Cashmerette Pattern Hack Tutorials
A one-stop shop for all your Cashmerette pattern hacking tutorials, right here!
Around here, we’re kind of obsessed with pattern hacking. That’s partly because we love to get creative and put our unique touches on patterns we already own. But it’s also a bit out of necessity: it’s easier to adjust the style lines of a pattern that you know fits well, rather than try to make an ill-fitting pattern whose style lines you like work for you. The first rule to pattern hacking is to start with a base pattern that fits you well—after that, there are no rules and you can go nuts with hacking!
We’ve done quite a few pattern hacks and tutorials over the years, so we’ve aggregated them here on one page (and it’s bursting to the seams with inspiration). Find the pattern you’d like to hack and click the links below it to get started.
And if you want a little more help getting going with pattern hacking, check out our Pattern Hacking for Curves online workshop where Jenny shows you how to make 10 different tops with a single pattern. (Includes a coupon for 30% off any Cashmerette pattern.)
“Ahead of the Curve” (get the book here)
- “Ahead of the Curve” Hacks: Change the neckline
- “Ahead of the Curve” Hacks: changing length to transform style
- “Ahead of the Curve” Hacks: adding pockets!
Dresses
Appleton Dress (get the pattern here)
Harrison Shirtdress (get the pattern here)
Holyoke Dress (get the pattern here)
- Swingy above-the-knee Holyoke Skirt
- Knee-length Holyoke Dress with patch pockets
- Holyoke Dress peplum top
Roseclair Dress (get the pattern here)
Turner Dress (get the pattern here)
- Add pockets to the Cashmerette Turner Dress
- Alter the Turner Dress neckline
- Add a sheer overlay to the Turner Dress
Upton Dress (get the pattern here)
- Transform the Upton Dress into an Upton Skirt
- Change the Upton darts to princess seams
- An Upton Dress dirndl hack for Oktoberfest
Washington Dress (get the pattern here)
Webster Dress (get the pattern here)
Tops
Concord T-Shirt (get the pattern here)
Fuller Cardigan (get the pattern here)
Springfield Top (get the pattern here)
- Pattern Hacking for Curves: 1 Top, 10 Ways online workshop
- Sew French seams on the Springfield Top
- Sew a tulip-back tank
Tobin Sweater (get the pattern here)
- Short-sleeved, split hem Tobin Sweater
- Jenny’s team spirit Tobin
- Sporty Tobin Sweatshirt with sleeve pocket
Bottoms
Ames Jeans (get the pattern here)
Calder Pants & Shorts (get the pattern here)
Other Patterns
Chilton Trench Coat (get the pattern here)
Ipswich Swimsuit (get the pattern here)
- Add a shelf bra for your Ipswich Swimsuit
- Play with pattern mixing: Carrie’s Ipswich Swimsuit
- Make an Ipswich Tankini