Avid Seamstress

The Day Dress has a fitted bodice, gathered skirt and inner pockets. With three ways of making the front bodice, your options are endless. All views have an invisible zip at the back.

View B has buttons/button holes at the center front.
View C has no seam at the center front.

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:

View A & C - Fabric, thread, 56cm/22" invisible zipper, 1m elastic (6mm wide).

View B - Fabric, thread, 56cm/22" invisible zipper, 1m elastic (6mm wide), x6 1.5cm buttons, buttonhole presser foot, 0.50m iron on interfacing.

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

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)

The Shift Dress creates an elegant silhouette that’s modern, sophisticated and versatile. Perfect for weddings, parties or a compliment full day at work, this dress will create an effortlessly chic look. 

The Shift Dress has a fitted bodice, fitted sleeves and pencil skirt with a panel at the bottom of the front skirt. The back of the skirt has flattering waist pleats, a kick pleat at the bottom with the back bodice finished with an invisible zip. Pattern includes optional inner pockets.

Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 22

Skill level - Intermediate 

Suggested Fabrics:

Lightweight to medium weight fabrics - wovens, chambray, crepes, silk, viscose & cottons. 

Supplies Needed:

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:

The Sun Dress is perfect for all year round, it‘s a great look for warmer months when you need a dress that‘s smart enough for the office yet stylish enough for weekend brunch. Throw a casual jacket or cardigan over the dress when the weather is cooler.

Team it with some luxury fabric and you‘ll also have your go-to formal dress for a range of occasions from wedding guest to evening events.

The Sun Dress features a fitted bodice with a square neckline, wide modern straps and a button-down front. The bodice has a front side dart and the back a waist dart. A pleated skirt with pockets offers a fun, flattering silhouette as well as comfort and practicality for your day-to-day activities.

The wide skirt hem finishes the look. The dress is fastened by a concealed zipper at the back.

Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 22

Skill level - Intermediate 

Suggested Fabrics:

The Sun Dress is suitable for light to medium-weight fabrics such as cotton, chambray and linen. Consider making The Sun Dress in light-weight striped linen for a classic take on the French Riviera style.

Supplies Needed:

Fabric, thread, 41cm/16" invisible zipper, four 2cm buttons, 25cm/20" iron on interfacing

Fabric needed:

112cm / 44" wide

UK6 - UK12 = 2.4m
UK14 - UK20 - 2.5m

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:

This stunning A-line dress creates a classically flattering silhouette. Featuring a fitted bodice, loose sleeves and sophisticated V-neckline, this garment will add timeless elegance to any wardrobe. Zipper at back. Optional inner pockets and short/long skirt variations included. 

Pattern sizes - UK 6 - UK 22

Skill level - Intermediate / confident beginner

Suggested Fabrics:

Lightweight to medium weight fabrics - wovens, chambray, crepes, silk, viscose & cottons. 

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 Gathered Dress is a gorgeous girls dress for ages 3-8 years. A T-shaped dress with the sleeves formed as part of the front/back which makes it really fun and easy to sew. The front has a cute oversized pocket and the back has a gathered section at the waist.

View A has a button close at the back neck.

View B has an invisible zip close at the back neck.

For children 3-8 years.

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)

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