Patterns

Sewing pattern for the Bronzette summer dress, Singulière x Cousette Fabrics. A glamorous halter dress with a straight cut, it arrives below the calf and features a slit on the left side. The upper part of the dress is made up of a fitted bandeau, held in place by fines straps crossed at the back, which run through sliders before being tied. The top of the skirt, embellished with gathers, is sewn on the front only. The back, meanwhile, dips below the waist and is held in place with elastic.

• SIZES: XS-XXXL
• SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
• Recommended fabrics: fine, opaque materials such as viscose, crepe and cotton voile

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Sewing pattern for the Elyette Blouse Jacket, Singulière x Cousette Fabrics. With a fine fabric for a blouse look, which can be made with a mao collar or bias neckline. Sleeves are fitted, but wide enough. They can be ¾ or long (in two parts: high and low), tightened with 4 pleats and finished with a sleeve band. Small patch pockets on the front echo the sleeve folds. A wide hem can be used as a drawstring to tighten the bottom.

• SIZES: XS-XXXL
• SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
• Recommended fabrics: fine and medium fabrics such as cotton voile, poplin, gabardine, denim and jacquard. Fabric choice depends on whether you'd prefer to wear Elyette as a jacket or a blouse.

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Sewing pattern for Opérette, an asymmetrical wrap skirt for women, by Cousette Fabrics, Singulière x Cousette. 

• SIZES: XS-XXXL
• SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
• Recommended fabrics: fine, opaque materials such as viscose, crepe and satin.

Instructions are available in French (with images)

A classic shirt-dress or shirt featuring a bib, grandad collar and cuffed sleeves. Dress has in-seam pockets

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: XS-XXL (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: light to medium weight wovens such as cotton poplin, cotton chambray, Indian handlooms, hemp/cotton, lightweight denim (4-6oz).

Channelling the free spirits of the 1970's, The Honey is a maxi sundress made for lazy days. Featuring a neat mitred bodice and a gently elasticated back. Choose bold patterns, little prints or plains for distinctively different looks

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Light weight wovens such as linen, chambray, seersucker, cotton lawn, cotton poplin, tencel and indian handlooms. Avoid linen that is too heavy as with the gathers this could be too weighty. 

A pair of culotte trousers featuring a fly front, front pleats, in-seam pockets and elasticated back waistband.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: mid-weight cotton canvas, 8oz organic sanded twill, corduroy, light-medium weight wollens and 7-10oz denim. Lighter weight cloths like linen and tencel/linen will give you a softer silhouette.

The Scout was inspired by 1920's women's scouting uniforms. Make as a neat shirt or dress with optional tie. The dress has in-seam pockets.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Linen, lightweight denim, cotton chambray, poplin, linen/cotton blends. If you choose something with less drape the top will have a more sculptural look.

A feminine blouse with back buttons and gentle gathers into a waistband.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: ighter weight woven fabrics such as cotton lawn , voile, cotton poplin, tencel, Indian handlooms, double gauze, choosing something like a cotton poplin that is tightly woven will a more voluminous silhouette.

Inspired by a vintage Austrian hiking jacket. This neat mid-season piece is perfect for all weathers. A double breasted jacket that can be lined or unlined. It features two flap pockets and a button tab to close the collar

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: dry oilskin, oilskin, linen, 8 -12oz denim, wool, corduroy, cotton twills or canvas. A heavier weight cloth will result in a more structured jacket. Linings: cotton voile, lightweight linen, cotton poplin, lightweight wool and slip linings.