Casual trousers/pants with wide legs and a comfortable elastic waist. These trousers/pants are chic and on trend both at home or on holiday. Styling details make them unique – we love the high slits, frills and tie band.

For yourself or to give as a gift, these stylish kitchen accessories are fabulous. A wide and pretty ribbon waistband with tie bands adorns the apron with a patch pocket. Pot holders and tea towels in pairs are always welcome and …

Although easy to sew, these pants will be a great addition to your wardrobe. Elastic at the waist, in-seam pockets and pressed creases make them suitable and wonderfully comfortable for many occasions. Wear them in a business sett…

A jumpsuit made up in sweatshirt or fibre fleece fabric for superb comfort. The hood and striped fabric are right on trend. This would make a great gift!

Straight leg casual trousers/pants are a universal basic. Make them long or ankle length as you like. Side seam pockets or patch pockets with integral belt loops and a tie band or cord belt are decorative details. The trousers/pan…

The wide elastic waistband of these chic trousers/pants make them oh so comfortable! The softly draping fabric also makes them light and ariy. Both feature pockets in the seams, and can be made up either long or in 7/8-length.

Sporty jackets, reminiscent of Canadian lumberjack shirts but not necessarily plaid, are wonderfully easy to wear and pair with other separates. Use the same pattern for a dress by choosing a slightly longer length and adding a co…

A must-have for the summer and a stylish alternative to a dress – sleeveless jumpsuits. View A features long, wide cut legs and integral tie bands to knot at the shoulders. View B comes with Bermuda length shorts and fanciful fril…

These slim fitting basic trousers and pants with a side zipper are a versatile pattern to team up with other items in your wardrobe. They also elongate your figure and are super comfortable thanks to the stretch fiber content of t…

How about a cool new pair of pleated pants/trousers with a tapered leg? Either long or slightly cropped, they would team up beautifully with ankle boots. Views A and C have in-seam pockets. View B features galon stripes with just …

Wide cut and casual trousers/pants with elastic at the waist and in-seam pockets. View A features single welt back pockets. The shorter style of view B is detailed with tabs at the front waistband, including decorative tie bands.

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Vest, waistcoat or jacket - here a stand collar, there a hood. You'll be reaching for these pieces year round! Make them nice and cuddly in a lightweight fibre fleece fabric or a softshell fabric, which is wind and rain resistant.

Loosely draping dresses for a feminine look. Dress A with 3/4-sleeves has eye catching frills. Dress view B with short puff sleeves is fitted with elastic at the waist and also includes a tie belt.  

A straight cut dress like this is a must-have in any wardrobe. Give it a sophisticated look with a stand collar and short sleeves, or make it casually elegant with flounces at the armholes and hem. Cinch it at the waist with a tie…

For those really hot days: Loosely draping, sleeveless summer dresses are so easy to wear! The V-neck – adorned with a flounce or left plain – will attract the eye. Make up a tie belt in the same fabric to take in the waist.

A long V-neckline and narrow sleeves characterize these short jackets. The sleeveless vest is closed with ties. Quilted ribbons in different widths add an individual touch.

The swingy, short dress with a generous V-neck and bias cut bell-shaped skirt features small, short sleeves. Or you might like to choose the longer sleeves with flounces for the longer dress to match the proportions.  

Casual dresses with a round neckline, overcut shoulders and pleasantly wide sleeves. The sleeves of view A are finished off with sleeve bands. Wonderfully cozy and comfy thanks to stretch fabric. Dress view A is belted at the wais…

Figure slimming dresses are always flattering. Use a buckled belt or a tie belt to create more of an hourglass shape, if you prefer. View A has sporty details and 3/4 length sleeves. View B is quite pleasing with short, gathered s…

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