Made by Rae

This sweet and flattering dress features a cut-out scoop neckline, an above-the-knee hemline, pockets, and shirring in the back for an easy, comfortable fit. No zippers or closures are needed, making it a wonderful project for the intermediate sewist! The pattern can be made without sleeves, with a basic scoop neckline, as a tunic, or with a longer skirt to achieve a large number of different looks.

Materials:
Light to medium-weight cotton or cotton-blend fabrics such as shirting, voile, double gauze, quilting cotton, poplin or cotton-linen blends
1 1/4 yard prepackaged single-fold bias tape (or cut your own 1 1/4" wide bias strips)
Elastic thread
Lightweight interfacing (for the bodice facings)

Choose a view or mix and match to create your own custom Geranium!

View A features flutter sleeves, a gathered skirt (top or dress length), with an optional notched neckline and patch pockets. View B features faux cap sleeves, a pleated skirt (top or dress length) with side-seam pockets and an optional cutout neckline.

This gathered skirt features a flat-front waistband with elastic in the back for a flattering and comfortable fit.

Two views are included: a knee-length version with cutout pockets and contrasting hem band, and a midi-length version with inseam pockets.

Make it with cotton for an everyday staple, or dress it up with silk for a fancy party skirt!

Beatrix is a button-back pullover top with a simple silhouette that is both comfortable and flattering. With two views that offer different sleeve lengths, button placket options, and a shirttail or banded hem, this is a truly versatile pattern for woven fabrics.

This is a a paper pattern that will be mailed to you. It includes six sizes (XS-XXL) with two different front bodice pieces to fit either A/B or C/D cup sizes. This modern wardrobe basic is sure to become a new favorite!

Materials: Woven lightweight cotton and linen blend fabrics such as voile, rayon challis, shot cotton, shirting, double gauze lawn, broadcloth, and lightweight chambray.

• 3/4 yard lightweight or featherweight fusible interfacing.


• Coordinating thread


• Six 3/8" or 1/2" buttons

A great, basic beginner's dress or top for woven fabrics! Ruby features a contrast yoke and gathers for a comfortable and flattering fit without the need for bust darts, zippers, or closures. Armholes and neckline are bias-bound for an easy finish.

Materials: For the most flattering fit, use lighter fabrics with drape such as linen and rayon challis for the main body of the dress/top. Try experimenting with cotton prints, eyelet, or even lace for the yoke.

1 1/4 yard prepackaged single-fold bias tape (or cut your own 1 1/4" wide bias strips.

Coordinating thread

Choose a view or mix and match to create your own custom Geranium!

View A features flutter sleeves, a gathered skirt (top or dress length), with an optional notched neckline and patch pockets. View B features faux cap sleeves, a pleated skirt (top or dress length) with side-seam pockets (size 18-24 months and larger) and an optional cutout neckline.