Skirts, Dresses and Pants

Dana Marie #1011 -  Samurai Shirt & Trousers pattern. 

• This loose fitting shirt has a stand-up collar, extended shoulder with shoulder pads, and full straight sleeves.
• Asymmetrical front closing  .
• Back cut on the bias make it distinctly comfortable. 
• Tapered trousers have an elasticized waist, full cut leg and easy welt pockets. 
• Wide stitched hems mirror the treatment used on the shirt and make this ensemble a breeze to finish. 
• All sizes included in pattern - XS through 5XL. Priced per pattern.

Patterns - Dana Marie #1029, Asymmetry. Tunic top with long or short sleeves, elastic waist pants and skirt included. All sizes included in pattern - XS through 5XL. Priced per pattern.

SAF-T-POCKETS Travelwear #2002 - Shell Seeker

The "Shell Seeker" is a unique combo that offers comfort along with a fresh contemporary design. 

The asymmetrical pullover features

• mandarin collar
• six button front opening
• buttoned window pocket
• raised waistline seam
• Long sleeves can that can be rolled for casual look
• Lower panel falls to the hip and wraps in front for a bi-level hem
• free-hanging zipper pocket remains hidden under the wrap front

The pull-on elastic waist pant features

• two lengths - mid-calf or full length
• optional side slip at the lower leg
• two invisible zipper side seam pockets
• optional free-hanging pocket for hiding money, passport, IDs

Patterns - Dos de Tejas #6022, Fringe Benefits.

Patterns- Petite Plus #601 Flat Front Pant. Included Sizes: 12 - 24

Patterns - Great Copy #102, Pleated Shorts and Tank Top.

Sewing Workshop Collection - Oasis Skirt - Sewing Pattern.  A semi fitted, straight skirt with elastic waist and patch pockets.  Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL.  Priced per pattern.

Park Bench Pattern #18 Pebble Beach - Top and Skirt

Loes Hinse #5004, Wrap Skirt pattern.  Priced per pattern.  All sizes included, XXS-XXL. 

Cutting Line Designs #31371 One Seam Pants. Pants with no side seams in 2 styles, tapered or straight legs. Both have a cut on waist casing with elastic. Options include a pocket resembling a conventional side-seam pocket, waist darts for a more sleek fit, hem darts, and a tab in a hem dart. Customized fitted waistline instructions are also included. New charts help with personalized fitting. Sized from XS-XL.

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L.J. Designs #777 - Freedom Wrap Sewing Pattern

The vertical drape in this pattern is flattering on all shapes and sizes. Also makes a stylish maternity or nursing mother outfit. There are two height adjustment lines on the tunic, and three on the pants.

• Two sizes: one size fits most and plus size
• Elastic waist pants with triple casing, full at the top, tapered at the ankle with flattering drape
• Tunis is shorter in front, longer in back with long sleeve

L.J.  Designs #847 - Shanley Dress Sewing Pattern

View A: For Knit Fabrics Only! Scoop neck pullover, slightly extended shoulder, slim A-line skirt, long sleeved, button-front skirt with outside faced neckline. Suggested fabrics such as double knits, jersey, slinky knits, and stretch velvets.

 View B: For Woven fabrics.  Scoop neck pullover, extended shoulder, long or short sleeved, soft pleat at the center front and center back skirt panels, and faced neckline. Use only soft fabrics such as rayon challis, poly silkies, rayon crepe, silks, tencel, sueded rayon or soft cottons.

L.J. Designs #723 - Asymmetrical Tunic, Vest & Skirt Sewing Pattern

Tunic:  Two lengths. Short or long sleeve.

Skirt:  Eight gore. Elastic Waist. Two lengths. Two hemline options.

Vest: Lined. Three button closure. Above waist length.

L.J. Designs #717 - Ultimate Broomstick Skirt Sewing Pattern

Flattering five layers with great proportion. Minimum fabric at upper layers and fullness at lower layers and instructions for the broomstick crinkling technique. Sized for optimum fit with the minimum fabric required.

Folkwear #119 - Sarouelles - Indo-African Pants - Unisex Sewing Pattern

View A: the Turkish Pants are full and flowing, gathered at the waist with a drawstring and at the ankles with elastic. 

