{"title":"Sew Over It Sewing Patterns","description":"\u003cspan\u003eSew Over It's very own collection of gorgeous dressmaking patterns which provide easy templates for you to trace, cut and assemble your perfect dress!\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sew-over-it-betty-dress","title":"Sew Over It - Betty Dress","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #28b2e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Sew Over It - Betty Dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #28b2e0;\"\u003eThis is a 50s inspired dress with a fitted bodice and full circle skirt. The dress fastens with an invisible zip down the centre back, has facings around the neckline and a machine finished hem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #28b2e0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 1.2; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eThis is an intermediate pattern \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #28b2e0;\"\u003eThe pattern contains an instruction booklet with illustrated diagrams plus the multi-size paper pattern pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #28b2e0;\"\u003eFabric recommendations - drapey lightweight cotton. You will also need a 16 inch invisible zip. NOT SUITABLE FOR STRONG ONE WAY DESIGN FABRICS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #28b2e0;\"\u003eMaterials required: 3 metres of fabric 140cm wide or 4.5m of fabric 115cm wide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sew Over It","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43641424466,"sku":"SOI - Betty","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1543\/6053\/products\/e3ca461680a596c56894a7ba39acf50f.jpg?v=1504889384"},{"product_id":"sew-over-it-ultimate-shift-dress","title":"Sew Over It - Ultimate Shift Dress","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #28b2e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Sew Over It - Ultimate Shift Dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #28b2e0;\"\u003eOur Ultimate Shift Dress is\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e not suitable for beginners but is a great project for people with a little experience in sewing and who want a dressmaking project that's not too difficult. Choose to add long or short sleeves, a neck frill or alternatively shorten to just make into a top!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #28b2e0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eMaterials required: any woven fabric (ideally lightweight cotton or wool crepe) but remember slippy fabrics are harder to sew!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #28b2e0;\"\u003eFabric recommendations: Lightweight woven fabric such as cotton, polyester, would also work in crepe for a softer look. You will also need a hook and eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #28b2e0;\"\u003eThe pattern contains an instruction booklet with illustrated diagrams plus the multi-size paper pattern pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #28b2e0;\"\u003eSizes 8 - 20 (UK) Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sew Over It","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43641425554,"sku":"SOI - Shift","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1543\/6053\/products\/f4a255e04e35120c1b2862854e55abbe.jpg?v=1504889390"},{"product_id":"sew-over-it-ultimate-wrap-dress","title":"Sew Over It - 1940's Wrap Dress","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #28b2e0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Sew Over It - 1940's Wrap Dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning, vintage-inspired woven wrap dress with a wearable contemporary feel, the 1940’s Wrap Dress is a gem from the Sew Over It archives. Stylish, sophisticated and elegant, you can wear this dressed up or down, perfect for both daytime and evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1940’s Wrap Dress features a wrap front bodice with a front collar and pretty shoulder pleats. The bodice gathers into the uniquely-shaped pointed waistband, and the dress closes with hidden buttons or press studs. The slightly A-line wrap skirt is flattering on all shapes, and the narrow sleeves mean you can pair this dress with your favourite jumper or cardi. Both the sleeves and skirt come with a choice of two different lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #28b2e0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eLight to medium weight fabrics with lots of drape such as crepe, rayon and cotton lawn.  You will also need 1.5M x 1M of lightwieght fusible interfacing, and two 21mm buttons OR two 21mm press studs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #28b2e0;\"\u003eThe pattern contains an instruction booklet with illustrated diagrams plus the multi-size paper pattern pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #28b2e0;\"\u003eSizes 8 - 20 (UK) Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sew Over It","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43641428498,"sku":"SOI - Wrap","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1543\/6053\/products\/1940s-Wrap-New.jpg?v=1516805443"},{"product_id":"sew-over-it-pencil-skirt","title":"Sew Over It - Pencil Skirt","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; border-image-source: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-width: initial; border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e flattering high-waisted pencil skirt with a kick pleat at the back, she looks fab with our Pussy Bow Blouse or our Silk Cami or any shirt or jumper neatly tucked in. Designed to rise above your natural waist, the Pencil Skirt elongates your legs and makes you look ten feet tall!* \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; color: #28b2e0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Ultimate Pencil Skirt is a great wardrobe staple - you can squeeze the pattern onto any 1.3m length of 140cm wide fabric. It'll be your favourite go-to skirt pattern. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe pattern has four darts and a concealed zip at the centre back. The top of the skirt is finished with an interfaced waist facing, whilst the bottom of the skirt has a kick pleat to make walking just that little bit easier. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAn intermediate dressmaking project, we reckon if you've made one or two simple garments you should be able to tackle the Ultimate Pencil Skirt. The instruction booklet comes fully illustrated to help you along. We know you can do it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sew Over It","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43642155346,"sku":"SOI Pencil","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1543\/6053\/products\/c4c3264eb7a3a01fed58dda82b690018.jpg?v=1504890366"},{"product_id":"sew-over-it-pussy-bow-blouse","title":"Sew Over It - Pussy Bow Blouse","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Pussy Bow Blouse is a classic design that will always be in style. With two different style options you can choose between a v-neck version or a keyhole opening. Stylish and versatile, it's perfect for the office but can be dressed up for a night out. We promise it'll be the perfect accompaniment to your favourite pencil skirt. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe perfect pattern for showcasing drapey fabrics, it works best in a rayon, sandwashed silk, crepe or other lightweight fabric with a lot of drape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Pussy Bow Blouse is an intermediate pattern, so we recommend you have a few dressmaking projects under your belt. If this is your first time using lightweight drapey fabrics, remember to take it slow and don't be shy with the pins!