Avid Seamstress

Every woman‘s wardrobe needs that go-to top that is stylish and easy to wear. Our sewing pattern, The Blouse, is such a versatile make you‘ll be wearing this all year round. Made using lightweight fabrics, The Blouse offers an alternative option to the traditional shirt. 

With an elegant stand collar and three-quarter length sleeves, The Blouse is loosely fitted providing practical ease and comfort for your day-to-day activities while being chic enough to wear in the evening or at the weekend.

The Blouse is made without darts and includes a button placket, collar and elasticated cuffs making it ideal for confident beginners looking to sew their first blouse.

Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 22

Skill level - Beginner - Intermediate 

Suggested Fabrics:

Perfect in cottons and other lightweight fabrics that are soft. Consider making The Blouse in silk or viscose for added luxury.

Supplies Needed:

The Raglan is a gorgeous girls dress with easy to set in raglan sleeves. The dress has an A-line shape with cute oversized pockets on the sides for the little girl in your life to stash her treasures.

View A has a button close at the back neck. View A can be made short or long sleeved.

View B has an invisible zip close at the back neck. View B can be made short or long sleeved.

Pattern sizes:

Ages 3 - 8 years old

Suggested Fabrics:

This pattern works well in most light weight to medium weight fabrics. For a Spring/Summer dress use a thin cotton and for Autumn/Winter a medium weight fabric is ideal.

Supplies Needed:

View A - Fabric, thread, hand needle, 10cm narrow satin ribbon, button (1-2cm)
View B - Fabric, thread, 22cm/8" invisible zipper (ensure your sewing machine has a zipper foot)

Inspired by classic tailoring, we‘ve created a coat pattern that not only looks fabulous but also is an easy, enjoyable make – without the time-consuming tailoring. With a slim, chic silhouette, The Coat offers a modern twist on the woman‘s winter coat.

Flattering princess seams feature a clever in-seam pocket, while the modern drop sleeves make for a relaxed yet stylish look.

The Coat sewing pattern is incredibly versatile, working well in a range of fabrics from mid-to-heavy weight coating material to lighter woven fabrics – great for an alternative spring trench-coat.

The three quarter length hem is perfect over dresses or trousers, offering both elegance and warmth on a chilly day.

Other features include a notched collar, 2 button front closure, kick pleat and buggy lining (fully faced).

Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 22

Skill level - Intermediate 

Suggested Fabrics:

Medium to heavy weight wool, wool blends, linens, boucle, melton

Supplies Needed:

Ready for any occasion, The Blazer is an indispensable garment that you can wear to work, on the school run, paired with jeans for a busy weekend or around your shoulders for a chic night out. What‘s more, The Blazer sewing pattern can be made from a variety of fabrics meaning it‘s perfect for year-round sewing.

With a stylish relaxed fit, The Blazer features shoulder darts, front pockets, paneled sleeves and is fully lined. It‘s a great introduction to tailoring and is aimed at intermediate seamstresses. You‘ll learn key skills such as constructing and sewing a blazer collar, setting in paneled sleeves and putting together a fully lined garment.

Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 22

Skill level - Intermediate 

Suggested Fabrics:

• Lightweight wool
• Corduroy
• Velvet
• Crepe
• Cotton
• Moleskin
• Rayon
• Linen - perfect for a light summer blazer.

Supplies Needed:

Fabric, Lining, Interfacing, Thread

Fabric, Lining & Interfacing:

If you‘re looking for a casual dress that you can live in any day of the week and feel good wearing, then The Gathered Dress is perfect for you.

The Gathered Dress has been created with the modern woman in mind. From the school run to the office, The Gathered Dress will help you to feel stylishly smart yet comfortable.

Other features include a slim front silhouette, invisible zip and two different sleeve lengths. We’ve also added a dart at the shoulder to create an amazing finish. It‘s an ideal pattern for beginners as well as intermediates that want a quick, easy sew.

Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 22

Skill level - Intermediate 

Suggested Fabrics:

Lightweight to medium weight fabrics - wovens, denim, chambray, crepe, silk, viscose & cotton.

Supplies Needed:

The perfect fit trousers – at last!

A slim shaped trouser – between skinny/cigarette shape - with easy to insert side pockets and an optional side slit at the hem.

A narrow waistband with an invisible zip at the back makes the front of these trousers very flattering.

Adult Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 22

Suggested Fabrics:

This pattern works well in most light weight to medium weight fabrics. For a Spring/Summer dress use a thin cotton and for Autumn/Winter a medium weight fabric is ideal.

You could use a slight stretch fabric on these trousers.

Supplies Needed:

View A - Fabric, thread, hand needle, 10cm narrow satin ribbon, button (1-2cm)

View B - Fabric, thread, 20cm/8" invisible zipper (ensure your sewing machine has a zipper foot)

What's included:

• Pattern printed on high quality white pattern paper

• Beautiful step by step instruction booklet

• Guide on taking your measurements

• Fabric and Sewing basics help card

• Sewing Terms Demystified card

• Checklist card to ensure you have covered everything before starting your project

• Information on The Avid Seamstress

Size Chart:

As our bodes are different shapes and sizes, we've simplified our size chart! Simply take your WAIST and HIP measurements and find your corresponding number between 1-6. In between sizes? Make the size that fits your largest measurements.

The Sheath Dress is a gorgeous dress that you will want to make again and again in a variety of fabrics. This dress has a flattering round neckline, elasticated waist and an invisible zip at the back. Your options are endless; make this dress with short or mid length sleeves, with inner pockets or without.

View A has an inner pockets.
View B outer pockets.

Adult Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 22

Suggested Fabrics:

Lightweight to medium weight fabrics are perfect for this pretty dress.

Not suitable for stripes, diagonals or plaids.

Always allow extra fabric to match one way designs.

Supplies Needed:

Fabric, thread, 40cm/16" invisible zip, 1 meter elastic (max 25mm wide).

What's included:

• Pattern printed on high quality white pattern paper

• Beautiful step by step instruction booklet

• Guide on taking your measurements

• Fabric and Sewing basics help card

• Sewing Terms Demystified card

• Checklist card to ensure you have covered everything before starting your project

• Information on The Avid Seamstress

The Raglan is a simple, modern dress / top cut in an A-line silhouette with a facing and invisible zip at the back neck. With optional inner / outer pockets and short / long sleeves, this pattern is as versatile as you are. An elegant and playful fit, the Raglan beautifully sways with every step!

Adult Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 22

Suggested Fabrics:

What's included:

• Pattern printed on high quality white pattern paper

• Beautiful step by step instruction booklet

• Guide on taking your measurements

• Fabric and Sewing basics help card

• Sewing Terms Demystified card

• Checklist card to ensure you have covered everything before starting your project

• Information on The Avid Seamstress