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Lined dresses, fitted through bust have raglan sleeves, front button and bias loop closure, invisible back zipper and hook and eye closure. View A has a flared skirt with ruffle hem, side seam pockets, stitched hems and below elbow length sleeves with barrel cuffs. View B has long sleeves, continuous lap opening, button and loop closure on cuffs. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Chiffon, Crepe de Chine, Georgette, Lightweight Linen, Voile. Lining: Lining Fabric. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Lined, fit and flare dress, fitted through bust and waist, has bias ruffle detail tracing the yoke and neckline. Underlined bodice has princess seams, extended shoulders, shoulder pads and gathered set-in sleeves ending in button cuffs with continuous lap opening. Dress includes front button and self bias loop opening, invisible back zipper and baby hems. View A has short sleeves. View B has full length sleeves. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Crepe de Chine, Crepe Georgette, Viscose Challis (Rayon Challis), Voile. Lining: Lining Fabric. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Close-fitting, lined peplum top has princess seams, square neckline, neckbands, front zipper, set-in sleeves with shoulder pleats, shoulder pads and matching belt with covered buckle. Fitted pencil skirt has waist darts, invisible back zipper, hook and bar closure, back pleats and invisible hem. Separate pattern pieces are included for cup sizes A, B, C, D. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Ankara Fabric, Brocade, Shantung, Wool Blends. Lining: Charmeuse, Taffeta. Belt Backing: Synthetic Leather. Interfacing: Medium-weight Fusible.

Fitted button front shirts have pointed collar, neckband, set-in sleeves, bust darts, topstitching and shaped hem. View A has patch pockets and below elbow sleeves with split cuff. View B is cut crosswise, has placket sleeve opening and button cuffs. Loose-fitting skirts are cut crosswise, have waist pleats, invisible side zipper with hook and bar closure and horsehair braid on hem. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: A,D: Poplin, Sateen, Shantung, Taffeta. B,C: Double Border Prints. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Close-fitting, lined bias cut halter style dress has front neck gathers, neck binding encases bias collar that ties on the back. Dress has back neck slit opening with hook and eye closure and baby hems. Difficulty: Advanced Suitable Fabrics: Charmeuse, Crepe de Chine, Georgette, Hammered Satin. Lining: Crepe Back Satin, Medium-weight Crepe. Interfacing: Silk Organza.

Close-fitting, lined dress has sweetheart neckline, balloon sleeves, invisible back zipper with hook and eye closure. Below elbow length sleeves have opening with continuous lap, elastic loop and covered button closure. Difficulty: Advanced Suitable Fabrics: Crepe Back Satin, Four-Ply Crepe, Stretch Crepe. Contrast 1: Heavy Satin, Mikado. Contrast 2: Crepe de Chine, Silk-Like Broadcloth. Lining: Lining Fabric. Interfacing 1: Medium-weight Fusible. Interfacing 2: Sew-in. Sleeve Heading: Netting.

Close-fitting, underlined and lined open back trumpet dress has princess seams, bow detail halter neck and back straps with hook and bar closures and invisible back zipper. View B has train in back. Separate pattern pieces are included for cup sizes A, B, C, D. Difficulty: Advanced Suitable Fabrics: Brocade, Duchess Satin, Mikado, Silk Faille. Lining: Lining Fabric. Underlining: Muslin, Organza. Interfacing: Medium-weight Fusible.

Loose-fitting, ruffled baby doll tops have lined body, stand up collar, front neck gathers, gathered set-in sleeves with button cuffs and back slit opening. Collar fastens with buttons and elastic loops. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Batiste, Eyelet Fabric, Georgette, Lace. Lining: Lining Fabric. Interfacing: Organza.

