Patterns

Crop-top or shirt dress with gathers under the (front and back) yokes, a not-too-tight waistband and a slightly loose fit. Many variations are offered.

PATTERN IN FRENCH with detailed and illustrated step-by-step instructions

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: lightweight cotton, linen, dotted Swiss, lawn, seersucker, eyelet, viscose, crepe, silk, tencel

Top or dress with cross straps at the back, featuring:

• Front neckline: a modest V or a deep V
• Bust cut line: an ascending V cut or a straight cut
• Wide or thin straps, both crossed at the back with optional ruffles

PATTERN IN FRENCH with detailed and illustrated step-by-step instructions

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Recommended fabric: cotton, viscose, crepe, linen...

Les Cahiers Artesane #5: "Coup de Soleil" is a sewing magazine from the French online school Artesane.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A FRENCH LANGUAGE MAGAZINE WITH NO TRANSLATION AVAILABLE

• Printed magazine of 180 pages
• 4 sewing patterns included with 10 possible variations
• 1 online course Artesane.com (in French only)

Blouse or dress simple to make without any technical difficulty. With short or long sleeves, with small gathers at the front, it can be worn in any season. Three neckline depths are available for a V-neckline

PATTERN IN FRENCH with detailed and illustrated step-by-step instructions

• Sizes: 34-52
• Skill level: Beginner
• Recommended fabric: Viscose, crepe, silk, cotton satin, double gauze

Beautiful, button-back blouse with tucks down the front bodice and flowing sleeves. Suitable for advanced beginners.

• Sizes: 1-8
• Skill level: Beginner
• Fabric recommendation: Lightweight cotton, silk or polyester fabrics with drape, such as lawn, voile, viscose, crêpe de chine.

Instructions in English