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Close fitting, lined, plunge neck halter dresses have empire seaming, under bust gathers and back neck ties and invisible back zipper. Bias cut skirt stretches to a close fit. Fabric suggestions Crepe, Crepe Back Satin, Crepe de Chine, Rayon Challis. Lining: Charmeuse, Polyester China Silk. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Create these easy to sew tie front tops in four different styles! Views A and B have gathers at waist and can be sleeveless or have puff sleeves. Views C and D have wide collar and front patch pockets. View C has short sleeves. View D has long sleeves with button cuffs. Fabric suggestions Cotton Blends, Dotted Swiss, Linen, Poplin. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Jean style skirts, close fitting through hip, designed for stretch wovens. Skirts sit below waist, have fly front zipper, front and back pockets, belt loops and length variations. View A has raw edge hem. View B has matching tie belt. Views B and C have front split. Fabric suggestions Medium weight stretch wovens (20% cross grain stretch) such as: Stretch Denim, Stretch Sateen. Lining: Cotton Broadcloth. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible Knit.

Empire waist dress, close-fitting through bust, has sweetheart neckline, double bow front, lined bodice and narrow straps. Full skirt has side front pockets, no side seams. Invisible back zipper and unlined skirt. Fabric suggestions Faille, Mikado, Sateen, Taffeta. Lining: Lining Fabric. Interfacing: Medium weight fusible

Fitted top has front patch pockets and back belt with vest buckle. Fitted shorts and skirt have invisible back zipper closure. Fabric suggestions Chambray, Chino, Lightweight Denim, Linen Blends. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Semi-fitted shirt pattern has button front opening, collar, dropped shoulders, yoke, back pleat and chest pocket. High-rise shorts and pants have fly front zipper, back welt pocket, hem cuff. Shorts include ties. Fabric in Photo: Printed Cotton Poplin. Views A and B in Floral Stripe. Views A and C in Burgundy Stripe Fabric Suggestions: Cotton Blends, Lawn, Poplin, Shirting Fabrics, Vertical Stripes. Lining B,C: Lining Fabric. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Oversized top sewing patterns have collar, deep V-neckline, dropped shoulders, front ties and short or long sleeve options. Ruffled shorts and pants have elastic waist and side pockets. Fabric in Photo: Views A and D: Printed Cotton Lawn in White. Views B and C: Printed Rayon in Black Fabric Suggestions: Challis, Cotton Blends, Lawn. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Notched collar romper and jumpsuit have back elastic casing, side pockets, front fly zipper and tie belt. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Chambray, Cotton Blends, Linen Blends. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Deep plunge jumpsuit and dress with drawstring gathers at shoulders have optional front buttons on the waistline, side seam pockets, back ties and invisible zipper closure. Jumpsuit has wide leg pants. Dress with tier has gathered ruffle at the skirt. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Chambray, Charmeuse, Cotton Blends, Crepe de Chine, Gauze, Linen Blends, Silky Types. Lining: Cotton Blends, Polyester Blends. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.