The Blazer Sewing Pattern
£20.00
Size Guide"Pattern update - this pattern now has layers and a coloured pattern sheet"
Ready for any occasion, The Blazer is an indispensable garment that you can wear to work, on the school run, paired with jeans for a busy weekend or around your shoulders for a chic night out. What‘s more, The Blazer sewing pattern can be made from a variety of fabrics meaning it‘s perfect for year-round sewing.
With a stylish relaxed fit, The Blazer features shoulder darts, front pockets, panelled sleeves and is fully lined. It‘s a great introduction to tailoring and is aimed at intermediate seamstresses. You‘ll learn key skills such as constructing and sewing a blazer collar, setting in panelled sleeves and putting together a fully lined garment.
Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 22
Skill level - Intermediate
Suggested Fabrics
- Lightweight wool
- Corduroy
- Velvet
- Crepe
- Cotton
- Moleskin
- Rayon
- Linen - perfect for a light summer blazer.
Supplies Needed
Fabric, Lining, Interfacing, Thread
Fabric, Lining & Interfacing
The Blazer includes step-by-step photographed instructions.
PATTERN OPTIONS
Printed Sewing Pattern
Encased in a beautiful re-closable envelope, you'll receive one copy of the sewing pattern sheet printed on high quality 60gsm sewing pattern paper, a photographed step-by-step a5 instruction book, a guide to taking accurate measurements and a checklist card.
Printed Sewing Pattern with additional pattern sheet
The same as the printed sewing pattern option plus an additional sewing pattern sheet. The second pattern sheet copy is perfect for those that don't want to trace or if you are making it in another size.
Digital PDF Pattern
After purchase, you'll instantly receive the digital files which contains:
-
Printable PDF sewing pattern in sizes A4, US Letter and A0 Copy Shop
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Instruction book PDF
-
Any additional information required to create the sewing pattern.
This is a digital product. You will need to download the files and then print them at home or at a copy shop. The digital instruction book is perfect for working through on your mobile or tablet screen.
The files will be emailed to the email used to purchase the product.
Digital PDF Pattern Plus A0 Pattern Sheet
With this option you'll receive the digitals files via email and will also receive the A0 pattern sheet in the post.
Please note that when you select this option you will receive the digital files via email instantly. Once the A0 pattern sheet has been posted, you'll receive another email to confirm shipment.
Digital sewing patterns
You will need Adobe Reader to open the PDF files - https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/
View our helpful guide on digital patterns and how to put them together and FAQ's - https://theavidseamstress.com/how-to-construct-a-digital-pattern/
All of our products are in English
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£13.50
Size GuideSay hello to your favourite summer garment - The Tunic. Perfect for a confident beginner, this easy sewing pattern offers you multiple looks in just one make.
An optional buttonhole holds a waist tie for a cinched dress. When left untied with no buttonhole, The Tunic is a floaty and chic beach cover-up – go bold with your print choices for a touch of nautical flair. Choose from two lengths to create inspiring options, perfect for balmy evenings whether you’re at home or going out.
The Tunic sewing pattern features an elegant V-neck with a facing for a polished finish and optional waist tie.
Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 26
Skill level - Beginner (version with no tie) / Confident Beginner (version with tie as there is a buttonhole)
Suggested Fabrics
Light drapy fabrics such as viscose are perfect for The Tunic.
The Tunic can also be made in Cotton, Cotton Lawn, Linen, Poplin and any soft non-stretch woven fabric.
When worn, you will see the wrong side of the fabric at the side seams so pick a fabric you don't mind a flash of the wrong side being seen.
Supplies Needed
- Fabric
- Thread
- Light-weight Iron On Interfacing - 0.50cm (the interfacing must be soft and light-weight). If the fabric is dark use a grey or black interfacing.
- Fabric marker - ideally a fabric marker that can be used on the right side of the fabric and will not permanently mark the fabric.
Tie Version
- Ensure that your sewing machine can do buttonholes.
- You'll need a tool to turn the tie to the right side; either a hand sewing needle that has an large eye and is approx 5cm long or a safety pin or a tie turning tool.
- Buttonhole cutter or unpicker to cut the buttonhole.
- Not essential but a wonderful addition to creating buttonholes: Fray Check - a liquid that you apply to the fabric that helps to stop the buttonhole fraying.
- Printable PDF sewing pattern in sizes A4, US Letter and A0 Copy Shop
- Instruction book PDF
- Any additional information required to create the sewing pattern.
This is a digital product. You will need to download the files and then print them at home or at a copy shop. The digital instruction book is perfect for working through on your mobile or tablet screen.
The files will be emailed to the email used to purchase the product.
Digital PDF Pattern Plus A0 Pattern Sheet
With this option you'll receive the digitals files via email and will also receive the A0 pattern sheet in the post.
Please note that when you select this option you will receive the digital files via email instantly. Once the A0 pattern sheet has been posted, you'll receive another email to confirm shipment.
