Top 10 Children's PDF Indie Pattern Designers

This is not a forever list as new pattern designers are always coming through, so it's definitely worth checking out the Facebook sewing groups for reviews on new patterns from the testers.
You can click on all the brand names and go straight to their website.

In no particular order.....

Brindle and Twig
My current favourite from here has to be the T-shirt dress

Elliedactyl
My favourite from here are the Zane Joggers

Fishsticks Designs
Been around for a long time, some good basics.

Love Notions
Trendy Tunic is a tunic with a bit of a twist and pockets which are always a winner

MBJM
A UK based pattern maker for a change, lots of good staple patterns including harems and the hot chocolate hoody

Peekaboo Patterns
Classic Oxford button up shirt

Purperita
Love the harem dungarees with the moon pocket

Twig and Tale
Ahh what's not to love, the Wild Thing Coat and the wee pixie hats are a firm favourite here

Tiedyediva
Another one that has been around a long time, my favourites from her are the A line pinafores

Sisboom
Nice selection of dresses in cotton not jersey

Any pattern makers you would recommend?

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