40 Patterns PERFECT for Color Blocking

 In our last post we shared 30+ inspiration ideas for color blocking kids clothes.  But maybe you are looking for a pattern to take the guesswork out of color blocking for you.  You're in luck because today we're sharing 40 patterns that are PERFECT for color blocking!

Top patterns perfect for color blocking:

Probably the 1st pattern that jumped to our minds when thinking about color blocking is everyone's favorite Lemon Tee!  It has several options for color blocking in the cutest ways.

On the Easel Tee you can color block by using a different color for the neckband, sleeve bands and pocket.  Easy Peasy!

That yoke on the top of the Sevilla Sleeveless Top is begging for color blocking!

The Touka Sweater offers options for color blocking on the front, back, sleeves and hood!  Have fun with this one!

Check out this jaw-dropping color blocking on the Blip Turtleneck.  BOOM!

The curved front lines on the Sundowner Sweatshirt offer the perfect opportunity to use a different color just for that section, creating and accentuating the color block!

Use a different color for the neckband, placket and sleeve cuffs like some of our testers did on the Multi-Hue Henley for color blocking cuteness.

The Adventurer Raglan Sweatshirt is perfect for color blocking, and the raglan sleeves really show it off!

The George Hoodie has a lined hood and huge front pocket, which offers even more options for color blocking.

The Easy Street Tee has dolman sleeves, a cuff and lower sleeves.  These look really awesome in a color blocked palette!

Hands down, the Up Beet Tee offers to COOLEST ways to color block with those super hip curved sleeve and yoke lines.  A must color block pattern!

Not just another raglan pattern, the Aurora Raglan has shoulder ties that add a very feminine element to color blocking!

The Theodor Raglan Sweatshirt is super fun to color block.  Grab a couple of crayons, and plan this one out, then get sewing!

Bottoms patterns perfect for color blocking:

Jingle Joggers pattern with the contrasting side stripe.  Color blocking done!

The tiers on the Evergreen Skirt are just begging for some color blocking action.  Who will be first?

Have you even color blocked if you haven't sewn the Morocco Shorts & Pants pattern?

That lower panel option on the Rocky Shore Tights HAS to be color blocked to show it off!

It's not just that side stripe, it's the pocket in the side stripe that offers such fantastic color blocking opportunities on Abby's Spidermonkey Pants.

Color blocking the Twist & Shout Trousers?  Expert level color blocker unlocked!

All 3 versions of the Stoplight Skirt can (and have!) been color blocked.  Which one would you color block first?

The Pudding Pants can be color blocked in so many fun ways, the biggest problem you're going to have is deciding which way to sew first!

Hands up if you agree the Dressage Leggings are the most svelte way to color block.  ✋✋✋

Dress patterns perfect for color blocking:

The Via Top, Tunic & Dress pattern was MADE for color blocking.

We can't decide if we like the effect of color blocking on the sleeves or the front contrast yoke of Abby's Watercolor Dress better.  How about you?

Modkid Aubrey Dress and color blocking...basically synonyms, right?  

The paneled version of the Tip Top Tunic and Dress is absolute color blocking perfection.  And the double sleeves color blocked?  Cherry on top!

The moment we saw all the color blocking opportunities on the Risu Dress, we fell in love!

The front and back yoke, flutter sleeve and ruffle (on the maxi version) of the Fragola Top & Dress pattern are just right for some color blocking fun.

All those tiers on the Noel Top & Dress are just waiting for some color blocking action.  Any volunteers?

Please add a color blocked Story Dress to your sewing list.  Thank you!

Swimwear patterns perfect for color blocking:

Between the panels and the ruffles, there are so many options for color blocking both the one piece and the two piece Viridian Swimsuit.

View C of the Azur Reversible Swimsuit is the one you're looking for.  It's designed to be color blocked, although views A, B, and D also offer some fun color blocking options too.

The Reef Beach Rashie has a side stripe for you to play with for your color blocking enjoyment.  Oh, and have fun with a color coordinated zipper too!

All 6 (SIX) views of the Sorbetto Swimsuit have color blocking as part of the pattern.  Boom!

Other patterns perfect for color blocking:

Now they can sleep in all their color blocked splendor with the Nini Noni Nightwear pattern!  And don't forget to color block the FREE doll version of this pattern too!

The Ichigo Bomber Jacket brings you all the curvy color blocking your heart could ever desire.

Heel, toe, here we go!  Color block Abby's Trailblazing Socks to the beat of your own drum.

The Rimini Romper offers such unique and fun color blocking options!

Without color blocking sewing the Pointillism Pencil Pouch would be pointless. <----- See what we did there?!?! 😂

And last, but definitely not least, the Senpai Bomber Jacket is a color blockers dream come true!

There you have it!  40 patterns that are just waiting for you to have some color blocking fun with them!  Where will you begin?  (Use the graphic above to save these ideas on Pinterest.  Do you follow us there?)

That's it for color blocking week!  Have we inspired you to use up those smaller cuts of fabric in your stash on some color blocking fun?

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