First Light - a collaborative collection by Ruby Star Society

First Light - a collaborative collection by Ruby Star Society

First Light - a collaborative collection by Ruby Star Society

Skill Level: Rookie Fabric: Medium weight jersey knit fabrics. Cosy at it’s finest! This super comfy cardigan features angled side pockets, a wide neckband and two length options. Inspired by a Fjord, a long narrow deep inlet. Worn with the Sierra Jumpsuit / Ravine dress.

Details: The perfect year-round layering piece. A semi-fitted pullover knit top featuring set-in sleeves, contrast options, and sleeve variations so you can customize it to best suit your wardrobe. Sizes: 0-20 included Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Format: Paper The Fraser Sweatshirt is the perfect year-round layering piece! Slip it over sports bras and knit tops, under jackets or wear it simply on its own. This semi-fitted pullover knit top features set-in sleeves, contrast options, and sleeve variations so you can customize it to best suit your wardrobe. View A has contrast yoke panels, a crew neckline and long sleeves. View B has three-quarter length sleeves. View C features a set-in collar contrast detail and elbow length sleeves. All views create a comfortable fit as you move through your day. This is a great project for beginners who want to develop their garment-making skills with no serger required! Banded hems are used to finish the sleeve and body for a professional, clean finish.

The Free Range Slacks are casual, comfortable, and timeless high-waisted pants with your choice of a wide or tapered leg. Both options have an elastic high waist, side panels, topstitched front pockets, and optional back patch pocket(s). The instructions include options for French and flat-fell leg seams. This pattern includes standard sizes 00-20. Advanced beginner level pattern. Pattern Features: High waist with wide elastic waistband; front slash pockets; side panels; optional back pocket(s). Version # 1 Tapered leg | Version #2 Straight, cropped leg Fabrics: Bottom weight fabrics with some drape such as linen, cotton/linen blends, cotton twill, linen/viscose blends, light to mid-weight denim, Tencel twill, cotton poplin, wool gabardine. Sundries: Thread, 1 1/2/40mm wide elastic (length = waist measurement + 1/2"/13mm) Tools: Fabric scissors, iron & ironing board, straight pins, tailor's chalk, sturdy safety pin.

Pattern supplement - includes sleeves, collar, other pieces to supplement the Geranium Dress not a standalone pattern!! (includes all girls sizes, 0-12)

Meet Morgan, slim-cut jeans designed for non-stretch denim. Inspired by old school denim style but with a fresh, modern cut, Morgan Jeans are engineered to flatter. Featuring a mid-rise, traditional five pocket construction, contoured waistband, tapered leg and button fly, Morgan fits snugly through the hip but relaxes and conforms to your curves with a little wear (size up for a slouchier, more casual fit). Choose between a regular or cropped inseam, and add an optional leather waistband patch. SUGGESTED FABRIC JEANS: Non-stretch denim, twill, canvas or heavier weight linen (please note that heavier weight denims do not have as much give and may require going up a size) POCKETS: Medium weight wovens, such as quilting cotton. YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS Lining All sizes: .5 yd / .5m 30" / .8m 0-6 = 3.25yd/3m, 8-14 = 3.5yd/3.25m, 16-20 = 3.75yd/3.5m 45" / 1.14m 0-6 = 1.75yd/1.6m, 8-14 = 2yd/1.8m, 16-20 = 2.75yd/2.55m 58" / 1.5m 0-6 = 1.5yd/1.4m, 8-14 = 1.75yd/1.8m, 16-20 = 2.25yd/2m ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES Jeans buttons (size 0-14 x 4, size 16-18 x 5, size 20 x 6) Denim rivets (optional) Topstitching & regular thread 1/4 yd fusible interfacing Marking tool Denim needles A small patch of leather for optional waistband patch Sewing level: Intermediate Sizes: 0 - 20

Girl Friends Holiday Party by Ann Kelle

Details: The Granville Shirt is a fitted button-front shirt with long sleeves featuring tailored plackets and cuffs. Sizes: 0-20 included Skill Level: Intermediate Format: Paper Your new favourite shirt! The Granville Shirt is a fitted button-front shirt with long sleeves featuring tailored plackets and cuffs. Front darts add subtle shaping, and the back princess seams are designed to fit the curve of your lower back in a flattering way. The yoke is self-lined, and the two-piece collar looks sharp under a jacket or sweater. Pattern also includes optional front pockets. The Granville is a tried and true pattern that you'll be making for years.

