We firmly believe that anyone can sew anything with patience and perseverance, but sometimes it helps to understand how time-consuming or challenging a pattern will be to sew. Here's how we rate the difficulty of our patterns:
Beginner (⭑): Appropriate for a true beginner with simple style lines and details, quick to sew with no closures.
Confident Beginner (⭑⭑): Achievable for beginners who are willing to learn a new skill, may include more design features and techniques (ie. zippers, buttons, facings, etc). Relatively quick to sew.
Intermediate (⭑⭑⭑): More details and style lines, may include interesting details like a zipper fly or topstitching, projects can take 6+ hours to sew.
Advanced (⭑⭑⭑⭑): Still achievable for most sewists, but patterns will include more pieces and more details, and can take 8+ hours to sew.
Challenging(⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑): Complex, skill heavy projects like tailoring and bra-making. Again, achievable for most sewists but be prepared to spend 10+ hours on these types of projects.
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A unique spin on a classic t-shirt, the Alabaster knit top celebrates the drama of assymetry. A semi-fitted tee with short sleeves featuring a deep opening along one hip that draws to a mitered point along the hem, Alabaster is shaped with a center back seam and classic crew neckline.
View A is a knee-length tunic. This version is striking when layered over pants and midi-length skirts, and functions like a casual dress when paired with close-fitting bike shorts.
View B is hip length with a shorter hip opening, and is a fun alternative to a classic crew neck tee.
This pattern can be made in a variety of knit fabrics with at least 30% crosswise stretch. For a more structured look, choose 100% cotton interlock and jersey. For a drapier effect, choose cotton/spandex blends, ribbed or rayon knits.
Great instructions, beautiful silhouette. Works with large-scale fabric motifs due to the design of the pieces. I've already made up two and constantly get compliments.
I’m in the process of sewing the Jasika Blazer and am very pleased with how it is coming together. I made two small adjustments based on a muslin. The fitting ebook was very helpful. The tutorial along with the printed instructions are excellent. I’m using a charcoal midweight cotton twill with a Cupro lining both purchased from Core Fabrics. Actually can’t wait to finish this one and start another!
I have made this twice, once as short pajamas and once as long, both with piping. As with all the Closet Core patterns I have used, it is well drafted, with clear instructions. Altogether a very enjoyable sew. I would recommend the excellent online tutorial for sewing the collar and front facing which is the only tricky part of the construction.
I love this pattern! Not too many pieces and easy to cut out. Forgiving of small flaws since it's a bit oversized. Lengthened the torso a few inches. Good with high waisted pants or shorts. I have made the short sleeved version 3 times and now I am ready to try the longer sleeved version!
I love this website, the "models" are very appealing, each in their own ways. Much more relatable than most envelope patterns. Appreciate that. Thanks for the wonderful free pattern.
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