Everyone needs to stay warm during the cold months. Harald is a beanie pdf pattern, perfect for jersey fabric scraps, or an old sweater. It's quick and easy to sew and a great gift!

To make the pattern accessible for beginners, each step is explained thoroughly with text and illustrations.

The pattern and instructions are available in English and Norwegian. Please make sure that you choose the right language when ordering. The pattern is a digital file that you can print on your own A4-printer.

Number of sheets to print (A4): 4 pages (only pattern) or 11 pages (pattern and instructions)

Level: Beginner

Sizes: mini (kids), midi (teen/small adult) and maxi (large adult)

Materials needed:

Midi/Maxi: 60x60 cm jersey fabric, thread

Mini: 50x50 cm jersey fabric, thread 

Video tutorial: https://youtu.be/jEvOA67XMq0

Photo: Signe Luksengard

Dressed up, yet comfortable unisex pants with an elastic waist. The interesting front and back pockets makes them fun to sew, and they are surprisingly easy to make. Choose between narrow or wide legs.

To make the instructions accessible for beginners, each step is explained thoroughly with text and illustrations.

The pattern and instructions are available in both English and Norwegian. Please make sure that you choose the right language when ordering. The pattern is a digital file that you can print on your own A4-printer. The folder also includes an A0-format file that can be printed at a printshop. 

Number of sheets to print (A4): 25 pages (only pattern) or 40 pages (pattern and instructions)

Level: Intermediate

Sizes: 32-56  (size chart) 

Fit: The pattern includes 6 cm ease at the hips.

Materials needed:

• 1,5-2,3 m fabric (140 cm wide)
• 70-120 cm of 2-2,5 cm wide elastic band
  

• Sewing thread

About the fabric:

A mid-weight cotton, linen or wool fabric is recommended. Make sure to choose a soft fabric, as the gathers of the elastic waistband will look bulky if the fabric is too stiff. Fabrics like twill, tweed, light-weight denim, wool-suitings or soft corduroy will work well.

Photo: Anne valeur

Shoes: Lille vinkel sko

Glasses: Kaibosh

Guro is a chic and practical bag with pockets for everything you need, Perfect for projects on the go, or even as a nursing bag. Choose between two sizes and add as many pockets as you need for all of your things.

To make the pattern accessible for beginners, each step is explained thoroughly with text and illustrations.

The pattern and instructions are available in both English and Norwegian. Please make sure that you choose the right language when ordering. The pattern is a digital file that you can print on your own A4-printer.

Number of sheets to print: 10 pages (pattern) or 20 pages (pattern and instructions)

Level: Intermediate

Measurements:

Small bag: Ø 21 cm, height: 23 cm

Big bag: Ø 25 cm, height 32 cm

Materials needed:

Small bag:

• 0,4 m main fabric (140 cm wide)

• 0,5 m lining fabric (140 cm wide)

• 50 cm x 70 cm stiff interfacing for bags

• Thread

• 20 cm zipper x 2

• 60 cm zipper

• 1,5 m bias band

• 2 rings or D-rings for the strap (optional)

• 2 hooks for the strap (optional)

• 0,5 m main fabric (140 cm wide)

• 0,6 m lining fabric (140 cm wide)

• 90 cm x 70 cm stiff interfacing for bags

• Thread

• 25 cm zipper x 2

• 75 cm zipper

• 1,8 m bias band

• 2 rings or D-rings for the strap (optional)

• 2 hooks for the strap (optional)

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Maggi is a sweater with a relaxed fit and raglan sleeves, cuffs, neck- and hem band. This is a unisex pattern and it comes with two sleeve lengths. Maggi is a project suitable for beginners. Maggi has 10 cm ease added to the bust measurement in the size chart.

To make the instructions accessible for beginners, each step is explained thoroughly with text and illustrations.

The pattern and instructions are available in both English and Norwegian. Please make sure that you choose the right language when ordering. The pattern is a digital file that you can print on your own A4-printer. The folder also includes an A0-format file that can be printed at a printshop. 

