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)

• Basic tools 

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.

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): 20 pages (only pattern) or 30 pages (pattern and instructions)

Level: Beginner

Sizes: 32-56  (size chart) 

Materials needed:

• 1,4 m -1,7 m jersey  (140 cm wide) (1,6-1,9 m 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

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.

Related articles:

• Sewing with stretch fabric

Photo: Anne valeur

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.

Related articles:

• Britt camisole 

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

Related articles:

Making Sigrid into an A-line skirt

Elvane top + Sigrid skirt

Photo: Anne valeur

Shoes: Lille vinkel sko

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 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

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.

Related articles:

• Sewing stretch fabrics
  

Photo: Anne Valeur

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