Skill Level: Skilled (Intermediate)
Fabric: Mid weight woven fabric. Could be made out of pretty much anything. Cotton, linen, silk, chambray, rayon. Your creativity is the limit!
A staple pant to have in your wardrobe for every season. The center front and back seams on the leg replace the side seam for a streamline look. Detail cross-over pockets span the side panel. Elasticated waistband with a flat piece at front and a faux fly. Comfort is key with these pants. Two length options, pants or shorts. Worn here with the Pinnacle Top.
Designed with the transitional seasons in mind, the Tamarack Jacket is a warm and stylish quilted coat perfect for spring and fall layering. Follow one of the two quilting designs included, or design your own to make your Tamarack totally original to you! You’ll stay toasty thanks to the inner layer of cotton or wool batting, while the roomy welt pockets will keep your belongings safe and your hands warm. | Techniques involved include straight seams, basic quilting, inserting a welt pocket, and applying bias binding. | Difficulty: Intermediate
The uniform tunic is designed as a choose your own adventure sewing pattern. While we have provided four options to you, the possibilities are endless as all of the design features are mix and match. Choose your favorite neckline, decide between sleeves or sleeveless, add pockets, you can't go wrong! Sizes 0 - 18
Designed with the transitional seasons in mind, the Tamarack Jacket is a warm and stylish quilted coat perfect for spring and fall layering. Follow one of the two quilting designs included, or design your own to make your Tamarack totally original to you! You’ll stay toasty thanks to the inner layer of cotton or wool batting, while the roomy welt pockets will keep your belongings safe and your hands warm. | Techniques involved include straight seams, basic quilting, sewing darts, inserting welt pockets, and applying bias binding. | Difficulty: Intermediate
The Square Neck Top is a boxy dolman sleeved top with a square neckline. It is slightly cropped. It is a great beginner sewing pattern and includes pattern pieces to make the top from a knit or woven fabric!
KNIT VERSION: Knit fabrics with at least 20% 4-way stretch are suitable. Cotton jersey, rib knits, lightweight french terry are a few types of fabric that would be great. Generally, sturdier knits are easier to work with and drapier thinner knits are a little more difficult.
WOVEN VERSION: The woven Square Neck top looks great in linen, cotton, rayon, silk, etc! The fabric you choose will affect how your top looks. If you choose a drapey fabric like a rayon or silk you will have more of a blouse-y look. If you choose something like linen it will have a more structured vibe.
The Cambria Duster is a versatile and staple fall piece. It has a dramatic, wide draped shawl-style collar. It is a shin length, unlined duster that is perfect for layering. Tie the ties in back for a clean, shapely look, or wrap them around in front for a little more coverage.
5/8” seam allowance included
Intermediate level sewing
Designed for woven fabrics but can be made out of a knit as well
XS - M // 45” wide // 4.25 yards (3.9 metres)
L - XXL // 45” wide // 5.13 yards (4.7 metres)
1X - 4X // 45“ wide // 6.13 yards (5.6 metres)
XS - M // 54-60” wide // 3.5 yards (3.2 metres)
L - XXL // 54-60” wide // 4.13 yards (3.8 metres)
1X - 4X // 54-60”wide // 4.67 yards (4.3 metres)
This pattern is designed for woven fabrics but can be made out of a knit as well. It would look great out of anything with a bit of drape like a rayon twill, gabardine, rayon challis, etc. It would also look great out of something a little warmer with more body, like a light wool or a boucle!
A boxy cropped jacket for any season. Make it in wool for winter or soft chiffon for summer, our three variations provide plenty of options. Features optional lining, 3/4 sleeves, drop shoulder, side seam splits, tie front and front patch pockets.
Level: Skilled
Fabric
Anything goes! From cosy wool to soft chiffon ... if it’s woven, you’re good to go.
