Tops + Tunics + Dresses

Florence is a sweet swingy top and dress with a button back detail and soft high low gathers.

Suggested Fabrics: Light weight fabrics with some drape like cotton, tencel or linen. If you choose something with less drape the top will have a more sculptural look.

You will need 3 x 14 – 15mm buttons.

This is a paper pattern that includes sizes UK 6 – 18.

Fabric requirements:

The balloon sleeves of this simple top and dress are the only detail that it requires to stand out. Less is more. The full sleeves are gathered with a tie which is threaded through a buttonhole, alternatively you can omit this buttonhole and insert elastic instead.

Skill level – intermediate. This is a paper pattern that includes sizes UK 6 – 18.

Suggested Fabrics: lighter weight woven fabrics, linen and linen blends, poplin, hemp and hemp blends, cotton chambray, rayon, and rayon blends. The more structured the fabric the more sculptural your top will look.

Fabric Requirements with or without nap (in metres):

Top

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)

Inspired by the fisherman of Brittany this simple top or dress could become a wardrobe staple. Slim fitted top our A line dress with an inside breast pocket and pockets in the side seams.

Skill level: Advanced beginner

This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes 6 – 18. 1.5cm seam allowance is included in the pattern unless otherwise stated.

We recommend using 5 – 10oz non stretch denim, cotton chambray, cotton weaves, linen and corduroy.

You will also need:

• Matching thread
• Contrast thread
• 1 x button approx 15mm

A note about pre washing your denim if you are going to use a mid-heavy denim for your Francine:

We recommend pre washing your denim before sewing. Putting a large piece of medium-heavy weight denim into the washing machine can sometimes lead to white creases in the denim, this is because it is a stiff fabric so it doesn’t have room to move around. We recommend doing the following to help this not to happen:

• Wash your denim on its own for the first wash. You don’t need to use detergent if you don’t want to.
• Wet the fabric first before putting it into the drum.
• If you can break up your denim fabric into half this will help. Or if you have your pattern already you may be able to break it into smaller parts by looking at the lay plan – leave some wiggle room!
• For the first wash use a delicate 30 degree cycle with a low spin.
• If any white creases develop ironing whilst still damp will help.
• Do not tumble dry.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS DRESS: 

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS TOP: 

Dress it up or down, this boxy top or dress is going to be an essential wardrobe addition. The front pleat detail is enough to make this design stand out. The simple rouleaux loop-back neck closure reflects the simplicity of the silhouette.

Skill level: Intermediate

Suitable fabrics: Light to medium weight woven cottons such as poplin, chambray or dress weight denims. Crisp linens, needlecord, lightweight wools. If you are a confident dressmaker you could use tencel, tencel linen, and laundered linen.

You will need one 11-15mm button and matching thread.

Fabric Requirements in cm (with or without nap) Top

* for the size 14 it is a tight lay, if in doubt buy fabric for the larger size. Fabric Requirements in cm (with or without nap) Dress

Finished Measurements

This modern, slim-fitting t-shirt pattern that can be made with a crew-neck or a 1” wide henley placket and long or short sleeves. Use either fine or medium weight knits to create either a shirt or light sweater. The sleeves and hem can be turned and hemmed or finished with bands.

Instructions for sewing with knits are thorough and include finishing suggestions, step-by-step illustrations and both beginner or intermediate sewing options.

Please see the image of the back of the pattern for sizing and fabric requirements.

Tunic No. 1 is a dropped-shoulder top with two options for length, a cropped shirt or tunic. This relaxed garment is perfect for layering and stitches up quickly! The neck is finished with bias tape facing and there is an optional patch pocket. First published in issue 8 of Taproot Magazine.

Bust measurement (your body size):

XS: 32"
S: 35"
M: 38"
L: 41"
XL: 44"
2XL: 47"
3XL: 50"
4XL: 53"

Fabric requirements:

2 1/4 - 2 5/8 yards (2.1 - 2.4 meters) for the tunic length or
1 7/8 - 2/14 yards (1.75 - 2.1 meters) for the shirt length

The pattern is best suited to mid to light weight cotton, linen, or natural fiber blend fabric (no jersey or knits)

The Lela Tunic & Blouse are easy to wear and casual. The side vents on View B, Tunic provide style and ease. The Lela Tunic & Blouse feature dolman sleeves and the neckline and sleeve hem finish with bias. Use a contrasting fabric for a beautiful detail.

Women's sizes XS - XL are included.

Skill level: Intermediate

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.

Sizes: 0 - 5T

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.

Sizes: Girl's 6-12

The Amelia dress, with a bias cut and easy fit, is a versatile dress. Made of cotton or linen, it is the perfect everyday dress. Sew it up in silk or wool and it becomes the perfect dress for day to night!

Women's sizes XS - XL are included.

Skill level: Beginner