The A-Line Dress
£16.50
This stunning A-line dress creates a classically flattering silhouette with zip at the back. Featuring a fitted bodice, loose sleeves and sophisticated V-neckline, this garment will add timeless elegance to any wardrobe. Optional inner pockets and short/long skirt variations included. Cover image in long skirt version
Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 22
Skill level - Intermediate / confident beginner
Suggested Fabrics
Lightweight to medium weight fabrics - wovens, chambray, crepes, silk, viscose & cottons.
Supplies Needed
What's included
- Pattern printed on high-quality pattern paper
- Beautiful step by step instruction booklet
- Guide on taking your measurements
- Fabric and Sewing basics help card
- Sewing Terms Demystified card
- Checklist card to ensure you have covered everything before starting your project
- All of this encased in a big beautiful re-closable envelope!
Don't want to wait for the postman? The A-Line Dress is available in a digital version. You will be redirected to this product in our Etsy shop.
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The Blouse
£16.00
Every woman‘s wardrobe needs that go-to top that is stylish and easy to wear. Our sewing pattern, The Blouse, is such a versatile make you‘ll be wearing this all year round. Made using lightweight fabrics, The Blouse offers an alternative option to the traditional shirt.
With an elegant stand collar and three-quarter length sleeves, The Blouse is loosely fitted providing practical ease and comfort for your day-to-day activities while being chic enough to wear in the evening or at the weekend.
The Blouse is made without darts and includes a button placket, collar and elasticated cuffs making it ideal for confident beginners looking to sew their first blouse.
Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 22
Skill level - Beginner - Intermediate
Suggested Fabrics
Perfect in cottons and other lightweight fabrics that are soft. Consider making The Blouse in silk or viscose for added luxury.
Supplies Needed
112cm wide - 2.2m
145cm wide - 2m
What's included
- Pattern printed on high-quality pattern paper
- Beautiful step by step instruction booklet
- Guide to taking your measurements
- Fabric and Sewing basics help card
- Sewing Terms Demystified card
- Checklist card to ensure you have covered everything before starting your project
- All of this encased in a big beautiful re-closable envelope
Don't want to wait for the postman? The Blouse is available in a digital version. You will be redirected to this product in our Etsy shop.
Have you seen our Blouse sewing kit? We've team The Blouse with a gorgeous fabric option in two colours that includes everything you need to make your own version.
The Gathered Dress - ADULT
£16.50
If you‘re looking for a casual dress that you can live in any day of the week and feel good wearing, then The Gathered Dress is perfect for you.
The Gathered Dress has been created with the modern woman in mind. From the school run to the office, The Gathered Dress will help you to feel stylishly smart yet comfortable.
For the adult version (see our kids version here), we‘ve added a more modern raglan sleeve but have kept the charming gathered waist at the back – an interesting and different style line, and ideal for days when you don‘t feel like wearing fitted clothes.
Other features include a slim front silhouette, invisible zip and two different sleeve lengths. We’ve also added a dart at the shoulder to create an amazing finish. It‘s an ideal pattern for beginners as well as intermediates that want a quick, easy sew.
Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 22
Skill level - Intermediate
Suggested Fabrics
Lightweight to medium weight fabrics - wovens, denim, chambray, crepe, silk, viscose & cotton.
Supplies Needed
What's included
- Pattern printed on high-quality pattern paper
- Beautiful step by step instruction booklet
- Guide to taking your measurements
- Fabric and Sewing basics help card
- Sewing Terms Demystified card
- Checklist card to ensure you have covered everything before starting your project
- All of this encased in a big beautiful re-closable envelope!
Don't want to wait for the postman? The Gathered Dress - Adult is available in a digital version. You will be redirected to this product in our Etsy shop.
The Coat
£17.00
Inspired by classic tailoring, we‘ve created a coat pattern that not only looks fabulous but also is an easy, enjoyable make – without the time-consuming tailoring. With a slim, chic silhouette, The Coat offers a modern twist on the woman‘s winter coat.
Flattering princess seams feature a clever in-seam pocket, while the modern drop sleeves make for a relaxed yet stylish look.
The Coat sewing pattern is incredibly versatile, working well in a range of fabrics from mid-to-heavy weight coating material to lighter woven fabrics – great for an alternative spring trench-coat.
The three quarter length hem is perfect over dresses or trousers, offering both elegance and warmth on a chilly day.
Other features include a notched collar, 2 button front closure, kick pleat and buggy lining (fully faced).
Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 22
Skill level - Intermediate
Suggested Fabrics
Medium to heavy weight wool, wool blends, linens, boucle, melton
Supplies Needed
What's included
- Pattern printed on high-quality pattern paper
- Beautiful step by step instruction booklet
- Guide to taking your measurements
- Fabric and Sewing basics help card
- Sewing Terms Demystified card
- Checklist card to ensure you have covered everything before starting your project
- All of this encased in a big beautiful re-closable envelope!
Don't want to wait for the postman? The Coat is available in a digital version. You will be directed to this product in our Etsy shop.
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