Wardrobe by Me

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Esther Blouse sewing pattern is a feminine top designed for woven fabric. The blouse has pleats (A) or gathers (B) at the neckline. The back neckline has a button and slit. The sleeve is gathered or pleated to the cuff. The body and sleeves have two length options.

Skill level 2/4

The blouse is pleated (view A)  or gathered ( view B)  to the neckline and the sleeves have cuffs. Both techniques can be mastered with a little bit of practice.

Fabric and notions

This pattern is designed for woven fabric. Select a lightweight fluid woven material, such as cotton voile, viscose or silk without stretch. You also need three small buttons or snaps. 

Featuring

• Wide neckline with a gentle scoop
• Two front detail options
• Two sleeve lengths
• Two body lengths
• Back neck opening with button and slit
• Straight or curved hem

Men's size 27"- 36"

Men's Cargo Shorts sewing pattern has pleated side pockets, back welt pockets, a front fly with zipper, side pockets, six belt loops, faced waistline, and back reinforcement. This traditional cargo short has a 9½” / 24 cm inseam.
Remove the side pocket and reinforcement and make a classic pair of shorts.

SKILL LEVEL 3/4

The shorts have a front zipper and welt pockets.  If you are new to welts and zippers, it's only a matter of practicing a few times! 

FABRIC AND NOTIONS

Choose a bottom weight sturdy type cotton, linen, rip-stop, canvas, denim or other traditional pant weight fabric.
The fabric may include lycra, but it’s not required.

FEATURING

• Front pockets
• Side patch pockets with flaps
• Welt pockets
• Front fly with zipper
• Faced waistline with belt loops
• Optional back reinforcement

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The Hepburn pant sewing pattern is a high waisted pair of pants with back welt pockets, front fly with zipper, side pockets, and waistband with five belt loops. Choose between two leg sweep options; A is 19,5” / 50 cm and sweep B is 23” / 58 cm (in size 8 / 38). 
The trousers have a  30,5” / 80 cm inseam, but the length is easily tailored to your height. 

SKILL LEVEL 3/4

You are an intermediate seamstress. You can handle bindings and a front zipper with a fly and facing. The instructions are easy to follow, with illustrations for each step. 

FABRIC AND NOTIONS

Choose a medium weight woven fabric in cotton twill, cotton sateen, denim or other appropriate bottom-weight woven fabric. The material must include 3-5% stretch. Choose interfacing proper to the fabric.

FEATURING

• Contoured waistband
• Front fly with zipper and facing
• Deep front pockets
• Back welt pockets
• Two full sweep hemlines
• Instructions to lengthen and shorten the length of the pants

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The Love Yourself Hipster sewing pattern is a full cover boy cut hipster carefully constructed to not crawl into the bum. The pattern has three rise options
as well as two crotch widths. Finish the waistline and leg openings with lace elastic, FOE, or fabric bands.  You decide the waist height, crotch width, and leg opening according to your anatomy and preference.

SKILL LEVEL 1/4

You are new to sewing. You have tried, or want to try using fold-over elastic or lace elastic.

FABRIC AND NOTIONS

Choose a single jersey with stretch. The thickness of the material will affect the final fit. Size down with thinner material.
Finish the edges with either elastic lace, FOE or fabric bands. 

FEATURING

• Three rises
• two leg openings
• two crotch widths
• Finish with elastic lace, FOE or bands
• Easy step by step  fully illustrated instructions

Anna Shirt sewing pattern is a classic relaxed-fitting button shirt with yoke, collar, and stand. The sleeves are cuffed with both a house and a slit. Make the shirt with a pointed or curved collar or just the stand. The hem on the Anna Shirt sewing pattern is curved and slightly longer in the back. Choose the pleated or straight back. This is a PDF sewing pattern.

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SKILL LEVEL 3/4

The Anna shirt sewing pattern includes a collar and stand, and a classic shirt cuff with binding and house. Mastering the techniques takes practice, but once in place, it's like riding a bike!

FABRIC AND NOTIONS

For the shirt sewing pattern choose a classic shirt weight woven fabric such as, but not limited to cotton, linen, or silk. Choose interfacing appropriate to the material. Eleven small buttons.

