Dresses

This tight-fitting dress with gathered sides requires softly draping, stretchy fabrics. Sleeveless or with sleeves – this striking, feminine wrapped dress makes a shapely décolleté.

Retro-style dresses with emphasized waists are in vogue again. Nice form-fitting bodice and full flared, swingy skirt. A with collar of fancy fabric. Overskirt B with an exciting mix of wool and tulle

Flattering, feminine pieces providing absolute wearing ease. Wrapped variant A with tiny front folds. Slimming V-neck of shirt B, bunched cuff sleeves as a counterbalance. Plain dress C with striking prints Recommended fabrics: Bi elastic jersey, 2 way stretch

Solid color fabrics which do not detract from the elaborate finished seam lines, assuring the perfect fit. Two distinctive dresses, with a unique charm of their own, that you will love to wear

Feminine cuts with section seams and flared hem, fitted to the figure. Choose your favorite variant in accordance with your body size and height in a trendy, flattering color or any other color of your liking

Feminine, gathered and figure-hugging silhouettes. Shirt and dress made of bi-elastic jersey. The flat neck and raglan sleeves emphasize the young style both of the shirt and the dress.

Sophisticated, entwined front parts give both the shirt and the dress a special look. The bi-elastic jersey provides shape retention and a perfect fit. The dress has got a flared skirt with nicely draped panels.

When temperatures begin to rise, you need airy and casual outfits. The double-layered top for example or the dress made of two different materials – both variants are nicely loose and also quick and easy to sew.

Light summer outfits. Tiny little neck folds provide wearing ease. Short variant A with small, gathering hem darts. The broad hem band of the longer variant B with small sleeves provides shape retention.

Must-have dresses with integrated kimono sleeves, narrow skirt added to the bodice, fitted to the waist with an elastic casing and charming fan-shaped waist folds. Dress A has striking shoulder seam openings.

Plain shapes, charming details: Dropped shoulders and figure-enhancing side section seams. Variant B with one-sided ornamental flounce. Couture variant C with stylish little folds that spread from one side.

Either narrowly cut or with bell-shaped hip-skirt: the appeal of these charming jersey dresses with flat bateau neck lies in their unobtrusive cut. Slightly fitted to the waist by sophisticated, curved darts.

Retro-style garments. Pleated skirt forming a nice contrast to the fitted top. View A with yoke and bateau-neck. B with straps. Top C with peplum and small neck-frill.

All slightly flared, fitted at the back waist, shoulders left exposed. C with standing collar, B to fight the evening, with feathers at the hem.

Create these four basic pieces in your own handwriting ֠quick and easy, in ever-changing combinations. You will get inspired by your own creation and will have fun trying out new ideas.

Light sundresses, quick and easy to sew - just make your choice. Either floor-length and sleeveless or covering the knee, with small sleeves and charming gathering-up of the front and the back.

Owing to the fancy gathering at the neck, this fitted jersey dress with elasticized waistband is given a special feminine touch. Evening dress variant B: floor-length, with walking slit. ** Miss Petite pattern** please see Burda sizing chart this pattern is designed for woman 160cm tall so may need adjusting if you are over this height

Short jumpsuit and bandeau dress; both with back zipper, and pocket options

View AB: light, swinging, flared, sleeveless dresses, view B features a hem ruffle. Wonderful when sewn from lightweight cotton prints. Shorter tunic with interesting pointed hemline.

Party dress with a flared circle skirt, reminiscent of the fifties, worn true to the period with a petticoat. Dress A has pretty short sleeves, lines and gathered with an elastic band.

Shift dresses and top with panel seams and beautiful square neckline. You can choose from sleeveless dress A, short-sleeved dress B or the waist-high top C.

Make a statement with the new Belle Woven Dress. "V" neck, button through dress with shirred sleeves and back bodice. Please note: Style Arc patterns are suited to a more confident sewer. The written instructions are not illustrated at each step.

Top: A-line top featuring a square neck and puffed elbow length sleeves. Dress: Calf length dress with one gathered lower tier. Easy fit Square neck Small bust dart Design has a narrow shoulder breadth Puffed sleeve with elastic opening Gathered sleeve head. Hip length Hip length top Calf length dress with one gathered tier FABRIC SUGGESTION Silk, rayon, or any soft flowing fabric. TRIMS Elastic; width 6mm / 1/4" ' refer to size chart. Please note: Style Arc patterns are suited to a more confident sewer. The written instructions are not illustrated at each step.

Jumpsuit or dress Extended shoulder line Turned up sleeve cuff Elastic waist Front opening Snap closure Bound neck with ties Pant features wide legs A line skirt featuring a front split FABRIC SUGGESTION Silk, crepe, rayon TRIMS 3 x Snaps, 9mm (14L) size 2 x Optional toggles for tie ends Please note: Style Arc patterns are suited to a more confident sewer. The written instructions are not illustrated at each step.

Shirring detail on sleeve Gathered side waist Round neck In-seam pockets Centre back split,loop and button for woven version FABRIC SUGGESTION Knit or woven Please note: Style Arc patterns are suited to a more confident sewer. The written instructions are not illustrated at each step.

Designer styling Slip on Asymmetrical hemline Fitted bodice with bust darts Slightly extended shoulder line Midi length FABRIC SUGGESTION Ponte or any dress weight knit. Please note: Style Arc patterns are suited to a more confident sewer. The written instructions are not illustrated at each step.

Gathered front bodice and optional sleeves, with fitted panelled skirt. Gathered front bodice waist Centre back invisible zip Lower centre back skirt split / vent Elbow length or full-length cuffed sleeves Panelled, fitted skirt No actual skirt side seams Back bodice darts Extended shoulder line FABRIC SUGGESTION Woven fabric including cotton, linen, viscose, silk.

Eme is our new summer cocoon shaped dress that is perfect for the beginner sewer, with no fastenings or trim details required. The loose-fitting shape allows for cool fitting during those hot summer days and the lovely darts at the hem complete the cocoon look. With its simple design lines Eme is the perfect pattern for colour blocking. FABRIC SUGGESTION Linen, rayon, silk, cotton, fine wool. Please note: Style Arc patterns are suited to a more confident sewer. The written instructions are not illustrated at each step.

Mandarin collar Low waist Button through 2 sleeve length options, 3/4 & full length Elastic sleeve openings Bust dart from armhole 2 skirt options, midi length skirt & a 2-tiered shorter length skirt. In seam pockets. 7cm / 2 1/2" bust ease. FABRIC SUGGESTION Rayon, crepe, silk. TRIMS Buttons ' 9 X 13MM / 20L for the midi style and 8 buttons for the 2-tiered style. Elastic ' 1/4" / 6mm width, refer to chart for measurements. Please note: Style Arc patterns are suited to a more confident sewer. The written instructions are not illustrated at each step.

The reverse inverted pleats give this designer dress its unique shape. This dress has a fitted bodice along with a dropped shoulder. The shape of the engineered sleeve is created by the under-sleeve tucks. The essential side pockets and mid-calf length give this dress its designer feel. FABRIC SUGGESTION Washed linen, crepe, silk, rayon TRIMS Invisible Zip 50 cm (20")