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Season - Winter
A selection of our sewing patterns to boost your handmade winter wardrobe. From under layers & outerwear tops, sweaters, winter weight skirts and trousers. Whilst the initial product image may be sewn in a light weight fabric for warmer months, if it's in this list, you bet you can make it in a winter weight fabric.
Mallard Coat
$18.50
Size GuideA stand out coat for summer evenings or cold winter days - in either waist or full length for 2 very different looks. This is a perfect "first coat" sew...
Kea Cape
$16.50
Size GuideA paneled cape with tie belted waist, the Kea Cape is easy to sew & a little bit different. Feminine, flowing and practical, it will keep you warm at the park or the opera. Easy...
Sidewinder Pant
$16.50
Size GuideA simply constructed pant with a side seam that wraps the leg in diagonal line to flatter and streamline. The angled seam encompasses the front internal pocket. The Sidewinder pants...
Hummingbird Pant (womens)
$14.50
Size GuideA go "anywear" pant to dress up or relax in. Easy construction with angled side pockets and gathered elastic & drawstring waistline ensuring a flexible and comfortable fit. The slight leg taper ensures a flattering look with 2 different style options:
>STYLE OPTIONS
STYLE A - Leg hem finished in a stretch cotton/lycra band (to allow the pant to be worn at 3/4 length or full).
STYLE B - Simple turn under hem (that can be worn folded up or long).
OPTIONAL Leg trim. Refer this blog for adding leg trim.
>RECOMMENDED FABRIC Although designed for mid weight wovens or jersey knits, this is a super versatile pattern that can be sewn from almost anything. Your fabric choice naturally determines the look and feel of the pants, but it will work with most fabrics.
WOVEN > For winter corduroy, wool suiting (light to mid weight), poly/cotton blends, >For Summer - linen, cotton, rayon/viscose, tencel, rayon/poly
KNIT> fine merino wool, cotton jersey knit, sweat shirting,
>SKILL LEVEL: Easy Intermediate sewers (difficulty 2.5/5).
This pattern differs from the youth Hummingbird as it has angled pockets (not side seam).
>SIZE & PURCHASING OPTIONS:
The PDF pattern is available in sizes XS - 2XL (NZ 8-18) with only the Print at home currently available. The AO version will hopefully be available soon......
> Print-at-home (on A4 or letter paper). Each PDF file contains 3 different pattern sizes. Choose the size that best fits you and receive a couple of sizes either side to allow you to grade between them if necessary. Refer the Size Chart for help if you need.
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Seen here with the Kingfisher Top
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Light to medium weight fabrics that have a soft drape.
The pant samples pictured are sewn in tencel (khaki with stretch hem), Linen (light blue rolled hem), Viscose crepe (Black with stretch hem) and blue floral (rayon).
We recommend:
Tencel, rayon*, rayon/poly, cotton* and cotton blends (knits or wovens)- cotton/viscose and cotton/polyester, light weight linen*
We do not recommend heavy fabrics or fabrics containing elastane or lycra.
*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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Suitable for Advanced Beginners/Intermediate sewers. Able to sew a curved seam, insert elastic into waistband and hems. No buttons or zips required.
Hummingbird Hoody & Sweatshirt
$14.50
Size GuideSuper easy hoody & sweatshirt pattern for beginners - which can also be lengthened to a dress. Smart casual, this hoody can be be made from warm winter knit or a...
Fantail Shirt & Sweatshirt
$16.50
Size GuidePlease refer size chart (scroll to last image) for international size comparisons.You may also like to use the money converter on the top menu to switch to your local currency....
Heron Shirt
$16.50
Size GuideThis pattern has a high neck, halter neck and open neck style options with long sleeve (standard or 2 part gather), short sleeve and sleeveless variations. A shirt for all...
Mallard Skirt
$15.50
Size GuidePlease refer size chart (scroll to last image) for international size comparisons.You may also like to use the money converter on the top menu to switch to your local currency....
Heron Dress
$14.50
Size GuideThis dress is an easy intermediate or for confident beginners ready for the next step. The open gathered neckline is easy to sew and the sleeves add a little something...
Fernbird Dress & Top
$16.50
Size GuideA pull on dress or top, the Fernbird is feminine, fun and easy to wear. With bust darts and "grown on" sleeves, the key design features are the deep double...