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    Kit: Silmu Shirt Dress & Dress

    From $85

    Joan’s kits have everything you need to make the pattern of your choice. Each kit contains a pattern, suitable fabric, matching thread, plus interfacing and notions where applicable. In addition to being a convenient way to purchase supplies for your next creation our kits offer great value. They also make a very special gift!

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    Taimi Dress & Top

    $27.00$40.50

    Taimi is a fashionably simple sewing pattern that includes a top and a dress variation. Both variations feature a voluminous, gathered hem, and a round neckline and armholes that are finished with binding. The top is hip-length, and slightly longer in the back. The dress waist seam is curved, its hemline comes down to the ankle, and it has handy in-seam side pockets.

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    Silmu Shirt & Shirt Dress

    $27.00$40.50

    Silmu is a stylish sewing pattern duo that includes a loose-fitting shirt and a midi-length shirt dress. Both variations feature a distinctive overlapping collar. The shirt variation also includes breast pockets, a back pleat, long sleeves with cuffs, and an uneven hem with side slits. The waist pleats of the dress variation make it loose at the top, while the skirt is lightly fitted. The dress also has pleated half sleeves and a tie closure at the back.

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    Taika Blouse Dress

    $27.00$36.00

    Taika is a timeless midi-length blouse dress with half sleeves and gathered sleeve openings. This lightly fitted shirt dress sewing pattern features a V-neck and a button closure. The curved waist seam runs below the bust at the front, and the gathers at the bust and center back give volume and shape to the bodice, while the vertical seams of the skirt flatter and contour the body.

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    Valo Dress & Top

    $27.00$40.50

    The Valo sewing pattern includes two variations: a midi dress with an elastic waist and large patch pockets, and a relaxed-fit top with a gathered drawstring waist. Both variations have a distinctive heart-shaped yoke with a scoop neck to the front and a V-neck to the reverse. The dress hip seam is reinforced with a flat-felled seam, which gives it a lovely shape and works as a subtle little detail. The dress features elegant half-sleeves, and the top comes with perky short sleeves.

    You can also make the dress with short sleeves and a drawstring waist, and the top with half sleeves and an elasticated waist.

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    Syli Blouse & Dress

    $34.00$47.50

    The Syli sewing pattern includes two variations. Both the dress and the blouse are relaxed everyday garments with a loose fit. They feature a gathered bodice, a shallow tuck across the chest, and a hemline that dips slightly longer in the back. The neckline is finished with binding with a back vent secured by ties. The calf-length dress has two deep tucks around the hemline of both the skirt and sleeves as well as in-seam side pockets. The ¾-length sleeves of the dress have gathered ends finished with binding and ties. The blouse is hip length and has straight ½-length sleeves with turned hems.

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    Sisko Dress & Top

    $27.00$36.00

    The Sisko sewing pattern includes two variations: An elastic waist dress, and a crop top. Sisko has a unique layered and interlaced wrap bodice with ties. Both variations are sleeveless and have a scoop neck and a keyhole detail at the front. The dress features a midi-length skirt, gathered with an elastic at the waist. Both variations are maternity and nursing friendly.

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    Reeta Shirt Dress

    $27.00$40.50

    Reeta is a classic, loose-fitting shirt dress with simple but thought-out details. This timeless sewing pattern features pleated breast pockets, a shirt collar, and a waist gathered with a cord. The turn-ups of the t-shirt sleeves and the deep vents on the midi-length hem add a carefree character to the dress.

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    Rauhu Tee & Dress

    $23.50$32.50

    The Rauha sewing pattern includes two variations: a high-hip length T-shirt with a boxy fit, and a midi-length T-shirt dress with in-seam side pockets. Both variations have a distinctive rectangular ribbed funnel neck, dropped shoulders, and a relaxed fit.

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    Olivia Wrap Dress

    $27.00$40.50

    The Olivia wrap dress sewing pattern is a delightfully easy-to-wear and versatile classic, that is suited for both work and leisure. The interfacing around the V-neck ensures that the neckline stays neatly in place without exposing too much. The tulip-shaped skirt has pleats at the front waist for added ease and a flattering silhouette. The elastic waist is tied around with a wide belt. This dress pattern also features practical in-seam side pockets.

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    Lilja Dress & Blouse

    $27.00$40.50

    Lilja is a charmingly unique wrap garment that comes in three different variations: an ankle-length dress, a pinafore dress and a blouse. You can sew any of the variations either sleeveless or with bohemian, ¾-length puff sleeves. You can also choose either a round or square neckline, or a combination of both. The round neckline can be finished with either a facing or a binding with back vent and ties. This versatile garment is both simple to sew and easy to wear.

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    Lexi A-Line Dress

    $27.00$36.00

    The Lexi dress sewing pattern has the right balance of relaxed and fitted elements. This lined dress has a sleek A-line fit, long set-in sleeves, and a boat neck. The waistline is dropped, and the skirt of the dress has small, subtle pleats at the front. The dress has an invisible zip fastening at the back.

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Our gorgeous sewing patterns have low and zero waste options to help save fabric, money and the planet. You can trust they’re good because I personally sew using the same patterns and fabrics that I sell here in-store. The proof is in the pudding, my Nana always said, so check out my detailed pattern reviews where I share my tips, tricks and learnings for each pattern.

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Haberdashery

If your sewing box needs a bit of a stock up, you’ll find all the haberdashery bits and bobs you need here too. From gorgeous Liberty bias binding, to buttons and the cutest labels for your finished home sewing. There’s specialist tailoring items, right down to needles, pins and every shade of thread to go with your project (yes I will match thread to your fabric for you!).

Remember to check out our one off and repurposed vintage recycled fabrics. You might just find a treasure! 

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