In sizes small to xlarge (men's waist sizes 28 to 42), the Essential Boxer Shorts pattern will let you sew one-of-a-kind boxers for all of the guys in your life. These boxers are designed with a comfortable, easy fit, and they can be sewn with a traditional fly, a faux fly or (the quickest option) no fly at all. The pattern works perfectly with your favorite cotton quilting fabrics, as well as lightweight cotton jersey knits.
Sizes: 0-16 included Details: The Belcarra is a semi-fitted pullover blouse features a wide neckline finished with bias binding, subtle waist shaping and raglan sleeves with bias cuffs. Skill Level: Beginner Format: Paper This blouse is a simple top that will quickly become a wardrobe favourite! The Belcarra, a semi-fitted pullover blouse, features a wide neckline finished with bias binding, subtle waist shaping and raglan sleeves with bias cuffs. Ideal for showing off beautiful fabrics with minimal sewing. No darts or tucks makes it a quick project! View B features tucks along the sleeves and View C has turnback cuffs and a front patch pocket. Great for wearing under suits and jackets, tucked into skirts with waistbands or worn untucked with trousers and shorts. The simple style makes it perfect for optional embellishments.
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.
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
The Crossroads Trench is a quick, easy-to-make, unlined loose fitting wrap jacket shown in two lengths with optional snap closure. This fashionable trench, without facings, features raglan sleeves, an oversized collar and optional pockets. Several options for finishing the edges are provided. Make from two-sided fabric such as denim, linen, fleece or wool. Sizes: S/M and L/XL.
The Button Back Shirt provides a twist on the classic. Featuring front pleats, cuffed sleeves and back button details. Great top for all seasons. Add decorative buttons down the back (no need to make buttonholes) or leave it open! Ideal for shot cottons, voile, rayon, denim, batiks and linen. Sizes: XS - 3X
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 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
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
Our most versatile pattern yet, the Skipper Tunic comes with 3 sleeve length options, 3 neckline variations and 3 garment lengths. This relax-fit garment can be cropped, hip or tunic length with a square neck, deep v-placket or lace up front options. If you want a pattern full of potential, this is it.
Fabric
Light to medium weight woven fabrics. Cotton, Silk, Linen, Denim, Chambray, Tencel.
Model is 5’9” / 176cm
and wears NZ 8/XS | UK 8 | EU 36 | US 4
Ballet Style raglan sleeve wrap cardi with two cute variations. Make full length with the wrap attached in the side seam with a band at the bottom or cropped with a long waist tie to wrap around and tie in a bow. It has wide bands and cuffs. Great for Summer in a light drapey fabric or in Winter out of a Wool Jersey as a second layer.
Fabric
Jersey/Knit Fabrics.
Merino/Wool Jersey, Cotton Knit, Cotton/Lycra, Viscose/Lycra.
A feminine dress for warm summer days. Features include gently ruffled sleeves and hemline, wrap skirt, bust darts and gathered waist with additional wrap skirt option. The wrap-around skirt option features a waistband with front and back darts.
Fabric
Light - Medium weight woven fabrics with drape. Silk, Rayon, Tencel, Linen, Cotton.
Model is 5’9” / 176cm
and wears NZ 8/XS | UK 8 | EU 36 | US 4
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.
The Dandy-Doo Totally Reversible, Totally Adjustable Jacket Pattern for Small Dogs includes complete instructions for making a custom, quilted jacket for any small dog of a girth measurement of 20” or under. This pattern walks you through the customization of a pattern to make your project fit your pooch perfectly. This project is designed using conventional techniques. This pattern also includes instructions on making continuous bias tape so your jacket will be finished in the perfect way.
The pattern is an 8 pages 5” x 8” booklet printed in full-colour and saddle stitched with a rigid gloss cover. A large format adjustable jacket pattern insert is also included.
The Avenir Jumpsuit is an easy woven project that can be sewn up in an afternoon. With billowy sleeves and wide legs, this jumpsuit will have you breezing into any event looking good and feeling fine. Elastic gathers the neck and waistline for a comfortable, easy fit.
Includes sizes XS - 4X
Confident beginner level sewing
Designed for woven fabrics
The Avenir Jumpsuit is designed for woven fabrics. You will get a different look depending on the fabric you select. A drapey rayon or silk will give a more elegant dressy look, while a more sturdy fabric like a linen will give you a gorgeous everyday style. We encourage you to be creative and daring with fabric! It would look amazing in a double gauze cotton, a rayon challis, or lightweight canvas - you can’t really go wrong.
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
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
Skill Level: Rookie
Fabric:
Variation 1 & 2: Light to medium weight woven fabrics. Cotton, Silk, Linen, Chambray, Tencel.
Variation 3: Medium weight jersey knit fabrics.
Such a versatile pattern! The pinnacle Top & Sweater has a cropped oversized fit featuring two detail front triangle panels inspired by a Pinnacle, a high, pointed piece of rock. Variation 1 has a deep V neckline with facing and can be made with a short or wrist length sleeve. Variation 2 has a round neckline with binding and ties and can be made with a short or wrist length sleeve. Variation 3 is a sweater with neck band and sleeve cuffs.
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.
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.