SEWING PATTERNS
** NEW ** The Wimborne Coat
$25.65
Named 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.
- Sewing pattern sheet printed on high-quality 60gsm pattern paper (irons/pins beautifully)
- Step-by-step instruction booklet with beautiful drawings
- All encased in a re-closable envelope
The Wimborne Coat Sewing Pattern includes step-by-step instructions with drawings.
Don't want to wait for the postman? The Wimborne Coat is available in a digital version. You will be redirected to this product in our Etsy shop.
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The Everyday Shirt Sewing Pattern
$23.72
Everyone needs a fabulous shirt to dress up or down, that effortless throw-on that goes with everything and is versatile enough for all occasions. The Everyday Shirt is as smart or as casual as your day (or night!) demands.
The Everyday Shirt has a relaxed fit with an open collar, dropped sleeves and cuff detail. The design features a mitred split hem, a subtle yet quirky detail that gives the opportunity for contrast topstitching, or a straight hem for a more boxy silhouette. The Everyday Shirt sewing pattern provides endless styling opportunities.
The Everyday Shirt is a versatile sewing pattern that works just as well in lightweight denim, a smooth Tencel twill or a floaty viscose. Opt for a medium weight fabric for a more structured garment.
Pattern Sizes - UK 6 - UK 22
Skill Level - Intermediate
Suggested Fabrics
Lightweight to medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton, cotton lawn, cotton poplin, chambray, Tencel, linen, lightweight denim, viscose.
Supplies Needed
- Fabric
- Thread to match fabric
- Iron-on interfacing (light/medium) 1m
- 6 buttons - 12mm diameter
- Buttonhole pressure foot
- Sewing pattern sheet printed on high-quality 60gsm pattern paper (irons/pins beautifully)
- Step-by-step instruction booklet with beautiful photographs
- All encased in a re-closable envelope
Don't want to wait for the postman? The Everyday Shirt is available in a digital version. You will be redirected to this product in our Etsy shop.
The Coat Sewing Pattern
$25.65
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
- Photographed step-by-step instruction booklet. Additional tutorial via our blog theavidseamstress.com
- Guide on taking measurements
- Checklist
- All enclosed in a re-closeable envelope
Don't want to wait for the postman? The Coat is available in a digital version. You will be redirected to this product in our Etsy shop.
The Culottes Sewing Pattern
$23.72
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
Suggested Fabrics
Light to medium weight woven fabrics: cotton, cotton lawn, poplin, corduroy, chambray, denim, linen, Tencel, moleskin and velvet
Supplies Needed
- Fabric
- Thread to match fabric
- Iron-on interfacing (light/medium) 0.5m
- 20cm / 8" Invisible/Concealed zipper
- 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 Pyjama Bottoms Sewing Pattern
$23.72
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. This pattern makes a gorgeous pair of trousers too -from a relaxed day to a smart evening trouser simply by the fabric choice.
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 or trousers.
Pattern Sizes - UK 6 - UK 22
Skill Level - Beginner
Suggested Fabrics
Light to medium weight woven fabrics: cotton lawn, flannel, brushed cotton, cotton fleece or fabric that is soft & breathable with natural fibres. If making trousers this pattern works well with lightweight wovens such a linen & cotton or a silky fabric for an evening pair.
Supplies Needed
- Fabric
- Thread to match fabric
- 3cm wide elastic - 1.5m or narrower elastic
- Iron-on interfacing (light/medium) 15cm x 3cm (needed for buttonholes - omit if not putting in buttonhole close)
- Buttonhole presser foot (needed for buttonholes - omit if not putting in buttonhole close)
- Safety pin
- 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
- This is our most extensive instruction book dedicated to teaching the foundation of sewing and you'll approach all your projects armed with great knowledge.
- All encased in a re-closable envelope
The Pyjama Bottom Sewing Pattern includes step-by-step instructions with beautifully drawn illustrations.
Have you seen our Pyjama Bottom SEWING KITS? We'll provide everything you need to make your own gorgeous pair of Pyjamas.
Don't want to wait for the postman? The Pyjama Bottoms is available in a digital version. You will be redirected to this product in our Etsy shop.
The Gathered Dress Sewing Pattern - ADULT
$23.72
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, 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
- Photographed step-by-step instruction booklet. Photographed tutorial via our blog theavidseamstress.com
- Guide on taking measurements
- Checklist
- All enclosed in a re-closeable envelope
Don't want to wait for the postman? The Gathered Dress is available in a digital version. You will be redirected to this product in our Etsy shop.
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