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.
Hi, Closet Core Team
I've been joining Closet Core Crew for quite some time and honestly love most of the patterns. I have sewed some and always loved the result. Recently I was excited to make the Josephine Set and loved it so much that I also decided to share my experience in Closet Core Crew Mighty Network. Thank you so much Closet Core Team for making such a great pattern that is a joy to sew and wear. ♥️♥️
Another beautiful pattern from Closet Core Crew. I sewed this up during the first month it was released with some repurposed linen/rayon. I'll definitely make more of this pattern. Thanks, Closet Core!
A lovely cool breezy top to make and wear. I made some adjustments to the Top to suit me. Lengthened it by 6 inches so more comfortable to wear. Sewed the plackets together because it didn't need buttons (it is loose enough to pull over my head). Crossed the straps at the back so they don't slip off my shoulders. Extended the depth of the front facing to below the bust dart so I can wear it braless.
Excellent patron pour un style chic et décontracté
À la sortie de ce patron, j’ai eu immédiatement le goût de me le coudre et c’est ce que j’ai fait au mois de juillet. Comme d’habitude la coupe et les instructions de ces deux vêtements sont excellents. J’adore porter cette tenue par temps de canicule. Merci à l’équipe CREW de nous faire découvrir de nouveaux patrons à chaque mois!
I love this pattern! The dress takes a LOT of fabric but is totally worth it. I get so many compliments when I wear this dress and can’t wait to try it in another fabric.
Very happy with this linen - quality and texture are great. Slightly less opaque than I thought but not in a way that’s actually a problem. Frays easily so keep that in mind. Would definitely purchase again!
