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Biker Wrap Skirt
By Erin Gilday
(Photo on page 32;
instructions on page 61)
Mix linen and felt to make this cool appliquéd skirt with metallic topstitching. The skirt rides low, but the wrap allows for a perfect fit no matter how you wear it. Use a playful print for the waist ties and pocket lining.
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Mix & Match
By Jil Cappuccio
(Photo on page 44;
instructions on page 77)
This versatile dress can easily go from day to night with its shape-flattering empire waist and clever contrast sleeves. Have fun mixing and matching prints then add ribbon detailing at the waist for a sweet finish.
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Bow Appeal
By Beki Wilson
(Photo on page 45;
instructions on page 78)
Go retro pretty in this vintage-style silhouette with a clever bow made with the shoulder fabric. Mediumweight woven fabric plus front and back darts give this dress its bell shaping. Finish off the bodice with a simple zipper closure.
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Tie Front, Tie Back
By Jil Cappuccio
(Photo on page 47;
instructions on page 80)
Updata a simple shift dress with a lace-up collar and criss-cross back ties to add shaping. With a supersimple pattern and lightweight rayon fabric, this dress is as easy to make as it is to wear
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Ribbon Wrap
By Anise Makoul
(Photo on page 46;
instructions on page 78)
Feminine ruffles and trims make this dress a showstopper. The long ribbon tie creates waist interest, while an attached lining adds overall body and shape. Creative layering of ribbon, tulle, and fabric make a romantic detail at the bottom of the wrap.
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Free Bonus Project:
Bangle Bag
By Lisa Shepard Stewart
Sew up a cute and confident little bangle bag with plenty of hands-onhip
attitude! Classic bangle bracelets transform easily into minihandles—
slip the bangles over your wrist for a fun way to tote around
your must-haves or just carry it like a regular handbag. Try it in graphic
prints and add a few large quilted flowers to create eye-catching
dimensional appliqués.
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Guide to Full-Size Pattern PDF
- Download the PDF and save the file where you will find it easily. Once the pattern has downloaded, open the file and check that it has downloaded fully. The first page of the PDF is a layout drawing of the assembled tiles; use this as a guide while putting together the pieces of the pattern.
- Print the document as is, at 100%. DO NOT SCALE TO FIT and DO NOT CROP. The files are set up to be printed on letter-size paper (8 ½ x 11").
- To ensure that the pattern has printed at the correct scale, find the page containing the TEST SQUARE. The TEST SQUARE should be 2 x 2" (5 cm x 5 cm).
- To begin assembling the pattern, cut off or fold the margin on all sides of each page.
The pages are numbered in rows, so the first row of pages is numbered 1A, 1B, 1C, etc. Line up the rows and match the dotted lines together so they overlap. Tape the pages together, using the illustrated guide to match each piece. Once complete, find your size, pin your pattern to the fabric, and follow the coordinating line to cut out or trace the pattern.
