By Deepika on Apr 12th 2024

Welcome to the new Featured Company series on PatternReview. A pattern from an Independent Designer is more than what's in the envelope. They put a lot more of themselves in their patterns. In this episode I am chatting with Pamela Leggett of Pamela's Patterns.

The Story

Pamela Leggett has been teaching sewing since 1981. Specializing in pattern fitting, fine garment sewing skills, knits and serging she has developed a fun and informative teaching style that is available in her patterns and in her videos. One of Pamela's passions is creating garments that flatter and fit the wearer. In this interview Pamela and I chat about our mutual love for sewing, small businesses and need to diversify. Pamela shares what she did to pivot during the tough pandemic and how it led to her state of the art recording studio.

Pamela has been filming YouTube videos to include with all her patterns since the day she launched her company. She is the OG YouTuber! Back when there was a 10 minute limit on the videos! I hope you enjoy this interview on our YouTube Channel.

Celebrate

Celebrate Pamela's Patterns all week long with us by posting reviews, buying and sewing with her patterns. Scroll down to find a giveaway!

My Vision

My vision behind doing these interviews is not only to promote small sewing businesses but also to shed some light on the very real struggles we go through. A day in the life of a small business owner can vary greatly. Your support in reading this, buying patterns, sewing with them, subscribing to our Youtube channel will help PatternReview and Pamela's Patterns. Thank you! Please click below to watch the interview. If you like these interviews, please do subscribe to our channel and drop a comment below. It will make my day!

A Giveaway!

Have you sewn with Pamela's Patterns? Which one is your favorite? Are you excited to try them? Tell us which pattern you'd pick as your first pattern from this company in the comments below and we will enter you into a raffle to win a free Pamela's Pattern of your choice! Giveaway ends on Thursday, April 18th midnight eastern time.

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Patterns mentioned in the interview

Top 3 Patterns

1. Perfect T-Shirt

2. Magic Pencil Skirt

3. Twin Set

If you are ready for a challenge check out the Jeans Pattern

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30 Comments

Seamingly Simple said...(4/18/24 at 9:15 AM ET)

Thank you for featuring Pamela's Patterns on the Blog. I hadn't been aware of this pattern line. I really like the add-on patterns for sleeves and necklines because they make the base patterns so versatile! Although it looks rather plain, I bet the softly pleated dress would be figure-flattering on me.

susanx said...(4/18/24 at 8:27 AM ET)

I've sewn both Pam's bias skirt pattern and pants perfected pattern many times and love them both. I took a pants workshop with her years ago.She is a great teacher.

gloucester said...(4/17/24 11:49 PM ET)

Ooh, the jeans for me!

Cre8tv said...(4/17/24 10:22 PM ET)

I have taken two fitting classes at Camp Workroom Social with Pamela. She is not only a wonderful person but skilled at fit and teaching. So glad she is featured. I wish her great success!

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Darla in PA said...(4/16/24 6:48 PM ET)

My favorite pattern is the Magic Pencil Skirt. I have made several. It is such a quick and easy pattern. I do own several patterns from this brand.

npietsch said...(4/16/24 6:10 PM ET)

My favorite Pamela Pattern is the Pants Perfected. I took an in person class with Pamela and she changed my life when it comes to fitting pants. I learned so much from her in that class! I have since taken the online pencil skirt from her and cannot wait to get started on a skort from that pattern. I have the T Shirt pattern as well and love that. I would love to get the Modern Peignoir pattern.

SewLSC said...(4/16/24 11:47 AM ET)

My DD and I took a wonderful live, online coat making class with Pamela. The cardi patterns and her magic pencil skirt pattern are TNTs. I would love to try the jeans pattern!

BindiSue said...(4/16/24 10:34 AM ET)

I own several patterns and have taken the perfect T and Pants perfected classes. Pamela is a wonderful instructor. She's opened my world to creating well fitting clothes. The Magic Pants is my favorite pattern.

