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Vogue 1642
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Pattern A has pleated patch pockets with flaps. Pattern B has side seam zippers. This Vogue sewing pattern kit was designed and printed in the United States and comes with sewing templates, instructions, fabric recommendations, pattern pieces, and sizing guides for (2) shirts and (1) pair of pants. Women's clothing patterns can be made to fit sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14.
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Know Me patterns offer stylish and versatile designs, including the ME2064 rain jacket, which combines a cropped jacket and a vest that can be worn together or separately. The boxy-fit jacket features a hood, snap closure, and multiple pockets, while the vest has a zippered front and cargo pockets. This sewing kit includes templates, fabric recommendations, and instructions for sizes 44-52, proudly made in the USA.
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The Hendrix coat sewing pattern from Style Arc is an unlined, panelled design with long two-piece sleeves, a button or snap front, and optional top-stitching. It features binding along the neck, hem, and sleeves, along with angled patch pockets and dropped shoulders. Recommended fabrics include wool, linen, faux fur, or velvet, with fabric estimates and trim details provided for sizes 4-30.
These pullover capes are quick and easy to sew. Both have pockets. Cape A, a turtleneck, has a snap closure at the collar. Cape B has an asymmetrical collar and the option to color block by sewing contrasting upper and lower sections. These designs come in sizes 4 through 26. Ponte and sweater knits are recommended.
Stay fashionable with one of these designs. Marked for advanced beginners, this pattern include two capes and two unconventional capelets. Both capes have four pockets and arm slits in the side-front seams. Cape A has a button front and stand-up collar. Cape B has a detachable fur collar and closure at the neckline. Capelet C has a stand-up collar, vents at the side-front seams that serve as arm slits, and a novelty buckle or latch closure at center front. Capelet D has a collar, center-back seam, and high-low hemline. The pattern comes in sizes 6 to 24. Recommended fabrics are twill, corduroy, wool, and velvet.
This loose-fitting cape works with many styles and is rated as an easy-sew pattern. It has a front band with hidden snap closure, raw-edge finish, length variations, and a collar that can be worn open or snapped closed into a turtleneck. The front band can be made in a contrasting fabric. Note that the wrong side of the fabric will show in these designs. The pattern comes in sizes 4 to 26. Medium-weight wool, fleece, and boiled wool are among the recommended fabrics.
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I made a simple poncho years ago,cause they were very fashionable, out of a Sears blanket that had "Indian Motif" .The plus side is, many blankets look great as ponchos or capes,and are very warm.And they often fit well.So I would recommend the above.
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I made a simple poncho years ago,cause they were very fashionable, out of a Sears blanket that had "Indian Motif" .The plus side is, many blankets look great as ponchos or capes,and are very warm.And they often fit well.So I would recommend the above.