Boost your skills! With this selection of patterns you will be lining a dress, shirring sleeves and attempting your first pair of trousers, all transferable dressmaking techniques that are useful to have under your belt.Lapwing Trousers PatternSR13BEGINNER PATTERNUK SIZES 8-20For a relaxed chic look, try your hand at our easy to construct drawstring waist trousers which sit flatteringly just below the natural waist and drape gently to the floor. A summer casual must have. Ideal for lightweight linens and any fabric with a gentle drape and medium weight without stretch.FABRIC SUGGESTIONSLinen, medium-weight cottons, chambray, satin, silk, silk/cotton blends, rayon, anything with a gentle drapeNOTIONS2 eyelets if preferred (rather than creating buttonhole openings), drawstringChelsea Collection Blouse Top, Skirt & Trousers Pattern#031ADVENTUROUS BEGINNERUK SIZES 8-18*Presenting the Chelsea collection! This pattern pack includes a sweet Chelsea collared blouse with multiple sleeve options, the quintessential button-down skirt in two lengths, and a pair of classic trousers.The pull-on blouse is available in sized 6-20 and includes an optional collar, keyhole back closure and a shirred short sleeve. The panelled skirt is available in sizes 8-20 and has an A-line shape and comes in both mini and on-knee length. The straight-legged trousers are available in sizes 8-18 and close with a centre back zip.FABRIC SUGGESTIONSBlouse: light to mid-weight wovens; cotton, lawn, viscose, crepe and silkSkirt and trousers: Medium-weight wovens; cotton, denim, corduroy and cotton sateen.NOTIONSBlouse: 1cm button and a spool of shirring elasticSkirt: 6 (mini) or 8 (knee length) 1.5cm buttonsTrousers: 9in concealed zipGrace Dress & Skirts Pattern#032BEGINNERUK SIZES 8-20This easy-to-make dress is the perfect day-to-evening pattern. Mix and match style elements to create your perfect dress - decide between a \'V\' or scoop neckline bodice, a tea or knee-length skirt that can be gathered or pleated, and choose whether to add a capped sleeve. Whether you\'re off on a sunny day trip or have a fabulous event to attend, there\'s a Grace dress for every occasion. View A features a \'V\'-shaped neckline, pleated tea length skirt and cap sleeves. View B features a scoop neckline, gathered knee-length skirt and pockets.FABRIC SUGGESTIONSLight to mid-weight cotton, viscose, crepe and silkNOTIONS22in concealed zip, 60cm 45/60in - wide lining