The Freya Collection
Dresses Garments
- Dimensions:
- Sizes 8-18Cutting guide Freya Dress Front and Back Dress: cut two on fold Front Yoke: cut two on fold Back Yoke: cut two on foldFreya Tunic Front and Back Dress: cut two on fold and cut along line indicated on the pattern piece Front Yoke: cut two on fold Back Yoke: cut two on fold
These dress and tunic designs are easy to wear and versatile pieces for a summer wardrobe. The pattern could easily be extended to make a full-length maxi dress, ideally in...
No-Pattern Tunic Dress
Dresses Garments
- Dimensions:
- To fit Bust: 36” Waist: 27” Hip: 36” Neck to waist: 17” Shoulder to shoulder: 15”Cutting guide Bodice Front: cut one on fold from fabric and lining Bodice Back: cut two (one reversed) from fabric and lining Skirt: cut two 54.6cm x 61cm rectangles from fabric Belt, cut four 6.35cm x 114cm strips from fabricNote: a 1.3cm seam allowance is included except on the neck (6mm seam allowance also included)
This easy belted tunic dress is the perfect project if you’ve ever wanted to try drafting your own pattern. Simply follow the diagrams to measure and cut the pieces...
Girls’ Dress (Upcycled from Men’s Shirt)
Children Dresses Garments Girl's clothing
- Dimensions:
- Pattern to fit age 8 years. For other sizes, use existing dress as a template.
This sweet little girl’s dress is so simple to stitch, as it’s adapted from a men’s shirt. Simply use the template provided or an existing dress to...
Bette Dress
Dresses Garments Retro Vintage
- Dimensions:
- Sizes 8-16Cutting guide 1 Front Bodice, cut two on fold (one becomes lining) 2 Back Bodice, cut two pairs (one becomes lining) 3 Front Full Skirt, cut one on fold 4 Back Full Skirt, cut one pair 5 Side Full Skirt, cut one pair1.5cm seam allowance used except where otherwise stated on pattern.
Long-time readers of Sew may fondly remember our Bette dress from our earliest issue, a gorgeous 50s style frock with a nipped in waist and five panel skirt, sewn in...
Sabrina Dress
Dresses
- Dimensions:
- XS, Bust 84cm, Waist 63.5cm, Hips 91cm S, Bust 91cm, Waist 71cm, Hips 99cm M, Bust 99cm, Waist 79cm, Hips 107cm L, Bust 107cm, Waist 86cm, Hips 114cm XL, Bust 114cm, Waist 94cm, Hips 122cmCutting guide A Centre front, cut one on fold from main fabric and lining B Side front, cut two from main fabric and lining C Centre back, cut one on fold from main fabric and lining D Side back, cut two from main fabric and lining E Centre skirt, cut two on fold from main fabric F Side skirt, cut four from main fabric G Strap, cut two from main fabric
Audrey Hepburn and the little black dress go hand in hand. This design, created by Dolin Bliss O’Shea, was inspired by the frock Audrey wore in the classic movie...
Sewing Bee Betty Dress
Dresses
- Dimensions:
- Size 8, Bust 80cm, Waist 61cm, Hip 86cm Size 10, Bust 82.5cm, Waist 63.5cm, Hip 88cm Size 12, Bust 86.5cm, Waist 67.5cm, Hip 91.5cm Size 14, Bust 91.5cm, Waist 71cm, Hip 96.5cm Size 16, Bust 96.5cm, Waist 76cm, Hip 101.5cm Size 18, Bust 101.5cm, Waist 81.5cm, Hip 107cmCutting guide 1 Front bodice, cut one on fold 2 Front side bodice, cut two 3 Back bodice, cut two 4 Front neck facing, cut one on fold 5 Back neck facing, cut two 6 Back skirt, cut two 7 Front skirt, cut one on fold 8 Sleeve, cut four 1.5cm seam allowance included
This elegant tea dress, featured in The Great British Sewing Bee: Sew Your Own Wardrobe by Tessa Evelegh features a floaty bias cut skirt and flirty little sleeves. Use your...
Shirred maxi dress
Dresses Garments Summer
- Dimensions:
- Size 10-12 (increase or decrease pattern to suit)
This easy-to-make maxi dress by Torie Jayne is perfect for summer, stitched in a lightweight, drapey fabric. It can be easily adjusted for your size – simply make the bust larger...
Contrary Mary Pinafore Dress
Children Dresses Garments Girl's clothing
- Dimensions:
- Six months to five years oldSeam allowances are 1cm unless otherwise specified.
This bright, cheerful toddler’s dress by Kirsty Hartley, from her book Wild Things To Make (£25, www.orionbooks.co.uk) is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face....