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sew Over It","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43642157202,"sku":"SOI - Bow","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1543\/6053\/products\/e6cf50d218423079629bc8bb5e73ed8e.jpg?v=1504890370"},{"product_id":"sew-over-it-vintage-shirt-dress","title":"Sew Over It - Vintage Shirt Dress","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWith 1940s and 50s influences, the Vintage Shirt Dress is a classic that will take you from season to season in style. Effortlessly chic, its feminine cut is flattering for all body shapes and sizes. Just throw this dress on for an instantly put-together look and you're all good to go!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe pattern has both a sleeved and sleeveless version as well as endless fabric options, meaning there is tonnes of scope to make this dress your own. Ever verstatile, you can even go two-tone and make the bodice in one fabric and the skirt in another to give the impression of separates. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWith modern body sizing and revised shaping, the Vintage Shirt Dress has been updated to give it a contemporary feel, while the sweet notched collar gives it a vintage edge. A fantastic techniques-filled pattern, practise creating pleats, sewing a collar, adding facings and stitching buttonholes while you create your dress. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Vintage Shirt Dress is an intermediate level sewing pattern. We recommend that you've made a few fitted garments before, and have experience with pleats and facings. If you're fairly new to dressmaking the \u003ca style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: #28b2e0; outline: 0px;\" href=\"http:\/\/shop.sewoverit.co.uk\/products\/betty-dress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBetty Dress\u003c\/a\u003e would be a great one to have a go at first - though if you're feeling determined, as long as you take it step by step we think you can definitely tackle this pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe booklet contains full instructions with beautifully illustrated diagrams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sew Over It","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43642159634,"sku":"SOI - Vintage","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1543\/6053\/products\/350009b65043996680784183a9a5ca35.jpg?v=1504890375"},{"product_id":"sew-over-it-doris-dress","title":"Sew Over It - Doris Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Doris Dress is the perfect summer’s day dress. Feminine and romantic, throw it on and you’ll be set for that picnic in the park, day out at the beach, or hey, even a stint at the office. A truly versatile wardrobe staple, the Doris Dress will keep you looking elegant and put-together no matter what you get up to this season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by Lisa’s love of vintage 1950’s fashion and pretty feminine shapes, the Doris Dress is semi-fitted with a flattering scooped neck bodice, bust pleats for delicate shaping and floaty grown-on sleeves. The waist can be left unfitted for warmer days, or cinched in at the back with the attached ties or fixed back belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fluted panelled skirt has two length variations – short and cute above the knee, or an elegant below the knee option. The Doris Dress closes with a concealed zip in the side seam and has an optional buttonhole closure at the centre front. The bodice is finished with facings for a neat finish on the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSewing Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to the number of techniques covered, the Doris Dress is an advanced beginner to intermediate level sewing pattern. Nothing is too tricky but we recommend that you have experience inserting a concealed zip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric Suggestions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe recommend a lightweight woven fabric for the Doris Dress, ideally with a good amount of drape. The skirt and grown-on sleeves will hang best if the fabric has some drape. Think rayon, viscose and crepe. However the Doris Dress also works beautifully in cotton, so if you’re not experienced sewing with drapey fabrics and would prefer to use something more stable, you could try a cotton lawn, poplin, or a lightweight linen. These fabrics will give the dress more structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric Requirements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Doris Dress is sized between UK sizes 8-20. See the chart for details on fabric requirements. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our patterns, the sizes are nested to make it easier to grade between the sizes if you need to.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sew Over It","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38744625021097,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1543\/6053\/products\/Doris.jpg?v=1614090771"},{"product_id":"sew-over-it-joan-dress","title":"Sew Over It - Joan Dress","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBased on the wardrobe of Mad Men’s iconic Joan Holloway, the Joan Dress should be a staple in the wardrobe of any vintage lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA fitted bodice and skirt gives the dress a sassy, feminine feel that the real Joan herself would adore. The bodice is fitted with darts at the waist and back shoulder, and features a gently scooped neckline. Stylish ¾ length sleeves and a 60s inspired tie collar give the dress a super elegant feel. Designed to hit below the knee, the skirt is semi-fitted with darts and sports a kick pleat at the back hem. The whole dress is fully lined, giving you a gorgeously professional-feeling finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSewing Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Joan Dress is an intermediate level sewing pattern. We recommend you have experience inserting an invisible zip, as well as attaching sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric Suggestions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJoan works beautifully in a variety of different woven fabrics. We recommend using a medium weight drapey fabric with some structure – you don’t want to use anything too lightweight and fluid. Triple crepe is our favourite fabric for this dress. For the cooler months lightweight wools work gorgeously and suiting fabrics are perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric Requirements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Joan Dress comes in UK sizes 8-20. See the chart for details on fabric requirements. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our patterns, the sizes are nested to make it easier to grade between the sizes, depending on your measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sew Over It","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38744821989545,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1543\/6053\/products\/Joan.jpg?v=1614091291"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sewbox.co.uk\/collections\/sew-over-it-sewing-patterns\/skirt.oembed","provider":"Sewbox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}