Patterns

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).

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.

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.

An oversized coat or jacket with a rolled collar and turn back cuffs. The coat has inseam pockets and jacket has patch pockets. Choose to make either lined or unlined

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Dry oilskin, oilskin, linen, 7-12oz denim, wool, corduroy, cotton twill or canvas. A heaver weight cloth with result in a more structured coat. Linings: cotton voile, lightweight linen, cotton poplin, lightweight wool and slip linings.

A twist on an artist's smock designed by Cawley Studio. Featuring front welt and in-seam pockets with an optional belt. Perfect in utility cloth.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Advanced
• Recommended fabric: medium dress weight wovens, sanded twill, linen, 6-9oz denim, corduroy, tencel and tencel/linen

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

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: XS-XL (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Beginner
• Recommended fabric: light to medium weight wovens such as linen, brushed cotton, cotton lawn, cotton poplin, tencel, Indian handlooms, lightweight baby cord or cotton double gauze.

Etta is a simple wrap dress with a lined bodice and inseam pockets. Choose between short or three quarter length sleeves or make it sleeveless. The dress has an inner tie so you can choose how loose you want your wrap to be, but it is designed to not be fitted at the waist

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: 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 pair of 'sailor' inspired wide leg trousers, featuring back welt pockets and front pockets with button openings..

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: medium weight woven fabric such as cotton twill, denim, corduroy, light to medium weight woollens and linen

An oversized, boxy shirt with a dropped back hem and half placket. Swingy and absurdly comfortable.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: 3-6oz linen, cotton poplin, cotton lawn, cotton double gauze, Indian handlooms, cotton chambray, Tencel, hemp/cotton blends

Sidney is a boxy sweatshirt with a loose crew neck and finger skimming sleeves.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Beginner
• Recommended fabric: To get the structured boxy shape of Sidney, choose a medium to heavy weight cloth. Sweat shirting, jersey loopback and cotton jacquards are ideal

The Mary White is a loose fitting dress or top with front and back pleats, side in-seam pockets (dress only), breast pocket and a sailor collar. Perfect attire for any board walk.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Medium weight dress weight wovens, cotton sanded twill, 6-9oz denim, linen, corduroy, tencel, tencel/linen. The more structured the fabric the more sculptural your top/dress will look

The Florence is a sweet swingy top and dress with a button back detail and soft high low gathers.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: 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 Eve Trouser is cropped, with a slightly tapered leg and optional turn ups. It's an easy garment to make, fitting neatly at the waist and over the hips with a simple side zip and two back pockets. Choose to make pleats or darts into the waist seam.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: ideally suited to a mid-heavyweight cotton canvas, as this keeps the structured shape. Other options are: corduroy, light-medium weight woollens and 7 - 12oz denim. You can use lighter weight cloths like linen and potentially a Tencel/linen but this will give you a softer silhouette.

The Ottoline is a boxy workwear jacket with cuff and side seam splits and inside pocket. Although a lovely design detail the vents are a little tricky, so we have included instructions to simplify Ottoline by excluding the side seams and sleeve vents if you like.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Advanced
• Recommended fabric: 8 - 12.5oz non stretch denim, medium weight cotton drill or canvas, dry oilskin, linen and corduroy

A simple dress with tapered A-line silhouette and short fitted sleeves for an easy-wear classic. Features 2 versions – Dress or T-shirt.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 8-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Advanced Beginner
• Recommended fabric: linen, linen blends, tencel, tencel/linen, 4-80z denim, cotton chambray, indian handweaves, fine wool or needlecord

Ava is a summer dress with a button placket and collar with collar stand. Both front and back are cut above the bust and gathered for a loose fit. The dress is sleeveless, but the folded shoulder trims make sure your shoulders are covered. The belt creates a shaped waist, but you can wear Ava perfectly without it as well. Make this dress in a printed or plain fabric with a nice drape.

PATTERN IN FRENCH, ENGLISH AND DUTCH

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate (2/4)
• Recommended fabric: Light to medium weight fabric like viscose, fine cotton, tencel, polyester, linen

The Hannah Blouse can be made in many ways to make it your own style. Mix and match sleeves and neckline finishes for an everyday top you'll love. Choose a wide gathered sleeve for a more romantic look, or a longer sleeve for a warmer wear. You have two options for the front: cut with a straight line or in a curved line. There's an optional tie for the neckline to add detail, and optional piping for a neat finish around the yoke seams on the front and back

PATTERN IN FRENCH, ENGLISH AND DUTCH

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate (2/4)
• Recommended fabric: Light to medium weight fabric like viscose, fine cotton, tencel, polyester, linen

Inez is a summer jacket for easy wear that combines really nice with jeans and a top. The geometrical shapes of the front and back give endless opportunities for colour blocking. You can make the jacket in a plain fabric as well as in a printed fabric for a kimono inspired garment. Inez has large, topstitched pockets at the front and a subtle lapel collar. The dropped sleeves are half-long and wide.

PATTERN IN FRENCH, ENGLISH AND DUTCH

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate (2/4)
• Recommended fabric: Light to medium weight fabric like cotton, tencel, viscose, polyester, linen

Elsie has everything you’re looking for in dungarees: topstitched pockets at front and back, loose trouser legs that you can roll up for a casual look and a back piece with diamond shape where the shoulder straps are attached. The dungarees are closed with 3 (jeans) buttons at both sides. 

PATTERN IN FRENCH, ENGLISH AND DUTCH

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate (2/4)
• Recommended fabric: Heavy weight fabric like cotton, denim, linen, corduroy

This caftan dress is all about summer, with it’s large popover plackets, wide sleeves and swirling cut. You can wear the dress in a loose fit, more casual way, or you can fit it with a ribbon in a casing or with a belt. You’d rather make the blouse? No problem, the hemline of the blouse is clearly indicated on the pattern! 

PATTERN IN FRENCH, ENGLISH AND DUTCH

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate (2/4)
• Recommended fabric: viscose, cotton, linen or a jersey fabric.

Stina is a gathered skirt with inverted pleats. The front and back have 3 inverted pleats each and the pockets are hidden in a pleat in the side seam. The skirt is mid-length. An elastic in the waist band makes this pattern accessible for starting seamstresses!

PATTERN IN FRENCH, ENGLISH AND DUTCH

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate (2/4)
• Recommended fabric: viscose, tencel, cotton or linen

Sun dress with spaghetti shoulder straps and lots of possibilities to make the dress just the way you like it: Add cross back straps, a small ruffle at the neckline and even a small belt. Or why not make the top version perfect for those warm summer days!

PATTERN IN FRENCH, ENGLISH AND DUTCH

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate (2/4)
• Recommended fabric: viscose, tencel, cotton or linen

Summer dress with a nice V-neckline, a gathered front at the shoulder seams and elegant cuffs at the sleeves. The midi skirt with side slits gives the dress a nice breezy effect. The dress comes with an elastic in the waist so it fits perfectly

PATTERN IN FRENCH, ENGLISH AND DUTCH

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: Viscose, Tencel, Crepe, Cotton, Linen

Hadley is a semi formal top, drapey, fluid, and sophisticated. View A has a jewel neck, a pleat at the back neckline,and bracelet lengths sleeves. View B is sleeveless and features a soft v-neck. Both have center seams in the front and back as well as a wide hem.

• Sizes: 0-18 
• Skill level: Beginner
• Recommended fabrics: Light to medium weight fabrics, cotton, linen, silk, rayon, voile or lawn