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DETAILS Our Camisole/Tank Dress and Gore Skirt pattern can be made in seven variations — camisole top, tunic, and dress; tank top, tunic, and dress; and gore skirt. The Camisole features a scoop neck in the front and back with thin straps. The Tank features a scoop neck in the front and a full back with wider straps. Both are fitted from the bust through the waist, with a flare from the waist to the hem. The Gore Skirt sits low on the waist and flares to a full hem. The top measures approx. 25"; the tunic measures approx. 31"; the dress measures approx. 40.5"; and skirt measures approx. 24" in length. Pattern comes in sizes XS to XXL along with instructions for fabric selection, cutting, and garment construction. Choose between a digital or physical pattern, or purchase both formats together at a discounted bundle price. PHYSICALReceive a 9" x 12" envelope with a folded paper pattern—printed to scale—and printed instructions on US Letter or A4 paper. • Ships in 1 - 3 business days DIGITALOur digital PDF patterns are designed for printing on wide-format printers or desktop printers—as the document includes full-size and tiled versions for US Letter or A4 paper sizes. Upon purchase, you will receive the download link in your order confirmation email. YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS TopSingle Layer = 1 yardDouble Layer = 2 yards TunicSingle Layer = 2 yardsDouble Layer = 4 yards DressSingle Layer = 3 yardsDouble Layer = 6 yards SkirtSingle Layer = 2 yardsDouble Layer = 4 yards All yardage measurements are taken with fabric folded across the grain line.

<h3>DETAILS</h3>
Our Camisole/Tank Dress and Gore Skirt pattern can be made in seven variations — camisole top, tunic, and dress; tank top, tunic, and dress; and gore skirt. The Camisole features a scoop neck in the front and back with thin straps. The Tank features a scoop neck in the front and a full back with wider straps. Both are fitted from the bust through the waist, with a flare from the waist to the hem. The Gore Skirt sits low on the waist and flares to a full hem. The top measures approx. 25"; the tunic measures approx. 31"; the dress measures approx. 40.5"; and skirt measures approx. 24" in length. <meta charset="utf-8">Pattern comes in sizes XS to XXL along with instructions for fabric selection, cutting, and garment construction. 
Choose between a digital or physical pattern, or purchase both formats together at a discounted bundle price. 
PHYSICAL Receive a 9" x 12" envelope with a folded paper pattern—printed to scale—and printed instructions on <meta charset="utf-8">US Letter or A4 paper.
• Ships in 1 - 3 business days 
DIGITAL Our digital PDF patterns are designed for printing on wide-format printers or desktop printers—as the document includes full-size and tiled versions for US Letter or A4 paper sizes. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Upon purchase, you will receive the download link in your order confirmation email.
 
<h3>YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS</h3>
Top Single Layer = 1 yard Double Layer = 2 yards
Tunic Single Layer = 2 yards Double Layer = 4 yards
Dress Single Layer = 3 yards Double Layer = 6 yards
<meta charset="utf-8">Skirt Single Layer = 2 yards Double Layer = 4 yards
All yardage measurements are taken with fabric folded across the grain line.

Front side of the Camisole Dress Sewing Pattern.

Back side of the Camisole Dress Sewing Pattern with pattern details, sizing info, yardage requirements, and length variations.

Model wearing The Tank Dress DIY Kit from The School of Making in Navy Facets. 

Model wearing the Tank from the Camisole Pattern in black.