FEATURING

• Collar with stand
• Front button placket
• Three collar options: pointed, rounded, and mandarin.
• Cuffed sleeve with binding and house
• Two short sleeve options
• Curved hemline
• Pockets

The Tropical Shirt sewing pattern is a casual button-up short-sleeved shirt with a convertible collar. The shirt has side slits, a double yoke, and two back pleats. The left front has a pocket. The pattern is designed for woven fabric.

SKILL LEVEL 2/4

The design is straight forward. You will be introduced to sewing a double yoke and a convertible collar.

FABRIC AND NOTIONS

Choose a classic shirt weight woven fabric such as, but not limited to cotton, linen or silk. Choose lightweight interfacing appropriate to the material. Five small buttons.

FEATURING

• Convertible Collar
• Short Sleeve
• Side Slits
• Double Yoke
• Front Pocket
• Straight Hem

T-shirt sewing pattern, The Wardrobe Builder T-shirt (WBT) sewing pattern is a fitted T-shirt. The pattern is designed with 5 necklines, 6 sleeve lengths, and 3 body lengths. Combine any neckline, sleeve, and body length and create 90 different T-shirts. 

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Skill level 1/4

This is a basic style and a very easy sew.

Fabric and notions

Choose light to medium weight jersey fabric such as single jersey, rib or other knitted fabrics that includes up to 5% Lycra or Elastane. Choose a fiber such as cotton, rayon, polyester, silk, Modal, or Tencel. The fiber will affect the fit of the T-shirt. 

Featuring

• Five necklines
• Six sleeve lengths
• Three lengths
• 90 possible combinations

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The Mirri faux wrap dress pdf sewing pattern is a body-hugging faux wrap dress with a shawl-like classic collar that creates a modest V neckline. The skirt is fitted through the high hip area and flared at the hem. Choose your length from Blouse to maxi.

Skill level 2/4

You have some experience with sewing. You can work with pleats. 

Fabric and notions

Choose a light to medium weight jersey with stretch. The fiber could be cotton, silk, viscose, rayon. Polyester ITY works excellent too. 

Featuring

• Cap sleeve
• Pleated front
• Four skirt lengths
• Shawl collar
• Faux wrap body

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Wanda Wrap dress fitted jersey dress sewing pattern is a figure-hugging feminine jersey wrap dress. The bodice wraps around the torso hugging the chest. The six-gore skirt has a full sweep at the hem. Choose from four sleeve lengths and a sleeveless option. The open front makes it perfect for breastfeeding. The wrap shape accommodates cup sizes from B-E.

Skill level 3/4

Although sewing the dress doesn't take a lot of time, you need to have some experience with sewing to successfully complete this dress. 

Fabric and notions

Choose lightweight jersey fabric with of 3-5% Elasthane in the fabric composition. Use Viscose, cotton, ITY or other jersey fabrics with a beautiful drape.   

Featuring

• Wrapped bodice
• Six gored flowy skirt
• Four sleeve lengths
• Sleeveless option 

Men's 2XS-3XL.

Men's Rebel Raglan Sweatshirt is a classic sweatshirt sewing pattern with raglan sleeves, rib cuffs, crew neckline, and hem band. The design includes an option for a front triangle detail.  Alternatively, the sweater can be finished with a lush banded hood and a front kangaroo pocket.

Skill level 2/4

Advanced beginner The instructions are fully illustrated. This is a sewing project fit for a beginner. 

Fabric and notions

Choose a medium to thick French Terry (brushed or unbrushed). The fabric composition may include stretch. Use a good quality and sturdy cotton 1 x 1 or  2 x  2 rib for the cuffs, neckline, and hem band.

Featuring

• Full raglan sleeve
• Rib at hem, sleeve, and neckline
• Front triangle detail
• Cozy hood
• Kangaroo pocket

Men's 2XS-3XL

The Men’s Boxer Briefs sewing pattern is a classic pair of fitted underwear with a back comfort panel and exposed elastic at the waistline. The briefs can be made with a double front lined crotch (view A) or with a fly crotch (view B). Choose from two inseam lengths hemmed or with bands.

