Women's Clothing

Women's Shift Dress + Top Sewing Pattern by Wiksten

A loose shift dress and top. Choose from three different lengths: a cropped top, above-the-knee dress, or calf-length dress with side slits.

This loose shift is both comfortable and elegant, the perfect wardrobe staple. Choose from three different lengths: a cropped top, above-the-knee dress, or calf-length dress with side slits. The top has a plain back, while the dress has added fullness from back gathers. Patch pockets, waist tie, and three quarter length sleeve options are included. Neck is finished with an easy-to-sew facing.

Sizes: US Women's sizes 0-22. Model is 5'11" tall and a size 4 and is wearing a 4 in the top and a 0 in the dress (dress has more ease than top). The oversized fit makes it possible to size down, but the bicep needs at least 3" ease for comfort. Finished garment measurements are included in the pattern.

Printed pattern: tissue paper pattern sheet and 6.5"x 8.5" instruction booklet with black and white illustrations and color photos in a 7"x 9"recycled paper envelope.

Materials (*yardage requirements shown in Size Chart*)
-light to medium weight fabric with good drape, such as brushed cotton, gauze, voile, lawn, flannel, chambray, linen, silk crepe, charmeuse, silk noil, rayon
-1/4 yd lightweight fusible interfacing to add structure to neck facing (optional).

Pants no. 1 is an elastic-waist pair of cropped pants with a relaxed fit. Make your handmade wardrobe complete with multiple pairs of fancy pants! The pattern calls for mid-weight fabric, such as linen, cotton, or natural fiber blend.

This pattern contains sizes XS through 4XL - See Below for measurements.

45 inch (114 cm) wide fabric - 2.5 yards (2.3 meters)

An instruction booklet walks you through the steps, from tracing and cutting the pattern pieces, to inserting the elastic waistband. The pattern is printed on two sheets of bond paper, with eight nested sizes.

Your body size:

XS waist: 26 in (66 cm) hips: 36 in (91 cm)

S waist: 30 in (76 cm) hips: 40 in (102 cm)

M waist: 34 in (86 cm) hips: 42 in (107 cm)

L waist: 38 in (96 cm) hips: 44 in (112 cm)

XL waist: 42 in (107 cm) hips: 52 in (132 cm)

2XL waist: 46 in (117 cm) hips: 56 in (142 cm)

3XL waist: 50 in (127 cm) hips: 60 in (152 cm)

4XL waist: 54 in (137 cm) hips: 64 in (163 cm)

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

Thelma will take time to put together, but make it well and wear it absolutely everywhere. Skill level – experienced.

This is a multi-size paper pattern including sizes 6 – 18. All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern.

We would suggest using the following fabrics – medium weight wovens such as sanded twill, 5 – 8oz denims, yarn dyed linens with some stability, and cotton poplin. If you are an experienced sewer you could try tencel, tencel/linen, corduroy, more floppy linens, prints and checks.

 Slacks are defined as trousers for casual wear. While we don’t hear that term much these days, we think it is time to embrace it again. The Free Range Slacks pattern is as easy to wear as its name. You will feel free to roam in the comfort of a stylish, elastic high waist when you wear these pants. Although they were designed with linen in mind, these pants are so comfortable that we think you will want to make them in a multitude of fabrics and wear them all year long in any season.     

   There are two options - a tapered leg version and a straight, cropped version. Both have an elastic high waist, side panels, front pockets that are topstiched in place from behind, and an optional back patch pocket(s). The tapered legs look great rolled up so the finished garment measurements show rolled and unrolled measurements and the instructions include options for French and flat-fell leg seams.

Options & Features:

- high waist with wide elastic waistband

- front slash pockets

- side panels

- optional back pocket(s)

- tapered leg OR

- straight, cropped leg

This is an advanced beginner pattern.  Sizes 00 - 20

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:

Designed for chic lounging, the Carolyn Pajamas are thoughtfully tailored with a modern, figure flattering cut.

The Carolyn top features a classic notched collar, curved hem and breast pocket with three sleeve options. For a matching pajama set, choose between a straight legged pant (with or without cuff) or a cuffed short. Both pants and shorts feature an elasticized waist, pockets and a faux fly. Personalize Carolyn by adding contrasting piping details for an elegant finish.

Sewing Level: Intermediate

SUGGESTED FABRIC: Light to medium-weight wovens such as cotton flannel, linen, quilting cottons, shirting, lawn, double gauze, rayon challis, silk crepe or charmeuse. Intermediate

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

• Fusible interfacing (1 yard/.9m)
• 5 shirt buttons (10-15mm)
• 1.5" / 38mm wide elastic - 2 yards
• Thread
• Marking tool
• Optional piping. Shirt = 3.5yds/3.2m, Pants/shorts = 2yds/1.8m

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 instruction book takes you through all 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.

A drawstring trouser with side pockets and a false fly, cut to sit right on the waist. The pattern – cropped & tapered trouser, wide straight trouser or shorts. Choose fabrics that drape and won't add bulk to the waist; such as linen, washed silk dupioni, or radiance silk blend. Cotton options are Chambray, lawn, voile, or textured cotton.

Skill level: Beginner

This is a multi-size paper pattern, sizes 8 - 18

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

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)

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

The Ogden Cami is a simple blouse that can either be worn on its own or as a layering piece under blazers and cardigans. It has a soft V neck at both center front and center back necklines, and delicate spaghetti straps. The neckline and armholes are finished with a partial lining for a beautiful, high end finish. This advanced beginner pattern is perfect for light weight woven fabrics such as crepe, rayon challis, voile, and lightweight linen.

In addition to fabric you will need coordinating thread and a loop turner or safety pin.

The Metamorphic Dress is a wardrobe-building dress for all seasons.

Featuring a high/low waist seam and complete reversibility, it's inspired by the possibility of layers - wear it with the tiered skirt and patch pockets, or flip it inside out and enjoy a basic, single-layer pinafore with in-seam pockets. Layer it over jeans, leggings, or a mid-length Stasia Dress, or layer it under your favorite woven tee or knitted cardigan. Wear it on the beach over your swimsuit or favorite short-sleeve, fitted knit tee.

The fit is easy, with no bodice darts and plenty of room for the waist. (It is drafted for a D-cup and below.) Learn how to use the fun "Burrito Method" for making a reversible bodice with the included video tutorial. 

Materials:

Choose a fabric with a nice drape, such as sand washed rayon or silk noil. For a more structured dress you can use cotton ikat or linen.

• 44"-wide fabric: 2.5 yards for the top layer and 2 5/8 yards for the under layer

• 54"-wide fabric: 2 1/8 yards for the top layer and 2 1/4 yards for the under layer