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At first glance, these tops appear quite simple and straight cut. A second look, however, will reveal clever details. View A has a slit at the back and an interesting twist on the yoke. View B features a back zipper of which the exposed teeth in silver or gold are eye-catching and a decorative detail.

Chic blouses for many occasions. View A features fanciful frill details at the neckline and sleeves. View B has a V-neck and 3/4 long sleeves with elastic casings.

Wide cut and casual trousers/pants with elastic at the waist and in-seam pockets. View A features single welt back pockets. The shorter style of view B is detailed with tabs at the front waistband, including decorative tie bands.

These slim trousers/pants with a narrow waistband and side zipper are flared from the knee. Stretch fabrics will ensure a comfortable fit. This style has no difficult details and is a good project for beginner sewers with little sewing experience.

Wonderfully comfortable, the panel skirt with a stretch waistband can be sewn in different lengths ' slip on one of these skirts and you will feel good. Details such as in-seam pockets, cording and a belt are practical and pretty.

Straight cut trousers/pants with pressed creases are classic. The shaped waistband is set slightly lower and guarantees a good fit. View A features belt carriers and a flap on the back pocket. View B is detailed with welt pockets and an interesting belt with D-rings.

Feminine dresses with a shallow neckline and narrow raglan sleeves. Bands at the waist and skirt yokes ensure a perfect fit and are accented with piping on dress view B. There are two skirt lengths to choose from. You can also sew the belts yourself to accent your waist and create a fitted silhouette.

Recommended Fabrics: Knitted fabric, Jersey, Fleece Skill level: very easy

Casual dresses with a round neckline, overcut shoulders and pleasantly wide sleeves. The sleeves of view A are finished off with sleeve bands. Wonderfully cozy and comfy thanks to stretch fabric. Dress view A is belted at the waist. The waist of dress view B is elasticized to fit your figure.

Feminine dresses that are easy to wear and casually styled in jersey fabric have an elastic casing across the hips. The interesting shallow boat neckline is created by simply overlapping the shoulder edges. The longer dress view B features pretty frills on the sleeves. Recommended Fabrics: Jersey

Casual trousers/pants with wide legs and a comfortable elastic waist. These trousers/pants are chic and on trend both at home or on holiday. Styling details make them unique – we love the high slits, frills and tie band.

These wrap skirts can be made up at knee length or a bit longer. The attached frill makes this skirt a swingy summer separate. It's easy to wear and quick to sew.

Lovely, summery tops with pretty details. Choose from a flared style or one with a wide band below the waist, casually gathered and knotted. Shoulder yokes cut from another fabric catch the eye.

Sweatshirts, with or without a hem band, are right on trend especially when they have special styling details. View A features short sleeves and clever lines accented by the two-tone pastel color combination. Fabrics - Jersey Knits

Summery tops in different lengths – one with over-cut shoulders, one with pompom trim, and one with frills. The longer version is sleek and features simple side slits. The V-neck can be worn in front or in back.

The swingy, short dress with a generous V-neck and bias cut bell-shaped skirt features small, short sleeves. Or you might like to choose the longer sleeves with flounces for the longer dress to match the proportions.

Loose summer dresses like these will be your new favorites! One style has 3/4 long elasticated sleeves and a drawstring to shape the waist. The longer style features gathered shoulders and side slits as well as pockets in the seams and a tie belt.

Here are different takes on the ever so feminine wrap dress. Both styles feature over-cut shoulders. The 3/4-sleeves and wide tie bands of view A are reminiscent of kimono style. Dress view B with its pleasing flounces is a fanciful variation.

Loosely draping dresses for a feminine look. Dress A with 3/4-sleeves has eye catching frills. Dress view B with short puff sleeves is fitted with elastic at the waist and also includes a tie belt.

Both these dresses feature a scooped neckline and flared skirt but the interesting seam lines are the main focus. Choose a mini or midi length, go sleeveless or sew the small cap sleeves. Dress view B is also accented at the waist with a tie belt of petersham ribbon.

Two chic and figure fitting dresses in different styles. View A covers the knee, and also includes a back vent and 3/4-sleeves in trendy color blocking. View B, a bit shorter, features short sleeves and sporty styling in a solid color. Suitable for stretch fabric

Chic mock wrap dresses. The narrow skirt and asymmetric gathers at the side seam ensure a figure flattering silhouette. Choose between long, narrow sleeves or short sleeves with sleeve bands and a bow.

Straight cut blouses with a round neckline look great both with and without sleeves. A small front slit with a button and loop fastening make them easy to pull on and off. The generous flounces at the front of blouse view A add an extra dose of pep.

Sew the top of your choice either with a round neckline or a V-neck. The sleeve length can also be varied. This style has a sleek front but the back pleats create more of a casual fit.

Straight cut, loose tops with a back yoke are especially comfortable to wear. The gathers at the front neckline are a fashionable and eye catching detail. View A has long sleeves to push up. View B features 3/4 sleeves with flounces to create a fanciful effect.

Straight leg casual trousers/pants are a universal basic. Make them long or ankle length as you like. Side seam pockets or patch pockets with integral belt loops and a tie band or cord belt are decorative details. The trousers/pants fasten at the side with an invisible zipper.

Nicely fitted dresses sculpted to your figure with panel seams and a seam at the waist. The generous square neckline is a lovely eye catcher. Dress view A features short sleeves and tie bands caught in at the side seams. The sleeves of dress view B are 3/4-length and there is a narrow belt to accent your waist.

For those really hot days: Loosely draping, sleeveless summer dresses are so easy to wear! The V-neck – adorned with a flounce or left plain – will attract the eye. Make up a tie belt in the same fabric to take in the waist.

Stylish dresses with a feminine silhouette accent your figure with panel seams and a band at the waist. View A is adorned with trim at the neckline and has 3/4-sleeves. The sleeves of view B are embellished with a pleated flounce.

Chic dresses with interesting lines are sewn with darts on the bodice and with a pleated skirt. A very special detail are the loosely draped pockets. Choose between a V-neck or a round neckline, and also between long sleeves or short ones with sleeve bands.