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Brindille & Twig

@brindilletwig

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Real kids, real clothes since 2010.
Mostly knits because… real life.
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180+ sewing patterns ⤵️ preemies to grown-ups

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Ever wonder how a pattern is born?

Here’s a little behind-the-scenes from my summer of grown-up romper prototypes. We got there.

See you Friday!

p.s. If you all like this one, we will make some more rompers, I guess :)

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#newsewingpattern #indiesewingpattern

Description: Kristen admits she is a romper skeptic who may have converted, and shows sewing pattern development milestones in making a romper for adults. taken in Atlanta, Georgia by @brindilletwig

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We are launching a new pattern line, @withydesign!

Seventies-style patterns made for natural fabrics with inclusive sizing (adult sizes XS-4X).

All the details are on the new Withy Patreon page (link in bio), and members receive the grown-up ringer tee pattern free this month.

Do you love maxi dresses, extended collars, floaty sleeves, nifty details too? Come join us!

Here for questions and thoughts in the comments :) by @brindilletwig

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4 months ago

Sewing is a superpower.

Here’s to all of you making the camp tees fit, and flexing your skills to do all sorts of kid tailoring.

We see you and salute you.

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indie sewing pattern, sewing a t-shirt, free sewing patterns, sewing for kids, camp tees, camp shirts, ringer tee

#btringertee #brindilleandtwigpatterns #brindilleandtwig #sewingforkids #indiesewingpatterns by @brindilletwig

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4 months ago

How is your Halloween costume planning going?

I’m here as your Costume Concierge 🛎️

If you are looking for a specific B&T pattern, drop a comment!

Today I am sketching my first pass at the older one’s costume, with the ringer tee, turtleneck, pocket shorts, and footed leggings as components.

It may be one of the last years we do a family costume (we were a flamboyance of 🦩 last year), so it’s time to start sewing.

Join our FB group for more DIY kid costume ideas in the archives (link in bio)

Every pattern on the site has been used for dress-up at some point in our 16 years, and most of us try to sew layers that double as real clothes after the fact 🎃

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#brindilleandtwig #diyhalloweencostume #kidshalloweencostume

Kids Halloween costumes, DIY Halloween costumes, Family Halloween, The Princess in Black by @brindilletwig

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4 days ago

You can make your own swim and yoga suit. It will be rad.

The new Beach Yoga Suit (sizes XS - 4X, chest 33.5 - 61.5”, hip 36 a 64”) is made for you to create your best fit. Adjust the sides, front rise, back rise, straps, bodice length. It’s a quick sew and so nice to have a stretchy suit you love to wear.

Use code STRETCHWITHME for 25% off until next Friday. Link in bio and story.

Thank you to our incredible, incredible testers who made toiles and multiple sews, including category testing expert @craftyprofessor in the first two photos.

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#brindilleandtwig #sewistsofinstagram #imakemyownclothes

Description: One piece sewing pattern for adults shown in a variety of fabric colors with a halter neck, shorts and pant options, and a V dip.

Awesome sewing, bathing suit styles, making your own yoga clothes by @brindilletwig

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7 days ago

[UPDATE: You said yes to this dress. Find the tester form link in today’s Story] 💛 You asked us to make the kids birthday 🎂 dress into grown-up sizes. What do you think? Should we make this dress?

I call it The Dreamcake Dress 🍰, for all your occasions with cake. (But the dreamcake is YOU, obviously.)

If you’re into the dress, please ‘save’ this post (it’s that flag on the right side above these words) - that is your signal to me that you are interested.

In the yellow version, you see the maxi length with ruffle and gathered cap sleeves in a 95/5 cotton knit.

In the last slide, I made a knee-length version (there is a shorter ruffle you can add too) in a navy wool knit. I made the sleeves in illusion so you can see the shape — there is also a 3/4 bell sleeve option. This one is very much a toile, but I think it’s helpful to see how it moves.

Please send me messages, save the post if you’re interested in this one, leave comments, I read everything. And I still think you’re a dreamcake even if you’re not into the dress 👗

If we get a clear, positive yes for this one, I will link to a tester form tomorrow 🗳️

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Description: Kristen wears two versions of a new gathered knit dress, one yellow maxi dress version and one knee-length in a navy wool knit.

[indie sewing patterns, sewing pattern testing, I make my clothes, wedding guest dresses] by @brindilletwig

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9 days ago

A little spooky sew for a babe I have not met yet, who is almost a year old. Whenever you finish that baby sew for a friend (even when it graduates into a toddler sew), it counts :)

I find placing snaps so fun (much faster than buttonholes, though the coverall pattern is made for buttons too). Do you make it with buttons or snaps?

