Last Updated: 7rd August 2020
UPDATE: Please first read the below post for context however bear in mind that the dropbox link with the patterns is no longer available. Liz Pape the owner of EZ will be releasing the patterns on her own website at some point in the future. Please sign up to the EZ newsletter as announcements will be made through that channel for pattern releases.
The three community members who started this whole amazing project, @minamilasitmachinist, @mombasics + @thestoryclubpdx (and @luigiwu who converted the files to print at home versions) have limited bandwidth so they ask that you please direct any pattern construction questions to the community at large not to them directly. #ESMadeByMe is your friend here.
Please DO continue to contribute to local Black led organisations. See below for some suggestions.
The above is a summary of @minamilasitmachinist's post so please read it in full to get the full update.
Original Post
Elizabeth Suzann was a sustainable fashion label that created beautiful boxy garments suitable for a whole range of body sizes. Unfortunately EZ has closed down due to the covid-19 pandemic. It was just not possible to keep their doors open and maintain a safe work environment and keep up with cost overheads.
The founder and owner Elizabeth has since made her patterns available for free and some wonderful folks in the sewing community have worked to get the patterns available in a0 and home printable formats. A big shout out goes to @minamilasitmachinist, @mombasics + @thestoryclubpdx who worked together to provide the patterns for the home sewing community!
Please see the original post below for more information on how to obtain the patterns.
However, most importantly if you do download a pattern, the ask is that if you are a non-Black person and can do so, to please donate what you might have ordinarily paid for a pattern to a Black led organization. Reposting some suggestions by @minimalistmachinist from her original post:
- @glits_inc - Gays & Lesbians Living In A Transgender Society is a grassroots organization dedicated to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community on a global scale. DONATE
- @mvmnt4blklives - M4BL is a national network of over 150 leaders and organizations creating a broad political home for Black people to learn, organize, and take action. DONATE
- @thelovelandfoundation. Loveland Foundation is committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls. DONATE
We've also put together a list of suggestions for Indigenous groups below for any Australian readers too:
Elizabeth Suzann is selling some of her fabric by the yard, and at some point in the future plans to release the patterns with instructions. In the meantime we’ve put together an EZ pattern tutorial round up below.
Elizabeth Suzann Sewing Pattern Tutorial Round Up
Clyde Work Pants
Peachy Sewist Clyde Work Pant Tutorial
@whatkatiesews Clyde Work Pant Insta Highlight
@listokap Clyde Work Pant Insta Highlight
@lisotokap Clyde Work Pant (Knit) Insta Highlight
@stitch_collective Clyde Work Pant YouTube Tutorial
@craftwerking Clyde Work Pants Sizing Help
@reclaimedcraft Clyde Pocket Tips and Tricks
@reclaimedcraft Clyde Work Pant Insta Highlight
Sara from Sewing Therapy - Clyde Work Pant Sew Along Tutorial on YouTube
@foundthef Clyde Work Pant Insta Highlight
@stitch_collective Clyde Work Pant Tutorial on YouTube
@zoraphina Instructions in words on Insta
Clyde Jumpsuit
@notaprimarycolor Clyde Jumpsuit Insta Highlight
@pantsfessional Clyde Jumpsuit Insta Highlight
@ajavaz Clyde Jumpsuit Insta Highlight
Georgia Midi / Tee / Dress
@pantsfessional Georgi Midi Insta Highlight
@wzrdreams Georgia Tee Insta Highlight
@reclaimedcraft Georgia Tee Tips & Tricks
Sara from Sewing Therapy - Georgia Midi Sew Along Tutorial on YouTube
Harper Tunic
Sara from Sewing Therapy - Harper Tunic Sew Along Tutorial on YouTube
@emma.rakes Harper Tunic Insta Highlight
Florence Pants
@keepingakindcloset Florence Pants Insta Highlight
@stitch_collective Florence Pants with Pockets Tutorial on YouTube
How to print PDF patterns
There are two ways you can print a PDF pattern, at home on a regular printer where you then need to tape the pages together to form a complete pattern or at a copy shop.
A0 Copyshop Printing
I have two personal suggestions that I have used for copy shops:
Australia - Officeworks: You can print using their online form or head into the store in person. You just need to email the store your a0 file as an attachment (they don't accept links) and ask them to print it as a "plan".
USA - PDF Plotting: Upload your a0 file using their online form. Their shipping is super fast and I usually batch up a lot of patterns to save on shipping costs.
There's a great blog post on Cashmerette with even more copyshop suggestions for other locations around the world.
At home Printing
Follow the steps outlined in this Colette blog post for at home printing.
Suggest a tutorial
Know of any other tutorials? Please DM us on instagram or send us an email (yaystitch[at]gmail.com), we'll be keeping this page up to date as we find more sources.
Happy sewing and don't forget to tag your makes with #ESMadeByMe.
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A little bit of Yay Stitch news... we have made our first fabrics and notions orders and they are currently in transit to the store and so we plan to open August/September 2020! We can’t wait to throw open our virtual doors. Don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know when we launch.