Saf-T-Pocket Patterns
Summertime is travel time for many and these next two designs are perfect for travel versatility and safety. They are from Saf-T-Pockets Patterns, a company that specializes in travel garments. Their motto is "Keep your cash undercover and your hands free" and they help you do it with great style.

Journey Jacket 2 by Saf-T-Pockets Patterns
The Journey Jacket Two offers the possibility of including 9 pockets along with detachable sleeves. So logical for a travel jacket! The Journey Jacket Two pattern ($16.98) includes two jacket lengths and sizes XS - 3XL.

Wear With All Jacket by Saf-T-Pockets Patterns
The Wear With All Jacket pattern ($16.98) is designed with invisible zipper side seam pockets. There is another secret zipper pocket between the front facing and the lining. The back hem is curved for an attractive look.

Just Pockets pattern from Revisions by Diane Ericson
If you like the idea of pockets, put want great ideas for adding stylish ones to any garment you make, the Just Pockets pattern ($13.98) from Revisions is just what you need. This pattern from Revisions has 60 creative ideas for pockets. You could take a favorite pattern and make it new with the addition of any of these creative pockets.

Jackets/Tops/Vests by Diane Ericson
Diane Ericson is one of the most creative designers we have come across. We just love her patterns and ideas. We have 3 new jacket/top/vest patterns. We are going to be sewing these in some of our new tencel or silk fabrics.

The Rio Jacket and Vest pattern
From Revisions by Diane Ericson
The Rio Jacket and Vest pattern ($15.98) from Revisions by Diane Ericson features an asymmetrical garment with a bias draped front which forms soft sculptural lines. As shown on the pattern back pictured below, there are two front variations. The pattern includes sizes XS - XL.

The Tori Collection pattern
From Revisions by Diane Ericson
The Tori Collection pattern ($15.98) from Revisions by Diane Ericson is the start to a timeless wardrobe of comfortable essentials. It includes a loose-fitting A-line dress, a long vest and versatile short jacket or top. As you can see from the pattern back, shown below, the pattern includes interesting details on the garment backs also. The pattern includes sizes XS - XL.

Fault Lines pattern
From Revisions by Diane Ericson
The lines of this short jacket or vest in the Fault Lines pattern ($15.98) lend themselves to bold weaves, offset stripes and unexpected fabric combinations. Thread your favorite scarf throught the asymmetric tube collar. The pattern includes sizes XS - XL.

Spice 'n Style by Batik Butik
The Spice 'n Style pattern from Batik Butik's 'the Bali Collection' is a casually elegant style. We loved the asymmetrical long sleeved top with the single button closure. It has an angled front hemline and irregular side slits. We think the top looks great with the slimmer styling of Batik Butik's Malibu Skirt pattern, shown next.

Batik Butik - Malibu Skirt

The Malibu Skirt pattern ($14.98) from Batik Butik's 'The Bali Collection' features a mock wrap skirt with 3 decorative tie closures. It has back elastic and a hidden button closure.

We've found that this Malibu Skirt goes well with many blouse styles from Batik Butik and other pattern companies.

Indygo Junction Crossover Kimono

This is a great pattern to combine different fabrics and show off some great buttons. The Crossover Kimono pattern ($12.98) includes sizes Small - XXLarge. As you can see in the line drawings below, the pattern includes variations in length and the button placement options just beg for interesting buttons.

Step Ahead Soft Wear Jacket by CNT Pattern Company
The Step Ahead Soft Wear Jacket ($9.98) by CNT Pattern Company is a great jacket for felted wool as it has some fun design details that require fabric that doesn't ravel. The pattern includes sizes 8 - 24.

The Dragonfly by Diane Ericson
The Dragonfly pattern ($15.98) by Diane Ericson features a loose fitting, versatile top, jacket or vest with great design options. The pattern comes in size Small - Large. The line drawings below show the back view.

The Pacific Purse Collection
by Diane Ericson

The Pacific Purse Collection pattern ($13.98) by Diane Ericson is too much fun to just put with the purse section. As with all Diane's designs these purses have great design details and would look great with any of the jacket patterns shown here.