Loose-fitting shirt has concealed button front opening, pointed collar, collar band, and flange shoulder. Shirt includes long set-in sleeves with pleats and button cuffs with placket opening. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Challis, Cotton Shirting, Crepe de Chine, Lightweight Wools, Poplin, Viscose (Rayons). Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Fitted, unlined skirt has double-breasted front button opening, welt pockets and topstitching. View A slim fit skirt is short length. View B floor length skirt is flared and has godets. Both skirts have stitched hems. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Cotton Drill, Linen, Medium-weight Denim, Tweed. Lining: Broadcloth, Cotton Twill. Interfacing: Medium-weight Fusible.

High-rise pleated shorts or pants, loose-fitting through hips, have waistband with hook and bar closure, belt carriers, side front pockets, back welt pockets, fly front zipper and cuffs. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Gabardine, Linen, Medium-weight Wovens, Twill, Wool Suiting. Lining: Broadcloth, Cotton Twill. Interfacing: Medium-weight Fusible.

Lined, semi-fitted collarless jacket has princess seams, long two-piece sleeves, shoulder pads, patch pockets with button and buttonhole. View A has front button closure and contrast sleeve bands. View B has purchased trim. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Crepe, Gabardine, Linen, Medium-weight Crepe, Wool Blends. Lining: Lining Fabric. Interfacing: Medium-weight Fusible.

Fitted, lined jacket has princess seams, slightly extended shoulders, shoulder pads, long two-piece sleeves with darted cap, button trim on sleeves and front welt pockets with flaps. View A has peak lapels. View B has shawl collar. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Brocade, Linen, Medium Weight Crepe, Tweed, Wool Suiting. Lining: Lining Fabric. Interfacing: Medium Weight Fusible.

Close-fitting, lined jacket has long two-piece sleeves, princess seams and welt pockets. View A is cropped. View B has self-fringe trim. Fitted pencil skirt has waist facings, invisible back zipper and back vent. Semi-fitted, high-rise pants have flared legs with hem facings, self-fringe trim, fly zipper, contour waistband with hook and bar closure. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Boucle, Linen, Tweed, Wool Crepe. Lining: Lining Fabric. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Fitted, lined peplum jacket has front button closure, notched collar, godets and front in-seam pockets. Skirt B has waist facings, side front, side back, center front and center back seams with godets and invisible side seam zipper. Tapered pants (fitted through hips) have a side button waistband, slanted pockets and invisible side zipper. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Brocade, Linen Blends, Medium-weight Crepe, Wool Suiting. Lining: Lining Fabric. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Loose-fitting split neck tops have stitched down neck facings, set-in sleeves, bust darts and side slits. Loose-fitting elastic waist pants have side seam pockets and length variations. View A top has topstitched hem and vents. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Cotton, Crepe de Chine, Drapey Viscose Challis (Rayon Challis), Silk/Poly Charmeuse, Silk/ Poly/Viscose Crepe de Chine. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Semi-fitted top or robe has covered shoulder pads, flared sleeves, snap closure and belt. View A has split sleeves. View B has lace trim and side front pockets. Wide leg pants have front pleats, side front pockets and front fly zipper. View D has lace trim. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Charmeuse, Crepe de Chine, Hammered Satin, Linen Blends. Lining: Lining Fabric. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Loose fitting, one-shoulder neck dress has neck facings, invisible side seam zipper, length variations and narrow hem. View B has purchased lace trim. Fitted pants have flat front, side front pockets, elastic back and narrow hem. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Charmeuse, Linen Blends, Viscose Challis (Rayon Challis), Silk Crepe. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Semi-fitted, unlined jackets have pointed collar, long two-piece sleeves with button cuffs, concealed front button closure and front pockets. Jacket A has gusseted patch pockets with welts. Jacket B has conventional patch pockets. Mid-rise, semi-fitted pants have waistband, belt carriers, fly front, side pockets and back welt pockets. Shorts C has cargo pockets on the sides and stitched hem. Pants D has regular hem Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Cotton Blends, Linen, Medium Weight Wovens, Twill. Lining C,D: Broadcloth, Cotton Twill. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Lined dress, fitted through bust, has cut in shoulders, stand collar with corded piping detail, front pleat and invisible back zipper with hook and eye closure. Invisible hem. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Crepe Back Satin, Jacquard, Linen Blends, Silk Crepe. Lining: Charmeuse, China Silk, Crepe de Chine. Interfacing: Medium-weight Fusible.

