Australian Stitches

B6221 ‘FAST & EASY’ LIFESTYLE WARDROBE: Very loose-fitting top and dress have neckline variations and optional topstitching. Wide-legged shorts and tapered pants (very loose-fitting through hips) have front waistband and pleats, side pockets and elas

A straight-up-and-down-shape instantly turns into a great figure eight with the help of structure, gathering and ruching, as shown in this glamourous vintage-inspired design by Butterick’s ‘Patterns By Gertie’. In fact, all those elegant retro touche

While the general rule of thumb is to follow a designer’s purpose, thoughtful pre-planning allows you to replace suggested wovens with knit options*. Knits are beneficial in a number of ways. Most importantly, knit fabric has built-in stretch which r

For me, the concern was whether the back of the dress would cover my bra straps? I could simply go for a strapless bra, but certain cup sizes are better suited to the support provided from a conventional bra. I am also allergic to the latex used in s

1142 ’IT’S SO EASY’ JUMPSUIT: (top and middle inset) Jumpsuit can be made long with V-neck in front and back, or short as a romper with keyhole and tie. Sew in batiks, chambray, cotton types, soft lightweight linen types, silky types or jersey. 1143

K4101: (main image) Sleeveless pullover tops have front princess seams, back yoke and uneven hemlines, with contrast panelling and neckline variations. For lightweight to medium-weight knits and woven fabrics, such as jersey, cotton types, voile or g

6373: (main image) Easy pattern includes long jumpsuit and drop-waist dress with thick straps, short romper and slip dress with thin straps. Misses’ sizes: 8 – 20. 6379: (bottom insets) Pattern includes straight or handkerchief maxi-skirts that can c

The news in hot weather dressing: Vibrantly printed layered tank tops and maxi-dresses with an asymmetrical edge … pyjama-easy patterned pants dressed up with the subtle shimmer of silky metallics on top … ‘70s ethnic tunics banded in brights … Burda

The pattern is a PDF file. Once payment is received, an email with the download/purchase link is provided. Click on the link to open the page. This pattern had 3 sizes, each with their own PDF file, you can choose to download all or just the size you

By Sian Hamilton Feline fans will love this book of cat-motif jewellery. Cats: 20 Jewelry and Accessory Designs is packed with whimsical and achievable projects, both big and small. Choose from earrings, necklaces, and bracelets to brooches, cufflink

• Finish the chosen placket opening on the sleeve and stitch the seam line together. • Gather or pleat the lower edge as per the pattern instructions. • Interface one section of the cuff and place right side down on a table. • Place the sleeve right