Fabric Shops
Fabrics-Store
If you are looking for good quality linen at a decent price, look no further than the Fabrics Store!
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Melanated Fabrics and Creative Center
Wide selection of gorgeous fabrics both online and in-store along with monthly workshops and classes ranging from sewing, fitting, pattern drafting, shoemaking and screen printing. Black-owned and based out of Atlanta, Georgia, ship globally. Owners are Mimi G and Brittany Jones.
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Core Fabrics
Beautiful, high-quality fabrics that are kinder to the planet and the people that produce them. Based out of Montreal, Quebec but shop globally. Sister company to Closet Core Patterns, owned by Heather Lou.
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Blackbird Fabrics
High quality garment fabrics and supplies curated by sewists for sewists. Based out of Vancouver, BC, only online shopping. They also have a pdf pattern printing service! Owned by Caroline Somos, co-host of Love to Sew Podcast.
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Learn To Sew Online
Sew It! Academy
Brought to you by Mimi G, this is a great online learn-to-sew program, from beginner to advanced. Monthly subscription.
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Seamwork
Learn to sew class through the women at Seamwork. One time payment with video instruction. Learn to sew in weeks, not years!
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Craftsy
Lots of classes in all sorts of crafts, including sewing. Digital classes taught by experts in their field.
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