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.
Skill Level: Skilled (Intermediate)
Fabric: Mid - heavy weight cottons, linens, corduroy, wools and blends.
A jacket of all trades, this is your everyday utility button-up in a cropped boxy fit. With a choice of flapped in-seam pockets or oversized patch pockets to carry all your essentials, the Stacker is fully lined and features a drop shoulder and a classic collar. It’s as versatile as a Swiss Army knife, really.
Stitch Wear Play, 20 Charming Patterns for Boys & Girls
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Stylish, yet practical sewing patterns for playful young ones.
Hop, skip and jump your way through over 20 practical and stylish clothing designs for children ages 3-8. This year-round collection was designed with active boys and girls in mind, and includes shirts, dresses, skirts, pants, jackets and charming accessories. The cuts are classic and the fabrics are kid-friendly cotton, linen, knits, and fleece. Delicate details and impeccable finishing complete the look, making all sewing projects look like they were purchased from a trendy boutique.
Despite the polished look, every garment has detailed and fully illustrated instructions, and requires only basic sewing skills. Special sewing techniques have been stepped out to show how to successfully achieve beautiful results, such as binding an armhole, making box pleats, gathering techniques, and making patch pockets. These clothing designs are timeless, functional, easy-to-sew, and kids will love wearing them as much as mom loves making them!
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
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 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 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
Gentle drawstring trouser with side pockets and a false fly, cut to sit on the waist. Features 3 versions – cropped & tapered trouser, wide straight trouser or shorts. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - beginner. | Fabric suggestions - linen, linen blends, tencel, tencel/linen, 3-5oz denim, cotton chambray, indian handweaves, very fine wool or corduroy.
The Alberta Street Pencil Skirt is a great classic silhouette for any season. It is a slim fitting, unlined skirt with little to no ease in the hips with a tapered hem that lands just below the knees. It features a contoured waistband that sits just below the waist, angled and oversized front patch pockets, double back darts, a back vent and center back zipper. The instructions call for a set in back zipper however, an invisible zipper could easily be substituted for an intermediate or advanced sewist. This is an advanced beginner level pattern. Sizes 0 - 20
Swagger like a rebel to the ball park in this short sleeve boxy shirt, best worn casual in cotton or linen. Inspired by the American style of the fifties. Features a one piece collar, patch pocket, back yoke, short sleeves and short side splits. | Size UK 34 - 46. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - linen, linen blends, tencel, tencel/linen, 4 - 8oz denim, cotton chambray, indian handweaves, fine wool or needlecord.
A jacket or shirt. Workwear inspired; make Arbor yours in anything from canvas or wool to a lightweight linen.This shirt has a boxy style fit, please check the finished measurements to make sure you are happy with the final fit. | Size UK 34 - 54. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern. | Skill level; Intermediate.
A hardworking gilet. Make yours lined or unlined, with facings on the inside or outside. | Sizes UK 34 - 54. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern. | Skill level; Intermediate. | Fabric Suggestions – Dry oilskin, oilskin, linen, 7-12oz denim, wool, corduroy, cotton twills or canvas. For the lining we’d suggest our barrier lining if using an oilskin, otherwise – cotton voile, lightweight linen, cotton poplin, lightweight wool and slip linings.
A simple dress with tapered A-line silhouette and short fitted sleeves for an easy-wear classic. Features 2 versions – Dress or T-shirt. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - advanced beginner. | Fabric suggestions - linen, linen blends, tencel, tencel/linen, 4-80z denim, cotton chambray, indian handweaves, fine wool or needlecord.
A simple dress with tapered A-line silhouette and short fitted sleeves for an easy-wear classic. Features 2 versions – Dress or T-shirt. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - advanced beginner. | Fabric suggestions - linen, linen blends, tencel, tencel/linen, 4-80z denim, cotton chambray, indian handweaves, fine wool or needlecord.
Practical and hardworking, Cassidy is an unstructured jumpsuit featuring an elasticated back and front tie. Long or short sleeves and a wide leg with side pockets. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - medium weight wovens such as sanded twill, 5-8oz denims, yarn dyed linens, linen/cotton/wool blends and cotton poplin. If you are an experienced sewer you could try tencel, tencel/linen, corduroy, more drapey linens, prints and checks.
Practical and hardworking, Cassidy is an unstructured jumpsuit featuring an elasticated back and front tie. Long or short sleeves and a wide leg with side pockets. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - medium weight wovens such as sanded twill, 5-8oz denims, yarn dyed linens, linen/cotton/wool blends and cotton poplin. If you are an experienced sewer you could try tencel, tencel/linen, corduroy, more drapey linens, prints and checks.
A simple t-shaped dress or top with a gathered drawstring neckline that can be adjusted to sit at your desired height. Make it sleeveless or with sleeves, structured and architectural in poplin or soft and relaxed in linen. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern. | Skill level; beginner. | Suitable fabrics - light to medium weight wovens such as linen, brushed cotton, cotton lawn, cotton poplin, tencel, Indian handlooms, lightweight baby cord or cotton double gauze.
The Dress Shirt is a lightweight, versatile dress inspired by Grandpa’s shirt. It is a relaxed, classic cut to be worn loose and is absurdly comfortable. Includes a rolled up sleeve or a short sleeve. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - beginner. | Fabric suggestions - linen, linen blends, tencel, tencel/linen, denim, cotton chambray, indian handweaves, fine wool.
The Dress Shirt is a lightweight, versatile dress inspired by Grandpa’s shirt. It is a relaxed, classic cut to be worn loose and is absurdly comfortable. Includes a rolled up sleeve or a short sleeve. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - beginner. | Fabric suggestions - linen, linen blends, tencel, tencel/linen, denim, cotton chambray, indian handweaves, fine wool.
An everyday men's elasticated trouser with front slanted pockets and back patch pockets. Make them with or without a zip. | Size UK 28 - 49. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern. | Skill level; Intermediate. | Fabric suggestions – 5-8oz cotton twill or canvas, soft denim, light - medium weight corduroy, linen, hemp/cotton blends, medium weight cotton flannel.