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Cal

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Skill Level Guide

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Beginner

Beginner sewing patterns teach the most foundational sewing techniques. These patterns focus on the basics like sewing and finishing straight and curved seams, hemming, and simple shaping methods such as darts and gathers. In addition, beginner patterns omit closures, making them perfect if you are new to sewing or are looking for a quick and easy make.

Advanced Beginner

Advanced Beginner sewing patterns expand on the skills learned at the beginner level, helping you to build confidence and range as a sewer. You'll find simple knitwear projects, bias tape finishing techniques, and begin to explore closures at this skill level.

Intermediate

Intermediate level sewing patterns focus on more precision sewing. In this skill level, you'll learn specialty closures. Intermediate patterns also introduce the skills needed for simple lingerie and athletic wear projects.

Advanced Intermediate

Advanced Intermediate sewing patterns feature specialty skills and focus on exploring niche sewing. You'll find projects like swimwear, lingerie, bias-cut garments, and lined outerwear.

Advanced

Advanced sewing patterns require great precision and time investment. You'll find tailored pieces in this category with elevated details like bound buttonholes and welt pockets.

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  • Fabric & Supplies

    Light to medium weight knit fabrics with at least 50% stretch, such as cotton, rayon, bamboo jersey, rib knits, and thermal knits.

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    All-purpose polyester sewing thread, ballpoint sewing machine needle, ballpoint twin needle, 1/4 Yard (.2 meters) of lightweight knit fusible interfacing, five 3/8" (10 mm) buttons, 1 3/8 Yards (1.3 meters) of 1" (2.5 cm) wide knit elastic, safety pin.

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  • Sizing & Fit

    Jamie is wearing a size 12 curvy Cal tank and size 14 curvy Cal shorts lengthened by 1 1/2". Her measurements are 41 1/2", 34", 46 1/2", and she is 5'10".

    Our Misses patterns are drafted for a C cup and our Curvy patterns are drafted for DD. Both are drafted for a height of 5'8" (172 cm).

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    We want to help you achieve the best fit possible so you can sew garments you truly love. Our fit guides are designed to help you better understand the fit and details of each pattern. Use fit guides in conjunction with the finished measurement chart to better understand the ease and intended fit of each pattern.

  • Details

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Pattern Extras

Cal Bonus

The Cal member bonus creates a petal, wrap-style short. 

The Cal member bonus short is pictured here with the Kaye top.

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Cal Knit Pajama Set Sewalong

Sew this pajama set with us! This sewalong walks you through each step to sew this comfy racerback tank and boxer-style shorts.

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