Loose-fitting midi dress has asymmetric button front, short sleeves, dropped waist seam, side front seams, back yoke, skirt pleats and side front pockets. Waist is adjustable via self-ties coming from side front seams and concealed buttoned tab at waist. Difficulty: Advanced Suitable Fabrics: Challis, Charmeuse, Linen Blends, Visose (Rayon) Crepe, Silk Crepe de Chine. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Fit and flared dress, close-fitting through bust and waist, has front cut-out detail, bias ties, front welt pockets, invisible back zipper with hook and eye closure and 5/8" narrow hems. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Crepe, Linen Blends, Poplin, Viscose (Rayon) Challis, Tencel Twill. Lining: Lining Fabric. Interfacing: Medium Weight Fusible.

Loose-fitting, flared tent dress has shaped yoke with lace trim and low-cut armholes with bias facings. Dress has front and back gathers, side seam pockets, 5/8" narrow hem and length variations. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Broadcloth, Chambray, Cotton Shirting, Linen Blends, Poplin.

Close-fitting, underlined, and lined dress has neck facings, bias sleeve bands, round neck in front, v back, short sleeves, trumpet bottom, invisible back zipper with hook and eye closure and hem sewn by hand. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Brocade, Four-ply Silk Crepe, Lace, Mikado, Silk Tweed. Underlining A,B: Batiste, Organza. Lining: Lining Fabric. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Flared dress, close-fitting through bust, has bias neck and armhole facings, bust and waist darts, invisible back zipper and hook and eye closure. Purchased scallop lace trim. Fitted, A-line overdress has low armholes, neck, armhole and hem binding, bias loops and button closure on back. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: A: Crepe, Lace, Silk. B: Chiffon, Organza. Underlining and Facings A, Contrast Binding and Loops B: Charmeuse, Crepe de Chine.

Dress, close-fitting through bust, has see through bodice, split front band, long set-in sleeves with continuous lap opening, cuffs with button and loops. Contrast underbodice has spaghetti straps. Lined flared skirt attaches at midriff and has 3/8" baby hem. Contrast sash included. Difficulty: Advanced Suitable Fabrics: Embroidered Lace, Novelty Sheers. Contrast 1: Charmeuse, China Silk, Crepe de Chine. Contrast 2, 3: Heavy Satin, Mikado, Taffeta. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

A-line tunic, fitted through bust, has collar, button front, front in-seam pockets, and invisible hem. View A is sleeveless and has bias armhole facings. View B has below elbow length sleeves with binding detail. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Cotton Flannel, Cotton Lawn, Linen Blends, Viscose (Rayon), Shirting Weight Fabric, Silk Crepe de Chine. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Button front blouses have pointed collar, neckband, set-in sleeves, front and back yoke and shaped hem. View A has 7/8" sleeves with elastic casing and single-edged scalloped lace trim. View B has long sleeves with placket opening and button cuffs. Difficulty: Easy Suitable Fabrics: Broadcloth, Lightweight Linen, Pique, Sateen, Twill. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Lined skirt, semi-fitted through hip, sits 1" below waist, has fly front zipper, side front pockets, back welt pockets, belt loops, front slit and front and back pintuck detail. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Gabardine, Linen Blends, Medium weight Denim, Sateen, Twill. Lining: Lining Fabric. Interfacing: Medium weight Fusible.

Draped bias cut skirt has narrow waistband, invisible side zipper with hook and bar closure, 3/8" baby hem and length variations. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Crepe, Crepe Back Satin, Linen Blends, Viscose (Rayon) Challis. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible. Pattern 2033.