Materials List Allow extra yardage for matching or centering a design on your fabric. FOR THE DRESS   2 7/8 yards of 44" wide light to mid-weight fabric for the Exterior   2 1/4 yards of 44" wide cotton muslin for the Lining FOR THE MINI DRESS   2 3/8 yards of 44" wide light to mid-weight fabric for the Exterior   1 3/4 yards of 44" wide cotton muslin for the Lining FOR THE TUNIC   2 yards of 44" wide light to mid-weight fabric for the Exterior   1 1/2 yards of 44" wide cotton muslin for the Lining FOR THE CAMI   1 7/8 yards of 44" wide light to mid-weight fabric for the Exterior   1 3/8 yards of 44" wide cotton muslin for the Lining PLUS FOR ALL THE LENGTHS   4 shank-style buttons (size 1/2")   1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread (we use Coats Dual Duty Plus®) SIZE CHART: NECK TO FINISHED HEM: SIZE: BUST: WAIST: HIPS: DRESS: MINI: TUNIC: CAMI: X-SM (2-4) 32 1/2" 26" 36" 41 1/8" 33 1/4" 28 1/4" 25 1/4" S (6-8) 34 1/2" 28" 38" 41 1/4" 33 3/8" 28 3/8" 25 3/8" M (10-12) 36" 30 1/2" 40 1/2" 41 3/8" 33 1/2" 28 1/2" 25 1/2" L (14 -16) 39" 33 1/2" 43 1/2" 41 1/2" 33 5/8" 28 5/8" 25 5/8" X-LG (18-20) 42" 37 1/2" 47 1/2" 41 5/8" 33 3/4" 28 3/4" 25 3/4"   Materials List for the Fabric Flower If you are using the same fabric as your Tunic there are enough scraps from any length to make the Flower Strip. If you are just making the flower, the amount is listed below.   1/4 yard of 44" wide light to mid-weight fabric for the Fabric Flower   4" square of coordinating felt for Base   1 pin back (size 1 1/2")   1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread (we use Coats Dual Duty Plus®)

BARCELONA SKIRTS

• 1 1/8 yards for the Exterior
• 1 1/8 yards of a coordinating fabric for the Bands and Handles
• 1 1/8 yards of a 3rd coordinating fabric for the Lining
• 3 1/2 yards of 20” wide woven fusible interfacing
  (we use SF-101 by Pellon®)

If using wide heavier mid-weight fabric
(ex. Amy's home dec weighti)

• 5/8 yard for the Exterior
• 1 1/8 yards of a coordinating fabric for the Bands and Handles
• 1 1/8 yards of a 3rd coordinating fabric for the Lining
• 3 yards of 20” wide woven fusible interfacing
  (we use SF-101 by Pellon®)

PLUS (for either weight fabric) you'll need:

• 1/2 yard of 44” wide fusible fleece
  (we use fusible Thermolam Plus® by Pellon®)
• 1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread
  (we use Coats Dual Duty Plus®)

Finished size: 28” tall including Handles x 18” wide

TOOLS NEEDED: Scissors, Iron and Ironing board, Straight pins,
Ruler / Tape measure, Scotch tape™, Hand sewing needle, Chalk pencil, Tracing paper, Pressing Ham or Rolled towel, Pressing cloth, and Turning tool (such as a closed pair of scissors).

Sewing pattern includes:

Instructions and pattern pieces for X Small,
Small, Medium, Large and X Large sizes to create
your own Cabo Halter. Simple and breezy. Casual
or dressy. A simple halter with refined lines to
enhance the romance of warm weather!

Materials List

For the Cabo Halter

• 2 1/2 yards of 44” wide light to medium
  weight cotton fabric (all sizes)
  
  *Allow extra yardage for matching or centering a
  pattern on your fabric
  
  
• 12” ‘Invisible’ zipper (make sure to buy an
  INVISIBLE zipper)
  
• 1 spool of coordinating thread
  
• 1 small hook and eye
  
  Finished Dimensions for the Cabo Halter:
  
  

  Size

  Bust measurement

  Bust to the hem length

REVERSIBLE LARGE TOTE & HANDBAG

Modern, boxy tote and handbag that are reversible for your many moods. Clean lines and cool shapes make for an easy access bag with contemporary urban flair!

