The final part of PatternReview's 2023 Year in Review is all about the Patterns. This is the Part you have all been waiting for, especially you data crunchers.  

2023 has been another great year for all our pattern companies, the Big 4 (McCall's, Simplicity, Butterick and Vogue) and indies (the Independent Pattern Designers).  As you know, we work directly with pattern makers and designers to have their patterns available for purchase through PatternReview. When you buy a pattern on PatternReview you not only get a great deal (Friends of PR members get 10% on every pattern we sell) but you also support your favorite community! 

Let's take a look at all the brand new patterns that our designers added to their collections this year! 

The Big 4 Pattern Collections

Simplicity had 7 collections released this year: 

January 2023, March 2023, May 2023, June 2023, September 2023, October 2023, and December 2023

Vogue Patterns  released 4 collections:  

May 2023, August 2023, October 2023, and December 2023

McCall's  released 4 collections: 

March 2023, May 2023, August 2023, and October 2023

Butterick released 3 collections:

May 2023, September 2023, and October 2023

Burda released 3 collections this year:  

March 2023, May 2023, and August 2023

New Look had 2 collections: 

May 2023 and October 2023

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The Indie Pattern Collections

Independent Designers have long since been around and today they are more popular then ever.  Many are experts in the field of garment fit specializing in patterns design from style to size.  PatternReview has always had a partnership with indie companies and this past year we were happy to welcome 3 Indie Pattern Companies to our shop, where you can now purchase these patterns.

Pauline Alice Patterns

Five Out Of Four Patterns

Forget-Me-Not Patterns

*Click on Company name to read their announcements

PatternReview's Independent Designers took the prize for the most patterns sold on PatternReview this year.  Let's check out what was released by company...  

*Please Click on Pattern name to purchase in PR's shop

Itch to Stitch came in with 14 New Patterns this year. Like clockwork we can count on designer Kennis, to give us each month a TNT (tried and true) pattern with superior quality and fit. Itch to Stitch kept our printer (appropriately named "Rosie") busy printing out all your Large Format Prints from the digital files.  *See Blog Post here on Large Format Printing Service available on PatternReview

First Row: Amador Top, Andes Jacket

Second Row: Cantabria Dress, Coimbra Wrap Top, Islares Top, Nazare Zip-up Hoodie

Third Row: Nosara Shirt, Nusle Joggers, Quebrada Skirt, Santorini Tank

Fourth Row: Taroko Skirt, Tustin Dress, Zakopane Top, Icaria Pants

Merchant & Mills who has made themselves at home at PatternReview, from England brought us 9 new patterns

First Row: The Cawley, Clover Dress & Top, Denham Jacket

Second Row: Docker's Beanie, Francli Daypack, The Grove Creations

Third Row: The Margo, Mathilde Skirt, Sanda Coat

Liesl + Co Sewing Patterns was busy this year releasing 7 new patterns for us to enjoy. 

First Row: Alvalade Men's Trousers, Amarena Dress, Antwerp Pullover

Second Row: Cannes Trousers, Kyoto Dress, Santa Rosa Top

Third Row: Sintra Halter Top

This summer Jalie gave us 5 new patterns from their annual catalog!

First Row: Monique, Caroline, Jack

Second Row: Emma, Denyse

Grainline came out with 2 new summer pieces and 1 great bag.

Austin Dress, Myra Top and Dress, Town Bag

Sew House Seven graced our shop with 3 new patterns

Regalia Blouse, Moon Booties, Skyline Tee

True Bias added 3 new patterns to their catalog.

Aster Top and Dress, Lora Dress, Blair Skirt

Cashmerette released 2 new patterns adding to their size range.

Canton Moto Jacket and Grafton Dress, Top and Skirt Pack

Closet Core Patterns keeps us on our toes with the current styles with adding 2 new patterns.

Fran Pajamas and Jo Dress + Jumpsuit

Style Falcon, founded by PR member Diane Scarponi (aka Shoes15) gave us 2 new patterns to add to their catalog.

Two-hour Dress and The Sublime Shell

And there were a whole bunch of single pattern releases from these Tried-N-True Designers in PR Shop: 

First Row: 5 Out Of 4 Patterns - Ashley Skort, Jennifer Lauren - Emmie Tee, Hey June - Narva Coat

Second Row: Fehr Trade - Triumph Suit, Sew Chic - Palazzo Pants, Made By Rae - Citrine Cardigan

Third Row: J Stern - Sorcha Trousers, Named - Lilja Dress, Thread Theory - Morden Work Pants

Reviews and Projects

Each year we crunch all the data we collected from your reviews and and come up with some pretty exciting statistics.  This year PatternReview, as a community, added 5,631 project reviews in the Pattern Review Gallery and 115 reviews written in Sewing Machines Gallery.

Thank you all for your insight and inspiring each other to get out there and SEW!

See the Review Gallery Here

PatternReview has a long history of having some members stand out from the rest by being extremely productive all year long.  The member with the most reviewed projects in 2023 is our sewing friend, SewLSC, with 153 Reviews! 

Lagolden2 came in second place this year with 74 pattern reviews posted!

Most Reviewed Pattern of the Year

Every year we crunch the data and see what pattern accumulated the most reviews.

For 2023 it was, Closet Core Patterns - Sienna Maker Jacket

Comments

It would not be a PatternReview Community without the support of our members. Your comments of encouragement are not only celebrated in our 12 Days of Giving Thanks but everyday. This year PatternReview totaled 64,063 comments added by our members on others projects.

A big shout out to Poodle lover, who posted the most number of comments this year, at 1,689 comments!!!  She has been an active member on the site since 2019 and has added 125 review since she joined. 

AND MsIngie for posting 1,591 comments!!!  Thank you both so much for your contributions and making PatternReview a warm and encouraging community.

This year we seemed to have record participation in the PatternReview Forums. This is where members can truely connect with eachother.  We looked at which Board saw the most activity and are thrilled to say that 

Epic Projects: 2023 and Beyond started by stirwatersblue. See Forum here.

Here is her Epic Project that hit our Instagram page.

Come join the conversation

EPIC PROJECTS 2024: THE NEW, THE ONGOING, THE TOTALLY DAFT

has already kicked off.

And that concludes our 2023 Year in Review. I hope you have enjoyed reflecting and getting inspired along the way.  PatternReview wishes you a very HAPPY and HEALTHY NEW YEAR and look forward to seeing what you create in 2024. Happy Sewing!

Related: 

Part 1 - Members  

Part 2 - Contests 

Part 3 - Classes & Trends