Camisole Dress Pattern

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DETAILS Our Classic Coat Pattern, designed to be used in tandem with our Alabama Studio Book Series, can be made in three lengths — cardigan, jacket, and coat. The Classic Coat, Jacket, and Cardigan have long been staples of our collection. Great for layering, they can be made double-layer for chilly weather and single-layer for warmer times. The cardigan measures approx. 19"; the jacket measures approx. 23"; and the coat measures approx. 37" in length. Pattern comes in sizes XS to XXL along with instructions for fabric selection, cutting, and garment construction. Choose between a digital or physical pattern, or purchase both formats together at a discounted bundle price. PHYSICALReceive a 9" x 12" envelope with a folded paper pattern—printed to scale—and printed instructions on US Letter or A4 paper. • Ships in 1 - 3 business days DIGITALOur digital PDF patterns are designed for printing on wide-format printers or desktop printers—as the document includes full-size and tiled versions for US Letter or A4 paper sizes. Upon purchase, you will receive the download link in your order confirmation email. YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS CardiganSingle Layer = 1.5 yardsDouble Layer = 3 yards JacketSingle Layer = 2 yardsDouble Layer = 4 yards CoatSingle Layer = 2.5 yardsDouble Layer = 5 yards All yardage measurements are taken with fabric folded across the grain line.

<h3>DETAILS</h3>
Our Classic Coat Pattern, designed to be used in tandem with our Alabama Studio Book Series, can be made in three lengths — cardigan, jacket, and coat. The Classic Coat, Jacket, and Cardigan have long been staples of our collection. Great for layering, they can be made double-layer for chilly weather and single-layer for warmer times. The cardigan measures approx. 19"; the jacket measures approx. 23"; and the coat measures approx. 37" in length. Pattern comes in sizes XS to XXL along with instructions for fabric selection, cutting, and garment construction. 
Choose between a digital or physical pattern, or purchase both formats together at a discounted bundle price. 
PHYSICAL Receive a 9" x 12" envelope with a folded paper pattern—printed to scale—and printed instructions on <meta charset="utf-8">US Letter or A4 paper.
• Ships in 1 - 3 business days 
DIGITAL Our digital PDF patterns are designed for printing on wide-format printers or desktop printers—as the document includes full-size and tiled versions for US Letter or A4 paper sizes. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Upon purchase, you will receive the download link in your order confirmation email.
 
<h3>YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS</h3>
Cardigan Single Layer = 1.5 yards Double Layer = 3 yards
Jacket Single Layer = 2 yards Double Layer = 4 yards
Coat Single Layer = 2.5 yards Double Layer = 5 yards
All yardage measurements are taken with fabric folded across the grain line.

Front side of the Classic Coat Sewing Pattern.

Back side of the Classic Coat Sewing Pattern with pattern details, sizing info, yardage requirements, and length variations.

Model wearing The Classic Jacket in Backstitched Navy Magdalena.

Model wearing The Classic Coat in Black Facets.

Classic Coat Pattern

DETAILS Our Fitted Dress/Skirt pattern can be made in seven variations — top, tunic, short dress, long dress, short skirt, mid-length skirt, and long skirt. This pattern features a scoop neckline in the front and back. It is fitted from the bust through the hip, with a slight flare to the hem. The top measures approx. 24"; the tunic measures approx. 30.5"; the dress measures approx. 55"; the short skirt measures approx. 21"; the mid-length skirt measures approx. 32"; the long skirt measures approx. 40.5" in length. Pattern comes in sizes XS to XXL along with instructions for fabric selection, cutting, and garment construction. Choose between a digital or physical pattern, or purchase both formats together at a discounted bundle price. PHYSICALReceive a 9" x 12" envelope with a folded paper pattern—printed to scale—and printed instructions on US Letter or A4 paper. • Ships in 1 - 3 business days DIGITALOur digital PDF patterns are designed for printing on wide-format printers or desktop printers—as the document includes full-size and tiled versions for US Letter or A4 paper sizes. Upon purchase, you will receive the download link in your order confirmation email. YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS TopSingle Layer = 1 yardDouble Layer = 2 yards TunicSingle Layer = 1 yardDouble Layer = 2 yards DressSingle Layer = 1.5 yardsDouble Layer = 3 yards Long DressSingle Layer = 2 yardsDouble Layer = 4 yards Short SkirtSingle Layer = 1 yardDouble Layer = 2 yards Mid-Length SkirtSingle Layer = 1 yardDouble Layer = 2 yards Long SkirtSingle Layer = 1.5 yardsDouble Layer = 3 yards All yardage measurements are taken with fabric folded across the grain line.

