Patterns

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Patterns

  • 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.

  • Merchant & Mills

    The Mathilde

    $12.50

    A simple set of instructions to make a skirt with a deep elasticated waistband. Make with patch, inseam or no pockets. A zero to minimal waste pattern that can make the most of fabrics in your stash.

  • Matchy Matchy Sewing Club

    Recess Play Plants

    $24.00$36.00

    The Recess Play Pants are an everyday easy fitting pant with plenty of room for comfort. They feature an elasticated waistband, separated slant front pockets and optional back pocket(s). The seam down the center front and center back legs allows for optimal patchwork fun. The rise hits just slightly below the natural waist. The pattern is drafted as a full length pant giving you the flexibility to wear them full length or cuffed. The pattern can also be easily shortened to ankle length or lengthened as needed. View A has a 2″ (5 cm) wide hem. View B has an elasticated mini peplum cuff for some added sass. 

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

  • 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 Docker Beanie

    $13.50

    A classic six pannelled beanie, featuring a turned up band and elasticated back. Make it lined or unlined.

  • Merchant & Mills

    The Francli Day Pack

    $20.00$38.00

    A practical day pack designed by Francli Craftwear. Play with hardy fabrics and unique M&M hardware to create a bespoke pack for everyday life and adventures further afield. With water bottle pockets and internal laptop pocket.

  • Merchant & Mills

    The Cawley

    $21.00$39.00

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

  • Merchant & Mills

    The Denham

    $21.00$39.00

    Inspired by a vintage Austrian hiking jacket. This neat mid-season piece is perfect for all weathers. A double breasted jacket that can be lined or unlined. It features two flap pockets and a button tab to close the collar.

    Denham is more closely fitting than a lot of our other patterns, do carefully check the finished measurements table, and if in doubt size up.

  • 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.

  • Merchant & Mills

    The Shepherd

    $24.00$32.00

    A pleated A-line skirt with slanted pockets, side button fastenings and pleats for fullness. Soft and floaty in linen, or smart and hardy in cotton twill. Can be made lined or unlined.

Welcome to Joan’s Fine Fabrics, my good old fashioned fabric shop – online.

You’ll find new fabrics arriving nearly every week, like the latest European linens from Merchant & Mills and other popular fabric brands.

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! 

Happy hunting!

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