The Blouse Sewing Kit - STARRY NIGHT SPOTS (option to purchase without sewing pattern available - £34)
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Our Starry Night 100% viscose fabric is the perfect match for The Blouse. Create a chic, yet super comfortable Blouse that can be worn for a weekend in the city, a big board meeting, or for a night out with the girls. The Blouse in our Starry Night fabric is the ultimate versatile wardrobe staple.
Starry Night is a 100% viscose with white irregular polka dots on a navy background. It has the perfect drape for The Blouse, creating a soft, feminine silhouette.
About The Blouse
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
The kit
The Blouse Kit includes 2 metres of high-quality fabric in the colour of your choice.
Please note, colours may look different on your monitor.
Already have the Blouse sewing pattern?
If you already have purchased The Blouse sewing pattern, don’t worry, simply enter BLOUSE-KIT at checkout and £16 will be deducted off the kit cost.
Each fabric kit contains the following:
- Printed copy of The Blouse sewing pattern
- 2 metres of fabric
- x8 9mm wide matching buttons (navy) - please let us know if you would prefer white
- x2 100m Gutermann thread in white
- 0.50cm light weight / soft iron on interfacing
- 1m Elastic
Fabric information:
Sateen Challis Digital Spot Print In Oxford Navy - 100% Viscose • 145cm wide
We would recommend using a ballpoint needle with this fabric. Please test on a section before sewing.
Machine wash at 40 degrees.
Contact us at hello@theavidseamstress.co.uk if you have any questions.
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Already have the sewing pattern? There is an option to purchase without the pattern.
About The Pyjama Bottoms
The Pyjama Bottoms are the perfect first sewing pattern for anyone taking their first steps into the world of dressmaking. The Pyjama Bottoms are full-length and have a relaxed fit with an elasticated waistband, side seam pockets and a tie front created with an optional buttonhole or mock tie.
The Pyjama Bottoms have been created with you, the beginner seamstress, in mind. Our clear and straightforward instructions are there to guide you through each step as if an expert seamstress is right there by your side.
From choosing the right fabric to taking accurate measurements and cutting out the pattern, to fabric lay plans, cutting tips and decoding pattern symbols and jargon, we‘ll take you through everything you need to know to make your own Pyjama Bottoms.
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The Drop Sleeve Top is a perfect first make or, if you are more advanced, you'll whip up this stylish number in no time, and fall in love with it's versatile shape.
Featuring a relaxed fit, the garment has dropped sleeves that are super easy to insert, making it the perfect project for beginners.
The garment is finished at the neckline with a facing and simple button and loop closure at the back.
Get creative by adding an exposed zip at the back or by colour-blocking the sleeves.
Pattern Sizes - UK 6 - UK 22
Skill Level - Beginner
ABOUT THE KIT
Each kit contains the following:
- The Pyjama Bottom sewing pattern (if you already have the pattern enter nopattern at checkout to have £18.50 discounted off the price)
- The Drop Sleeve Top sewing pattern & instruction book
- High-quality Atelier Brunette fabric in your colour choice
- Sizes UK6 - UK12 receive 2.6m
- Sizes UK14 - UK22 receive 4.4m
- Matching button for The Drop Sleeve Top
- High-quality interfacing
- 1 x 250m Gutermann thread
- Waistband elastic
Fabric information:
OekoTex and BCI certified double gauze gingham creates a fresh and comfortable pyjama set for spring and summer. Choose from the small or large check with the contrasting gingham. Why not be creative and alternate the checks to create your own unique set.
Please note, colours may look different on your monitor.
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WHY PRE-ORDER?
Pre-ordering allows us to order the right quantity and avoid excess stock produced. In the long run, this is the best way to avoid over production and wastage. Once we have the final numbers, the fabric and haberdashery is ordered and kits are compiled. Orders will then be sent within a 2 week period.
The Culottes Sewing Kit - Gabardine - Forest
£65.00
Just when we thought there wasn't a better match than Corduroy, along comes Gabardine. With the same aesthetic properties as denim, this fabric is a dream match for The Culottes. It was a woven twill appearance and will sew beautifully.
The best part? The colours we have available - choose from Off White, Night, Forest, Rust or Chestnut.
