Skill Level: Rookie
Fabric: Jersey/Knit Fabrics. Merino/Wool Jersey, Cotton Knit, Cotton/Lycra, Viscose/Lycra.
The perfect turtleneck pattern to help ease you through the cooler months. This pattern has two completely different variations, a chic fitted version, or a dropped shoulder loose fitting option. These are wardrobe staples!
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.
The Arlo Track Jacket is the perfect lightweight layer. It features a sport collar, interesting seamlines, and comfortable front pockets. The Arlo is fitted without being tight and comes with three length options: short 22”/56cm, medium 24”/61cm, and long 26”/66cm. It is the type of zip-up you can wear on its own in fall and under a warm coat in winter. This is a unisex pattern and looks great on all gender expressions! This pattern is intermediate but is achievable by the confident beginner.
This jacket is designed for knits with at least 20% cross grain stretch. French terry, sweatshirt fleece, ponte, and other sturdy knits are ideal for this pattern. Knits that are really drapey are not suitable for this pattern.
Level: Skilled
Whether worn as a dreamy blouse or dress, the Sequence can be styled in multiple ways: wrap it at the front for a time-less classic, or wear the cross-over at the back for a surprising silhouette. The flutter shape adds some fun to your classic 3/4 sleeve, and you can wrap your ties to the front, back, or side for an instant style update.
Fabric
Blouse: Light to mid weight woven fabric with drape -silk, rayon or blends.
Dress: Light to mid weight woven fabric - Cotton, linen, silk, rayon or blends.
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.
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.
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
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
A traditional pair of pyjamas with either long or short sleeves and long, short or short - short bottoms. The top and short - short bottoms can be piped (optional). | All seam allowances are 1cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - light to medium weight wovens such as linen, brushed cotton, cotton lawn, cotton poplin, Tencel, Indian handlooms, linen or cotton double gauze.
A traditional pair of pyjamas with either long or short sleeves and long, short or short - short bottoms. The top and short - short bottoms can be piped (optional). | All seam allowances are 1cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - light to medium weight wovens such as linen, brushed cotton, cotton lawn, cotton poplin, Tencel, Indian handlooms, linen or cotton double gauze.
A softly structured waistcoat with a boxy fit, two welt pockets and a simple stitched belt at the back. Layer up in the winter or wear on its own in the summer in a tumbled linen. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. (Leaving the welt pockets off would make it an advanced beginner make) | Fabric suggestions - 5-8oz linen, 5-10oz denim, light - medium weight corduroy, wool, wool blends, cotton canvas or twill. For the lining: lightweight wovens such as calico, cotton lawn, cotton, cotton blends, Tencel/linen (when choosing your cloth consider that the lining fabric may be visible).
The Florence is a sweet swingy top and dress with a button back detail and soft high low gathers. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - We recommend light weight fabrics with some drape like cotton, tencel or linen. If you choose something with less drape the top will have a more sculptural look.
The Florence is a sweet swingy top and dress with a button back detail and soft high low gathers. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - We recommend light weight fabrics with some drape like cotton, tencel or linen. If you choose something with less drape the top will have a more sculptural look.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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!
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
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