Materials List

FOR THE TOTE

-5/8-yard of light to mid-weight cotton for the Exterior

*Allow extra for matching up or centering a pattern on your fabric

-5/8-yard of light to mid-weight cotton for the Reversible side

-1 - 2 3/4" x 9 1/4" piece of heavy pressed cardboard about 1/8" thick for the False Bottom

NOTE: The cardboard from the back of writing pads works great, or you can purchase "chip board" from an art supply store. You will be making a False Bottom for either option 1 or option 2.

-1 spool of coordinating thread

OPTION 1 - Interface the top of the Tote around the Handle openings with a lightweight fusible Interfacing and the entire bag with Timtexâ„¢.

-1/2-yard of lightweight fusible Interfacing AND

-1 yard of 22" wide Timtexâ„¢ (A thick, heavyweight Sew-in Interfacing)

 

OPTION 2 - Interface the entire bag with a heavyweight fusible
Interfacing.

-1-yard of heavyweight fusible Interfacing such as Pellon's Craft Fuse

Finished size: 12 1/2" wide across the top of the bag x 14 3/4" tall x 3" deep

9 1/2" wide across the bottom of the bag

FOR THE HANDBAG

-1/2-yard of light to mid-weight cotton for the Exterior

  *Allow extra for matching up or centering a pattern on your fabric.

-1/2-yard of light to mid-weight cotton for the Reversible side

-1 - 2 3/4" x 11 3/4" piece of heavy pressed cardboard about 1/8" thick for the False Bottom

NOTE: The cardboard from the back of writing pads works great, or you can
purchase "chip board" from an art supply store. You will be making a False
Bottom for either option 1 or option 2.

-1 spool of coordinating thread

OPTION 1 - Interface the top of the Handbag around the Handle openings
with a lightweight fusible Interfacing and the entire bag with Timtexâ„¢.

-1/2-yard of lightweight fusible Interfacing AND

-32" of 13" wide Timtexâ„¢

OPTION 2 - Interface the entire bag with a heavyweight fusible
Interfacing.

-1-yard heavyweight fusible Interfacing such as Pellon's Craft Fuse

Finished size: 15" wide across the top of the bag x 8" tall x 3" deep

12" wide across the bottom of the bag

TOOLS NEEDED: Scissors, Straight pins, Ruler, Hand sewing needle, Iron, Turning tool, Fabric marker (disappearing ink) or chalk pencil

FEATHER YOUR NEST

Sewing pattern  pieces and measurements to create your own Quilted Coverlet, Pillow Sham with Ties, Couch Pillow and Pillow Cases. Breathe new life into your living space with these refreshing home decorating designs.

FOR ONE STANDARD-SIZE PILLOW SHAM WITH TIES

Finished size: 20” wide x 26” long and Ties

For 54” wide heavier Home Dec fabric OR 44” wide light to mid-weight fabric

•   1 1/8 yards of the 1st fabric for the Back Panel, Ties and piecing the Front Panel
•   3/8 yard each of 3 coordinating fabrics for piecing the Front Panel

OR

FOR ONE KING-SIZE PILLOW SHAM WITH TIES

Finished size: 20” wide x 36” long and Ties

For 54” wide heavier Home Dec fabric OR 44” wide light to mid-weight fabric

•   1 3/8 yards of the 1st fabric for the Back Panel, Ties and piecing the Front Panel
•   1/2 yard each of 3 coordinating fabrics for piecing the Front Panel

PLUS (for both Standard or King-size Pillow Sham)

•   1 1/8 yards of 44” wide cotton muslin for the quilt backing and bias binding
•   5/8 yard of 44” or 60” wide natural cotton batting (The batting can be purchased by the yard or use the scraps if making a Twin, Full or King-size Coverlet.
• - 1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread (We use Coats Dual Duty Plus®)
• - 1 bed pillow

