PATTERN 5

Q

instructions on pages 63–65

This pattern is for lovely outerwear with set-in sleeves. Change it up by wearing these garments as a jacket or dress, depending on your mood.

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Coat Dress

Buttoned up, it’s perfect as a dress. Try the pattern with different types of fabrics.


PATTERN 5

R

instructions on pages 66–67

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Coat Dress

The talking point of this flouncy-sleeved coat dress is its flower-shaped buttons, though any shape would be lovely.

Wear it over a turtleneck or another dress—the layering possibilities are endless.

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Coat Dress

Sewn up in linen, the dress on the opposite page becomes functional for the whole year.


PATTERN 5

S

instructions on pages 68–70

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Quilted Coat

A hooded coat made out of quilted fabric. The raw edges are bound with bias tape so it’s simple to construct.


PATTERN 5

T

instructions on pages 71–73

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Quilted Vest

Reduce the length of pattern S, omit the sleeves and hood, and you end up with a handy vest.

Just like the coat, this one is made out of quilted fabric.


PATTERN 5

U

instructions on page 74–76

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Bolero

The three-tiered, gathered design of this empire-waist bolero will add whimsy to your wardrobe.

Great for spring/summer outings.


PATTERN 5

V

instructions on pages 77–79

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Jacket

A wing-collared jacket. Pull out strands of threads from the weave around the outer perimeter of the collar to create a fringe.


FABRICS

A GUIDE TO MATERIALS

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1 Sweatshirt fabric

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2 Boiled wool knit

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3 Fleece

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4 Wool gauze

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5 Faux fur

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6 Herringbone wool

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7 Boiled wool gauze

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8 Quilted fabric

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9 Featherwale corduroy