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).

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 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

Sewing pattern for the Crickette blouse for women, by Cousette Fabrics, Singulière x Cousette. Blouse with square neckline, slim cuffs with sleeve tabs and 2-by-2 buttoning

• SIZES: XS-XXXL
• SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
• Recommended fabrics: fine to medium fabrics such as viscose, cotton and twill.

Instructions are available in French (with images)

With its wide-leg cut, dropped waist and wide waistband, Goélette is best worn loose. Featuring Italian pockets on the front and welt pockets on the back, you'll also love the wide roll-up cuffs for a smart-casual look.

• SIZES: XS-XXXL
• SKILL LEVEL: Advanced
• Recommended fabrics: edium to thick fabrics such as gabardine, woollen cloth, denim and velvet.

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Miette is a short top, to be sewn sleeveless as a tank top or with sleeves and lined for a jacket version. It features a subtle play of slits: the side seams are diverted forward to the waist, while the sleeve seams follow the same principle

• SIZES: XS-XXXL
• SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
• Recommended fabrics: fine to medium fabrics such as viscose, cotton and linen.

Instructions are available in French (with images)

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

Este is a pattern which allows you to make two versions of a buttoned shirt. It's an oversized model with dropped shoulders, a back yoke and pleat. You can choose between a classic shirt collar and a lapel collar, and between a long sleeve with cuffs, or a wider, short sleeve. A front and back facing are included for the lapel collar. 

PATTERN IN FRENCH, ENGLISH AND DUTCH

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate (3/4)
• Recommended fabric: viscose, cotton, tencel, non-static polyester

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

Empire-waist dress with high-cut armholes and a fitted bodice at the bust. The skirt is straight and gathered for a steamy effect. Fully lined.

• SIZES: XS-XXXL
• SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
• Recommended fabrics: flowing fabrics such as viscose, silk and cotton voile

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Kimono-inspired jacket with sleeves that are part of the back and front yokes. Large patch pockets. Collar band border the front and neckline.

• SIZES: XS-XXXL
• SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
• Recommended fabrics: light to medium fabrics such as viscose, Tencel, gabardine, jacquard and French terry.

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Raglan shirt with batwing sleeves combined with a host of pretty details. Straight bottom and shoulders highlighted by rounded front and back panels. Gathered bottom sleeves and rounded cuffs, closed with straps and buttons

• SIZES: XS-XXXL
• SKILL LEVEL: Advanced
• Recommended fabrics: viscose, crepe, tencel

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Low waist straight dress with a bodice structured by two bust darts. The slightly flared skirt is gathered and has a straight flounce at the bottom. Fitted sleeves. A slit in the middle back is closed with a strap and a button

• SIZES: XS-XXXL
• SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
• Recommended fabrics: viscose, twill, crepe

Instructions are available in French (with images)

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

Lovely blouse with raglan sleeves and elegant popover placket. Olivia has medium length sleeves, a nice gather at the collar and a slightly rounded hem. Or maybe you prefer making the dress? They are both included in this double pattern!

PATTERN IN FRENCH, ENGLISH AND DUTCH

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate (3/4)
• Recommended fabric: viscose, tencel, cotton or linen.

Frida is a romantic looking blouse with a French touch. It has a gathered front, a button placket in the front, an elegant collar and three-quarter sleeves with a small inverted pleat. The back also has an inverted pleat for an elegant look

PATTERN IN FRENCH, ENGLISH AND DUTCH

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: viscose, tencel, cotton, linen or polyester

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

Beautiful blouse with a high yoke, straight cut and front buttoning. V-neckline and nice armholes.

• SIZES: XS-XXXL (French sizes)
• SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
• Recommended fabrics: viscose, silk, tencel

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Dress with refined details and slightly retro look and very feminine. Batwing sleeves, waist cinched by two box pleats, shawl collar and flared skirt with midi length. Pattern is also available as a short blouse

• SIZES: XS-XXXL (French sizes)
• SKILL LEVEL: Advanced
• Recommended fabrics: viscose, silk, tencel

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Straight cut shirt with wide cuffs, flap sleeves, large chest pockets and round neckline. Ideal for a first shirt, Buchette will be perfect as an overshirt in a fine wool or corduroy

• SIZES: XS-XL (French sizes)
• SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
• Recommended fabrics: cotton, fine linen and flannel

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Long wrap dress. Its wide crossover and kimono sleeves make it easy to wear every day.

• SIZES: XS-XL (French sizes)
• SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
• Recommended fabrics: viscose, tencel, cotton

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Fitted trousers, slightly flared at the bottom of the leg. Its rounded front and patch pockets at the back give it the look of seventies jeans.

• SIZES: XS-XL (French sizes)
• SKILL LEVEL: Advanced
• Recommended fabrics: medium to heavy stretch fabrics such as gabardine, velvet and denim

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Dress or blouse very simple to make, with straight cut, a lapel collar and false button placket. Midi length dress slightly slit on the front. Sleeveless or 3/4 sleeves with gathered cuffs

• SIZES: XS-XL (French sizes)
• SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
• Recommended fabrics: double gauze, fine linen and viscose

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Double chest dress, closed with a double buttoning. It is slightly gathered at the waist Delicate and daring, intended for seamstresses who have already made a few pieces and who want to take up new challenges!

• SIZES: XS-XL (French sizes)
• SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
• Recommended fabrics: viscose, twill, crepe

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Fluid jumpsuit, gathered at the waist with a closure at the back which closes to reveal a nice back drape.

Dress version available as a PDF download

• SIZES: XS-XL (French sizes)
• SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
• Recommended fabrics: fluid fabrics such as viscose, tencel, crepe

Instructions are available in French (with images)

• SIZES: XS-XL (French sizes)
• SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
• Recommended fabrics: Crepe, Tencel, viscose-inen, jacquard and lightweight wool

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Loose blouse or tunic, easy to sew and to wear. Its little extra is its front and back panels which continue in 3/4 or short sleeves. Two lengths available

• SIZES: XS-XL (French sizes)
• SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
• Recommended fabrics: viscose, double gauze, silk

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Shirtdress buttoned on the front with belt tie at the waist. Finish the back with a box pleat or gathered back. The dress is mid-length (below the knee) you can lengthen it if you wish. Also opt for the realization of the shirt

• SIZES: XS-XL (French sizes)
• SKILL LEVEL: Advanced
• Recommended fabrics: viscose, tencel, lightweight cotton

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Girouette is your every day blouse: short sleeves, long sleeves, buttoned in front or in the back. Multiple possibilities for a very simple model to make.

• SIZES: XS-XL (French sizes)
• SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
• Recommended fabrics: double gauze, cotton chambray, lightweight cotton

Instructions are available in French (with images)

Simple dress available in two lengths. Rounded waist, slightly gathered on the front and back to highlight all the silhouettes. Slightly curved skirt bottom. Pockets are hidden in the front seams. Sleeves finished with a cuff

• SIZES: XS-XL (French sizes)
• SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
• Recommended fabrics: soft and lightweight fabrics

Instructions are available in French (with images)