#BHMPatternDesigners
What is @BHMPatternDesigners?
The Black History Month Pattern Designer Challenge (#BHMPatternDesigners) was established in February 2019 by Nateida of SewNaturalDane. Nateida decided to created this challenge due to the lack of representation she saw in the sewing community that highlighted Black Pattern Designers, as well as black owned fabric companies and knitting designers. February is Black History Month in the United States and it’s also Nateida’s birthday month!
While this challenge is dedicated to black pattern designers and fabric companies during the month of February, it is open to the entire sewing community no matter your race, gender, or where you live in the world. (Yes, it is open internationally!) As we all know Black History Month here in the United States is the entire month of February and many already celebrate this month and highlight many milestones that have taken place in African American history and culture. As part of the sewing community we want to celebrate and highlight pattern designers (sewing, knitting, bag designers etc.) and fabric companies throughout the month.
If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor for this fun and wonderful challenge, please send your request to Hello@SewNaturalDane.com for consideration.
The rules to enter the challenge?
1.
Must tag BOTH @SewNaturalDane and @bhmpatterndesigners on Instagram and you must use the hashtag #BHMPatternDesigners25 or #BHMPD2025 in order for your entry to be counted. If you do not tag @SewNaturalDane and @bhmpatterndesigners AND use one of the above hashtags, your entry will not be counted.
2.
You must use a pattern from any black pattern designer. This also includes pattern designers that have created for the big 4 pattern companies such as Butterick, McCall, Simplicity, etc. You may also utilize Indie Pattern Designers, included books such as Chinelo Bailey (book) as well as any black knitting, quilting, crochet and handbag designer. See a comprehensive list below to get you going.
3.
Your garment, handbag, quilted item, knitted item, bra, etc. MUST BE sewn and posted between February 1 and February 28, 2025. YES, you can prep your projects BEFORE February, but NO SEWING until February 1st.
A winner will be chosen the first week of March and announced live on Instagram as well as posted on our YouTube Channel as well.
HAVE FUN AND HAPPY SEWING AND CREATING!!!
2025 Sponsors
#BHMPatternDesigners
STAY TUNED!!
Stay Tuned For List of Sponsors for 2025
2024 #BHMPatternDesigners Video Montage & Winners
Is there a comprehensive list of Black Pattern Designers?
While we try our best to keep a list of all black pattern designers (garment, knitting, handbags, wallets) and fabric companies and fiber companies our list may not include everyone that’s out there. So, if you know of someone that is not on our list please let us know. You can email us at Hello@SewNaturalDane.com . Below is the list we have compiled over the years. Keep in mind for the vintage patterns, the pattern numbers are the numbers assigned at the time the pattern was released. It’s very possible for vintage patterns, the pattern numbers have been recycled. If you would like to be a sponsor for our annual challenge, please email us at Hello@SewNaturalDane.com
Black Owned Pattern Designers
(Click link to go to website)
Black Owned Indie Pattern Designers
Sew-To-Fit Patterns (ADLynn)
Black Owned Knitting Designers & Fiber Companies.
Black Owned Handbag & Wallet Pattern Companies.
Black Owned Bra-Making & Lingerie Pattern and Bra Supply Companies
Black Owned Fabric Companies.
My Daily Threadz (Subscription Box)
Wax and Wraps (Subscription Box)
Taoshnhudes (“uniquely formulated skin-tone colors”)
Black Owned Quilting Designers/Companies
Pattern Books & Classes
Chinelo Bally (linked above)
Sewing Pattern Printing Service
Black Owned Pattern Designers - Commercial Patterns
*Note: Out of Print (OOP) and Vintage Pattern Numbers may have been recycled to more current patterns.
Therefore, we suggest search on Ebay, Amazon or Etsy if you cannot locate them. Also keep in mind this is not an exhaustive list of all Commercial Patterns (in or OOP)
VIDEO MONTAGE OF THE 2023 WINNERS & ENTRIES
PLUS BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE FEBRUARY 25, 2023 LIVE EVENT!
VIDEO MONTAGE OF THE 2022 WINNERS & ENTRIES
Full Video of all entries submitted for the challenge!
VIDEO MONTAGE OF THE 2021 WINNERS & ENTRIES
Full Video of all entries submitted for the challenge!
Watch video for the stats on the challenge. What pattern was sewn the most? Did we have an entry for a quilt? (YEP)