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Both these dresses feature a scooped neckline and flared skirt but the interesting seam lines are the main focus. Choose a mini or midi length, go sleeveless or sew the small cap sleeves. Dress view B is also accented at the waist with a tie belt of petersham ribbon.

Two chic and figure fitting dresses in different styles. View A covers the knee, and also includes a back vent and 3/4-sleeves in trendy color blocking. View B, a bit shorter, features short sleeves and sporty styling in a solid color. Suitable for stretch fabric

Chic mock wrap dresses. The narrow skirt and asymmetric gathers at the side seam ensure a figure flattering silhouette. Choose between long, narrow sleeves or short sleeves with sleeve bands and a bow.

Straight cut blouses with a round neckline look great both with and without sleeves. A small front slit with a button and loop fastening make them easy to pull on and off. The generous flounces at the front of blouse view A add an extra dose of pep.

This loose coat gently skims your figure and does without a fastening. The softly draping front edges are an attractive eye catcher. Extra styling details such as shoulder and sleeve tabs, and also the back vent are nice finishing touches. Jacket view B is cut along the same clean lines and is made up in an interesting print fabric.

Sew the top of your choice either with a round neckline or a V-neck. The sleeve length can also be varied. This style has a sleek front but the back pleats create more of a casual fit.

Loose dresses with a V-neck and button fastening are perfect when you're out on a date. Flounces give dress view A a feminine touch. Dress view B is more classic with cuffed sleeves in shirt blouse style. Add a tie belt or a belt with a buckle.

These casual dresses for many occasions feature a round neckline, front button fastening and a band at the waist. View A has extra sporty details: patch pockets with flaps, angled pockets and sleeves to roll up. View B has trumpet sleeves and fewer details to bring a pretty print into focus

Straight cut, loose tops with a back yoke are especially comfortable to wear. The gathers at the front neckline are a fashionable and eye catching detail. View A has long sleeves to push up. View B features 3/4 sleeves with flounces to create a fanciful effect.

Straight leg casual trousers/pants are a universal basic. Make them long or ankle length as you like. Side seam pockets or patch pockets with integral belt loops and a tie band or cord belt are decorative details. The trousers/pants fasten at the side with an invisible zipper.

One pattern, two styles. The striped, sleeveless blouse view A is a great everyday style. Blouse view B is made up in two layers of elegant fabric and features sheer sleeves, making it the more festive of the two. Both blouses have tie bands to shape them to your figure.

Nicely fitted dresses sculpted to your figure with panel seams and a seam at the waist. The generous square neckline is a lovely eye catcher. Dress view A features short sleeves and tie bands caught in at the side seams. The sleeves of dress view B are 3/4-length and there is a narrow belt to accent your waist.

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.

Blouse-like tops with long sleeves made up in lightweight fabrics are great year round separates. View A comes in tunic length with rounded slits and a band at the waist. The V-neck is held in back with a narrow band. The shorter variation view B features cuffed sleeves and a trendy tie collar.

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.

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.