Please note that the size chart is not the finished garment measurements.
Size Chart
School Packs
These patterns are available for purchase in bundles for students. Learn more about Class bundles here.
Rookie Wrap Skirt (Youth)
$14.50
A simple and classic wrap skirt perfect for beginners.
Fully lined with optional rear pockets this pattern is not only easy to make but is also a adjustable fit, accommodating all figure types.
For beginners we recommend the external fastening with a button and elastic loop (no need for button holes) but you can also use fabric ties, D rings or buckle. With a velcro internal fastening and full lining the skirt could also be reversible.
Using plain or patterned fabric the pattern can make up a skirt for every day wear or dress it up with heels for special occasions.
>DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Confident Beginner (3/10).
>SIZE OPTIONS: The Rookie Wrap Skirt PDF pattern is available in sizes 10-16 years with 2 different purchasing options:
>PURCHASING OPTIONS
A. Print-at-home (on A4 or letter paper). When you purchase this pattern you receive all YOUTH SIZES 10-16 years. Use the Adobe layers feature to print only the size you need (instructions included). Refer the Size Chart for help if you need. The Womens Rookie Wrap skirt is available here.
B. School Packs (for printing on A4 or letter paper). You can choose a Class Bundle of 30 or 10 downloads. Learn more about class bundles here.
>INSTANT DOWNLOAD available immediately after checkout.
Opening the file in ADOBE READER will maximize the pattern features (Layers feature will allow you to print only the size you need. You can also use the URL and bookmark links within the file to quickly access information and support).
- SKIRT OUTER FABRIC:
Any form of woven fabric will suit this skirt so have a bit of fun using heavier weight woven fabric for winter and lighter weights (not flimsy) for summer. We recommend cotton and cotton blends, cotton drill, velvet (non stretch), corduroy or even light weight upholstery fabrics. As long as the fabric is not stretch, you can use just about anything.
Our orange floral sample is made up in cotton weave (it is retro fabric we found at a second hand store) and the paisey fabric with border is a heavier nylon/cotton blend. The 2 blue skirts are a cotton and a cotton blend and are heavier weight (but not upholstery weight).
SKIRT LINING
Use a lighter weight woven for the lining. We used 100% cottonupcycled retro sheets because they are cheap and fun and we are doing or bit for recycling.
*Please also note that all (new) fabric should be pre-washed in case of shrinkage. Some fabrics will not shrink but 100% cotton,linen and rayon are almost guaranteed to shrink. It doesn't hurt to be safe and remove any dodgy chemical build up that may have occurred during printing anyway.
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Please note that the size chart is not the finished garment measurements.
We recommend that you also measure your body length and compare to the finished garment length measurements given. To achieve a perfect, individual fit, you may need to adjust the patterns length (instructions included).
This pattern comes in all YOUTH SIZES 10 to 16 years.
Click here for help with finding your size.
- This pattern is extremely versatile and can be made with or without the rear pockets and using a huge variety of side fastenings. Instructions cover the how to of fastening:
>Button & elastic loop
>Fabric ties
>Buckle
>D ring
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Hummingbird Hoody & Sweatshirt (Youth)
$14.50
Super easy hoody pattern for beginners. No pockets.
Great for active wear or smart casual, this hoody can be be made from warm winter knit or a light cotton weave for summer fashion. Full length, cropped or lengthened into a Hoody dress this pattern is extremely versatile.
Unleash your creative and make your hoody unique by embellishing it. Line the hood with a contrasting fabric or add a screen printed image. Ideas for embellishing are on our Pinterest Page. Our grey hoody has been embellished with an old crochet table cloth bought from a second hand shop and we love it.
>DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Confident Beginner (3/10).
>SIZE OPTIONS: The Hummingbird Hoody (Youth) PDF pattern is available in sizes 10-16 years with 2 different purchasing options:
>PURCHASING OPTIONS
A. Print-at-home (on A4 or letter paper). When you purchase this pattern you receive all YOUTH SIZES 10-16 years. Use the Adobe layers feature to print only the size you need (instructions included). Refer the Size Chart for help if you need. The Womens Hummingbird Hoody pattern is available here.
B. School Packs (for printing on A4 or letter paper). You can choose a Class Bundle of 30 or 10 downloads. Learn more about class bundles here.
>INSPIRATION
You might like to refer to the following blogs for pattern hacks and inspiration:
>Embellishing your Hoody
>Cropping the Hummingbird Hoody
>INSTANT DOWNLOAD available immediately after checkout.
Opening the file in ADOBE READER will maximize the pattern features (Layers feature will allow you to print only the size you need. You can also use the URL and bookmark links within the file to quickly access information and support).