View B: the African Sarouelles, sized for men and women, have a simple drawstring waist with legs that taper to the ankle. Inseam gussets allow freedom of movement. These comfortable pants are quick and easy to sew. 

View C: the legs of our Indian Pants are gathered in the front above the thighs into a wide hip panel, which rises to a drawstring waist. Shaped cuffs above the ankle are faced and traditionally embellished with simple machine embroidery. 

Sized for hips 33" - 50"

Patterns - Folkwear #123 Austrian Dirndl.  The Dirndl dates back to the Renaissance and is one of few regional costumes still worn extensively in Austria, southern Germany, and Switzerland. Additionally, a favorite at Renaissance Faires and Oktoberfests, this three-piece outfit enhances the maiden in you. Priced per pattern. Misses XS-3XL.

Patterns - Folkwear #134 South Asian Tops & Wraps.  All sizes included, ranging from XS - 3XL. Folkwear #134 South Asian Tops & Wraps pattern contains patterns for three tops: a cropped Burmese Jacket, a side-wrapped Thai Blouse with long sleeves and shaped peplum, and a classic Indian Choli, the bare-midriff fitted blouse worn under saris. Also included are instructions for wrapping a sari in three styles, plus three ways of wrapping lengths of fabric into sarong-style skirts, from the South Pacific, Indonesia, and India. Priced per pattern. All sizes included,ranging from XS - 3XL.

Patterns - Folkwear #135 Jewels of India-Kurta(dress), Kamiz, Churidar (pants) & Gandi Hat. Sizes include Misses 6-24; Men's 34-52.

Patterns - Folkwear #151 Japanese Hakama & Kataginu.  A traditional Japanese costume, made up of the Kataginu or pleated-front vest and Hakama or pleated pants/skirt for men and women.  Priced per pattern.

Folkwear #152 - Scottish Kilt - Jacket - Vest - Knit Sweater - Knit Socks - Pattern for Men and Women

Scottish Highlanders have been wearing garments of tartan-patterned (plaid) fabric for hundreds of years. A traditional man's kilt is made from an eight-yard length of fabric that is pleated around the back, overlapped in front, and closed on the right with a buckle. 

Included in each envelope:

• complete instructions for making an authentic man's Kilt and a woman's Kilt Skirt
• patterns for a Prince Charlie Jacket and a Vest for men, traditionally worn with a Kilt on formal occasions
• knitting instructions for traditional Argyle Socks  
• knitting instructions fora lovely, easy-to-knit woman's Vest, featuring a lacy Scottish "horseshoe" design. 
•  All sizes included in one pattern envelope.

Patterns - Folkwear #227 Edwardian Bridal Gown.  This is Edwardian charm at its best. A composite of several originals, the sewing pattern for this gown captures the essential elements of Edwardian charm - the high neck, puffed sleeves, nipped-in waist, a sumptuously full sweep of skirt, and as much lacy detail as the eye can behold. Priced per pattern. Misses sizes XS-3XL

Patterns - Folkwear #233 Glamour Girl Dress. Glamour oozed in Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s, and this is the daytime dress the starlets wore. A close-fitting bodice is highlighted by a narrow "V" neckline. Front bodice and skirt gather into a curved midriff that ties at center front, providing snug individual fit. A fitting back hip yoke ensured a smooth line. The flared skirt draped gracefully at center front and back bias seams. The three-quarter length sleeves are distinctively gathered at the elbow. dress zips at the left side seam. Shoulder pads are essential for the proper early 1940s silhouette.  

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium-weight fabrics with drape, such as silk or rayon crepe, satin, challis, soft cotton.

Priced per pattern.  All sizes included, from XS - 3XL.

Folkwear #240 Rosie the Riveter.  The heroic working women of World War II inspired this factory wardrobe of camp shirt, pleated slacks, and overalls with sweetheart bib.The shirt is styled from men's sport shirts and is know today as a "camp" shirt.  It is timeless is a crisp white cotton and lots of fun made extra-large in bright tropical prints.  The pleated slacks have side pockets and a back zipper. Straight legs fall smoothly from the hips for a clean look.  Add the sweetheart-shaped bodice for Overalls with straps that cross in the back.The pattern includes historical information and instructions for a knitted sweater and a crocheted snood to keep hair in place. 

