Tops + Tunics + Dresses

Shirt No. 1 is a simple top with short sleeves. This loose fitting shirt is easy to wear and makes a great layering piece. The neck is finished with bias tape facing.

Bust measurement (your body size):

XS: 32 inches (81 cm); S: 35 inches (89 cm);

M: 38 inches (97 cm); L: 41 inches (104 cm);

XL: 44 inches (112 cm); 2XL: 47 inches (119 cm);

3XL: 50 inches (127 cm); 4XL: 53 inches (135 cm)

Light weight cotton lawn or voile, linen, rayon or natural fiber blend woven fabric (no jersey or knits)

Yardage requirements:

XS: 1 1/2 yards (1.4 m); S-M: 1 1/2 yards (1.4 m); L-XL: 1 3/4 yards (1.6 m); 2X-3X: 1 3/4 yards (1.6 m); 4X: 1 3/4 yards (1.6 m)

Dress No. 2 is a long sleeved dress with a slight A-line silhouette. With many ways to make this dress your own, it's sure to become a wardrobe staple. The neck is finished with bias tape facing and optional patch pockets.

Bust measurement (your body size):

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

The pattern calls for 3.5 yards (3.2 meters) cotton, linen, wool or natural fiber blend woven fabric (no jersey or knits).

An instruction booklet walks you through the steps, from tracing and cutting the pattern pieces, attaching the sleeves, to making and sewing bias tape. The pattern is printed on bond paper, with four nested sizes.

Flattering and easy to wear, the Tea House is a great pattern with a variety of options for different looks. Use a silk or rayon fabric with some drape for a vintage inspired look while a cotton yarn dyed stripe can lend a more modern feel.

This is an advanced beginner/ intermediate level pattern sizes 0 - 20

The Tea House features: a V-neckline with front and back neck yokes, front seaming, in-seam angled pockets (for the dress versions), a back neck box pleat, cuffed dolman short sleeves and two different tie options.

Views A, B, & C feature wide under the bust, inseam ties that can be tied behind the back or doubled around to the front.

Views D, E & F feature a spaghetti waist tie that threads through a back tunnel and can be tied in the front or for just a bit of waist definition, tied behind the back.

There are three different length options - views A & D are hip length tops, views B & E are above the knee length dresses and views C & F are tea length dresses. There are no closures to sew - just slip it on over the head and tie!

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 Geranium Dress is a sweet and incredibly versatile dress pattern that includes two main views. 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 (larger size and extension pack are also available as other products.)

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)

Adult tunic with squared neckline.

Sizes: 6. 8, 10, 12, 14, 16

Citronille's Difficulty Level: 2

This pattern is in English, translated from French.

Suggested fabrics: Cotton, poplin, cotton voile, Liberty lawn, linen or linen voile.

Notions: (3) 3/8" diameter buttons.

Fabric Requirements:

Note: Fabric measurements for this pattern are written for 56" width fabric. When using 45" width fabrics, additional fabric will be necessary.

Sizing Reqirements:

Citronille sewing patterns are designed by the French designer Astrid Le Provost, who has published more than 100 patterns to date. She recently translated a couple dozen patterns into English. While the patterns are fairly simple, they do not offer the same kind of detailed help and instructions as you will find with some companies such as Colette, Oliver + S, and some of the translations are slightly unclear, so we do not recommend them for beginners. We carry all the English patterns at our shop and online. If there is a Citronille pattern you see in French that you’d love to sew, please let us know.

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

The Strata Top pattern is the backbone of your handmade wardrobe and a great pattern for beginners. (The detailed instructions are accompanied by a video sew-along.) The uniquely curved hem adds elegance to this staple piece. Keep things uncomplicated with a version in a slub linen blend, cotton ikat, or silk noil – or use the fabric as your canvas. Try using beloved scraps to piece together your own storied fabric, experiment with natural dyes, or add some sashiko embroidery. Enjoy both the craft and the art.

The stylish alternative to a basic t-shirt or sweater. Pattern features a high scooped front hem, low curved back hem, and includes two lengths, two neckline finishes, three sleeve lengths and two patch pockets.

Version 1: a short sleeved crop top

Version 2: a cropped sweater

Version 3: a standard length tee with patch pocket

Version 4: a standard length tee with long sleeves

With a modern, slim fit ideal for layering, the Lark Tee is your closet's new best friend. It's great on its own or under your favorite button up, sweater, or blazer. All four sleeves are interchangeable with each of the necklines resulting in 16 potential different tees in one pattern!

Techniques involved include sewing with knits, straight seams, and attaching binding.

DIFFICULTY: Beginner

SUGGESTED FABRICS:
Light to medium weight jersey knits with a minimum of 20% stretch. Extra fabric may be needed to match plaids, stripes, and one way print designs.

NOTIONS: Thread

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS & FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: See image with this information

Dress No. 3 is a caftan with a V-neck front and center seam. The sleeves and body are one piece and side vents add to the freedom of movement. It's perfect for lounging inside or pool-side. You will want to wear this everywhere.

Bust measurement (your body size):

XS: 32 inches (81 cm)
S: 35 inches (89 cm)
M: 38 inches (97 cm)
L: 41 inches (104 cm)

2 5/8 - 3 yards (2.4 - 2.75 meters)

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