No-pattern dressing gown
Garments
- Dimensions:
- One size, loose fit garment1.5cm seam allowances used throughout except for the front and back neck band and sleeve bands, where 1cm is used.
Make getting out of bed something to look forward to, by stitching Amanda Walker’s lovely wrap for yourself. Sewn from cotton lawn in a delicate floral print, the edges...
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...
Embroidered denim shirt
Garments
- Dimensions:
- Motif: 18.5cm x 19cm
Long and short stitch creates a rich surface embroidery, used to fill areas of a motif; it’s like ‘painting’ with thread. It is a variety of satin stitch and...
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...
Drape Front Jacket
Garments
- Dimensions:
- Sizes 8-16Cutting Guide Jacket front: cut one pair Jacket back: cut one pair Jacket sleeve: cut one pair Jacket back neck facing: cut one on fold
Amanda Walker’s drape front jacket is the perfect cover-up for spring, with a flattering shape that's ideal for layering over lighter garments. The design is suited to lightweight fabrics...
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...
No-Pattern Midi Skirt
Garments Skirts
- Dimensions:
- Custom-sized
This beautiful flowing skirt is perfect for so many occasions. It can be made to your precise measurements, so you know it will flatter your figure. Dress it up for...
Draped top
Garments
- Dimensions:
- Small, medium, largeCutting guide Front top, cut one on fold Back top, cut one on fold Sleeve cuffs, cut two rectangles: small, medium, large, 20cm x 45cm Base cuff, cut a rectangle: small, 20cm x 93cm, medium, 20cm x 99cm, large, 20cm x 105cmUse a 1.5cm seam allowance, excluding the neck edge.
This top by Amanda Walker is an all occasion style solution. Choose a drapey, semi-sheer fabric such as georgette or crêpe to make it move beautifully. This shorter length...
Shirt dress
Garments
- Dimensions:
- Size 10: Chest 106cm, Length (side neck to hem) 89cm Size 12: Chest 111cm, Length (side neck to hem) 90cm Size 14: Chest 116cm, Length (side neck to hem) 91cm Size 16: Chest 121cm, length (side neck to hem) 92cmCutting guide Collar and collar band: cut two of each from fabric and one from interfacing Back, back yoke and belt carrier: cut one of each from fabric Front: cut one pair from fabric Sleeves: cut two of each from fabric Front facing: cut one pair from fabric and one pair from interfacing Belt: cut two from fabric1.5cm seam allowance used throughout.
Featuring a useful waist tie and button-up front, this lightweight shirt will soon become a favourite on your clothes rail. Designed by Julia Claridge of Leicester-based haberdashery shop Bobbins and...
