The Coat Sewing Pattern by The Avid Seamstress

Inspired by classic tailoring, we’ve created a coat pattern that not only looks fabulous but also is an easy, enjoyable make – without the time-consuming tailoring. With a slim, chic silhouette, The Coat offers a modern twist on the woman’s winter coat.

Flattering princess seams feature a clever in-seam pocket, while the modern drop sleeves make for a relaxed yet stylish look. The Coat sewing pattern is incredibly versatile, working well in a range of fabrics from mid-to-heavy weight coating material to lighter woven fabrics – great for an alternative spring trench-coat.

The three quarter length hem is perfect over dresses or trousers, offering both elegance and warmth on a chilly day. Other features include a notched collar, 2 button front closure, kick pleat and buggy lining (fully faced).

Level: Intermediate

Pattern Sizes UK 6–UK 22

Fabric Requirements
The measurements below are based on plain fabric or fabric with a print that doesn’t require pattern matching. Should your fabric require pattern matching please allow for more fabric. Additional materials needed are based upon the following allowances: 1) the coat back lining is made from standard lining fabric. Should you wish to self-face the coat back with your coating fabric, purchase an extra half metre. 2) The allocated bias binding is for the front facing and back lining to be bound. If you wish to bind more panels please purchase extra binding.

Suggested Fabrics
Medium to heavy weight wool, wool blends, linens, boucle, melton

Supplies Needed
Fabric, thread, interfacing, lining, two 2–2.5cm buttons, bias binding 3 metres

What’s included

• Pattern printed on high quality white pattern paper
• Beautiful step by step instruction booklet
• Guide on taking your measurements
• Fabric and Sewing basics help card
• Sewing Terms Demystified card
• Checklist card to ensure you have covered everything before starting your project
• Information on The Avid Seamstress

The City Trousers Sewing Pattern by The Avid Seamstress

The perfect fit trousers – at last!

A slim shaped trouser – between skinny/cigarette shape – with easy to insert side pockets and an optional side slit at the hem.
A narrow waistband with an invisible zip at the back makes the front of these trousers very flattering.

Suggested Fabrics
This pattern works well in most light weight to medium weight fabrics. For a Spring/Summer dress use a thin cotton and for Autumn/Winter a medium weight fabric is ideal.
You could use a slight stretch fabric on these trousers.

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Supplies Needed
View A – Fabric, thread, hand needle, 10cm narrow satin ribbon, button (1–2cm)
View B – Fabric, thread, 20cm/8″ invisible zipper (ensure your sewing machine has a zipper foot)

What’s included

• Pattern printed on high quality white pattern paper
• Beautiful step by step instruction booklet
• Guide on taking your measurements
• Fabric and Sewing basics help card
• Sewing Terms Demystified card
• Checklist card to ensure you have covered everything before starting your project
• Information on The Avid Seamstress

The Gathered Dress Sewing Pattern by The Avid Seamstress

If you‘re looking for a casual dress that you can live in any day of the week and feel good wearing, then The Gathered Dress is perfect for you.

The Gathered Dress has been created with the modern woman in mind. From the school run to the office, The Gathered Dress will help you to feel stylishly smart yet comfortable. For the adult version, we‘ve added a more modern raglan sleeve but have kept the charming gathered waist at the back – an interesting and different style line, and ideal for days when you don‘t feel like wearing fitted clothes. Other features include a slim front silhouette, invisible zip and two different sleeve lengths. We’ve also added in a pleat at the shoulder to create an amazing finish. It‘s an ideal pattern for beginners as well as intermediates that want a quick, easy sew.

Level Intermediate

Pattern Sizes UK 6–UK 22

Suggested Fabrics
Lightweight to medium weight fabrics – wovens, denim, chambray, crepe, silk, viscose & cotton.
Always allow extra fabric to match one way designs.

Supplies Needed
Fabric, thread, 56cm/22″ invisible zipper, 1 metre 5mm elastic for gathering, iron on interfacing 0.25m

What’s included

• Pattern printed on high quality white pattern paper
• Beautiful step by step instruction booklet
• Guide on taking your measurements
• Fabric and Sewing basics help card
• Sewing Terms Demystified card
• Checklist card to ensure you have covered everything before starting your project
• Information on The Avid Seamstress

The Shift Dress Sewing Pattern by The Avid Seamstress

The Shift Dress creates an elegant silhouette that’s modern, sophisticated and versatile.
Perfect for weddings, parties or a full day at work, this dress will create an
effortlessly chic look.

The Shift Dress has a fitted bodice, fitted sleeves and pencil skirt with a panel at the bottom
of the front skirt. The back of the skirt has flattering waist pleats, a kick pleat at the bottom
and the back bodice is finished with an invisible zip. Pattern includes optional inner pockets.

Level: Intermediate

Suggested Fabrics
Lightweight to medium weight fabrics – wovens, chambray, crepe, silk, viscose &
cottons.
Always allow extra fabric to match one way designs.

Supplies Needed
Fabric, thread, 41cm/16″ invisible zipper.

What’s included

• Pattern printed on high quality white pattern paper
• Beautiful step by step instruction booklet
• Guide on taking your measurements
• Fabric and Sewing basics help card
• Sewing Terms Demystified card
• Checklist card to ensure you have covered everything before starting your project
• Information on The Avid Seamstress