FOR ONE COUCH PILLOW SHAM WITH ENVELOPE-STYLE BACK

For 54” wide heavier Home Dec fabric or 44" wide light to mid-weight fabric

•   1 1/8 yards of the 1st fabric for the Back Panels and piecing the Front Panel
•   3/8 yard each of 3 coordinating fabrics for piecing the Front Panel

PLUS

•   5/8 yard of 44” wide cotton muslin for the quilt backing
•   3/4 yard of 44” or 60” wide cotton batting
•   1 18" x 22" Soft Touch® pillow form from Fairfield
•   1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread

Finished size: 18” wide x 22” long

TOOLS NEEDED: Scissors, Iron, Yardstick/ruler, Chalk pencil or Fabric marker, Long quilting straight pins, Large safety pins (optional), Hand sewing needle
and Turning tool (such as a closed pair of scissors)


FOR THE QUILTED COVERLET
Allow extra yardage to match or center a design in the fabric

For 54” wide heavier Home Dec fabric

Size	Center Panel	Borders	Back Panel
Twin	2 1/2 yds	3 yds	3 3/4 yds
Full	5 yds	3 yds	4 1/2 yds
Queen	5 1/4 yds	3 1/8 yds	4 7/8 yds
King	5 1/4 yds	3 1/8 yds	5 3/4 yds

OR

For 44” wide light to mid-weight fabric

Size	Center Panel	Borders	Back Panel
Twin	4 7/8 yds	3 yds	5 5/8 yds
Full	5 yds	3 yds	5 3/4 yds
Queen	5 1/4 yds	3 1/8 yds	6 yds
King	7 3/4 yds	3 1/8 yds	9 yds

PLUS

•   1 large spool of coordinating all-purpose thread
•   1 small spool of contrasting all-purpose thread for hand basting.
•   1 pkg of Polyfil Machine 60/40 Blend® batting in Generous Queen-size for the Twin, Full and Queen Coverlet OR Generous King-size for the King Coverlet.

NOTE: We have specified the Machine 60/40 Blend® batting from Fairfield because it allows up to an 8" quilt distance needed for the Coverlet design. If you are making the Twin or Full-size Coverlet you will have enough overage for 2 Standard-size Pillow Shams. If you are making the King-size there will be enough left for 2 King Shams.

Finished sizes: Twin - 63" x 99", Full - 78" x 99",
Queen - 84" x 104" and King - 100" x 104"

BONUS PROJECT

FOR ONE STANDARD-SIZE PILLOW CASE

•   1 1/8 yards of 44” wide light to mid-weight fabric
•   1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread

Finished size: 20” wide x 30” long

FOR ONE KING-SIZE PILLOW CASE

•   1 3/8 yards of 44” wide light to mid-weight fabric
•   1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread

Finished size: 20” wide x 40” long

Over your shoulder or close at hand, these vintage glamour bags are quintessential for keeping your everyday necessities handy.

Materials List PLEASE NOTE: If you are using heavier weight Home Dec fabric, you do not need interfacing. FOR THE HANDBAG For 44” wide light to mid-weight fabric   1/4 yard of the 1st Exterior fabric for the Top Panels   3/8 yard of a coordinating Exterior fabric for the Main Panels and Handles   3/4 yard for the Lining and Pockets   1 yard of 22” wide heavyweight sew-in interfacing (such as Pellon 40) OR For 54” wide heavier Home Dec fabric   1/8 yard of the 1st Exterior fabric for the Top Panels   3/8 yard of a coordinating Exterior fabric for the Main Panels and Handles   1/2 yard for the Lining and Pockets PLUS   1 - 3/4” magnetic snap from Dritz™ (found in most craft and sewing stores)   1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread (We use Coats Dual Duty Plus®) Finished size: 11 1/4” wide x 11 1/4” tall (14 1/2” tall including the Handles) FOR THE SHOULDER BAG For 44” wide light to mid-weight fabric   3/8 yard of the 1st Exterior fabric for the Top Panels   5/8 yard of a coordinating Exterior fabric for the Main Panels and Straps   1 yard for the Lining and Pockets   2 yards of 22” wide heavyweight sew-in interfacing (such as Pellon 40) OR For 54” wide heavier Home Dec fabric   1/4 yard of the 1st Exterior fabric for the Top Panels   5/8 yard of a coordinating Exterior fabric for the Main Panels and Straps   1 yard for the Lining and Pockets PLUS   1 - 3/4” magnetic snap from Dritz™ (found in most craft and sewing stores)   1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread (We use Coats Dual Duty Plus®) Finished size: 14 3/4” wide x 16 1/2” tall (25 1/4” tall including the Straps) TOOLS NEEDED: Scissors, Iron, Ruler, Chalk pencil or pencil, Straight pins, Masking tape and marker.

