Dresses

This cut is a true all-rounder: from the classic, buttoned shirt-blouse dress through the summer jacket with short sleeves and mandarin collar to the trendy short jacket, all made of striking materials.

Sleeveless dress and matching jacket, inviting you to mix and match at will colors, patterns and weaves - generating exciting contrasts. Short jacket A or lengthened variant B with stitched-in hem band.

Wonderfully feminine summer dresses for a natural, uncomplicated look. They loosely wrap the figure with the softly flowing, swingy skirts. Choose your favorite color or one of the fresh summer prints.

This tight-fitting dress with gathered sides requires softly draping, stretchy fabrics. Sleeveless or with sleeves – this striking, feminine wrapped dress makes a shapely décolleté.

Retro-style dresses with emphasized waists are in vogue again. Nice form-fitting bodice and full flared, swingy skirt. A with collar of fancy fabric. Overskirt B with an exciting mix of wool and tulle

Flattering, feminine pieces providing absolute wearing ease. Wrapped variant A with tiny front folds. Slimming V-neck of shirt B, bunched cuff sleeves as a counterbalance. Plain dress C with striking prints Recommended fabrics: Bi elastic jersey, 2 way stretch

Solid color fabrics which do not detract from the elaborate finished seam lines, assuring the perfect fit. Two distinctive dresses, with a unique charm of their own, that you will love to wear

Feminine cuts with section seams and flared hem, fitted to the figure. Choose your favorite variant in accordance with your body size and height in a trendy, flattering color or any other color of your liking

Feminine, gathered and figure-hugging silhouettes. Shirt and dress made of bi-elastic jersey. The flat neck and raglan sleeves emphasize the young style both of the shirt and the dress.

Sophisticated, entwined front parts give both the shirt and the dress a special look. The bi-elastic jersey provides shape retention and a perfect fit. The dress has got a flared skirt with nicely draped panels.

When temperatures begin to rise, you need airy and casual outfits. The double-layered top for example or the dress made of two different materials – both variants are nicely loose and also quick and easy to sew.

Light summer outfits. Tiny little neck folds provide wearing ease. Short variant A with small, gathering hem darts. The broad hem band of the longer variant B with small sleeves provides shape retention.

Plain shapes, charming details: Dropped shoulders and figure-enhancing side section seams. Variant B with one-sided ornamental flounce. Couture variant C with stylish little folds that spread from one side.

Either narrowly cut or with bell-shaped hip-skirt: the appeal of these charming jersey dresses with flat bateau neck lies in their unobtrusive cut. Slightly fitted to the waist by sophisticated, curved darts.

Retro-style garments. Pleated skirt forming a nice contrast to the fitted top. View A with yoke and bateau-neck. B with straps. Top C with peplum and small neck-frill.

All slightly flared, fitted at the back waist, shoulders left exposed. C with standing collar, B to fight the evening, with feathers at the hem.

Create these four basic pieces in your own handwriting ֠quick and easy, in ever-changing combinations. You will get inspired by your own creation and will have fun trying out new ideas.

Light sundresses, quick and easy to sew - just make your choice. Either floor-length and sleeveless or covering the knee, with small sleeves and charming gathering-up of the front and the back.

Owing to the fancy gathering at the neck, this fitted jersey dress with elasticized waistband is given a special feminine touch. Evening dress variant B: floor-length, with walking slit. ** Miss Petite pattern** please see Burda sizing chart this pattern is designed for woman 160cm tall so may need adjusting if you are over this height

Short jumpsuit and bandeau dress; both with back zipper, and pocket options

View AB: light, swinging, flared, sleeveless dresses, view B features a hem ruffle. Wonderful when sewn from lightweight cotton prints. Shorter tunic with interesting pointed hemline.

Shift dresses and top with panel seams and beautiful square neckline. You can choose from sleeveless dress A, short-sleeved dress B or the waist-high top C.

Make a statement with the new Belle Woven Dress. "V" neck, button through dress with shirred sleeves and back bodice. Please note: Style Arc patterns are suited to a more confident sewer. The written instructions are not illustrated at each step.

The Bronte Woven Dress sewing pattern features round or V-neck options, sleeveless or elbow-length sleeves, a pleated waist with slight A-line mid-length skirt and optional inseam pockets. Round or V-neck option with facings Sleeveless option with inside binding Elbow length sleeve option with extended shoulder line Centre back invisible zip Optional inseam pockets Pleated waist creates an exaggerated silhouette Slight A-line skirt Mid length skirt with shorten/lengthen lines Fabric Suggestions Crepe, rayon, linen Trims 1 x invisible zip to match your fabric colour, 56cm (22") long Bias binding, 3cm (1 1/4") width

The Carter Dress sewing pattern features a knit bodice with multiple top options—including polo, tank, and tee styles—paired with a mid-calf skirt in knit or woven, optional inseam pockets, and sleeve variations for a versatile, customisable look. Knit bodice Skirt in optional knit or woven Long, short or sleeveless options Polo top option Tank with low V, scoop or soft boat neck option Tee shirt with scoop or crew neck option Optional inseam pockets Mid-calf length Shortening/lengthening lines Fabric Suggestions For the bodice and optional knit skirt: Ponte, jersey, unbrushed fleece, tee shirt knit. Bodice must be knit, recommend minimum 180gsm weight with at least 30% stretch For the optional woven skirt Lightweight linen, cotton poplin or voile, silk, rayon Trims 6mm (1/4") wide elastic or clear stay-tape cut to the total length of your bodice waist measurement Fusing for Polo Top Optional: 3 x buttons of 10mm (16L) size

Top: A-line top featuring a square neck and puffed elbow length sleeves. Dress: Calf length dress with one gathered lower tier. Easy fit Square neck Small bust dart Design has a narrow shoulder breadth Puffed sleeve with elastic opening Gathered sleeve head. Hip length Hip length top Calf length dress with one gathered tier FABRIC SUGGESTION Silk, rayon, or any soft flowing fabric. TRIMS Elastic; width 6mm / 1/4" ' refer to size chart. Please note: Style Arc patterns are suited to a more confident sewer. The written instructions are not illustrated at each step.

Jumpsuit or dress Extended shoulder line Turned up sleeve cuff Elastic waist Front opening Snap closure Bound neck with ties Pant features wide legs A line skirt featuring a front split FABRIC SUGGESTION Silk, crepe, rayon TRIMS 3 x Snaps, 9mm (14L) size 2 x Optional toggles for tie ends Please note: Style Arc patterns are suited to a more confident sewer. The written instructions are not illustrated at each step.

Shirring detail on sleeve Gathered side waist Round neck In-seam pockets Centre back split,loop and button for woven version FABRIC SUGGESTION Knit or woven Please note: Style Arc patterns are suited to a more confident sewer. The written instructions are not illustrated at each step.

Designer styling Slip on Asymmetrical hemline Fitted bodice with bust darts Slightly extended shoulder line Midi length FABRIC SUGGESTION Ponte or any dress weight knit. Please note: Style Arc patterns are suited to a more confident sewer. The written instructions are not illustrated at each step.

Gathered front bodice and optional sleeves, with fitted panelled skirt. Gathered front bodice waist Centre back invisible zip Lower centre back skirt split / vent Elbow length or full-length cuffed sleeves Panelled, fitted skirt No actual skirt side seams Back bodice darts Extended shoulder line FABRIC SUGGESTION Woven fabric including cotton, linen, viscose, silk.