Fabric is Moon Owl poplin from Birch Fabrics and the Taos shop I found it at is not on IG (but is called Taos Adobe Quilting and is great, right in the town plaza).

I hope all your sews this month are hauntingly great 🦉
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#brindilleandtwig #sewingforkids

Description: Kristen makes an Eden coverall in owl fabric with snaps. by @brindilletwig

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Al 10 jaar verliefd op de #summerromper van @brindilletwig ❤️ Lucie en Lea kregen er al een tiental die nadien vakkundig werden doorgegeven aan nieuwe poepkes. Dus ik kon niet anders dan beginnen aan Alba haar collectie! Deze eerste maakte ik in een expressief gebloemde french terry. Voor herfst en winter is dit ook zo mooi in ribfluweel of flanel met broekkousjes onder 🤤 Lang leve de zachte septemberzon in de serre deze week!

#destoffenkamer #allerliefstealba #btsummerromper #sewingforbaby by @brindilletwig

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15 days ago

🍃🍂In the Atlanta airport, there is a ‘Plane Train’ that ferries you to and from the terminals, and I secretly call these my Plane Train pants because they have no hardware and a shorter elastic in the waist. I wore these to travel last week.

Officially, these are our Weekend Pants, and they are made for poplins like the ones on the left, and will work with other lightweight wovens like the plaid wool on the right.

I underlined the wool pants with silk habotai, it’s nice for this shoulder season into the holidays. I cannot deal with any fabrics that do not breathe, especially for linings.

The merino wool tank in our new Grown-Up Tank pattern is going to be my winter layer later in the year, and right now it works for school night events.

(Third slide is a little behind-the-scenes, these pants can do side yard gardening when necessary. Please ignore the weeds, I may get to that this week…)

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#imakemyownclothes #sewistsgonnasew

Description: Kristen wears cotton poplin pants and a teal baby rib tank, then a merino wool tank and wool pants in photos. Third is a video of Kristen moving a garden hose in her messy garden that she will probably not weed until next week at least. taken in Atlanta, GA by @brindilletwig

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(Did you know @brindilletwig has a new sister pattern line from the 70s? Hi, we’re Withy 🕊️)

~Spent the Harvest Moon weekend on the Turquoise Trail with my sister, as artists opened up their studios and talked about their process. Inspiring.

I made this kaftan for the occasion, the pattern is coming in October. I’ve been finishing a few long swirly patterns and will need you to test them, please, pretty soon.

Sign up for letters from Withy at the link in bio~

And thank you to my friend Natalie for the new sage for the new season. The fabric is from @_sewbysew_ (all deadstock)

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#sewingtheseventies #70sfashion #the70s

Description: Kristen spins in a long cotton kaftan (caftan) on a breezy day in New Mexico under a bright blue sky. taken in Madrid, New Mexico by @brindilletwig

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19 days ago

UPDATE: Thank you for all the interest! Testers will be emailed September 29th. / New pattern test call! 🎂 We made a new knit dress pattern for all the birthdays, holiday photos, school pictures, princess costumes, flower girl outfits, and special occasions.

My very particular daughter loves this one because we have worked on the details for so long: facing for the collar, hemmed or elasticized sleeve cuffs, long or short sleeves with gathered sleeve caps for some pouf, an optional bottom ruffle, and a V waist dip for comfort under a seat belt and just for fanciness.

Swipe for the video so you can see the twirl factor. The back is closed because we believe you don’t need to cut fabric out of a dress back for kids. They are plenty cute with their daily thoughtful gestures and sparkling wit.

Would you like to test this with us? Sizes 12-18 months to 14Y. Testing form link in the story.

What fun to finally be able to show you this pattern :)

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#brindilleandtwig #sewingforkids

Description: Child wearing knit dress with gathered waist and sleeves for a new sewing pattern test call for sizes 12-18 months through 14 years. taken in Atlanta, Georgia by @brindilletwig

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Have a special sew to share today – @sewfleming14 made this fantastic grown-up romper and tank, and I just love the joy.

I knew it would be a great sew, and I am so into this pomegranate fabric.

Pomegranates are a beautiful fruit and symbolize wisdom and renewal, exactly what I want to take into the new season.

We made the tank neckline to go with romper neckline and I think you can see here how these patterns are partners.

And yes to the tag, @sewfleming14 and this sew are one of a kind.

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#brindilleandtwig #indiesewing

Description: Adult wearing a red tank and romper with pomegranate fabric with grass and trees in background, great sews of two new sewing patterns. by @brindilletwig

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