Already have the Culottes sewing pattern? We've added an option to purchase the kit without the sewing pattern.
So what’s included in The Culottes kit?
Your kit will contain:
- A printed copy of The Culottes sewing pattern (or select the option without if you already have it)
- 2.3m of the most luxurious Gabardine 100% cotton OEKO-TEX
- Matching thread
- Matching invisible zip
- Iron-on interfacing
About the fabric:
100% cotton
Standard 100 Oeko-Tex and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) certified
Heavy-weight
150 cm wide
Care: Wash at 30 degrees, dry flat
** Please note that the model is wearing a corduroy version and is for illustration as to how the garment fits and not the fabric being offered.
About The Culottes
The Culottes provide the ultimate middle ground between skirts and trousers; all the swish factor of a skirt with the practicality of trousers. The Culottes are edgy, versatile and a wardrobe staple suitable for all seasons.
The Culottes feature a pleated detail, large inseam pockets (designed to sit flat and not interrupt the silhouette), a fitted waistband, a concealed zipper at the back and a wide hem. Fancy going full length? Use the lengthen lines included and create yourself a gorgeous pair of trousers.
Pattern Sizes - UK 6 - UK 22
Skill Level - Confident Beginner - Intermediate
Other Supplies Needed for sewing pattern
- Zipper presser foot
- Optional but suggested - Concealed zipper presser foot
- Sewing pattern sheet printed on high-quality 60gsm pattern paper (irons/pins beautifully) or select an option to receive an additional pattern sheet - perfect for toiles or if you would like to make various sizes
- Step-by-step instruction booklet with beautiful drawings
- Guide to taking accurate measurements
- Checklist card to ensure you have covered everything before starting your project
- All encased in a re-closable envelope
The Culottes Sewing Pattern includes step-by-step instructions with drawings.
Don't want to wait for the postman? The Culottes is available in a digital version. You will be redirected to this product in our Etsy shop.
The Culottes Sewing Kit - Gabardine - Rust
£65.00
Just when we thought there wasn't a better match than Corduroy, along comes Gabardine. With the same aesthetic properties as denim, this fabric is a dream match for The Culottes. It was a woven twill appearance and will sew beautifully.
The best part? The colours we have available - choose from Off White, Night, Forest, Rust or Chestnut.
Already have the Culottes sewing pattern? We've added an option to purchase the kit without the sewing pattern.
So what’s included in The Culottes kit?
Your kit will contain:
- A printed copy of The Culottes sewing pattern (or select the option without if you already have it)
- 2.3m of the most luxurious Gabardine 100% cotton OEKO-TEX
- Matching thread
- Matching invisible zip
- Iron-on interfacing
About the fabric:
100% cotton
Standard 100 Oeko-Tex and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) certified
Heavy-weight
150 cm wide
Care: Wash at 30 degrees, dry flat
** Please note that the model is wearing a corduroy version and is for illustration as to how the garment fits and not the fabric being offered.
About The Culottes
The Culottes provide the ultimate middle ground between skirts and trousers; all the swish factor of a skirt with the practicality of trousers. The Culottes are edgy, versatile and a wardrobe staple suitable for all seasons.
The Culottes feature a pleated detail, large inseam pockets (designed to sit flat and not interrupt the silhouette), a fitted waistband, a concealed zipper at the back and a wide hem. Fancy going full length? Use the lengthen lines included and create yourself a gorgeous pair of trousers.
Pattern Sizes - UK 6 - UK 22
Skill Level - Confident Beginner - Intermediate
Other Supplies Needed for sewing pattern
- Zipper presser foot
- Optional but suggested - Concealed zipper presser foot
- Sewing pattern sheet printed on high-quality 60gsm pattern paper (irons/pins beautifully) or select an option to receive an additional pattern sheet - perfect for toiles or if you would like to make various sizes
- Step-by-step instruction booklet with beautiful drawings
- Guide to taking accurate measurements
- Checklist card to ensure you have covered everything before starting your project
- All encased in a re-closable envelope
The Culottes Sewing Pattern includes step-by-step instructions with drawings.
Don't want to wait for the postman? The Culottes is available in a digital version. You will be redirected to this product in our Etsy shop.
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