GUM DROP PILLOWS

Designed with both girls and guys in mind. A clean, modern shaped messenger-style bag that maximizes space while remaining sleek in it’s silhouette. With multiple interior pockets, an easy access pocket on the flap interior, stylish pleated pockets, and a super-easy magnetic or Velcro™ closure–this bag is as functional as it is fashionable. For the classroom, boardroom, or wherever life takes you. Interior holds 14"x12"x3", enough for a 14" laptop and notebooks!

If you would like to use your messenger bag to carry a laptop computer and/or electronic equipment, we recommend you use Velcro™ for your bag's closure. A magnetic closure could harm your computer hard drive or equipment.

DOWNTOWN PURSE AND CLUTCH, UPTOWN HANDBAG, AND FABRIC FLOWERS FOR ACCESSORIZING.

Elegant and fashionable purse and handbag designs at home in the penthouse or on the pavement! An updated take on 40's style.

FOR THE UPTOWN HANDBAG

• 3" of 3/4" Sew-on Velcroâ„¢
  
• 1/2 yard of fabric for the exterior*
  
  *Allow extra for matching up a pattern on your fabric
  
• 1/2 yard of fabric for the lining
  
• 1 yard heavyweight fusible interfacing such as Pellon Craft Fuseâ„¢
  
• Fabric marker or tailor's chalk
  

Finished Size: 17 1/2" wide x 7" tall

FOR THE DOWNTOWN PURSE

• 1" of 3/4" Sew-on Velcroâ„¢
  
• 3/4 yard of fabric for the exterior*
  
  *Allow extra for matching up a pattern on your fabric
  
  
• 3/4 yard of fabric for the lining
  
  
• 1 yard heavyweight fusible interfacing such as Pellon Craft Fuseâ„¢
  
  
• 1/2 yard of Boning (sold by the yard or in packages)
  
• Fabric marker or tailors chalk
  

Finished Size: 17 1/2" wide x 7" tall

FOR THE FABRIC FLOWERS

NOTE: This is enough material and notions to make one large and one small
fabric flower.

• 1/4 yard of one lightweight fabric for flower petal fronts
  
  
• 1/4 yard of a coordinating lightweight fabric for flower petal backs
  
• 1/4 yard of Wonder Underâ„¢ (double sided, fusible interfacing)
  
• 2 decorative buttons for the center of the flowers
  
• 2-1" sew-on craft pin backs and/or hair barrette backs
  
• Thimble
  

THIS PATTERN USES TIMTEX

MIDWEST MOD PILLOWS

Materials List for the Diaper Bag 1 3/4 yard of light to mid-weight cotton for the exterior 3 yards of light to mid-weight coordinating cotton for the lining Cotton Canvas - 7/8 yard of 60" canvas or 1 3/4 yard of 45" canvas 1 1/2 yards of lightweight fusible interfacing 1" of 3/4" Sew-on Velcro 1 spool of coordinating thread ­ I recommend cotton covered polyester thread. Finished Dimensions: 24" wide x 29" tall for the Changing Pad and Storage Case 3/4 yard of cotton Terry Cloth for the front of the Changing Pad 7/8 yard of light to mid-weight coordinating cotton for the Changing Pad 7/8 yard of a different light to mid-weight coordinating cotton for the Storage Case 3/4 yard of cotton batting 1 spool of coordinating thread ­ I recommend cotton covered polyester thread. Finished dimensions: 18" wide x 24" long for the Changing Pad 5" wide x 19 1/2" tall for the Storage Case.