Skill level 2/4

Advanced beginner, the instructions are fully illustrated. This sewing project is fit for an advanced beginner. 

Fabric and notions

Choose a light to medium weight single jersey fabric in cotton, blend or other fiber with stretch included. Use waist elastic in the width of 1-2” 2.5-5 cm.

Featuring

• Anatomically shaped front crotch
• Two leg lengths
• Optional front fly
• Legband option
• Exposed elastic waistline

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The Linea A-Line Skirt sewing pattern is a four gored skirt designed for jersey fabric. The skirt has an elastic waistline and can be sewn with or without pockets. View A and B differ in length and view B has pockets. View C has a circular volant sewn to the hem giving the skirt a full beautiful sweep.

Skill level 2/4

Completing the skirt is a straightforward project, perfect for an adventurous beginner.

Fabric and notions

Choose a lightweight to medium knit jersey fabric in quality such as cotton, silk, modal, viscose or other soft and drapey compositions. Alternatively, make the skirt in Ponte for a more structured skirt. Please make sure the material has lycra or elastane, ideal 3-5%.

Featuring

• Three Options
• Three Lengths
• Four Gored Skirt
• Optional Pockets
• Optional Volant
• Elasticated waist casing

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The Piper Boho Tunic Sewing Pattern is a simple tunic with a flattering shape. The pattern is designed with several body lengths and neckline finishes, two upper-body options, a straight sleeve with a roll-up tab, and a bell sleeve with elastic hem. You can combine any of the features and create a total of 27 different looks! 

Skill level 2/4

This is an easy project and requires only that you can handle your iron well.

Fabric and notions

All lightweight woven fabrics, both soft and drapey, but also a lightweight jersey. If you choose to sew the tunic in jersey, you should choose a size below your normal size to get a nice fit.

• Two sleeves
• Three necklines
• Three body lengths
• Sleeveless version with binding in the armscye.

Men's sizes 2XS-3XL.

The Ziggy Zipper Hoodie sewing pattern is a timeless hooded zipper sweatshirt. The shoulder seam is dropped and rotated forward. The jacket is designed with a front zipper and a kangaroo pocket. The sleeves and hem band are finished with rib fabric.

Skill level 2/4

Fabric and notions

Choose a medium weight French Terry or sweatshirt fleece or jersey. Use 1 x 1 rib other jersey material with stretch. A separating zipper (see the measurement chart for length)

Featuring

• Big cozy hood
• Kangaroo pocket
• Front zipper with facing
• Rib cuffs and hem band
• Sleeveless option
• Garment length according to standard zipper lengths

Tulip summer top sewing pattern has dropped shoulders with cuffed sleeve openings. The small collar band is sewn to a gathered neckline and the hem is curved. The blouse has a slit and a snap or button at the center back neckline.  The Tulip summer top sewing pattern is designed for woven fabric. Size range US 0-24

Skill level 1/4-2/4

The Tulip summer top sewing pattern is an easy project, fit for adventurous beginners.

Fabric and notions

Choose a lightweight woven fabric in fibers such as cotton, viscose, silk, polyester, or a blend.  You will achieve the best result with a beautifully soft, drapey fabric.
It is possible to use jersey material, but be sure to size down for an excellent fit.

Featuring

• Front gathering
• Simple collar
• Dolman sleeve with cuff
• Curved hemline
• Slit and button center back.

The Jensen Shirt sewing pattern is a classic relaxed-fitting button shirt with yoke, collar, and stand. The sleeves are cuffed with a house and slit. Make the shirt with a pointed collar or just the stand. The hem is curved and slightly longer in the back. Choose the pleated or straight back.

Skill level 3/4

The design includes a collar and stand, as well as a classic shirt cuff with binding and house. Mastering the techniques takes practice, but once in place, it's like riding a bike!

Fabric and notions

Choose a classic shirt weight woven fabric such as, but not limited to, cotton, linen, or silk. Choose interfacing appropriate to the material — eleven small buttons.

Featuring

• Collar with stand
• Front button placket
• Collar with stand
• Mandarin collar
• Cuffed sleeve with binding and house
• Short sleeve options
• Curved hemline
• Optional front pocket
• Two back options, pleated or unpleated