Number of sheets to print (A4): 22 pages (only pattern) or 32 pages (pattern and instructions)

Level: Beginner

Sizes: 32-64 (76 cm bust - 158 cm bust)

Materials needed:

• 1,5 m -2 m jersey*  (140 cm wide) (+ 25 cm if neckband, cuffs and hem band are also cut in the main fabric) 
• 25 cm rib knit or contrast coloured jersey
• Sewing thread
• Ballpoint needle
• Twin needle

* size 32-38: 1,5 m, size 40-52: 1,7 m, size 54-64: 2 m

About the fabric:

Medium to heavyweight knits, such as ponte, double knit, sweatshirt fleece, French Terry, heavier jersey and sweater knits. Optional: Ribbing for the sleeve cuffs, neckband, and hem band.

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Photo: Anne valeur / Signe Fuglesteg Luksengard

Shoes: Lille vinkel sko

Glasses: Kaibosh

Britt is finally available for kids!

Comfortable and cute dungarees, with bow-ties on the shoulders and deep pockets hidden in the side seams. They are easy to make and suitable for beginners.

To make the pattern accessible for beginners, each step is explained thoroughly with text and illustrations.

The pattern and instructions are available in both English and Norwegian. Please make sure that you choose the right language when ordering. The pattern is a digital file that you can print on your own A4-printer. The folder also includes an A0-format file that can be printed at a printshop. 

Number of sheets to print (A4): 18 pages (only pattern) or 30 pages (pattern and instructions)

Level: Beginner +

Sizes: Kid's sizes 80-152 (size chart)

Materials needed:

• 1,3 - 1,8 m medium-weight fabric* (140 cm width)
• Thread

 * Size 80-92: 1,3 m, 104-110: 1,5 m, 116-134: 1,6 m, 140-152: 1,8 m

Choice of fabric

A medium-weight to light-weight fabric is recommended, both woven and jersey. Remember to use stretch seams if you are working with jersey. Beginners will benefit from a firm woven fabric, as it is easier to work with.

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Photo: Anne Valeur

Glasses: Kaibosh

Sigrid is a plain pencil skirt for all occasions, that fits various body types.

Details: Darts, facing, a zipper in the side and optional lining.

To make the pattern accessible for beginners, each step is explained thoroughly with text and illustrations.

The pattern and instructions are available in both English and Norwegian. Please make sure that you choose the right language when ordering. The pattern is a digital file that you can print on your own A4-printer. The folder also includes an A1-format file that can be printed at a printshop. 

Number of sheets to print (A4): 12 pages (only pattern) or 28 pages (pattern and instructions)

Level: Beginner +

Sizes: 32-52  (size chart)

Materials needed:

• 1-1,5 m medium-weight woven fabric
• 1-1,5 m lining (optional)
• Zipper 20-25 cm
• Hook
• Fusible interfacing
• Thread

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Photo: Anne valeur

Shoes: Lille vinkel sko

Biggi is the bag that can carry anything and everything you need. It’s reversible and easy to sew.

To make the pattern accessible for beginners, each step is explained thoroughly with text and illustrations.

The pattern and instructions are available in both English and Norwegian. Please make sure that you choose the right language when ordering. This pattern does not need to be printed, as you draw and cut your own pattern pieces.

Level: Beginner

Materials needed:

1 m main fabric (140 cm wide)

1 m contrast fabric (140 cm wide)

1,4 m band for handles (can also be made from fabric)

Thread

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Siv is an interesting and elegant pencil skirt for all occasions. It has pockets hidden in the diagonal seams in the front. Other details are darts, facings and an invisible zipper. You can choose between an unlined and a lined version.

To make the pattern accessible for beginners, each step is explained thoroughly with text and illustrations.

The pattern and instructions are available in both English and Norwegian. Please make sure that you choose the right language when ordering. The pattern is a digital file that you can print on your own A4-printer. The folder also includes an A1-format file that can be printed at a printshop. 

Number of sheets to print (A4): 19 pages (only pattern) or 37 pages (pattern and instructions)

Level: Intermediate 

Sizes: 32-56  (size chart)

Materials needed:

• 1-1,5 m medium-weight woven fabric
• 1-1,5 m lining (optional)
• Zipper 20-25 cm
• Hook
• Fusible interfacing (optional)
• Thread

Choice of fabric:

 A mid-weight woven cotton or wool fabric is recommended.