Model is 5’10” / 178cm
and wears NZ 8/XS | UK 8 | EU 36 | US 4
The Cortland Trench is an update on the classic trench with a modern swing shape and length that hits mid-hip. Raglan sleeves give you plenty of movement and room for layering while the storm flaps and generous collar keep out inclement weather. The Cortland also features a double-breasted front closure and roomy welt pockets. All seams are bound, which not only gives your coat a professional finish, but also helps it stand up to wear and tear. | Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, welt pockets, Hong Kong seam finishing, topstitching, sewing a collar & collar stand, inserting buttonholes, and hand sewing. | Difficulty: Intermediate | Suggested Fabrics- Main Fabric: Lightweight coating or medium weight fabrics such as cotton or tencel twill, gabardine, or linen. Make sure your fabric has drape to allow the swing shape of the coat to hang properly. We recommend fabric weights between 5 – 8 oz. Pocket Lining Fabric- lightweight cotton fabrics such as chambray, lawn, or pocketing. | Sizes: 14-30/32
The Cortland Trench is an update on the classic trench with a modern swing shape and length that hits mid-hip. Raglan sleeves give you plenty of movement and room for layering while the storm flaps and generous collar keep out inclement weather. The Cortland also features a double-breasted front closure and roomy welt pockets. All seams are bound, which not only gives your coat a professional finish, but also helps it stand up to wear and tear. | Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, welt pockets, Hong Kong seam finishing, topstitching, sewing a collar & collar stand, inserting buttonholes, and hand sewing. | Difficulty: Intermediate | Suggested Fabrics- Main Fabric: Lightweight coating or medium weight fabrics such as cotton or tencel twill, gabardine, or linen. Make sure your fabric has drape to allow the swing shape of the coat to hang properly. We recommend fabric weights between 5 – 8 oz. Pocket Lining Fabric- lightweight cotton fabrics such as chambray, lawn, or pocketing. | Sizes: 0-18
The Thayer Jacket is a workwear inspired jacket that will take you from fall to winter with ease. It features a slight A-line shape, roomy patch pockets and inseam yoke pockets, two-piece sleeves, and is fully lined for plenty of warmth. Front princess seams ensure a great fit. | Techniques involved include sewing straight and curved seams, setting sleeves flat, bagging a jacket lining, topstitching, inserting buttonholes, and sewing on buttons. | Difficulty: Intermediate | Suggested Fabrics- Main Fabrics: Medium to heavy weight woven fabrics such as denim, twill, corduroy, or canvas. Body Lining: Warm medium to heavy weight fabrics such as cotton shearling or flannel. Sleeve Lining Woven quilted lining fabrics. | Sizes: 14-30/32
The Thayer Jacket is a workwear inspired jacket that will take you from fall to winter with ease. It features a slight A-line shape, roomy patch pockets and inseam yoke pockets, two-piece sleeves, and is fully lined for plenty of warmth. Front princess seams ensure a great fit. | Techniques involved include sewing straight and curved seams, setting sleeves flat, bagging a jacket lining, topstitching, inserting buttonholes, and sewing on buttons. | Difficulty: Intermediate | Suggested Fabrics- Main Fabrics: Medium to heavy weight woven fabrics such as denim, twill, corduroy, or canvas. Body Lining: Warm medium to heavy weight fabrics such as cotton shearling or flannel. Sleeve Lining Woven quilted lining fabrics. | Sizes: 0-18
The Augusta Shirt & Dress is a cocoon shaped dress or shirt with an asymmetrical collar and mitered split hem. Choose from a short cuffed sleeve or a long straight sleeve; both are interchangeable with the dress or shirt. | Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, darts, setting sleeves, sewing an inset placket collar, mitered hem corners, and basic hemming. | Difficulty: Intermediate | Suggested Fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as cotton, linen, chambray, rayon, etc. Extra fabric may be needed to match plaids, stripes, or one-way print designs. | Sizes: 14-30
The Augusta Shirt & Dress is a cocoon shaped dress or shirt with an asymmetrical collar and mitered split hem. Choose from a short cuffed sleeve or a long straight sleeve; both are interchangeable with the dress or shirt. | Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, darts, setting sleeves, sewing an inset placket collar, mitered hem corners, and basic hemming. | Difficulty: Intermediate | Suggested Fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as cotton, linen, chambray, rayon, etc. Extra fabric may be needed to match plaids, stripes, or one-way print designs. | Sizes: 0-18
The Austin Dress is a semi-fitted sleeveless dress with armhole darts and a keyhole opening at the center front. Customize the Austin with your choice of a knee length A-line or midi-length gathered skirt and add optional patch pockets to carry snacks for you (and your furry friends!). Topstitched seams and button band closures at the side seams add both function and interest. | Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, darts, hemming, topstitching, applying bias facings, inserting buttonholes and attaching buttons. | Suggested Fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as cotton poplin, chambray, denim, linen, linen blends, rayon, and rayon blends. Extra fabric may be needed to match plaids, stripes, or one-way print designs. | Sizes: 14-32
The Austin Dress is a semi-fitted sleeveless dress with armhole darts and a keyhole opening at the center front. Customize the Austin with your choice of a knee length A-line or midi-length gathered skirt and add optional patch pockets to carry snacks for you (and your furry friends!). Topstitched seams and button band closures at the side seams add both function and interest. | Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, darts, hemming, topstitching, applying bias facings, inserting buttonholes and attaching buttons. | Suggested Fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as cotton poplin, chambray, denim, linen, linen blends, rayon, and rayon blends. Extra fabric may be needed to match plaids, stripes, or one-way print designs. | Sizes: 0-18
The Hadley is drapey, fluid, and sophisticated. It is the semi-formal top that you need to wear to work or to throw on over your jeans for a night out. View A has a jewel neck, a pleat at the back neckline, and bracelet length sleeves. View B is sleeveless and features a soft V-neck. Both are subtly geometric as they have center seams in front and back as well as a wide hem.
