A flared dress, just below the knee, with small neat shoulder and shallow rounded neckline. With the option of a button through back or a simple slip over the head. The trapeze is so easy to make and so easy to wear. Make it for the winter in Harris tweed teamed with a chunky brogue, in a bold block print or a washed linen for the summer. It is endlessly versatile. | You have the option of making this 3/4 sleeved, sleeveless and short sleeved, all with a button back opening. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - beginner. | Fabric suggestions - woven dress weight fabrics from linen, denim and woollens to printed cottons.
A perfect combination for any mood, if Ellis is a gentle woman then Hattie is a blithe bachelorette. Both feature four delicate neck darts, Ellis, who gets some more feminine shaping from bust darts, is waisted, with set in sleeves and inseam side pockets. Hattie has a lined bodice, dropped waist and bold patch pockets. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - Suitable for linen or light wools, light to medium weight woven cottons such as drill or sanded canvas.
Traditional dressmaking pins, nickel plated and made to last. These pins aren't suitable for very fine or lightweight fabrics. A little black box full of best dressmaking pins – 32mm x 0.65mm. Weight 28g or 1oz.