Photo: Anne valeur

Shoes: Lille vinkel sko

Ivo is a cool and comfortable pair of pants with interesting pockets and elasticated waist. It’s quick and easy to sew and suitable for beginners. The pattern has 6 cm ease added to the hip measurement in sizes 32-46 and 8 cm added to sizes 48-64. 

To make the pattern accessible for beginners, each step is explained thoroughly with text and illustrations.

The pattern and instructions are available in both English and Norwegian. Please make sure that you choose the right language when ordering. The pattern is a digital file that you can print on your own A4-printer. The folder also includes an A0-format file that can be printed at a print shop. 

Number of sheets to print (A4): 31 pages (only pattern)

Level: Beginner 

Sizes: 32-64 (size chart)

Materials needed:

• 1,5-2,5 m* fabric with 140 cm width*
• Thread
• 70-120 x 1,5 cm wide elastic band
• 20 cm fusible interfacing

* str 32-36: 1,5 m, str 38-40: 1,7 m, str 42-46: 2m, str 48-64: 2,5 m

Choice of fabric

A light- to mid-weight woven cotton, linen or wool fabric is recommended. Make sure to choose a soft fabric, as the gathers of the elastic waistband will look bulky if the fabric is too stiff. Fabrics like twill, tweed, light-weight denim, wool-suitings or soft corduroy will work well.

Both models are wearing Ivo made from wool suiting fabric, paired with two different versions of Maggi sweater.

Photo: Signe Luksengard

Ivo is a clean and comfortable pant with interesting pockets and elasticated waist. It’s quick and easy to sew and suitable for beginners.

To make the pattern accessible for beginners, each step is explained thoroughly with text and illustrations.

The pattern and instructions are available in both English and Norwegian. Please make sure that you choose the right language when ordering. The pattern is a digital file that you can print on your own A4-printer. The folder also includes an A0-format file that can be printed at a print shop. 

Number of sheets to print (A4): 14 pages (only pattern) or 24 pages (pattern and instructions) 

Level: Beginner 

Sizes: Kid's sizes 80-152 (size chart)

Materials needed:

• 0,6 m - 1,2 m medium-weight fabric* (140 cm width)
• Thread

 * Size 80-92: 0,6 m, 98-104: 0,7 m, 110-122: 1 m, 128-140: 1,1 m, 146-152: 1,2 m

Choice of fabric

A light- to mid-weight woven cotton, linen or wool fabric is recommended. Make sure to choose a soft fabric, as the gathers of the elastic waistband will look bulky if the fabric is too stiff. Fabrics like twill, tweed, light-weight denim, wool-suitings or soft corduroy will work well.

Photo: Anne Valeur

High waisted, timeless pants with pleats in the front, darts on the back, side pockets and a fly closure.

To make the instructions accessible for beginners, each step is explained thoroughly with text and illustrations.

The pattern and instructions are available in both English and Norwegian. Please make sure that you choose the right language when ordering. The pattern is a digital file that you can print on your own A4-printer. The folder also includes an A0-format file that can be printed at a printshop. 

Number of sheets to print (A4): 25 pages (only pattern) or 41 pages (pattern and instructions)

Level: Intermediate

Sizes: 32-64  (size chart) 

Fit: The pattern includes 5-8 cm ease at the hips.

Materials needed:

• 1,3-2,4 m fabric (140 cm width)*
• 0,2 m fabric for pocket lining (140 cm width) 0,5 m fusible interfacing

• Sewing thread

• 15 - 25 cm zipper

• Button

   

  *Size 32 - 36: 1,3 m, size 38 - 42: 1,5 m, size 44 - 54: 2 m, size 56 - 64: 2,4 m

Choice of fabric:

A mid-weight cotton, linen or wool fabric is recommended. Fabrics like twill, tweed, denim, wool-suitings or corduroy will work well.

A plain and elegant jacket, perfect for wearing over a dress. Miriam is great for both formal and casual occasions. The pattern is suitable for beginners that want to learn. Choose between a ribbon or elasticated waist and a button for closure at the waist. The pattern includes two sleeve options: a short, gathered sleeve and a plain, long sleeve.

To make the pattern accessible for beginners, each step is explained thoroughly with text and illustrations.

The pattern and instructions are available in both English and Norwegian. Please make sure that you choose the right language when ordering. The pattern is a digital file that you can print on your own A4-printer. The folder also includes an A0-format file that can be printed at a printshop. 