All sizes included in pattern Misses XS-2XL.  Priced per pattern.

Folkwear #250 Hollywood Pants Sewing Pattern

Pattern includes knickers, trousers and shorts.  

Knickers feature button-front fly closure and side pockets.  Below-knee pleat is shaped into cuffs with button closures

Trousers feature high, wide waistband, back darts,  front pleats, side zipper closure on the  left and on-seam pocket on the right.  Trousers fall gracefully straight from the fullest part on the hip.  Ankle-length.

The Shorts feature back zipper closure, inverted box pleats at front and back for a smooth fit through the hip and flattering fullness at the legs.

Folkwear #255 Swing Suit pattern. This classic 1950s silhouette has timeless appeal. The trapeze jacket's wide lapels are stitched down to form pockets. The pencil slim skirt provides a nice contrast to the jacket's fullness.  All sizes included in pattern.  Small - XLarge. Priced per pattern.

Patterns - Folkwear #266 Greek Island Dress.The Dress is an easy-sew sheath with plain yoke that is perfect for embellishment. The Jacket has a center back godet to add flare, an extended collar, and single-button front closure. The simple Tunic has a sailor collar and free-floating sleeve panels. Braid trim, ball fringe, or other embellishment are the perfect finishing touch for jacket collar or hem, and tunic collar and sleeve panels.

Suggested fabrics: For the Dress, choose silk or polyester crepe de chine or charmeuse. For the Tunic and Jacket, choose soft, filmy fabrics such as chiffon, georgette, gauze, voile, novelty cut velvet.

 Misses Extra Small to 2XL.  Priced per pattern

Patterns - Folkwear #101 Gaza Dress.

Folkwear #108 Turkish Dancer.

Folkwear #112 Japanese Field Clothing - Sewing pattern for men and women

This pattern features versatile and comfortable garments including the hippari (jacket) for men and women, monpei (pants) and padded jacket for women. Beautiful in traditional ethnic prints or coordinating new age fabrics. Instructions included for traditional folded and stitched ties.  Misses 6-20 (Small - XLarge); Men's 32-44.

L.J. Designs "A La Mode" Fajita Skirt Sewing Pattern

L.J. Designs "A La Mode" Chardonnay Skirt Sewing Pattern

L.J. Designs "A La Mode" Meringue Pants Sewing Pattern

L.J. Designs "A La Mode" Parfait Pants Sewing Pattern

L.J. Designs "A La Mode" Strudel Skirt Sewing Pattern

Patterns- Petite Plus #603 Pull on Pant. Included Sizes: 14 - 24.

SAF-T-POCKETS #2010 - Plenty of Pockets Pants Sewing Pattern

Plenty of Pockets Pants is our answer to requests from customers for fitted pants with lots of pocket options. This design will be your palette for designing the exact pants you need or want. 

• Full or capri length. 
• Close fitting through the hip.  If you are on the upper end of a size range, please check the finished garment measurements before cutting.
• 1.25" wide shaped waistband offers a more comfortable fit 
• Fly front zipper or center back invisible zipper 

Included is an assortment of creative, useful pockets that you can apply to the pants in numerous ways. Now you can use the same great fitting pattern but make it look different each time by changing the details. In addition, the pockets can be used on jackets, skirts or anything that needs a pocket.

View 1: fly front, full length
View 2: fly front, capri length
View 3: invisible zipper in back, full length

All sizes (XS-3XL) included in pattern!

Fabrics: Light to medium weight wovens and stretch-wovens such as broadcloth, twill, poplin, koshibo, lightweight denim, crepe, etc.

Great Copy #2460 Sedona Skirt Sewing Pattern

The fabulous silhouette is created by the five uniquely angled panels that flow into the full skirt. 

• This pull-on skirt features two views with varying degrees of fullness. 
• Each view can be made long or short and has an asymmetrical hem with its own unique figure flattering shape. 
• View A features a full flair hem designed especially for lightweight fabrics. 
• View B has less fullness in the lower skirt panels, and is perfect for fabrics with a little more body such as moleskin and stretch denim.

