The #maxisewalong2016 is in full swing!! How’s everyone doing? Stumped on which pattern to choose? Never fear! Amy and I have scoured the internet for some pattern possibilities, in both knits and wovens. We’ll start with wovens here, because they’re my personal favorite…
![Sewaholic Patterns](https://i0.wp.com/sewnbyashley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Untitled.png?resize=500%2C404)
I’ve made both of these patterns before, though not the maxi dress versions. In honesty, the Lonsdale was my original pattern choice for this sewalong, until I decide to go vintage. Both patterns are a breeze to sew!
![By Hand London](https://i0.wp.com/sewnbyashley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Untitled2.png?resize=500%2C385)
Off the shoulder peasant dresses seem to be in fashion this year, and my favorite pattern maker, By Hand London has a great DIY pattern tutorial. Their Anna dress is always a favorite, and I am in love with this sheer version. Hubba hubba.
![McCall's Patterns](https://i0.wp.com/sewnbyashley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Untitled3.png?resize=500%2C385)
McCall’s also came out with some great beginner maxi dress patterns in their summer collection. M7405 and M7404, I’m talkin’ about you. I am such a sucker for a sheer overlay! Let’s not forget about Amy’s favorite, knits…
![5 Out Of 4 Patterns](https://i0.wp.com/sewnbyashley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/5oo4-Journey-Tank-and-Dress-info.png?resize=500%2C325)
This one is from our sponsor, 5 Out Of 4 Patterns. For pregnant mommas and nursing mommas, this pattern comes with nursing and maternity options included! Sounds like a win/win situation to me, ladies. And don’t forget, this year, one random participant will win a free pattern from 5 Out Of 4 Patterns!
![Patterns for Pirates](https://i0.wp.com/sewnbyashley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/listing-pictures-2-e1469677778905-600x600.jpg?resize=500%2C500)
Patterns for Pirates is a favorite pattern maker of Amy’s and they have several knit maxi options! Above is the sunshine dress, but they also have the boundless dress. Definitely worth checking out!
![Closet Case Files](https://i0.wp.com/sewnbyashley.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Sallie-Jumpsuit-maxi-dress-sewing-pattern-5.jpg?resize=500%2C753)
Closet Case Files also has a very breezy looking jumpsuit/maxi dress pattern, I can’t hate a pattern with pockets already drafted!
What are Amy and I sewing? We’re keeping that under wraps at the moment, but you’ll see soon enough, promise 😉 I hope we gave you some inspiration, I can’t wait to see what all of you make!! Don’t forget to post in the Maxi Sew-Along Group, and to use #Maxisewalong2016 on social media! We don’t want miss anyone! Happy sewing 🙂
I’m not sewing along because I don’t have any appropriate fabric in my stash (sad!!) but did you see Goodbye Valentino’s recent maxi?? It is stunning and made with New Look(!) 6372: http://goodbyevalentino.com/new-look-6372-3/