Number of sheets to print (A4): 24 (pattern only) or 34 (pattern + instructions)

Level: Beginner+

Sizes: 32-64  (size chart)

Materials needed:

• 1,4-2,2 m* fabric (140 cm width)
• Thread
• 10 cm fusible interfacing
• 0,6-1,2 m (ca waist measurement) x 0,5-1 cm wide elastic or 1,5-2 m ribbon
• Hook or button (optional, if you have an elasticated waist)

* size 32-42: 1,4 m, size 44-48: 1,7 m, size 50-54: 2 m, size 56-64: 2,2 m

Choice of fabric

A mid-weight to light fabric is recommended, like viscose, tencel/lyocell, cotton, linen, silk or wool. The gathering along the waist might look bulky in a thick fabric, so make sure the fabric works well in layers and has a good drape.

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Noobi is a summer set for everyone. If you are new to sewing, this is a great place to start. The top has a loose fit and comes with three alternatives for the neckline and gathered sleeves. The shorts have a high waist, loose fit and deep pockets. Noobi is a real summer favourite! 

To make the pattern accessible for beginners, each step is explained thoroughly with text and illustrations.

The pattern and instructions are available in both English and Norwegian. It also comes in kids´and adult sizes. Please make sure that you choose the right language and size when ordering. The pattern is a digital file that you can print on your own A4-printer. The folder also includes an A0-format file that can be printed at a printshop. 

Level: Beginner

Sizes: adult: 32-64, mini: 80-152  (size chart)

Choice of fabric:

A mid-weight fabric in viscose, tencel/lyocell, cotton, linen, silk or wool is recommended. The elastic waist band will look bulky if the fabric is too thick.

Materials needed:

• Fabric for top: Adults: 1-1,7 m, kids: 0,6-0,8 m (140 cm bredde)*
• Fabric for shorts: Adults: 1-1,5 m, kids: 0,4-0,7 m** 
• 2-3 cm wide elastic for shorts, the length should be the same as the waist measurement + 5 cm
• Fusible interfacing (optional, for the top)

• Thread

* Kids sizes: 80-122: 0,6 m, 128-152: 0,8 m

  Adult sizes: 32-44: 1 m, 46-64: 1,7 m

** Kids sizes: str 80-104: 0,4 m, str 110-122: 0,5m, str 128-152: 0,7m

    Adult sizes: 32-42: 1 m, 44-46: 1,3 m, 48-52: 1,4 m, 54-64: 1,5 m

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A basic, practical and versatile jersey dress or sweater with patch pockets or in-seam pockets. Ada is a great project for beginners who want to try sewing with knits or practising techniques with woven fabric.

Several patterns in one! Instructions for jersey and woven fabric are separated into two different files.

Techninques: Sewing with knits, burrito-method, split opening, patch pocket, inseam pocket.

To make the pattern accessible for beginners, each step is explained thoroughly with text and illustrations.

The pattern and instructions are available in both English and Norwegian. Please make sure that you choose the right language when ordering. The pattern is a digital file that you can print on your own A4-printer. The folder also includes an A0-format file that can be printed at a printshop. 

Number of sheets to print (A4): 14 pages (only pattern) or 23 / 28 pages (pattern and instructions)

Level: Jersey version: Beginner, Woven version: Beginner +

Sizes: Kid's sizes 80-152 (size chart)

Materials needed:

• 0,6-1,5 m medium-weight fabric* (140 cm width)
• Thread

 * Dress: size 80-86: 0,9m, 92-98: 1 m, 104-110: 1,1 m, 116-122: 1,2 m, 128-134: 1,3 m, 140-146: 1,4 m, 152: 1,5 m.

Sweater (without facings and pockets): Size 80-116: 0,5 m, Size 122-152: 0,6 m

You need 0, 2 m extra fabric if you want facings and/or pockets for your sweater.

Choice of fabric

A medium-weight to light-weight fabric is recommended, both woven and jersey. Remember to use stretch seams if you are working with jersey. Beginners will benefit from a firm woven fabric, as it is easier to work with.

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Photo: Anne Valeur

Melilot by you. Finish your Melilot-garments with personal labels where you can embroider your name. One pack contains three labels.