We've included the line drawings of the purses from the pattern below.

The Capitola Pant by Diane Ericson
The Capitola Pant pattern ($15.98) by Diane Ericson is a fun pant with some very interesting cuff and ankle details. We are busily making this one right now, so be on the lookout for a kit. The pattern includes sizes XS - XXL. We've included the line drawing from the pattern below to help you see the design details more clearly.

SnapDragon Jacket/Vest
by Diane Ericson

The SnapDragon Jacket and Vest pattern ($15.98) by Diane Ericson features a lightly shaped versatile jacket or vest with a simple silhouette. It has mulitple wearing options with detachable sleeves and lapel. The pattern comes in sizes XS - XL. It gets its name from the snap tape which is highlighted in the designs. We sell the snap tape you'll need to complete this jacket. It sells by the yard for $6.98 per yard (available in black only).

The Peony Top, Vest & Wrap Skirt by Diane Ericson
The Peony pattern ($15.98) by Diane Ericson is a loose-fitting short sleeved top and vest with a wrap skirt. This design is lovely in linen, cottons, stable knits, or drapey fabrics like the bali rayons. The pattern includes sizes XS - XXL.

Take a look at the line drawings below to get a clearer idea of the styling of these three designs.

Stippled Jacket by Cardinal Street
The Stippled Jacket pattern ($11.98) by Cardinal Street is perfect for showing off your creativity. Get out those decorative threads and go to town on this fun jacket. It combines free motion stitching, raw edge fabric overlay and chenille. The pattern includes sizes Small - Large.

Vintage Potluck Apron by Favorite Things
The Vintage Potluck Apron pattern ($12.98) creates an apron 24" in length and one-size fits all. Create a coordinating kitchen set with the included patterns for tea towels, hot pads and oven pads.

The Bohemian Skirt by Favorite Things
The Bohemian Skirt pattern ($9.98) features an easy 30" finished length peasant skirt with an elasticized waist. It includes directions for both a frayed edge and a finished edge and includes sizes 4 - 22.

Kintamani Top and Tunic
The Kintamani Top and Tunic pattern ($12.98) is part of The Bali Collection of patterns from The Batik Butik. It is a great choice for using with our Bali Rayons. It features easy classic styling in a loose-fitting top or tunic with three length options as shown on the pattern cover. The pattern includes sizes S-XXXL.

Cute Skirts
The Cute Skirts pattern ($9.98) from Favorite Things features an eight panel skirt with options for a flounce or gores. The waistband is straight in the front and elasticized on the back and the elastic can be adjusted to wear the skirt either at the waist or below the waist. The pattern includes sizes 4 - 22.

Stylish Smock (Retro Apron)
This retro style apron pattern was a hit at our shop hop in April and they just keep selling! It is called the Stylish Smock and includes 3 styles of retro apron designs in sizes S-XL. The pattern sells for $11.98. Don't you think it is smashing it these 50's fabrics?

Easy Artisan Jacket from Indygo Junction
The Easy Artisan Jacket pattern ($9.98) is a wonderful design for all those Bali Rayons. It will look best in a lightweight "drapy" fabric. Includes sizes S - XXL.

Easy Silohuette Vest from Indygo Junction
The Easy Silohuette Vest pattern ($11.98) offers six versatile vest designs with flattering shaping. It has just four main pattern pieces which give you a variety of shapes and lengths. Includes sizes S - XXL.

The Cardigan Jacket pattern
by Favorite Things
This shawl collared jacket by Favorite Things - is a great style for reversible fabrics! The jacket uses just one layer of fabric and the wrong side is exposed for the shawl collar. The pattern is $9.98 and includes sizes 4 to 22.

Camp Shirt
Here's another great summer pattern from Taylor Made Designs. We find that these camp shirts are great with bali rayons as well as quilting cottons and batiks. Just combine a great fabric with this classic style and you'll have a great looking shirt every time.