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For those really hot days: Loosely draping, sleeveless summer dresses are so easy to wear! The V-neck – adorned with a flounce or left plain – will attract the eye. Make up a tie belt in the same fabric to take in the waist.

Wonderfully feminine and flowy dresses are a joy to behold – and such fun to wear! The difference here lies in the length of the raglan sleeves: choose short or long with sleeve bands and clever sleeve vents. Dress view B also features a tie belt instead of elastic at the waist.

Stylish dresses with a feminine silhouette accent your figure with panel seams and a band at the waist. View A is adorned with trim at the neckline and has 3/4-sleeves. The sleeves of view B are embellished with a pleated flounce.

Chic dresses with interesting lines are sewn with darts on the bodice and with a pleated skirt. A very special detail are the loosely draped pockets. Choose between a V-neck or a round neckline, and also between long sleeves or short ones with sleeve bands.

Straight cut blouse-like tops with overhanging shoulders make great separates to mix and match. Both these tops feature binding at the edge of the neckline and are made up with short sleeves. Vary the style by your choice of fabric.

Go with the trend and be fashionable in high rise bermudas and culottes. Front pleats allow extra room above and below the waist. Back darts guarantee a good fit all around. View B includes a belt to accent your waist.

Sweet carmen blouses are so quick and easy to sew! A drawstring gathers the generous neckline as you like. Blouse view A features long sleeves while view B charms with flared 3/4-sleeves.

Feminine summer dresses with a V-neck both in front and in back are seen here in different styles. A wide band of elastic shirring on the skirt of view A draws attention to your waist. The slim skirt with a vent on dress view B is quite classic and will highlight your curves.

The wide elastic waistband of these chic trousers/pants make them oh so comfortable! The softly draping fabric also makes them light and ariy. Both feature pockets in the seams, and can be made up either long or in 7/8-length.

Airy, lightweight tops of woven fabric are what you need for hot weather – both have a generous neckline in front and back. View B is made up in two layers, allowing the inside fabric to peek out at neckline and hem.

Peppy tops in wrap look will please with small pleats radiating from the waist. The straps can be gathered with elastic or simply tied – choose your preference. The tie bands on view B underline the illusion of a wrap style at the waist. FABRIC - JERSEY KNITS

Casual, figure skimming tops: View A features a rounded hem and contrasting bands. View B comes in tunic length with slits and a cleverly gathered neckline band.

Loosely draping blouse-like tops like these are pleasingly simple and feature a V-neck and back yoke. Choose between the sleeveless variation or one with long, wider sleeves. The back can be straight or adorned with small stitched pleats as you like.

Timelessly chic, these dresses with a four-panel flared skirt and hip yoke are classic. They include angled pockets and come in two lengths. The width of the yokes differ but both guarantee a perfect fit. View B has a skirt with a vent and a tie band held at the waist with belt loops.

Elegant, figure-hugging dresses to guarantee an extravagant entrance at any event – a mock wrap bodice and slightly over-cut shoulders are very flattering. The wide V-neck is sure to turn heads. These dresses differ in the style of the skirt: one narrow with a back vent, the other flared to create an hourglass shape.

Figure flattering dresses with slightly blouse-like upper dress and a flared skirt. Styling details are the button fastening and sleeve bands. Dress view B includes a tie band to accent your waist.

Feminine wrap dresses with pretty details. View A is sleeveless and has drawstrings to gather the shoulders as you like. View B also features gathered shoulders, sleeves with slits and a flounce at the hem. Soft jersey fabric guarantees comfort and a fluid drape.

Feminine dresses, narrow at the top and slightly flared toward the bottom. Both styles are buttoned in front and feature a stand collar. A belt accents the waist. View A is sleeveless with tabs at the shoulders, view B is adorned with generous frills at the armholes and at the hem.

This sporty flared skirt without a waistband can be made up in two lengths and is a year round wardrobe staple. The clever styling detail on view A is the belt pulled through small slits and fastened with D-rings. View B includes a tie band and belt loops.

Properly fitted trousers/pants with a slightly wider leg are both comfortable and chic thanks to fabric with stretch content. The pocket bands are the eye catcher on these trousers/pants – adorned either with topstitching or with pleats. View A is made up in a regular long length with turn-ups cuffs, view B comes slightly cropped at a 7/8-length.

Ultra lightweight summer coat or jacket which can double as a bathrobe. The classic kimono style with a contrasting band is very fashionable this season. The tie band is optional. Your choice of fabric with determine the character of the style.

Simple loose blouses with a V-neck and back yoke. The hip length variation with 3/4-sleeves has pretty rounded side slits and a back button fastening. The shorter style with short sleeves features small slits at the hem.

One pattern, two styles. View A is made up with a round neckline and sleeves with a clever twist. View B is a classic sweatshirt in color blocking style. Create your own look! Fabric - Jersey Knits

Coat or jacket for a special occasion. Both feature interesting seam lines and set in welt pockets. Coat view A has longe sleeves with slits. Jacket view B is detailed with a trendy frill at the sleeve. Chic in either plain fabric or in an extravagant print or jacquard.

Side-Front Fastening in Two Lengths, Slightly oversized jackets. The long, casually tied jacket does without a collar – made here in an ethnic print knit fabric. The cropped jacket features a stand collar and has toggle fasteners. Both styles have facings of different fabrics to add extra pep. Choose either a contrasting color for the facings or use a whole different fabric.

Skinny stretch pants with a shaped waistband and side zipper to guarantee a great fit. Designed for Two-Way Stretch Fabrics, Fastens at Side Hip. Pants view A are long, pants view B come in ankle-length with turn-up cuffs. Add extra interest with details: A frill for view A, an interesting waistband for view B. The buttons are simply decorative.

These skirts will be among your favorites all year round. Front Fastening, Mini or Midi Length with Pocket Variations. Make them up in imitation leather, corduroy or lightweight viscose-rayon. Choose either the mini or midi – or sew them both! The shaped waistband guarantees a good fit while the flared form is so comfortable and easy to wear. Pockets and a button or snap fastening are eye catching details.

The jersey dress has wrap styling on top and an angled, narrow skirt detailed with a back vent and close-fitting 3/4–sleeves. Both styles feature figure flattering pleats at one side, radiating from the side seam on view A and from the shoulder seam on view B. Designed for Stretch Knits

Angled pleats toward the shoulder seams pep up these plain, loose-fitting tops. The hip-length version with long sleeves and elastic features a tie belt to accent your figure as you like. Designed for Stretch Knits