Dresses

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  • Merchant & Mills

    The Cawley by Merchant & Mills

    $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 by Matchy Matchy Sewing Club

    $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.

  • Common Stitch

    Bellbird Wrap Dress + Top by Common Stitch

    $32.50

    Sew your own Bellbird Wrap Dress or Wrap Top with our dual paper sewing pattern!
    The Bellbird linen Wrap Dress + Top are simple everyday staples and perfect additions to your wardrobe. Perfectly paired with the Bellbird Shorts!

    With your purchase you will receive a both the dress + top sewing pattern, along with step by step instructions, making it super easy to make your own garments!

  • 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 by Matchy Matchy Sewing Club

    $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 by Birgitta Helmersson

    $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 by Birgitta Helmersson

    $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.

  • Birgitta Helmersson

    ZW Gather Dress by Birgitta Helmersson

    $26.50

    This is an oversized dress with a dropped shoulder, gathered skirt, side pockets and full length button placket with buttons and button holes. Can be worn as a dress or an open jacket. The skirt seam is designed to sit over the bust. Lengths of bodice and skirt are easily adjustable to your preference. The width of the garment is variable depending on the fabric width you use. Comes with 2 simple hack options, one of which does not require buttons or button holes.

  • Modern Sewing Co.

    Celia Dress by Modern Sewing Co.

    $30.00$43.50

    A classic, long length dress with a collar, lapels, two-piece sleeves and an optional tie belt.

  • Merchant & Mills

    The Whittaker by Merchant & Mills

    $20.00$32.00

    A classic pinafore for work and play. With a buttoned side fastening, side and back pockets. Make it long with a back split or short just below the knee. Accentuate the detailing with contrast top stitching or keep it simple with matching thread.

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Patterns

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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