Where have all the good men('s sewing patterns) gone

eighty-three of the best male & unisex sewing patterns for you to make this weekend

Basically all of the sewists I follow on Instagram identify as female. That means I barely ever see men’s patterns being recommended. Or really any masculine clothes —it’s just pretty dresses galore!

But I have guys in my life who either want to sew themselves or want me to sew something for them. And whenever this situation occurs, I struggle to remember or recommend any men’s or unisex patterns. If you’re in the same boat, this newsletter is for you!

I’ve spent many, many hours trawling the internet for quality patterns, and I can now say I have a solid list to recommend. Some of these patterns I’ve made, some I haven’t but would love to try.

If you have any patterns you love, please add a comment to this post to help me and other readers discover new gems! Also, if you’ve made any of these, I would love to hear your reviews in the comments!!

Just a heads-up: This newsletter is a bit on the longer side! If you're reading via email, you might see a ‘View Entire Message’ prompt at the bottom—click that to keep reading. Or, for the best experience, open it in the Substack app (my favourite way to read these).

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T-Shirts

• Bowen Baseball T-Shirt from Seamwork

• Hugo T-Shirt from Fibre Mood

• Old Coast Raglan from Friday Pattern Company

• Marc T-Shirt from Vikisews

• Milor T-Shirt from I AM Patterns

• Sage Tee from Elbe Textiles

• Men’s Polo Shirt from Wardrobe By Me

• Sombrio Polo from Thread Theory

Button Up Shirts

• The All State - Merchant & Mills

• Ludlow - Merchant & Mills

• The Arbor - Merchant & Mills

• Harold Shirt - Fibre Mood

• Unisex Shirt - Modern Sewing Co.

• Laguna Shirt - Tobias Konrath

• Men’s Shirt 1033 - Grasser

• Cornell Shirt - Elbe Textiles

• Finch Button-Up - Common Stitch

• Cameron Button Up - Helen’s Closet

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Trousers

• The Elling – Merchant & Mills

• Harris Trousers – Fibre Mood

• Rambler Pants – Friday Pattern Company

• Worker Trousers – Modern Sewing Co.

• Oliver Trousers – Vikisews

• James Pants – Vikisews

• Pleated Pants – Wardrobe By Me

• Fremantle Pants – Elbe Textiles

Jeans

• Quadra Jeans – Thread Theory

• Jutland Pants – Thread Theory

• Ranger Jeans – Happily Dressed

Shorts & Lounge Pants

• Trigg Shorts – Elbe Textiles

• Doublestack Lounge Pant – Happily Dressed

• Men’s Shorts No.1035 - Grasser

• Men’s Shorts No.1034 - Grasser

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Jackets & Chore Coats

• The Paynter – Merchant & Mills

• Paola Workwear Jacket – FabricsStore.com (free pattern!)

• Parker Chore Coat – Seamwork

• Sean Jacket – Fibre Mood

• Scott Jacket – Fibre Mood

• Leo Jacket – Fibre Mood

• Beachcomber Jacket – Friday Pattern Company

• Artemis Jacket – I AM Patterns

• Bear Jacket – Wardrobe By Me

• Men’s Jacket 820 – Grasser

• Ranger Jacket – Happily Dressed

• Know Me 2061 – Simplicity

• Simplicity 3038 – Simplicity

• Spindrift Jacket – Helen’s Closet

• Men’s Fleece Jacket – Wardrobe By Me

Coats & Outerwear

• Albion Duffel Coat – Seamwork

• Bernard Coat – Vikisews

• Boxy Parka – Tobias Konrath

• Goldstream Peacoat – Thread Theory

• Jacket 1064 – Grasser

• Men’s Coat 639 – Grasser

• Men’s Mackintosh Coat 827 – Grasser

• Akerfeldt Coat – Elbe Textiles

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Jumpsuit

• Grasser Men's Jumpsuit 1040 – Grasser

• Know Me ME2012 – Simplicity

Waistcoats

• Charleston Vest – Thread Theory

• Belvedere Waistcoat – Thread Theory

Pyjamas

• Leif Pajama Set – Seamwork

• Eastwood Pajamas – Thread Theory

Vests

• Wildwood Jacket & Vest – Helen’s Closet

• Ozark Vest – Wardrobe by Me

• Redwood Fleece Vest – Thread Theory

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Sweaters

• Paxson Unisex Sweater – Seamwork

• Charles Sweater – Fibre Mood

• Jacob Hoodie – Vikisews

• Finlayson Sweater – Thread Theory

• Carmanah Sweater – Thread Theory

• Sierra Fleece Pullover – Thread Theory

• Track Jacket – Wardrobe by Me

• Zip-Up Sweater – Wardrobe by Me

• Hubert Hoodie – Wardrobe by Me

• Sweater No.813 – Grasser

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Accessories

• Sturdy Tote – Merchant & Mills

• Francli Day Pack – Merchant & Mills

• Free Bucket Hat – Merchant & Mills (free pattern!)

• The Victor – Merchant & Mills

• Graham Necktie – Seamwork

• Banana Bag – Tobias Konrath

• Bifold Wallet – Thread Theory

• Baseball Cap – Grasser

• Half Pint Harness – Happily Dressed

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Sewists to follow for inspiration!

If you’re looking for masculine, non-binary and gender-fluid sewing inspiration, I’d recommend following these people!

Glory Allan (@glory.allan), Brandon Hayden (@happilydressed), Donny (@_donnyq), Mallory (@queersewist), Norris Dánta Ford (@norrisdantaford), Tony R (@tonyr.maker), Embry (@bequeermakestuff), Alixander Pauldine (@alixanderpauldine)

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I hope this list is useful to you, and please feel free to share it far and wide if you think it would be helpful to someone else!

If you have any recommendations, please drop them in the comments—let’s build the ultimate sewing pattern database together!

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