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Garibaldi Skirt
By Liesl + Co.
Difficulty: Beginner This classic A-line skirt is available to sew in three different lengths – sitting as a mini, a midi, or falling to the knee.
The first version features a waistband and a practical pair of front pockets, with style B eliminating both elements for a clean finish. If you are fairly new to dressmaking and want to expand your skill set, the Garibaldi also provides the perfect opportunity for you to get to grips with installing a side zip. Designed with light to medium-weight fabrics in mind, this skirt is the ultimate match for your favourite linens, rayons, satins, and crepes. It would work wonderfully during the summer months, but we love the idea of making it up in a jewel-toned satin and pairing the finished garment with a smart sweater or fitted blazer.
You could also pop on a pair of heels and some statement jewellery for a gorgeous look that is fit for seeing in the new year. The Garibaldi pattern costs
£17 from lieslandco.com
Hayley Robe
By Tammy Handmade Difficulty: Beginner
With the cost of living on the rise, there has never been a better time to treat yourself to a high-quality dressing gown that will keep you warm all winter long. The Hayley Robe can be brought to life in cosy and snug fabrics like towelling and French terry. You can also sew a more luxurious version in fluid materials such as satin and silk. Alternatively, if you are already thinking ahead to the warmer weather, why not treat yourself to a robe made from classics like cotton, viscose and linen? In addition to being suited to a wide variety of materials, this dressing gown can also be sewn to two different lengths. Keep things playful by allowing it to sit above your knee or go for the practical option of having it fall to the middle of your calf. Thanks to its slip-on style, stitchers of all skill levels can get to grips with this simple-to-sew pattern, so even if you are a novice dressmaker, you can still enjoy the loose-fitting silhouette, cinched in at the waist with a detachable belt. £7.99 from tammyhandmade.com
Abby’s Overalls
By The Wolf and the Tree Difficulty: Intermediate
Introducing Abby’s Overalls – a trans-seasonal pattern that will delight the little fashionista in your life. The endless options for customisation include four styles of trouser leg, four skirt lengths, two different necklines, and two versions of the bodice. This pattern also includes fun extras such as pockets, knee patches, and even a set of braces! The impressive size range runs from three months through to 14 years,
