Behind The Seed Set
Hey everyone,
Welcome to my first blog at Middle Stitch Studio! If you've ever looked at a sewing pattern and thought, 'I love it, but I wish I knew what the designer had in mind,' then this one's for you.
The Seed Set is my debut sewing pattern here at Middle Stitch Studio, a two-piece beginner-friendly PDF designed with ease, wearability, and presence in mind.
No, it's not a reinvention, we've all seen a two-piece like The Seed Set before, but to me, that's exactly the point. The Seed Set isn't a reinvention; it's a remembrance. It's about remembering the value of timeless staples that we reach for over and over again, but this time, slowing down and sewing them with intention.
In this post, I'm sharing what inspired The Seed Set sewing pattern, the design choices behind it, and how it fits into the broader philosophy of mindful, slow sewing.
What is The Seed Set?
The Seed Set is a two-piece PDF sewing pattern that includes a relaxed-fit top and elasticated wide or tapered leg trousers. It's designed to be a versatile, everyday staple, with limitless potential for hacks and customisation - more to come on this soon!
It includes:
- UK 4 - 30 size range (30" range)
- Two bust options
- Two waistband views
- Two leg views
- A laid-back silhoutte with thoughtful shaping
The Seed Set is designed to be beginner-friendly and comes in three formats: A4, A0, and Projector.
The Inspiration Behind The Design
The Seed Set was born from a need, a gap between comfort and style. I wanted something I could throw on but still feel put-together. I also wanted a beginner sewing pattern that wasn't basic to the point of boring. Something versatile that could grow with the skills of the sewist.
So, I went back to basics. No, The Seed Set isn't pushing boundaries, but that was never my intention. It's about returning to the pieces that feel like home.
That's why it's called The Seed Set because it's about planting the beginning of a handmade wardrobe that grows with you. I also felt like it was the perfect name for my first pattern, everything grows from a seed, and hopefully Middle Stitch Studio will grow from this too.
Why The Seed Set is Perfect for Mindful Sewing
Sewing is more than just stitches and fabric, to me, it's about how we slow down and come back to ourselves. The Seed Set in its entire creation has been designed to support that kind of mindful making.
Whether it's the clean finishes with the Burrito Method, the flexibility for hacking, or just the care that's gone into the entirety of the pattern itself, this slow-making sewing pattern is the epitome of mindfulness in sewing form, and I hope you'll agree too.
Looking Ahead
The Seed Set is the first of many patterns to come from Middle Stith Studio, all created with the same ethos. It is my goal to create sewing patterns that are thoughtfully designed with construction methods and instructions that are accessible for all. I
Behind this pattern is a simple belief, not everything needs to be new to be meaningful. The Seet Set is a quiet kind of pattern, the kind that settles into your wardrobe like it's always been there, and the kind you come back to again and again, not just because of the finished result, but because of how you felt when you made it.
Thank you for being on this journey with me.
With gratitude,
Middle Stitch Studio