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Enchanting summer dresses in mock wrap style will guarantee that easy summer feeling! The skirt of view A features a dipped hem and fanciful tie straps. View B has a straight hem line and simple straps. Both styles can easily be worn in the evening as well, depending on your choice of fabric. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics Cotton fabrics, blends, viscose/ rayon, silk. B: Also sequin fabrics.

Figure fitting tops for many occasions. View A with three-quarter sleeves actually consists of two separate tops, each leaving opposite shoulders bare. Layered one over the other, they create a V-neck in the front and back. View B features wide, half-long sleeves. Difficulty: Super Easy Suitable Fabrics Use stretch jersey fabrics only.

Garden lovers will adore these practical accessories. Small apron A with pockets for your pruning shears and gardening gloves is fastened with tie bands. A fold-up kneeling cushion will serve you well while weeding. Both can be stowed in the roomy tote bag C with its outside pockets. These accessories would make a great gift for nature lovers with a green thumb. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics Cotton fabrics, linen, poplin, coated fabrics.

Jumpsuit A is a mock wrap sleeveless top combined with pants. The peplum is an added detail on view B. These are wonderfully lightweight and easy-to-wear garments for summer. Adjust the fit with bands tied to bows at the side. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics Lightweight cotton fabrics, viscose/ rayon, crepe fabrics.

Feminine dresses with a full front button fastening, collar with collarband and angled armholes. View A has a clean look and features a separate belt. View B is more romantic with frills to embellish the top. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics Lightweight cotton fabrics, viscose/ rayon, crepe fabrics.

Are you an experienced sewer who enjoys an especially clever design? If so, you will love these styles. Both dress and top have an off-center band in front. It appears to be buttoned on but is actually sewn in place. Cleverly angled pleats will also direct the eye to this unusual detail. Both styles fasten with an invisible zipper concealed in the side seam. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics Cotton fabrics, viscose/ rayon, crepe fabrics, linen.

The hooded parkas with patch pockets have clean lines and are minimal in style. There is no lining so they are quick to sew in two different lengths. All are fastened with hammer-on snaps. Jacket B also features a tie belt. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics Cotton fabrics, lightweight wools, gabardine, coated fabrics.

Easy to style for both leisure and the office - this dress and blouse highlight the pretty d'collet' and have sleeves to roll up. Both garments drape loosely and feature side slits for added ease of movement. This would also be a perfect pattern for imitation leather. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics Cotton, blends, linen. B also in imitation leather.

A great two-piece outfit for the office or for special occasions. Comfort is guaranteed thanks to the stretchy fabric. The suit jacket has long, wide lapels and the front edges are rounded. The panel seams of the trousers will optically elongate your legs. The trousers also have side pockets. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics Stretch fabrics only: firm jersey, ponte roma jersey.

Slim figure-hugging skirts for many occasions. View A is knee length, features pockets and has a narrow waistband. The focal point of the sleek, short skirt B is the waistband. Both skirts are lined and each has a back vent for more leg room. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics Cotton fabrics, blends, boucle. B: Fabrics with edges easy to fray for fringe.

Sporty jackets and a classic coat - all feature a collar and large patch pockets with flaps. The pockets and front bands are fastened with snaps. Combine different fabrics to create great effects.

This youthful mock wrap dress has a swingy skirt and elastic at the waist. No need to insert a zip! Just slip this dress over your head and you're good to go. The sleeve and skirt lengths are easy to vary.

Plant pots in different sizes to give as a gift or keep for yourself. They are a fun accessory to elevate your home interior. We love to surround ourselves with cushions and table runners in our favourite fabrics. These are all great projects for beginner sewers.

These moderately wide leg trousers with pressed creases will truly be a versatile staple in your wardrobe. Depending on your choice of fabric and style, you can create totally different looks. The fabric has a bit of stretch to make them comfortable and figure flattering. The shorter style view B also features wide turn-ups at the hem. Suitable for fabric with stretch only

Feel good fashion is what we want to call this dress with a high set skirt and round neckline with a back slit. View A is calf length with wide sleeves held at the wrists by cuffs. View B is knee length and features narrower sleeves with pleats to finish off the lower edges.

The perfect project for an ambitious hobby sewer: a young man's suit consisting of slip-on trousers with clever pockets and a classic lined suit jacket with lapels and patch pockets.

Quick and easy to sew, these practical straight leg slip-on pants have everything you want in the way of style and comfort: elastic at the waist, detailed with a pretty mock drawstring, and indispensable pockets in the seams. Vary the length to suit your taste.

These blouses with shoulder yokes may just be your new favourites. The attached band elongates your body, continuing the line of the flattering V-neck. The longer blouse view A features side slits, a narrow tie band and three-quarter sleeves. View B is made up with a stand collar and long sleeves with elastic.

Sometimes we want a bit more chicness - here you have your choice: View A has a narrow skirt, wide sleeves with cuffs and a back vent. View B features a slightly flared skirt with yokes and shorter sleeves. Make up the belt in the same fabric to complete the outfit.

Straight cut trousers like these are sure to flatter your figure. Both the longer style and the shorter culottes are very comfortable thanks to an elastic waist. No need to insert a zip fastener!

A true staple in every wardrobe - slim fitting tops to wear as layering pieces or on their own. Choose between long sleeves to turn up or just short sleeves. A band serves to finish off the neckline. Sized for stretch knits only

Sew yourself the blouse or the longer shirtdress. Both will bring you joy for many seasons. Depending on your choice of fabric, you can create totally different looks. The blouse has short sleeves and the dress features long sleeves with cuffs. Both have a band at the waist to hold the tie belt.

These chic dresses require no zip fastening. The loose fit and shallow neckline make these slip on styles. The skirt with an inverted front pleat sits high and puts swing into your movements to nicely echo the wide sleeves and sleeve bands.

Swingy, tiered skirts with an elastic waist are easy to sew and can be combined in so many ways. The length and your choice of fabric will make the difference. Sew yourself a new favorite skirt!

Hoodies are cool, comfortable and quick to sew! Rib knit band in matching or contrasting colours will hold their shape. Choose from three lengths.

Misses' Dress and Blouse Be it a classic dress or a casual blouse, this is a clever cut. The dress with short sleeves and a bias skirt is a potential new favourite. A generous neckline with a colour contrasting collar will draw all eyes to you. The hip length blouse drapes softly over your curves. The collarless neckline and long sleeves makes it both comfortable and chic.

Misses' Long Sleeve Blouse with Tucks on Sleeves Not only are tailored shirts en vogue, but feminine blouses are also very chic.These tops can be made either with a long tie collar or a wider stand collar and concealed fastening and frills. The sleeves of these distinctive blouses are adorned with pintucks and have elastic at the wrists.

Misses' Dress with Waistband and Wide or Narrow Skirt On the one hand, we have a dress with youthful details such as a wide skirt, pretty print and lace trim. On the other hand, we can keep it more subdued and go with a narrower pencil skirt. The simplicity of the latter creates quite an elegant look. Choose according to the occasion and your own styling type.

Two classic styles (both lined) will bring you joy for years to come. The trench coat with generous lapels and a belt can also be made up in classic beige or navy. The gold buttons and band details on the caban jacket lend it a maritime touch.

Misses' Sweatshirts with Neckline Band or Roll Neck Collar Sweatshirts in different lengths are absolutely fit for the office. View A comes in a tunic length with a neckband and hem band. View B is quite pleasing with a patch pocket and a roll neck collar.