These pants are an absolute must have, the perfect balance of comfort and cool. You can rest easy knowing you'll always have the perfect pants to throw on whilst also feeling comfortable. Featuring stand out inverted pleats, zip fly, side front pockets, back welt pockets with button closure and an elasticated back waist band. Fabric Mid weight woven fabric. Could be made out of pretty much anything from a cotton or silk to a denim or wool. Your creativity is the limit! Model is 5’9” / 176cm and wears NZ 8/XS | UK 8 | EU 36 | US 4

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.

Details: 0-20 included Sizes: 0-20 (all sizes included in one pattern) Skill Level: Intermediate Format: Paper Harwood is a gorgeous sleeveless dress featuring a yoke with gathers, button front closure and beautifully flared skirt. Play with the length and fabric variations to make the dress suitable for work, special events or everyday attire! View A is above knee length and View B is knee length. The unlined dress and elastic waistline make it easy breezy to slip on and wear all day long. Customize the styling details to make it yours. Add optional piping or trim to define the yoke seam lines, and use matching or contrasting buttons. The choice is yours!

Sizes: 0-16 (all sizes are included in one pattern!) Skill Level: Beginner Format: Paper A wardrobe essential, the Hollyburn Skirt has just the right amount of swishy shape. The skirt is fitted at the waist, and features a zipper at center back and practical pockets. Play with the length and fabric variations to dress it up for work, or keep it casual for the weekend. This skirt pattern includes three different lengths with three different amounts of flare. View A is below the knee with optional belt loops. View B is knee length with button tabs on the waistband. View C is above the knee, and is the most flared of the three versions. Additional details add emphasis to the waistline, with optional button tabs to feature pretty buttons, or belt loops to show off your favourite belt.

Hughes Dress

Express your individual style by adding a wink to your wardrobe or room with these beautiful blooms from Indygo Junction s Fabric Flowers. You ll find 25 quick and easy flower projects for wearing, decorating and sharing, with inspiring techniques for the novice to the more advanced creative enthusiast. Recycle your jeans, ties, sweaters and t-shirts, combine cotton prints into one-of-a-kind fashion statements, create painterly effects of needle felting, and play with felt, wools, and silks. 50 fabric variations to spark your creativity are included! From a simple rose created from re-purposed denim jeans to a full wedding bouquet of felted roses, the projects in this book teach traditional techniques and introduce you to flower making short-cut methods, featuring Clover Needlecrafts tools: needle felting tools, Kanzashi Flower Makers, Quick Yo-Yo Makers, Flower Frill Templates and more.

The Jasika Blazer is a classic tailored jacket with a semi-fitted shape that will never go out of style. With just the right amount of polish and detail, Jasika is a wardrobe workhorse and a mighty skill builder. Our instructions use modern speed tailoring methods, fusible interfacings and minimal hand sewing to make tailoring fun and accessible for everyone; make a blazer you'll want to wear forever! This jacket is fully lined and features a classic notched collar, single button closure, back vent, shoulder pads, welt pockets, gorgeous two-piece sleeves and a flattering shape that skims the curves of the body. Optional details include pocket flaps, topstitching, decorative sleeve cuff buttons and leather or suede elbow patches.

