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  • Matchy Matchy Sewing Club

    Collage Gather Dress

    $23.00$35.00

    The Collage Gather Dress has a relaxed boxy fit with soft gathers on the side for a little extra shape and movement. The dress has hidden inseam pockets and comes with multiple dress lengths marked directly on the pattern from mini to maxi. Designed to be sewn as a patchwork or with a single fabric, it is fun to sew, easily customizable and comes together quickly.

    With all Matchy Matchy sewing patterns, we’ve designed the Collage Gather Dress to have simple shapes and easy construction to take the overwhelm out of sewing and to help you find the joy of discovery. 

  • Merchant & Mills

    The Clover

    $21.00$34.50

    A simple t-shaped dress or top with a gathered drawstring neckline that can be adjusted to sit at your desired height. Make it sleeveless or with sleeves, structured and architectural in poplin or soft and relaxed in linen.

  • Friday Pattern Company

    Saltwater Slip

    $34.50
    The Saltwater Slip is a simple slip dress with adjustable straps that can be layered or worn on its own. The pattern comes with two length options: above the knee, and tea length (with side slits). It also comes with optional side ties to add a bit of waist shaping. Wear this slip over a tee shirt, under a sheer dress, or on its own! The pattern comes in sizes XS-7X and includes multiple cup size options (B/C and C/D). This is a pullover dress with no closures. You’ll want to make this easy-to-sew slip again and again!
  • Friday Pattern Company

    Davenport Dress

    $34.50
    The Davenport Dress is the perfect throw-on and go dress. Whether you’re shopping at your local farmers market or hanging out around the house, this ruffley dress will have you feeling cute and comfortable. It features full sleeves with an elastic ruffle hem as well as a shoulder flutter detail. The hem hits above the knees. The front neckline is gathered in with elastic, and the waist features a drawstring so this dress can be pulled on and off without any closures. Most importantly, the Davenport features roomy pockets that are perfect for stowing away all of your treasures. This pattern is suitable for all skill levels and we will take you step-by-step through the sewing process.
  • Merchant & Mills

    The Cawley

    $21.00$39.00

    An artist’s smock dress with front welt & in-seam pockets. Belt is optional.

  • Matchy Matchy Sewing Club

    Horizon Day Dress

    $23.00$53.00

    The Horizon Day Dress is a casual, easy fitting dress. It features a relaxed style drop shoulder with 3/4 length sleeves which can be worn down or cuffed. The curved bodice sits above the natural waistline, adding interest and shape to the oversized silhouette for a flattering drape. The pattern features two views, both with inseam pockets and adjustable skirt lengths marked directly on the pattern ­— from above the knee to mid shin. View A has a full skirt while view B includes a fun patchwork style skirt. This pattern is intentionally designed with simple shapes, making it a fast and fun project to sew.

    Chelsea (short hair) is 5’5″ and Morgan is 5’9″

  • Common Stitch

    Wattlebird Dress + Cami by Common Stitch

    $32.50

    The Wattlebird Dress + Cami are simple everyday staples and a perfect addition to your wardrobe. Chuck over your bikini or wear with the Bellbird Wrap Skirt, these pieces can be as versatile as you please.

  • Anna Allen

    Demeter Dress + Top by Anna Allen

    $23.50$41.50

    The Demeter dress and top pattern has four different variations to choose from. All views pull over the head with no closures. View A is a loose fitting dress with short set-in sleeves, bust darts, and a slight empire waistline at the front that dips back down to the natural waistline at the back. The skirt is gathered to the bodice, has inseam pockets and a deep hemline. View B is similar to view A, except it has no sleeves and one inch less wearing ease in the body as well as a longer skirt length (3”). View C and D are the companion tops to A and B. The tops are crop length (high hip) and also pull over the head with no closures. All views are oversized and have generous wearing ease. This pattern is drafted for woven non-stretch fabrics.

  • Anna Allen

    Anthea Blouse by Anna Allen

    $23.00$43.00

    The Anthea is a dartless blouse and dress pattern with puffed sleeves. All views button up the front with a fold-over placket and bias faced neckline. View A blouse has puffed sleeves that end at, or just below the elbow with a narrow bias cuff. View B dress has puffed sleeves that are 2” shorter than view A. Both the blouse and dress have a narrow curved hemline that dips down at the back/front and comes up slightly at the side seams. The dress includes a separate tie for those who prefer a more cinched in waist. This pattern was drafted for someone 5’5” with a B/C cup. Both top and dress can be lengthened or shortened as desired. Intended to be made in non-stretch woven fabrics.

  • Matchy Matchy Sewing Club

    Champagne Field Dress and Top

    $26.00$50.00

    The Champagne Field Dress is a prairie style dress with patch pockets and optional patchwork view with inseam pockets. The front and back bodice include soft gathers that sit above the bust. View A is a mini dress, hitting above the knee and includes a flutter sleeve. View B is a midi dress, hitting mid calf with a high-low hem and gathered puff sleeves finished with a wide elastic cuff. Both views include a large bottom ruffle. View C is a babydoll style top which include soft gathers that sit above the bust and has a flowing bell sleeve. The length is semi cropped that hits right below the natural waist.

    This Pattern includes a bonus sleeve view which is a modern style ruffle that is easy to construct and interchangeable between views. It also includes pattern pieces and instructions for a square neck hack.

  • Birgitta Helmersson

    ZW Tier Dress

    $26.50

    The ZW TIER DRESS is made up of 3 separate cutting plans which can be mixed and matched to make 4 different dresses. A short dress with thin straps, long dress with thin straps, short dress with sleeves and long dress with sleeves. If you are not using the sleeve then the strap for the dress will need to be cut from a contrast or remnant fabric. This dress has an above the bust self lined panel, the A-line dress below this is gathered on. There is also a bottom gathered tier that can be added to the dress and a gathered sleeve with an elasticated hem. The sleeve is hand sewn to the strap and underarm after the dress has been fully made. There are 2 different pattern layout options for this dress, which vary slightly depending on what size you are using.

  • Birgitta Helmersson

    ZW Soft Blouse

    $19.50

    This is an oversized top made using Zero Waste Pattern Cutting. It has a dropped shoulder and comes with 2 sleeve options, a gathered and twisted double layer sleeve, or a long sleeve with a gathered and elasticated wrist. The front has side bust darts for shaping. The neckline is a minimal crew neck finished with a back bind and a split with loop and button at the centre back to close.

    This pattern also comes with 2 hack options, a sleeveless top with darts on the shoulder for shaping and a dress with V-neck front, side pockets and gathered skirt. All pattern options in this book are easily mixed and matched.

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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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