Happy Sunday Fold Liners! It’s time for your weekly dose ofThe Edit: New Sewing Pattern Releases. This blog and vlog highlight some of the new arrivals to hit the shop this week. Kate natters about all the details you need to know so if you’re a pattern nerd like we are, this is for you!
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Meet Mabel – a dreamy dress and blouse with beautiful details.Tilly and the Buttons Mabel Dress or Blousehas a shirred waist and cuffs, square-shaped elasticated neckline and voluminous raglan sleeves elasticated around the shoulders.If you’ve been thinking about trying the hottest sewing skill – shirring – you’re in safe hands with this pattern!
It features a sport of shirring on the sleeves and waist, so it’s a very manageable amount for your first shirring project. Plus, Mabel has a free video tutorial by Tilly if you need extra help .
If you have some teddy or boucle fabric in your stash, theVikisew Abbie Jacketcould be the one for you! We love the vintage vibes with a modern edge. Abbie is a semi-fitted jacket with a straight silhouette. The centre front edge is finished with a decorative placket with windproof placket backing. The sleeves have a slight flare towards the bottom with is a lovely detail.
The Sew Over It Lilian Blouse has a vintage feel to it – perhaps a style we’ve spotted in some inspiring TV and film we’ve watched! It features a button front, a lovely shawl collar and a choice of three sleeve lengths. Plenty to keep you entertained!
The Sewing Workshop Charlie Bomber Jacketis a cool, semi-fitted bomber jacket with front zipper closure. The ribbing trims look great in a contrasting colour. View A is underlined and quilted with overlapping fringed denim yokes in the front and back and View B is an unlined jacket without yokes, trimmed with a ribbed hip band and cuffs.
These relaxed-fit joggers have the best pockets: hip pockets and two styles of patch pocket with an optional pocket flap. There is also the option to colour block the back to coordinate with the hip pockets. The Field Trip Joggers have an elasticated waist with an optional real or faux drawstring.
There are separate patterns for baby and child, teen girls, and teen boys.
Sizing: Baby & Child: Preemie/small newborn – 12 years / Teen girls: Teen 10 – 20 / Teen boys: Teen 10 – 20
Bag sewing patterns have been very popular lately, so we are excited to see another release from one of our favourite designers. TheMerchant & Mills Francli Day Packis a practical day pack designed by Francli Craftwear. Play with hardy fabrics and unique hardware to create a bespoke pack for everyday life and adventures further afield. With water bottle pockets and an internal laptop pocket, you can keep all your bits and pieces organised!
THE EDIT: NEW SEWING PATTERN RELEASES - 20 SEPTEMBER
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THE EDIT: NEW SEWING PATTERN RELEASES - 13 SEPTEMBER
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THE EDIT: NEW SEWING PATTERN RELEASES - 6 SEPTEMBER
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