The Scout is a woven t-shirt with capped sleeves and scoop neck. Fitted at the shoulders, this top falls into a loose shape below the bust.
Techniques involved include straight seams, bias binding, setting sleeves and basic hemming.
Difficulty: Beginner
The Scout is a woven t-shirt with capped sleeves and scoop neck. Fitted at the shoulders, this top falls into a loose shape below the bust.
Techniques involved include straight seams, bias binding, setting sleeves and basic hemming.
Difficulty: Beginner
The chic style of the Yates Coat will instantly upgrade any cool weather outfit. Inseam pockets and a hidden double breasted snap closure keep the silhouette sleek while the slightly oversized lapel and mid-thigh length give the Yates a modern aesthetic. A full lining and two-piece sleeves ensure you’ll be wearing your Yates for years to come.
Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, setting sleeves, sewing a notched collar, and inserting a lining. Pattern is nested to facilitate cutting between sizes if needed.
Difficulty: Intermediate
The Linden Sweatshirt gives a modern update to the classic sweatshirt. Featuring a relaxed fit, raglan sleeves, and a graceful slightly scooped neckline, this sweatshirt is perfect for fall layering. View A features long sleeves with cuffs and falls to the mid hip with a lower ribbing band while View B hits at the high hip and has short sleeves. You can also mix and match sleeve and body lengths to create multiple versions of this sweatshirt.
Techniques involved include sewing with knits, straight seams, and attaching ribbing.
Difficulty: Beginner
With a modern, slim fit ideal for layering, the Lark Tee is your closet’s new best friend. It’s great on its own or under your favorite button up, sweater, or blazer. All four sleeves are interchangeable with each of the necklines resulting in 16 potential different tees in one pattern!
Techniques involved include sewing with knits, straight seams, and attaching binding.
Difficulty: Beginner
The Farrow features an elegant A-line shape with flattering diagonal seaming concealing inseam pockets, and a jewel neckline. Imagine wearing View A during the balmy days of summer. View B features bracelet sleeves and is the perfect option for cooler temperatures in the spring and autumn. Layer it with tights and a Driftless Cardigan for the snowy days of winter. Dress it up with heels and dress it down with boots. Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, setting sleeves, inseam pockets, and applying facings. | Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
The uniform tunic is designed as a choose your own adventure sewing pattern. While we have provided four options to you, the possibilities are endless as all of the design features are mix and match. Choose your favorite neckline, decide between sleeves or sleeveless, add pockets, you can't go wrong! | Sizes: 14-30/32
The Archer Button Up is a loosely fitted button up shirt with long sleeves. View A has angled cuffs and a back pleat at yoke. View B has straight cuffs and a gathered lower back detail. Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, setting sleeves, continuous button plackets, adding a shirt collar and buttons & buttonholes. | Difficulty: Intermediate | Sizes: 14-32
Alder is a loosely fitted sleeveless shirt dress with two options. View A falls into an A-Line at the waist and features a curved hem, bust darts and two breast pockets. View B features the same bodice as View A but with a gathered skirt at the sides and back of the garment resulting in an incredibly flattering and fun silhouette. The Alder Shirtdress is a perfect breezy option to keep cool while looking great all spring and summer long or throw on a cardigan or blazer and you’re all set for fall and winter! | Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, bust darts, bias facing armholes, adding a shirt collar, gathering, and buttons & buttonholes. | Difficulty: Intermediate | Sizes: 14-32
The Archer Button Up is a loosely fitted button up shirt with long sleeves. View A has angled cuffs and a back pleat at yoke. View B has straight cuffs and a gathered lower back detail. Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, setting sleeves, continuous button plackets, adding a shirt collar and buttons & buttonholes. | Difficulty: Intermediate | Sizes: 0-18
Alder is a loosely fitted sleeveless shirt dress with two options. View A falls into an A-Line at the waist and features a curved hem, bust darts and two breast pockets. View B features the same bodice as View A but with a gathered skirt at the sides and back of the garment resulting in an incredibly flattering and fun silhouette. The Alder Shirtdress is a perfect breezy option to keep cool while looking great all spring and summer long or throw on a cardigan or blazer and you’re all set for fall and winter! | Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, bust darts, bias facing armholes, adding a shirt collar, gathering, and buttons & buttonholes. | Difficulty: Intermediate | Sizes: 0-18