All sizes included in one envelope.

Amy's Skirt is a knee-length skirt with seams at the sides as well as the front and back center.  There is a flat waistband and a zipper at the center back. Use light to medium weight woven fabrics for the best result.

Silhouette Patterns #2750 - Amy's Skirt. All sizes included in pattern. Priced per pattern. 

Patterns - Petite Plus #303 All Season Dress. Included Sizes: 14 - 24.

Petite Plus #304 Easy Wrap Dress and Top Sewing Pattern

• Cross-over front
• Several fitting darts - bust, shoulder, back, front
• Two sleeve lengths included
• Two hem lengths included: Knee-length or hip-length
• Two styles:  pull-over with set front or tie-front for woven fabrics
• Two finishing options for neck: facing or ruffle collar
• Extra instructions for full bust adjustments
• Designed for a curvey woman, 5'4".  

Rogie is wearing the purple and white dresses - She is 5' tall.

New Look 6567 - Misses' Dresses Sewing Pattern

Princess seamed dress with neckline and sleeve length variations.  Finished with a 20" back zipper. 

Rated: average sewing level.

Designed for medium weight woven fabrics with some drape. 

Reconstructing History #RH838 - Regency Evening Dress Sewing Pattern

Do the Empire in style!

One of the stars of the Regency period is the white muslin evening dress. Adorned with multicolour and metal embroidery on the sleeves and hems, the true beauty of the gown was the excellence of the sheer muslin fabric and its beautiful simplicity. The fineness of stitching of the seams and gathering is exquisite and shows all your skill as a seamstress.

This easy-to-use pattern, based on extant and pictorial examples, helps you make your own lady's evening dress circa 1805.

Fits busts 30"- 50". All sizes in one envelope.

Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.

Patterns - Cutting Line Designs #12269 - Easy, Ageless, Cool. Watching the Sunset is a cherished ritual for Anna Maria in her updated camp shirt and ankle-length cropped panel pants with side pockets. The camp shirt is a semi-loose fittings with optional front and back vertical darts. Button-front, short sleeves, unique one piece convertible collar construction, slight extended shoulders, patch pocket, side vents, stitched hems. Pull on ankle-length crop pants have a closer fit, straight leg style with hem vent. Side panel has button pocket detail. Elastic waistline cut-on casing. Use linen, rayons, silk blends and more! Sizes XS-SM-MD-LG-XL. Priced by the pattern.

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Dana Marie Sewing Pattern #1046 - Skirting the Issue

Another exclusive pattern to address both of the two main figure types, Apples and Pears. Whether you’re bigger on the top or the bottom, these skirts are for you. Separate drafts for both figure types, included. Get the best fit for your body!

• Three skirt styles in three lengths (Mid-Thigh, Knee and Mid-Calf).
• Smooth finish lined yoke (no waistband) with optional notched detailing. 
• Center back lapped zipper.
  
• View A - Slightly flared skirt (can also be cut on bias).
• View B - Knife pleated.
• View C - Pencil straight, topstitched seams and patch pocket.
• Elements of each style can be mixed and matched!  
• All sizes inclueded in one envelope.

 Dana Marie Sewing Pattern #1049 "A Little Something Xtra"

Sewing Workshop Collection Helix Tee & Pants. 
All sizes included in pattern, XS-XXL (6-22). 
Priced per pattern.

TOP: Long sleeve, spiral, bias-cut shirt. All-in-one front/right sleeve mimics back/left sleeve. Neck binding and stitched hems. PANTS: Simple pull-on pants with front and back darts and flat elastic waistband. Ankle (A) and cropped (C) lengths.

Tee Knits only, all weights. 
Pants Medium to heavy weight 2-way or 4-way knits or wovens with at least 25% crosswise stretch. To determine stretch, measure a 4" square from selvage in the direction of stretch. Pinch fabric at selvage and at the 4" mark.

Angela Wolf Sewing Pattern #3106 - The Fringe Skirt

Patterns- Sewing Workshop Collection - Balboa Shirt & Topper. Sizes included in pattern: S, M, L (Size 8-22). Priced by the pattern.

Dana Marie #1038 - Terrific Trousers.  Sizes Included: XS through 5X. Priced per pattern.