PatchinCurtis said...(4/15/24 9:53 AM ET)

I own nearly all of the Pamela's Patterns patterns, and they form the core of my TNTs. Don't overlook the Bias Skirt pattern. 100% linen fabric comes to life on the bias and these are definitely my most worn bottoms in the summer months. Next up for me are the Pretty Peplum and the Softly Pleated Dress patterns. I've had fabric set aside for them for ages and definitely want to prioritize them this summer. Pamela, thank you for all you do for the sewing community.

Moxie Carol said...(4/14/24 10:00 PM ET)

I'm working on a Perfect T-Shirt right now. The All Things Jeans pattern is intriguing! I like that it includes several styles of jeans.

kikismama said...(4/14/24 6:34 PM ET)

The first one to try is the Magic Pencil Skirt. It could not be easier and looks great on my 62 year old imperfect body and my 22 year old daughter. I pair it with the Perfect T Shirt and everyone thinks I am wearing a dress. I have many of her patterns and they all fit great.

Judy Kski said...(4/14/24 5:23 PM ET)

My favorite Pamela's Pattern is the Perfect T-shirt. It is a TNT for me and I've made many for myself and others. I made this pattern for the first time in a class with Pamela through the local American Sewing Guild chapter back in 2012(?). It was the first T-shirt I'd made that actually fit me when I was finished. I have a stack of at least seven knits waiting to be turned in to a Perfect T and four waiting to become a tank top from The Versitile Twin Set pattern. I'd love a copy of the All Things Jeans pattern.

a7yrstitch said...(4/14/24 3:40 PM ET)

What might be a first choice? That's so difficult to choose as the reviews from members I admire are so good. And the choices are good too; basics elevated by fabric and fit. Maybe Perfect Pants first and the Twin Set as a second choice. The features are providing a fresh look at these designers and their companies - thank you.

a7yrstitch said...(4/14/24 3:39 PM ET)

creatarian said...(4/14/24 7:01 AM ET)

I own the versatile twin set., but not the updated version. It is a TNT for me. I wouldn't mind checking out the jean set or the unmentionables or even the secret sleeves.

Judy Kski replied...(4/14/24 5:18 PM ET)

Be sure to get the updated version of the Versatile Twin Set as I found the width of the front scoop to be too wide. That was fixed in the update.

DeeDee32 said...(4/14/24 3:49 AM ET)

I cannot decide between the versatile twin set or the cap sleeve shell. I had already researched Pamela's patterns but have not gotten around to trying them yet. If I have to pick one. The cap sleeve shell for summer first then the twin set for next autumn.

MelissaB in WA said...(4/13/24 5:50 PM ET)

Her Versatile Twin Set looks great as I really want a shrug for wearing with my dresses and one of the views looks perfect for what I need. So many great patterns!

Stephanie C. said...(4/13/24 11:32 AM ET)

I would like to try the Classic T Shirt Dress, 116. I haven't sewn any of her patterns before, but the reviews are all glowing and I'd love to give it a try!

amzggal said...(4/13/24 8:18 AM ET)

I have made many of her patterns with great success. The next one I would like to try is the glamour slip.

Scripabird said...(4/13/24 7:50 AM ET)

I think the Softly pleated dress is beautiful. I love that alterations for the more "mature" figure are built in. Thank you for the chance!

Austragirl said...(4/13/24 1:56 AM ET)

My fave pattern is the twin set and I would love the New Necklines and Sleeves for the Perfect Tshirt.

black poodle said...(4/12/24 10:37 PM ET)

I would love to sew up the Pleated back tunic. I love to wear those types of tops as you can either use fancy fabric or more simple. It would be enjoyable to sew a Pamela's pattern as I never have.

Wonderly said...(4/12/24 10:09 PM ET)

I love that Pamela has so many helpful videos! I really like her twin set cardigan pattern and the t-shirt make-over pattern. I love that her patterns seem to be geared for mature women.

suzanneflies said...(4/12/24 8:29 PM ET)

I would love the tee-shirt pattern....because tee-shirts are hard to fit and I need lots of help (customer fitting) with the sleeve diameter at the bicep and rounded back adjustment