Inspired by vintage work-wear, Jenny is a modern interpretation of classic overalls and wide leg trousers with an ultra-high rise, sleek, functional details and a comfortable all-day-long fit. Make a more sophisticated version of dungarees with our well-proportioned bib and optional utility pocket, or omit the bib entirely and make a pair of wide-legged cropped pants, full-length pants or shorts. Optional details abound; mix and match the curved slash front pockets, faux fly front, single or double zipper waistband and rounded back patch pockets. To personalize even further, go all out with high contrast topstitching, or take a more minimalist approach for a clean, elegant finish. Related Accessories: Jenny Hardware Kit Sizes: Currently available in sizes 0-20 only SUGGESTED FABRIC Bottom-weight woven fabrics: denim, twill, canvas, gabardine, medium weight linen, jacquard and brocade. Medium-weight woven fabric for pockets: shirting, chambray or quilting cotton (0.5 yd/0.45 m). YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (45"/1.14M FABRIC) View A (Overalls with pants) 0-8 = 3.25yd / 3m, 10-14 = 3.5yd / 3.2 m, 16-20 = 3.75 yd / 3.5m View B (Overalls with shorts) 0-8 = 1.75yd / 1.6m, 10-20 = 2.25yd / 2m View C (Trousers) 0-6 = 2.75yd / 2.5m, 8-14 = 3yd / 2.75m, 16-20 = 3.25yd / 3m View D (Shorts) 0-8 = 1.5yd / 1.4m, 10-20 = 1.75yd / 1.6m YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (58"/1.5M FABRIC) View A (Overalls with pants) 0-8 = 2.5yd / 2.3m, 10-14 = 2.75yd / 2.5 m, 16-20 = 3 yd / 2.75m View B (Overalls with shorts) 0-8 = 1.5yd / 1.4m, 10-20 = 1.75yd / 1.6m View C (Trousers) 0-8 = 2.5yd / 2.3m, 10-20 = 2.75yd / 2.5m View D (Shorts) 0-14 = 1.25yd / 1.2m, 16-20 = 1.75yd / 1.6m ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES Fusible interfacing (0.5 yd/0.45m for 58” wide interfacing, 1.25 yd/1.2m for 20” wide interfacing) Sturdy pants zipper: One or two 7” (18cm) zippers depending on the waistband style chosen 5/8” (16 mm) button: One or two depending on the waistband style chosen One pair of 1.5” (38mm) overall buckles & buttons for View A & B (can substitute button & buttonhole closure) Marking tool Polyester thread Optional: topstitching thread for higher contrast details Optional: tailors ham, for pressing back darts and crotch seams Sewing level: Intermediate Sizes: 0 - 20

Joyful Mending shows you how to fix old items of clothing, linens and household objects by turning tears and flaws into beautiful features. Simply by applying a few easy sewing, darning, felting, or crocheting techniques, as well as some sashiko and other favorite embroidery stitches, you can repair your favorite pieces in a transformative way. These techniques don't just save you money, but make your life more joyful, fulfilling and sustainable in an age of disposable "fast fashion." Author Noriko Misumi teaches you her philosophy of mending and reusing items based on the age-old Japanese concepts of mindfulness and Wabi Sabi (an appreciation of old and imperfect things). In her book, she shows you how to: Repair any kind of fabric that is torn, ripped or stained—whether knitted or woven Work with damaged flat or curved surfaces to make them aesthetically pleasing again Create repairs that blend in, as well as bold or whimsical visible repairs Darn your handmade or expensive gloves, sweaters and socks to make them look great again The joy to be found in working with your hands and the personal artistry you discover within yourself lie at the heart of this book. While nothing lasts forever, there's pleasure, as well as purpose, in appreciating age and imperfection. Joyful Mending allows you to surround yourself with the things that truly give you joy, whether they were given to you by a loved one, picked up in your travels or simply have a special place in your heart. Pages: 88 Author: Noriko Misumi Publish Date: 03/17/2020 Dimensions: 7.5in x 0.4in x 10in Softcover

With a loose, body skimming silhouette and a number of interchangeable features, the Kalle Shirt & Shirtdress is the ultimate in chic, easy dressing. View A is cropped with a wide faced hem, View B is a tunic length shirt inspired by classic men's oxfords, and View C is a stylish shirt dress with a high-low hem. All versions feature a subtly curved yoke, kimono sleeves with arm cuffs, and a dramatically shaped hem. Personalize your Kalle with a standard or band collar, an optional breast pocket, an inverted or box pleat, and button, popover or hidden placket. Featuring custom water color illustrations and in-depth illustrated instructions as well as traditional tissue pattern paper, the patterns are designed to take the guesswork out of sewing beautiful garments. Size 0-22

Style meets function with the Kelly Anorak; a classic shape with a modern cut, this simple coat is the perfect choice for transitional weather. Lightweight and unlined, it features a two piece cuffed sleeve, optional drawstring waist, gusseted flap pocket and a zipper placket with snap buttons. View A will keep you warm and dry with a roomy three piece hood, while View B features a classic stand-up collar. Kelly is just right made up in light to medium-weight woven fabric such as twill, gabardine, and linen, and will make the ultimate rain coat when sewn with a waterproof fabric like ripstop or goretex.

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