Do you ever start a project only to realise you are missing key notions and items?
Or browse fabrics online or in a fabric and shop and find it hard to remember everything you might need for a dressmaking project?
If you’ve ever jumped headfirst into a project only to realise you’re missing a crucial zip or don’t have the right thread colour, then you’ll definitely appreciate what this handy garment planner can do. It’s a simple, compact notepad with 25 tear-off sheets, each designed to help you stay organised, confident, and ready to tackle every stage of your dressmaking project.
Hear how this handy pad can help you plan projects with ease and read on for more tips and links to the product!
Watch the Garment Panner in action
Watch the Garment Panner in action
Why You’ll Love This Planner
We’ve all been there, right? You’re at the fabric shop or browsing online, feeling super inspired, and you can’t wait to start that new pattern—only to discover mid-project that you forgot to buy interfacing or the perfect shade of topstitching thread. That’s exactly where the Patterntrace Garment Planner comes in handy. Made here in the UK, it’s the perfect size to pop into your bag or keep right next to your sewing machine. Each sheet guides you to note down every essential needed, so there’s no hold ups mid sew for a frantic run to the shops or waiting from something to arrive in the post! Whether you’re making a quick T-shirt or a more intricate dress, this planner helps you think it all through before you even cut into your fabric. A proper plan can really boost your sew-jo and reduce that last-minute panic!IMAGE OF COMPLETED SHEET ON PAD ? product image
A Simple, Effective Layout
Each planner sheet has space to jot down the pattern name, fabric requirements, notions (think zips, buttons, elastic, and so on), plus little prompts to make sure you don’t forget things like interfacing, needles, or the perfect thread colour. There’s also a notes section where you can keep track of helpful tips, like if you need to do a Full Bust Adjustment, or the time-saving trick you spotted on YouTube.You might also find yourself checking your stash and realising—hey!—you already have that matching thread or the right type of needle. Simply tick it off, and you’re good to go. It’s all about streamlining your sewing process and making your shopping trips (in-store or online) more focused and efficient.
Staying Organised for Future Projects
One little tip I love is hanging on to these completed planner sheets for later. After you finish your garment, you can scribble in any post-project details: how the fit turned out, whether you’d shorten the hem next time, or if you loved a particular brand of interfacing. Then you can file the sheet away with the pattern or pop it into your sewing journal. Next time you fancy remaking that pattern, you’ll already have all your notes in one place—no more racking your brain for what size you cut or which tweaks you made!
One tip I absolutely love is storing your completed Garment Planner sheet alongside your pattern pieces. This is where our Patterntrace Storage Envelopes really shine—just pop the planner sheet, pattern instructions, and any leftover swatches into one envelope so it’s all together next time you fancy sewing that garment again. That way, you’ve got a lovely little archive of your process and the fabric details—all in one place, ready to spark fresh inspiration whenever you want to revisit or remake that pattern in the future.
If you’re keen to stay one step ahead of your projects and avoid those “I forgot the zip!” moments, the Patterntrace Garment Planner might just become your new best friend. With 25 sheets, it can carry you through a whole host of garments, from quick weekend sews to more detailed outfits. And it’s such a good feeling to see all your plans neatly laid out—like a little roadmap to a successful sewing project!
I hope it brings a bit more calm and confidence to your sewing routine—because, after all, the best projects start with a good plan! Happy planning and happy sewing!
Get planning!
