Boost your skills! With this selection of patterns you will be lining a dress, shirring sleeves and attempting your first pair of trousers, all transferable dressmaking techniques that are useful to have under your belt.

Lapwing Trousers Pattern

SR13
BEGINNER PATTERN
UK SIZES 8-20

For a relaxed chic look, try your hand at our easy to construct drawstring waist trousers which sit flatteringly just below the natural waist and drape gently to the floor. A summer casual must have. Ideal for lightweight linens and any fabric with a gentle drape and medium weight without stretch.

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS
Linen, medium-weight cottons, chambray, satin, silk, silk/cotton blends, rayon, anything with a gentle drape

NOTIONS
2 eyelets if preferred (rather than creating buttonhole openings), drawstring

Chelsea Collection Blouse Top, Skirt & Trousers Pattern

#031
ADVENTUROUS BEGINNER
UK SIZES 8-18*

Presenting the Chelsea collection! This pattern pack includes a sweet Chelsea collared blouse with multiple sleeve options, the quintessential button-down skirt in two lengths, and a pair of classic trousers.

The pull-on blouse is available in sized 6-20 and includes an optional collar, keyhole back closure and a shirred short sleeve. The panelled skirt is available in sizes 8-20 and has an A-line shape and comes in both mini and on-knee length. The straight-legged trousers are available in sizes 8-18 and close with a centre back zip.

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS
Blouse: light to mid-weight wovens; cotton, lawn, viscose, crepe and silk
Skirt and trousers: Medium-weight wovens; cotton, denim, corduroy and cotton sateen.

NOTIONS
Blouse: 1cm button and a spool of shirring elastic
Skirt: 6 (mini) or 8 (knee length) 1.5cm buttons
Trousers: 9in concealed zip

Grace Dress & Skirts Pattern

#032
BEGINNER
UK SIZES 8-20

This easy-to-make dress is the perfect day-to-evening pattern. Mix and match style elements to create your perfect dress - decide between a 'V' or scoop neckline bodice, a tea or knee-length skirt that can be gathered or pleated, and choose whether to add a capped sleeve. Whether you're off on a sunny day trip or have a fabulous event to attend, there's a Grace dress for every occasion. View A features a 'V'-shaped neckline, pleated tea length skirt and cap sleeves. View B features a scoop neckline, gathered knee-length skirt and pockets.

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS
Light to mid-weight cotton, viscose, crepe and silk

NOTIONS
22in concealed zip, 60cm 45/60in - wide lining