Style Instructions for Casual Dressing using Master Pattern 400

Includes Bust Alterations All patterns use 5/8" seam allowances unless otherwise noted!

413 Piece of Cake
Alternative 413 - All 5 garments involve multiple pieces of fabric. Build these on base fabrics and use your stash for the piecing. Strip-pieced jacket has a stand-up collar with tube buttonloop fastening. Another is a crazy quilt vest covered with hand ribbon embroidery and machine decorative stitches. A Bargello style jacket has pieced band and shoulder with zipper fastening. Or how about a button-front bomber. Maybe a garden gate vest is to your liking.	View A 45" fabric XS, S, M = 3 yd L, XL, XXL = 3 1/2 yd 60" fabric XS, S, M = 2 1/4 yd L, XL, XXL = 2 3/4 yd 30" interfacing 1 yd View B 45" fabric XS, S, M = 1 yd L, XL, XXL = 1 1/2 yd 60" fabric XS, S, M = 3/4 yd L, XL, XXL = 1 yd View C 45" fabric XS, S, M = 2 1/2 yd L, XL, XXL = 3 yd 60" fabric XS, S, M = 2 yd L, XL, XXL = 2 1/2 yd View D 45" fabric XS, S, M = 2 1/2 yd L, XL, XXL = 3 yd 60" fabric XS, S, M = 2 yd L, XL, XXL = 23 1/2 yd View E 45" fabric XS, S, M = 1 1/2 yd L, XL, XXL = 2 yd 60" fabric XS, S, M = 1 yd L, XL, XXL = 1 1/2 yd
414 Fringe Benefits
Alternative 414 - Single Style, make this gorgeous reversible fringed ensemble (shell from 500).	Fabric Width 36" fabric XS, S, M = 2 1/8yd L, XL, XXL = 2 1/3yd 45" fabric XS, S, M = 1 2/3yd L, XL, XXL = 1 3/4yd 54" fabric XS, S, M = 1 2/3yd L, XL, XXL = 1 2/3yd 62" fabric XS, S, M = 1 1/4yd L, XL, XXL = 1 2/3yd Skirt Width = your hip measurement X 1.5 Length = your preference + 1" hem Notions Jacket: 3 buttons + yarn Skirt: 2 hooks and matching thread
415 Orient Express
Alternative 415 - Single Style, Kimono jacket uses all your favorite fabrics. Also style changes for 3 more coats!	Fabric Yardage main fabric XS, S, M = 1 1/4yd L, XL, XXL = 1 3/4yd cotton flannel (if needed) XS, S, M = 2 1/2yd L, XL, XXL = 3 1/4yd sleeve 1 yd lining XS, S, M = 2 1/4yd L, XL, XXL = 2 3/4yd several small pieces fashion fabric for front
416 Yoked
Alternative 416 - Single Style, combines magenta Indian silk with fine handwoven fabric for this one-of-a-kind style.	Jacket 30" fabric - - 45" fabric XS, S, M = 3 yd L, XL, XXL = 3 1/2yd 60" fabric XS, S, M = 2yd L, XL, XXL = 2 3/4yd 45" lining XS, S, M = 2 1/2yd L, XL, XXL = 2 3/4yd 30" interfacing XS, S, M = 4yd L, XL, XXL = 5yd Blouse 45" fabric XS, S, M = 2 1/2yd L, XL, XXL = 3yd
417 Felted Fluidity
	Alternative 417 - Single Style includes felting needle and felting yarns. Use with Master Pattern 400. This kimono sleeved jacket is super simple with sleeves and body combined, and ending in a graceful petal opening at the slim wrist. The fluid drape at the front conceals a buttoned closure. The fun of this is creating a hand felted design to embellish the lower border. Instructions for the felting process and fabric construction directions enclosed. Felting needle enclosed. Jacket Yardage Width 58" XS, S, M = 1 1/2yd L, XL, XXL = 1 3/4yd
418 Wet Fiber Felting
Use with Master Pattern 400. View A jacket with off center closure. Fabric is wet felted from carded wool and mohair with no base. View B’s lined jacket starts with a base of cotton scrim onto which merino top and carded wool are felted. View C is purchased fabric with a felted design bordering its bias cut yoke. Scarf collar is attached.	418- Use with Master Pattern 400. View A, right center jacket has off-center closure. Fabric is wet felted from carded wool and mohair and has no base. View B’s lined jacket starts with a base of cotton scrim onto which merino top and carded wool are felted, top jacket. View C, brilliant fucsia, is purchased fabric with a felted design bordering its bias cut yoke. Scarf collar is attached. View A 10 - 16 ounces roving or wool fibers View B 45" lining 2 - 2 1/2 yd 52" scrim base 2 1/2 yd - 3 yd 8 - 16 ounces roving or wool fibers View C 45" fabric XS, S, M = 2 3/4 yd L, XL, XXL = 3 1/2 yd 60" fabric XS, S, M = 2 yd L, XL, XXL = 2 1/2 yd small amount assorted colors roving or wool fibers
419 Seen In Ready To Wear
	419- Use with Master Pattern 400. These two jackets are cropped somewhat shorter in both bodice and sleeves. View B tells how to add shape for a more prominent bust. Both have widened necklines, and both are lined. View A 45" all sizes 2 yards View B 45" all sizes 2 yd - 2 1/2 yd 54" all sizes 1 3/4yd - 2 yd Interfacing 2 yards Lining 2 yards Notions A: 4 buttons; B: 4 front buttons, 8 smaller buttons, shoulder pads
420 Let The Fabric Speak
	These soft fabrics dictated the styles. Reversible View A is unlined and has a shawl collar. View B is fitted, belted, pleated at waist. View C is softly tied at the waist for casual styling. Notions A: 4 buttons each size; B: large hook and eye, belt; C: matching threads View A 60" fashion fabric 2 yards all sizes View B 60" fashion fabric 1 1/2 - 2 yards depending on size View C 45" fashion fabric 1 1/2 - 2 yards depending on size
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