From little seeds, big things grow...
At Twig + Tale, we believe sewing is more than making clothes - it’s a way to slow down, connect, and create with intention.
Our story began in 2008, when our founder Lisa turned to sewing as part of her recovery from a serious hand injury. What started as therapy grew into a love of creating, and soon into a way to share that joy with others.
From humble beginnings selling handmade pieces at markets, Twig + Tale has grown into a global creative community. Since 2015, our digital sewing patterns have helped sewists of all levels make garments, play items, and embroidery projects filled with character and care.
We’re guided by three values: sustainability, inclusivity, and skill-building - always with a touch of whimsy. Our patterns and tutorials are designed to build confidence, spark creativity, and inspire timeless, heartfelt makes.
Most of all, Twig + Tale is about community. Together, we’ve created a storybook corner of the internet where imagination runs free, and where sewists from all over the world come to share, learn, and feel inspired.
You can read more about our small but mighty team here.
Simple-to-sew and thoroughly tested, our patterns ensure sewers of all levels can achieve a beautiful result. Our inclusive size chart ranges from baby to a 72" hip.
Help on Hand
Around the clock support from the T+T Customer Care team and our community of over 42.5k members.
Fully Tested + Achievable
Mindful of Mother Earth, we include an "upcycle guide" in each pattern to help you select suitable natural materials.
Made in NZ
Designed and made in New Zealand, to a very high standard with quality you can depend on.
There’s nothing quite as special as a Twig + Tale pattern. Here’s why.
A MAGICAL JOURNEY
Sewing a T+T pattern is to celebrate both the innocence of childhood and the wonder of nature. Here you can slow down, reconnect with your creativity and sew your story with intention.
INSTRUCTIONS THAT WON'T LET YOU DOWN
We guide you step-by-step and teach you how to do everything you need to complete your project. Free video guides are included in most tutorials. Our tutorials are famous for being beautifully explained and photographed.
INCLUSIVE SIZING
Our pattern range includes, baby, child and adult sizes. View size charts.
Our Women's/Curved Fit size chart is available in US 0-38 which runs to a 65" (165cm) full chest and a 72" (183cm) hip. Our Men's/Straight Fit size chart is available in sizes 30-66 which goes to a 66" (167.5cm) chest and a 66"(167.5cm) hip.
SUSTAINABLE + NATURE INSPIRED
We include an up-cycle guide in each pattern to help you know what to look for when sourcing recycled materials for your project.
SUPPORT + COMMUNITY Around the clock support from the T+T Customer Care team and our community of over 42.5k members.
Print-at-home sewing and embroidery patterns for your next storybook adventure.
1. Download PDF
Download the pattern file to your computer
2. Print
Print on your regular home printer or send to a copy shop. Choose to print only the size lines you need.
3. Tape
Line up the pages like a giant, easy, jigsaw puzzle, then tape them together.
4. Cut
Cut around the size line you are wishing to sew, or trace them onto paper.
A quick look at how to put together a PDF pattern ready to sew.
Many Twig + Tale patterns have step-by-step video tutorials included alongside the regular instructions. Great for visual learners!