Digital sewing patterns
You will need Adobe Reader to open the PDF files - https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/
View our helpful guide on digital patterns and how to put them together and FAQ's - https://theavidseamstress.com/how-to-construct-a-digital-pattern/All of our products are in English
The Wimborne Coat
£13.50
Size GuideNamed after the beautiful Dorset town, The Wimborne Coat adds an injection of style while keeping you warm on those chilly days. Fully lined, this coat will envelope you in cosy comfort, while dropped shoulders and a cocoon shape ramp up the style stakes.
The Wimborne Coat features a beautifully shaped collar travelling down the front of the coat, and in seam pockets to carry the essentials. The Wimborne Coat is perfect for those wanting to make their first coat and our step-by-step instructions will guide you along the way.
Pattern Sizes - UK 6 - UK 26
Skill Level - Confident Beginner
Suggested Fabrics
Light to heavy weight woven fabrics.
Supplies Needed
- Woven Fabric - please scroll through the images to review the fabric and lining requirements for the sizes.
- Thread to match fabric
- Iron-on interfacing (light/medium) UK6-14 1.2m / UK16-26 1.3m
Helpful tip
The Wimborne Coat is oversized so please ensure that you take your body measurements and then compare to the finished garment measurements. It is common to size down for this coat as it has plenty of ease. If you are unsure of the size to make please email your measurements to hello@theavidseamstress.co.uk and we will help you.
The Wimborne Coat Sewing Pattern includes step-by-step instructions with drawings.
Printed Sewing Pattern
Encased in a beautiful re-closable envelope, you'll receive one copy of the sewing pattern sheet printed on high quality 60gsm sewing pattern paper, a photographed step-by-step a5 instruction book, a guide to taking accurate measurements and a checklist card.
Printed Sewing Pattern with additional pattern sheet
The same as the printed sewing pattern option plus an additional sewing pattern sheet. The second pattern sheet copy is perfect for those that don't want to trace or if you are making it in another size.
Digital PDF Pattern
After purchase, you'll instantly receive the digital files which contains:
- Printable PDF sewing pattern in sizes A4, US Letter and A0 Copy Shop
- Instruction book PDF
- Any additional information required to create the sewing pattern.
This is a digital product. You will need to download the files and then print them at home or at a copy shop. The digital instruction book is perfect for working through on your mobile or tablet screen.
The files will be emailed to the email used to purchase the product.
Digital PDF Pattern Plus A0 Pattern Sheet
With this option you'll receive the digitals files via email and will also receive the A0 pattern sheet in the post.
Please note that when you select this option you will receive the digital files via email instantly. Once the A0 pattern sheet has been posted, you'll receive another email to confirm shipment.
Digital sewing patterns
You will need Adobe Reader to open the PDF files - https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/
View our helpful guide on digital patterns and how to put them together and FAQ's - https://theavidseamstress.com/how-to-construct-a-digital-pattern/All of our products are in English
* NEW * The Jumpset - Jumpsuit & Dress Sewing Pattern
£13.50
Size GuidePerfect for dressing up or down, The Jumpset will see you through special occasions, relaxed weekend walks, or dancing ‘til dawn.
The Jumpset gives you a wonderful jumpsuit or dress that’s chic and versatile, while being super comfy. A unique yoke feature at the front with a wrap bodice and an elasticated waist means there are no fiddly fastenings, while in seam pockets and a relaxed leg shape or floaty skirt shape will give them a nonchalant vibe. Belted or unbelted, The Jumpset looks great either way.
*Coloured pattern sheet & layers (A0)*
Pattern Sizes - UK 6 - UK 26
Skill Level - Confident Beginner
Suggested Fabrics
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Supplies Needed
- Fabric
- Thread to match fabric
- Iron-on interfacing (light/medium) 0.5m
- 6mm wide elastic - UK 6-16 1m / UK 18 - 26 1.3m
- Jumpsuit - back is closed with a button & loop. 1 small button is required.
The Jumpset Sewing Pattern includes step-by-step instructions with drawings.
Printed Sewing Pattern
Encased in a beautiful re-closable envelope, you'll receive one copy of the sewing pattern sheet printed on high quality 60gsm sewing pattern paper, a photographed step-by-step a5 instruction book, a guide to taking accurate measurements and a checklist card.
Printed Sewing Pattern with additional pattern sheet
The same as the printed sewing pattern option plus an additional sewing pattern sheet. The second pattern sheet copy is perfect for those that don't want to trace or if you are making it in another size.
Digital PDF Pattern
After purchase, you'll instantly receive the digital files which contains:
- Printable PDF sewing pattern in sizes A4, US Letter and A0 Copy Shop
- Instruction book PDF
- Any additional information required to create the sewing pattern.
This is a digital product. You will need to download the files and then print them at home or at a copy shop. The digital instruction book is perfect for working through on your mobile or tablet screen.
The files will be emailed to the email used to purchase the product.
Digital PDF Pattern Plus A0 Pattern Sheet
With this option you'll receive the digitals files via email and will also receive the A0 pattern sheet in the post.
Please note that when you select this option you will receive the digital files via email instantly. Once the A0 pattern sheet has been posted, you'll receive another email to confirm shipment.
Digital sewing patterns
You will need Adobe Reader to open the PDF files - https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/
View our helpful guide on digital patterns and how to put them together and FAQ's - https://theavidseamstress.com/how-to-construct-a-digital-pattern/All of our products are in English
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