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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The Edith Shirtdress perfectly blends 1940s New Look elegance with 1950s shirtwaist charm—updated for today's wardrobe. Princess seams create a beautifully fitted bodice, while clever bias-cut side panels add movement and dimension to the full skirt. Classic details include a button-front placket and a distinctive bandless collar that captures authentic vintage style. This is the kind of versatile, well-designed dress that becomes a true wardrobe favourite.
this jacket is everything I wanted for so long. However it was a little bit short for my taste. Nothing to worry, I have added 1.5” to the long and everything works wonderful
Excellent pattern, so well drafted with neat pocket design, brilliant instructions and guidance. High waisted, which may not suit all shapes - happily, perfect for me. Made six pairs and thoroughly enjoyed the make.
The Sirrocco jumpsuit looks like an attractive fit. Can't see if there is a closure, or do you just step into it and pull it on since it's knit fabric?
Hi May,
There is no closure in the pattern, but you can add a zipper on the side if you are having difficulties donning the jumpsuit.
I dream of having a whole wardrobe of linen clothes. I have made several items of clothes and love them all. I am looking forward to sewing a dress out of the navy when I get the Christmas gifts done.