<h3>DETAILS</h3>
Our Fitted Dress/Skirt pattern can be made in seven variations — top, tunic, short dress, long dress, short skirt, mid-length skirt, and long skirt. This pattern features a scoop neckline in the front and back. It is fitted from the bust through the hip, with a slight flare to the hem. The top measures approx. 24"; the tunic measures approx. 30.5"; the dress measures approx. 55"; the short skirt measures approx. 21"; the mid-length skirt measures approx. 32"; the long skirt measures approx. 40.5" in length. Pattern comes in sizes XS to XXL along with instructions for fabric selection, cutting, and garment construction. 
Choose between a digital or physical pattern, or purchase both formats together at a discounted bundle price. 
PHYSICAL Receive a 9" x 12" envelope with a folded paper pattern—printed to scale—and printed instructions on <meta charset="utf-8">US Letter or A4 paper.
• Ships in 1 - 3 business days 
DIGITAL Our digital PDF patterns are designed for printing on wide-format printers or desktop printers—as the document includes full-size and tiled versions for US Letter or A4 paper sizes. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Upon purchase, you will receive the download link in your order confirmation email.
 
<h3>YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS</h3>
Top Single Layer =  1 yard Double Layer =  2 yards
Tunic <meta charset="utf-8">Single Layer =  1 yard Double Layer =  2 yards 
Dress <meta charset="utf-8">Single Layer =  1.5 yards Double Layer =  3 yards 
Long Dress <meta charset="utf-8">Single Layer =  2 yards Double Layer =  4 yards 
Short Skirt <meta charset="utf-8">Single Layer =  1 yard Double Layer =  2 yards 
Mid-Length Skirt <meta charset="utf-8">Single Layer =  1 yard Double Layer =  2 yards 
Long Skirt <meta charset="utf-8">Single Layer =  1.5 yards Double Layer =  3 yards
All yardage measurements are taken with fabric folded across the grain line.

Front side of the Fitted Dress Sewing Pattern.

Back side of the Fitted Dress Sewing Pattern with pattern details, sizing info, yardage requirements, and length variations.

Model wearing The Fitted Top in Verdant/Natural New Leaves.

The Long Fitted Skirt in Plum Anna's Garden with couching.

Fitted Dress Pattern

DETAILS Our Wrap Skirt Pattern, designed to be used in tandem with our Alabama Studio Book Series, can be made in three lengths — short, classic, and long. The wrap skirt has been worn in cultures worldwide since the invention of fabrics, with large swaths of cloth wrapped around the body and tied or pinned closed. And thanks to their comfort and versatility, wrap skirts have become a staple of modern-day dressing. The short skirt measures approx. 21"; the classic skirt measures approx. 26"; and the long skirt measures approx. 38" in length. Pattern comes in sizes XS to XXL along with instructions for fabric selection, cutting, and garment construction. Choose between a digital or physical pattern, or purchase both formats together at a discounted bundle price. PHYSICALReceive a 9" x 12" envelope with a folded paper pattern—printed to scale—and printed instructions on US Letter or A4 paper. • Ships in 1 - 3 business days DIGITALOur digital PDF patterns are designed for printing on wide-format printers or desktop printers—as the document includes full-size and tiled versions for US Letter or A4 paper sizes. Upon purchase, you will receive the download link in your order confirmation email. YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS ShortSingle Layer = 0.75 yardDouble Layer = 1.5 yards ClassicSingle Layer = 1 yardDouble Layer = 2 yards LongSingle Layer = 2 yardsDouble Layer = 4 yards All yardage measurements are taken with fabric folded across the grain line.

