A swooshy maxi dress with a beautiful deep back and a pretty cut out on the lower back. It is bra friendly, closed by a concealed zip along the side, and has very deep pockets!
Fabric suggestions:
Any light/medium weight woven fabric. Use rayon, viscose or crepe for a very floaty dress or for a more formal version, you could use a satin/silk material. Another option is cotton lawn for a breathable summer dress that will be a bit easier to sew up than the drapey fabrics but still give you nice movement in the skirt.
Fabric requirements (for 1.4m / 55″ fabric):
(See size chart in image gallery above)
Sizes Ava – Cara you will need 3.5m (3.8 yards)
Sizes Dee – Gia you will need 4m (4.4 yards)
Other materials:
40cm (16″) invisible (concealed) zip
Fitting tips for larger busts/cup sizes: If your Full Bust (the measurement around the largest part of your chest) is more than 2.5″ larger than your High Bust, then you should always use your High Bust to get the best overall fit across your neckline and shoulders. To get your High Bust measurement, measure around your body, directly under your underarms. You would then do a “Full Bust Adjustment (FBA)” to properly fit your chest.
Difficulty: Improver
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Guides you through the burrito method, invisible side zip, and french seams.
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A mid-sized cross-body tote with front zippered pocket, back slip pocket, zip top closure and reinforced base. This will be your go-to bag for everyday use! The handy short handles make for easy grabbing and the cross-body keeps you hands free! This bag is great for traveling and is perfect for keeping organized. You’ll love this tote!
2” x 11” piece of heavyweight interfacing for Reinforced Base (Pellon Peltex 72F or equivalent recommended)
Recommended Fabrics: Canvas (7-9 oz. weight) for exterior fabric. Quilting cotton for Accent and Lining.
**Waxed canvas may also be used for exterior fabric, reduce fusible interfacing requirement to 1 ¾ yards and do not interface the exterior fabric pieces.
Additional supplies + tools: Polyester thread, water-soluble pen/tailor’s chalk, cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, size 14 or 16 denim or Microtex needle, glue pen (Sewline glue pen is my favorite), (optional) two ¾”-wide x 15” long leather handles and eight 8mm rivets/setting tool, (optional) two ¼” x 5” pieces of leather/ribbon for zipper pulls
Gorgeously drapey polyester viscose. Beautifully classic Royal Stewart tartan with fantastic scarlet plaid and a cheeky royal blue and yellow accents – Perfect for this seasons on trend look- ideal for so many pieces, dresses, skirts, jackets or trousers.
FABRIC: 65% Polyester 35% Viscose
WIDTH– 148cm
WASHABLE: 30 degrees
Priced per 1/2mt multiple quantities will be cut in a continuous length
Ultra soft polyester viscose, has incredible drape, softness with the added feature of a nice amount of stretch- beautiful soft mid grey – this is so totally fantastic for all dressmaking projects
FABRIC: 63% polyester 32% Viscose 5% Elastane
WIDTH: 144cm
WASHABLE: 30 degree
Priced per 1/2 mtr multiple quantities will be cut in a continuous length
A fabulous woven cotton check in navy and jade with a flash of cheeky orange to add detail. Has a great soft touch with a little structure, perfect for shirts, blouses, skirts and dresses.
FABRIC: cotton
WIDTH: 150 cm
WASHABLE; 30 degrees
Priced per 1/2m multiple quantities will be cut in a continuous length
Part of our Rome Collection, the Fiore Skirt is a chic, high-waisted A-line skirt with just the right amount of flare and volume. A beginner friendly pattern with multiple variations, this elevated basic has tons of outfit potential.
Available in above or below the knee lengths, the Fiore Skirt has three views. View A is a simple flared skirt with an invisible zipper at the back. View B is an asymmetrical wrap skirt with single hip pocket. View C buttons up the front with curved patch pockets.
Sizes: 0 – 20
SUGGESTED FABRIC
All views can be made with crisp wovens such as linen, chambray, denim, twill, poplin, lightweight canvas, and structured cottons. Please note: Views A and B can also be made with drapier fabrics like rayon challis, tencel, or silk, but the patch pocket for View C should not be sewn with fluid fabrics.
Super quality cuffing featuring a polka dot design. Ideal for fleece jackets, sweatshirts, sweat pants & more. Perfect for creating a statement finish.
This is a pre cut item, piece measures 7.5cm x 110cm.
Certified free of harmful substances by Oeko-Tex®
From top to bottom fabric is 7.5cms wide.
95% Cotton, 5% Elastane
This carry-all tote is for the makers, the creatives, and the go-getters. It’s a spin on the classic doctor’s bag, but designed with handy on-the-go storage in mind. Perfect for kids and adults alike, this tote will be sure to keep whatever you need close at hand and organized. Please make note of the recommended skill level for this particular pattern.
Special features:
2 sizes!
Zippered back pocket
Top zipper closure (optional)
interior pockets
Great for portable craft supply storage!
Skill Level:
Intermediate/Advanced. Should be confident at sewing bias binding, previous bag making experience will be helpful.
Finished Dimensions: 16” W, 13” H, 7 ½” deep (12” W, 10”H, 6” deep – Small)
Materials needed:
+ Requirements based on 44” wide fabric. FQ=Fat Quarter=18″ x 22″ ( ) = indicate requirements for small size tote
Recommended Fabrics: Cotton Canvas, cotton/linen canvas, denim, twill, home dec or quilting cotton for exterior. Quilting cotton for lining and pockets.
