Dressmaking Patterns

Slightly fitted jackets with a round neckline are a wardrobe basic we can't do without. They have narrow sleeves, which are great at half length for the summer. We used snaps for the fastening but decorative buttons would be prett…

Fitted tops with raglan sleeves and a shallow neckline look youthful and sporty, especially when made up in a combination of bold colors and prints. Go ahead and create your own style!

All time favorite sweatshirts are quick to sew. Make them special with individual touches. The hooded sweatshirt view A combines two colors for added interest. View B is made up with a rib knit neckband for a closer fit.

Chic sundresses for the height of summer. View A features a flared panel skirt in trendy midi length. View B has a narrow skirt in a classic lady-like Italian length. Both are eye-catchers.

You can never have enough of those comfy sweatshirts, especially when they are detailed with such pretty striped hem and sleeve bands. The sleeves are fashionably gathered. The same style dress with a kangaroo pocket may just beco…

Narrow skirts for beginner sewers are neither too stiff nor boring. Choose a pretty fabric with a textured surface or print and add trim or a frill at the hem for a personal touch. An elastic waistband ensures comfort and does awa…

A true wrap skirt in two different lengths and with varying details: View A is fastened with tie bands and D-rings. View B is more fanciful with knotted bands.

The top and casual dresses with straight and low set sleeves are feel good fashion pieces. Made up in a cuddly and stretchy fabric, there are no fitting problems. The loose roll neck collar and tie belt give them a high comfort fa…

Sweatshirts, with or without a hem band, are right on trend especially when they have special styling details. View A features short sleeves and clever lines accented by the two-tone pastel color combination.

The knee length dress and shorter top are minimally styled to keep the wearer the centre of attention. An integral collar, sleeves with a slight flare and a curved hemline are up-to-date details.

A combination for hot summery days: overalls, sleeveless dress, tank top, bungee-cord pants and bolero. All parts decorated with flounces. The matching hat serves as an excellent protection against the sun. 

Top, tunic or dress – all three style fall loosely from pleats at the neckline. Choose between pleasingly narrow sleeves to roll up or pretty bell-shaped sleeves.

You'll love the feminine, gathered and figure-hugging silhouettes of these shirts and dress made of jersey. The flat neck and raglan sleeves emphasize the young style. Rated as super-easy!

If you find the lines of a classic blazer too harsh, you will love this chic lined jacket with integral collar and a slight V-neckline. The seams create an interesting effect and you can include pockets if you like. This garment w…

A jacket with an unusual cut - it may be a bit of a challenge to sew but so worth the time and effort! This is a unique garment you can wear for years to come. The edges of jacket view B are detailed with fringed strips of fabric …

This pattern is loaded with options! Cape A has sleeve vents. View B covers the shoulders, and works well for a fancier evening look made of fake fur. View C is a knit cape with a roll collar for indoors. Wrap D matches all kinds …

Here we have a classic cut with a stand collar – it would look great made up in flannel. Choose an unusual fabric to go trendy as we did for jacket view B. However you go, this will be a piece to wear for years to come.

Gaucho Pants or Culottes? The lightweight fabrics make these not only comfortable to wear but also very stylish. A special feature of view B is the front overskirt panel tied at the side seam.

These lightweight jackets and coats are feel good fashion! The loose cut cleverly camouflages your waist and elongates your figure. Coat view A is fastened with tie bands and features side slits and ribbon details at the shoulders…

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 …

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!

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…

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 …

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 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.  

The tunic top in a casual, sporty style is detailed with decorative bands at the neckline and on the sleeves. The hem slits are rounded off and remind us of men's shirt styling. The softly draping flounces at the sleeves and hem o…