<h3>DETAILS</h3>
Our Wrap Skirt Pattern, designed to be used in tandem with our Alabama Studio Book Series, can be made in three lengths — short, classic, and long. The wrap skirt has been worn in cultures worldwide since the invention of fabrics, with large swaths of cloth wrapped around the body and tied or pinned closed. And thanks to their comfort and versatility, wrap skirts have become a staple of modern-day dressing. The short skirt measures approx. 21"; the classic skirt measures approx. 26"; and the long skirt measures approx. 38" in length. Pattern comes in sizes XS to XXL along with instructions for fabric selection, cutting, and garment construction. 
Choose between a digital or physical pattern, or purchase both formats together at a discounted bundle price. 
PHYSICAL Receive a 9" x 12" envelope with a folded paper pattern—printed to scale—and printed instructions on <meta charset="utf-8">US Letter or A4 paper.
• Ships in 1 - 3 business days 
DIGITAL Our digital PDF patterns are designed for printing on wide-format printers or desktop printers—as the document includes full-size and tiled versions for US Letter or A4 paper sizes. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Upon purchase, you will receive the download link in your order confirmation email.
 
<h3>YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS</h3>
Short Single Layer = 0.75 yard Double Layer = 1.5 yards
Classic Single Layer = 1 yard Double Layer = 2 yards
Long Single Layer = 2 yards Double Layer = 4 yards
All yardage measurements are taken with fabric folded across the grain line.

Model wearing The Classic Wrap Skirt in Black New Leaves.

Wrap Skirt Pattern

Allow your loved one to choose their perfect gift with The School of Making + Alabama Chanin Gift Certificate. Select the amount for online redemption, and choose between physical or digital/printable PDF. PHYSICAL: Printed on recycled cotton paper and enclosed in a reusable sleeve repurposed from our organic canvas scraps. If you are having this mailed to a friend or loved one, please send an email to orders@projectthreadways.org referencing your order number, with the recipient's name, mailing address, and a gift message (if you would like one to be included). Ships in 1-3 business days. Physical gift certificates ordered on Friday after 12:00pm CST, on Saturday, or on Sunday will not be sent out until the following Monday when the team is back in the office. DIGITAL/PRINTABLE PDF: You will receive a PDF file that you can print, fill out, and gift to the recipient. The 8.5 x 11” PDF is designed to be printed at home on your choice of paper. Our team will send a unique gift code in a separate email that can be sent directly to the recipient or added to the printable PDF. The code for digital/printable gift certificates will be sent within 6 hours when purchased during normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm CST). Digital gift certificates ordered on Friday after 12:00pm CST, on Saturday, or on Sunday will not be sent out until the following Monday when the team is back in the office. Please give us a call at 256-760-1090 or send an email to orders@projectthreadways.org with any questions, special instructions, custom amounts, or for assistance with placing an order. Gift certificates are non-refundable.

Allow your loved one to choose their perfect gift with The School of Making + Alabama Chanin Gift Certificate. Select the amount for online redemption, and choose between physical or digital/printable PDF. 
PHYSICAL: Printed on recycled cotton paper and <meta charset="utf-8">enclosed in a reusable sleeve repurposed from our organic canvas scraps.  If you are having this mailed to a friend or loved one, please send an email to <a href="mailto:orders@projectthreadways.org" rel="noopener" target="_blank">orders@projectthreadways.org</a> referencing your order number, with the recipient's name, mailing address, and a gift message (if you would like one to be included). <meta charset="utf-8">Ships in 1-3 business days. Physical gift certificates ordered on Friday after <meta charset="utf-8">12:00pm CST, on Saturday, or on Sunday will not be sent out until the following Monday when the team is back in the office. 
DIGITAL/PRINTABLE PDF: You will receive a PDF file that you can print, fill out, and gift to the recipient. The 8.5 x 11” PDF is designed to be printed at home on your choice of paper. Our team will send a unique gift code in a separate email that can be sent directly to the recipient or added to the printable PDF. <meta charset="utf-8">The code for digital/printable gift certificates will be sent within 6 hours when purchased during normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm CST). <meta charset="utf-8">Digital gift certificates ordered on Friday after 12:00pm CST, on Saturday, or on Sunday will not be sent out until the following Monday when the team is back in the office. 
Please give us a call at 256-760-1090 or send an email to <a rel="noopener" href="mailto:orders@projectthreadways.org" target="_blank">orders@projectthreadways.org</a> with any questions, special instructions, custom amounts, or for assistance with placing an order.
Gift certificates are non-refundable.

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