Additional supplies + tools: Thread, water-soluble pen, cutting mat, ruler, rotary cutter, turning tool, (2) 1/4” x 5” strips of leather/ribbon for zipper pull(s), denim needle, (1) size 24 pronged metal snap set, *** = can substitute 2-3 additional sets of snaps if not installing zipper, snap setting tool, binder clips, pinking shears, washable fabric glue stick, 25mm bias tape maker, ¼”-wide fusible web tape
If you’ve never touched Modal jersey your seriously missing out! Luxurious touch with amazing stretch recovery. Modal sweat Jersey Fabric is a type of loop back french terry jersey with a shorter loop on the back of the fabric. Its fibre content is made-up through a rayon blend, typically spun from beech tree cellulose fibre Ochra is a beautiful medium weight jersey perfect for tops, leggings, dresses, and lounge-wear
WIDTH: 155cm wide
WEIGHT 270gm2
WASHABLE: Machine washable 30* degrees
FABRIC: 95% modal 5% elastane
priced per 1/2 mtr. multiple quantities will be cut in a continuous length
The newest pattern released by Lee Brampton. This is great storage for all your fat quarters. The pattern comes in 3 sizes so you can choose what is best for your stash! Its an intermediate to advanced pattern as attaching some of the binding is fiddle in places. Once you have made one you will want more for all the rest of the fat quarters you have!…
Finished size 7.5″ x 6.5″ (small) 9.5″ x 6.5″ (medium) and 11.5″ x 6.5″ (large)
Inspired by a vintage picnic hamper this beautifully shaped basket has any number of uses. It could make a fantastic lunch bag made with laminated fabrics or why not use it as a craft basket and fill it with supplies. It would also make a really stunning gift basket for someone special. The pattern is aimed at experienced sewers but has over 2 dozen colour photos to help guide anyone who would like to make one.
Fika is a Swedish word, meaning ‘to have coffee’.The classic clean lines of this mid-sized tote give a nod to my Scandinavian heritage.The Fika Tote has plenty of features you’ll love, like front pockets, a back lapped zipper pocket, recessed zipper closure and padded pockets.Take this tote on your next visit with friends!
Special features:
two front pockets for things you need to keep close at hand
back lapped zippered pocket
optional recessed zipper (it’s optional, but I know you’ll love it!)
makes a great work or student bag, padded interior pockets can accommodate most laptop sizes
Skill Level: Intermediate (this is a fairly straightforward sew, but due to the number of pieces and size of the tote is classified as Intermediate) an adventurous Advanced Beginner could also tackle this project – just takes a bit of organization
Approx. Finished Dimensions: 17” wide, 15” tall, 5” deep
Sorona linen is a new blend of linen. “Sorona” is a new fibre made from corn starch and when added to linen it adds a fabulous softness, suppleness and stretch. This fabric offer all the natural characteristics of linen with much less creasing ( Yahh!) we think it would be perfect for many sewing projects- see some of our suggestions below
Knock ’em down with the The Bowler Bag! In a league of its own, this perfectly proportioned carryall pairs a striking structured shape with a soft silhouette. Functional and spacious, with pockets inside and out, The Bowler Bag will be right up your alley for both work and everyday use.
The Side Hustle is the perfect bag for taking care of business. It has an internal padded laptop sleeve, fully enclosed lining seams and a luggage sleeve on the exterior. Use it for work, college, school, or your ‘side hustle’. The possibilities are endless!
This designer pant has an edgy look with a deep knife pleat down the front leg, slightly rounded shape and narrow leg opening at the ankle. The waist band is shaped for ultimate comfort and sits on the natural waistline. This pant also features a zip fly front and inseam pockets.
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS; Linen, crepe, fine wool.
NOTIONS: 2 x buttons: 13 mm (20L) 1 regular zip: 13 cm (5 1/8″)
A great spliced Tunic top using a combination of woven and knit fabrics. This tunic features a high low hemline with wide hem facings that are top stitched down. The back yoke features an exposed zip. This zip is optional, also this tunic can also be made in all knit if preferred.
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS:
Jersey and Silk combination
or all knit jersey
NOTIONS: Optional Exposed metal zip 15 cm or 6 in long
FINISHED GARMENT SIZE 10:
Bust = 99 cm or 39 in
Hip = 106 cm or 42 in
Shoulder breadth = 38 cm or 15 in
Centre back length = 75 cm or 29.5 in
Sleeve length = 60 cm or 23 in
Sleeve girth = 31 cm or 12.25 in
FABRIC QUANTITIES
FABRIC ESTIMATE FOR COMPLETE KNIT TOP WITH LONG SLEEVES
Fabric Width
Sizes 4 – 20
Sizes 22 – 30
148 cm / 58 in
150 cm / 1.65 yards
220 cm / 2.4 yards
FABRIC ESTIMATE FOR KNIT LONG SLEEVES, YOKE & BAND
You will love this versatile dress that can be worn on any occasion. The knife pleat down the front and the crossed over knife pleat falling from the back yoke makes this dress a flattering alternative to add to your wardrobe. The extended shoulder line along with the stitched front detail, shirt tail hem line and inseam pockets really sets this great dress apart from the rest.
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS:
Crepe, Silk, Linen, Tencel or any woven dress fabric
Everybody loves a wrap top and there’s no exception when it comes to Dale. Our Dale knit top pattern has a cool dolman sleeve and wide fashionable cuff which makes it a stylish silhouette for your new season wardrobe. Wear this wrap top pattern to work with a tailored pant or casually with narrow leg jeans. The full wrap has been designed to wear comfortably without fears of gapping around the bust and waist area. Have fun styling it by tying it in different ways; to the back, front or side, the choice is yours.
