Patterns

With its wide cut, Henri combines style and comfort in all seasons. Designed to be made in soft wool or a lighter fabric, it adapts to your desires.

The Henri trousers  have lots of details: pronounced pleats at the front, a high waist with belt loops, a patch pocket at the back and a zip fly make this a technical piece, ideal for improving your sewing skills.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH WITH DETAILED BOOKLET

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Advanced (4/5)
• Recommended fabric: Use a soft fabric with a heavy drape, such as fine wool, ribbed velvet for a winter version, or flowing gabardine. For a more summery version, you can use viscose twill or viscose linen.

Watch the video of the technical points on the Lise Tailor YouTube channel.

Overcoat meets duster. An oversized coat for striding through town and country with purpose. Choose to make either lined or unlined. The September works for a variety of seasons, in oilskin or wool it can be a proper winter coat, or in linen it feels like a casual throw on.

Unisex sewing pattern.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 6 - 18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: dry oilskin, oilskin, mid - heavyweight linens, 7 - 12oz denim, wool, corduroy, cotton twills or canvas. A heavier weight cloth will result in a more structured coat

Easy like Sunday morning, wrap up and settle in. A traditional unisex dressing gown with inner tie, patch pockets and a shawl collar.

Unisex sewing pattern.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: XXS - XXL (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: light – medium weight laundered linen, cotton double gauze, Indian cotton, cotton voile or lawn, linen waffle, Tencel/linen.

Inspired by traditional workwear of the early fifties, the practical and hardwearing Foreman is an unlined utilitarian jacket made to take charge. Features a boxy cut, 2 piece sleeves, a neat square collar, 2 hip pockets and one breast pocket. Can be optionally top-stitched in contrasting thread.

Unisex sewing pattern.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 36-46 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: dry oilskin, cotton canvas and twill, 8-13oz denim, mid-heavyweight linen, corduroy, woollen tweed

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.

Unisex sewing pattern.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 36-46 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: linen, linen blends, tencel, tencel/linen, 4 - 8oz denim, cotton chambray, indian handweaves, fine wool or needlecord

The T-shirt is probably the world's most popular garment, presented here as a smart, contemporary evolution of a wardrobe staple. The Merchant & Mills Tee Shirt is a smart combination of a woven fabric with a stretch rib neck, a breast pocket and optional rolled up sleeves.

Unisex sewing pattern.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 36-46 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Beginner 
• Recommended fabric: laundered linen, linen blends, Tencel, Tencel/linen, denim, cotton chambray, Indian handweaves, fine wool, needlecord

The 101 Trousers is a gentle drawstring trouser with side pockets and a false fly, cut to sit on the waist. Features 3 versions – cropped & tapered trouser, wide straight trouser or shorts.

PATTERN IN ENGLISH

• Sizes: 8-18 (UK Sizes)
• Skill level: Beginner
• Recommended fabric: linen, linen blends, tencel, tencel/linen, 3-5oz denim, cotton chambray, indian handweaves, very fine wool or corduroy.

A midi-length wrap skirt that combines timeless elegance and modernity. It's as easy to sew as it is to wear, with clean lines that adapt to any situation. A pretty knot on the side adds a refined, feminine touch.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH WITH DETAILED BOOKLET

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Confident Beginner (2/5)
• Recommended fabric: Choose a fluid fabric such as viscose.

Watch the video of the technical points on the Lise Tailor YouTube channel.

Marche aux Fleurs (Flower market) is a spring sun-dress with a lined bodice and invisible zipper ensure a polished finish. This sewing project is perfect for those who love to focus on details and create a one-of-a-kind piece.

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH WITH DETAILED BOOKLET

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate (2/5)
• Recommended fabric: Choose a fluid fabric such as viscose.

Watch the video of the technical points on the Lise Tailor YouTube channel.

Giverny is a high-waisted trousers, fluid and elegant, ideal to wear on sunny days. Fitted at the tighs, they widen at the bottom to suit many figures best. The waist is highlighted with a belt to tie that delicately slips into belt loops. Only the back of the trousers is elasticated to get the necessary ease and make the trousers absolutely comfortable

PATTERN IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH WITH DETAILED BOOKLET

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate (2/5)
• Recommended fabric: use a stable fabric, slightly fluid type: viscose, crepe, linen-viscose blend, etc

Watch the video of the technical points on the Lise Tailor YouTube channel.

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.