Wardrobe by Me

US 0-24 

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 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

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

US 0-24

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

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. 

Size range 0-24 

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

US 0-24

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

US 0-24 

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

US 0-24

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

US 0-24

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.

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.