Haberdashery

Loop & hook sew on velcro. Also available in white and as sticky back. 

Bias binding tape for bunting, dressmaking and craft projects.

LET’S GET COMFY!

Meet your new obsession, the Drew sweatshirt sewing pattern. The easy-fitting style and raglan seams make for a speedy and satisfying sew, and a perfect introduction to sewing with stretch knit fabrics – whether you make it on a regular sewing machine (with a zigzag stitch) or overlocker (serger) is up to you. Keep it simple with one solid colour or print, or let your creativity loose with the playful colour block sleeve (great for scrap busting!).

• Oversized fit with deep raglan sleeves, cinched in at the hem and cuffs
• Optional colour block sleeve
• Ribbed crew neckline, hem band and cuffs
• Choice of hip-length or cropped hemlines

SKILL LEVEL - Confident Beginner

Supplies

• Fabric
• Matching thread
• 0.6m (5/8yd) ribbing (at least 90cm [1yd] wide unfolded)
• Sewing machine OR overlocker (serger), plus basic tools, incl ballpoint machine needle if you're using a regular sewing machine (a walking food can also be helpful)

Fabric Suggestions

Sweatshirt fleece or French terry (loopback).
You’ll also need ribbing for the neckband, hem band + cuffs.

LEARN TO SEW A ZIPPED SKIRT

Meet Ramona, a sleek and chic pencil or mini skirt with dreamy details. Our step-by-step instructions and free video tutorial will teach you how to neatly insert an invisible zip at the side. Choose from patch pockets or faux flaps at the front, and make the skirt extra special with the optional lining.

• Choice of mini-length or knee-length hem with back slit
• Invisible zip closure at the side
• Four waist darts, centre back seam and gently curved waistband for a great fit
• Choice of casual patch pockets or 60s-inspired faux pocket flaps with optional buttons
• Optional lining pattern with full instructions included

SKILL LEVEL - Confident Beginner

Supplies

• Fabric (see below)
• Matching thread
• 0.3m (⅓yd) x 110cm (1¼yd) wide iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
• 22cm (9in) invisible zip
• Optional: 2 x 15-20mm (⅝ -¾in) wide buttons for faux flap version
• Sewing machine and basic tools, incl invisible zip foot and regular or adjustable zip foot

Fabric Suggestions

Main fabric: Medium- to heavy-weight woven fabrics that hold their shape, such as corduroy, denim, drill, jacquard, tweed, or wool suiting.
Optional lining: Slippery lining fabric such as cupro (Bemberg), viscose (rayon), acetate or polyester lining.

Make it yourself Tilly and the Buttons sewing pattern.

Make it yourself Tilly and the Buttons sewing pattern.