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WINTER WEIGHT:
Heavy knits like fleece cotton*, polar fleece, merino wool and wool mixes (for a winter hoody)
Our grey sample is made up in cotton sweat shirting and embellished with a second-hand crochet table cloth, the knit hoody was sewn from a polyester/acrylic knit.
SUMMER WEIGHT:
You may like to use a cotton or lightweight fabric to make a summer style hoody. This looks good cropped at the waist with a drawstring gather. Cotton, linens and cotton/polyester/rayon mixes are great for this but note that you might like to choose a larger pattern size than normal as woven fabrics do not stretch. Click the "Style Options" tab to learn more about the pattern variations.
The pink Crop Hoody & the green summer weight full length hoody have been made from sheets we found at the second hand store.
*Please also note that all (new) fabric should be pre-washed in case of shrinkage. Some fabrics will not shrink but 100% cotton,linen and rayon are almost guaranteed to shrink. It doesn't hurt to be safe and remove any dodgy chemical build up that may have occurred during printing anyway.
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Please note that the size chart is not the finished garment measurements.
We recommend that you also measure your body length and compare to the finished garment length measurements given. To achieve a perfect, individual fit, you may need to adjust the patterns length.
Click here for help with finding your size.
- This pattern is extremely versatile, made with or without the hood, winter or summer weight fabric, and either at full length or cropped.
Notes for woven fabric:
If you are planning to make the hoody in a summer weight fabric (like woven cotton) then you need to be mindful that a woven fabric does not stretch. There ware 2 ways to address this:
(a) you can cut out your bodice pieces slightly larger, by adding 1cm (3/8") more to the centre front and centre back or,
(b) use a pattern one size bigger than you normally would, and adjust the sleeve and body length to fit when hemming.
Style Variations:
Full length or cropped
With or without the hood
Elasticated cuffs or stretch knit
Warm knit and/or fleece fabric or a totally different look in lightweight wovensContrast sleeves, hood linings and cuffs
Embellished
Hoody dress - this pattern is able to be "hacked" by simply extending the length of the hoody.
>Click here for the tutorial on how we embellished the grey hoody with the old table cloth
> Click here for the tutorial on how to make a cropped hoody or sweatshirt using the Hummingbird Hoody pattern
Size Guide
Skullduggery Tee
$14.50
This easy sew, relaxed fit tee with dolman sleeve looks great in either the short or long sleeve styles. Perfect for cotton jersey knit with a choice of fun templates to embellish...
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Halter Neck Dress & Top
$14.50
A fantastic pattern for beginners. Super easy to sew with great results. Make it up in a cotton or rayon for casual street wear or a soft draping satin or crepe de chine for a party or evening.
No zips, buttons, elastic or darts - just 2 side seams, turn under arm openings, hem and neck tube and you're done. With both a top and dress option this pattern is also versatile. The dress has optional side pockets.
>DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Beginner (3/10).
>SIZE OPTIONS: The pattern comes in sizes 8 years to 16 years (Youth sizing). Be sure to select the Adobe Layers panel for the size you want to print.
>PURCHASING OPTIONS
A. Print-at-home (on A4 or letter paper). When you purchase this pattern you receive all YOUTH SIZES 10-16 years. Use the Adobe layers feature to print only the size you need (instructions included). Refer the Size Chart for help if you need.
B. School Packs (for printing on A4 or letter paper). You can choose a Class Bundle of 30 or 10 downloads. Learn more about class bundles here.
>INSTANT DOWNLOAD available immediately after checkout.
Opening the file in ADOBE READER will maximize the pattern features (Layers feature will allow you to print only the size you need. You can also use the URL and bookmark links within the file to quickly access information and support).
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Light to medium weight fabrics that have a soft drape.
Our dress sample is made up in rayon, the shirt sample in a polyester crepe.
We recommend:
Rayon*, Cotton blends (cotton/viscose and cotton/polyester), Crepe de chine.
Light weight linen*.
*be sure to pre-wash fabrics like rayon, linen and cotton which can shrink up to 10%. You will need to take this into account when buying your fabric.
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Please note that the size chart is not the finished garment measurements.
We recommend that you also measure your body length and compare to the finished garment length measurements given. To achieve a perfect, individual fit, you may need to adjust the patterns length.
Click here for help with finding your size.
If you are an "in between" size, please note this pattern is quite flexible. If you prefer a fuller dress go 1 size up (and adjust the hem length once the garment is sewn). Alternatively, if you prefer the dress not so full, drop down a size, but be sure to adjust the length - measure the back of your neck to the desired hem length and compare with the bodice length on the pattern. Cut the fabric longer (remembering to add 3 cm for hem allowance).
- Beginners (without pockets).
Beginner Advanced (with pockets).
Size Guide