Closet Core Sewing Patterns

Blanca Flight Suit

The Blanca Flight Suit is a semi-fitted, highly customizable boiler suit pattern inspired by vintage workwear. With multiple sleeve and leg options, it can be made in a variety of fabrics and can easily be styled up or down.

Blanca features a center front zipper, patch pockets that double as belt loops, an optional tie belt or buckled belt, a traditional shirt collar and a unique pleated back design. Customize your flight suit by adding a long sleeve, tapered sleeve with a snap button, or short sleeve. The leg is cut straight, with the option to crop it or taper at the hem with a leg tab. In addition, choose between a classic breast patch pocket or zippered pocket for added detail.

Blanca Flight Suit

Carolyn Pajamas

Designed for chic lounging, the Carolyn Pajamas are thoughtfully tailored and supremely comfortable.

The Carolyn top features a classic notched collar, curved hem and breast pocket with three sleeve options. For a matching pajama set, choose between a straight-legged pant (with or without cuff) or a cuffed short. Both pants and shorts feature an elasticized waist, pockets and a faux fly. Personalize Carolyn by adding contrasting piping details for an elegant finish.

Pattern Difficulty: Intermediate

Nothing says summer elegance quite as well as a dramatic caftan. Charlie is a fresh take on this warm weather staple.

All versions feature a deep V neckline, short dolman sleeves, inset center panel and roomy pockets. View A is modern and architectural with striking pleats beneath the bust. For a softer, more romantic dress, Views B & C feature a gently gathered bodice with an optional waist tie for a figure-skimming silhouette in two skirt lengths. You may also choose between a dramatically wide sleeve or one slightly higher cut for more coverage.

Pattern Difficulty: Confident Beginner

Part of our Rome Collection, the Cielo Dress & Top is an easy, breezy take on a boxy tee and shift dress. Loaded with interesting details and interchangeable features, it will fast become a wardrobe-building favourite.

Choose between a semi-cropped top with a cuffed short sleeve (View A) or a dramatic gathered long sleeve (View B). Or, make an easy-fitting dress with sleek inseam pockets (View C), or without pockets (View D). All views have a slightly dropped shoulder, angled shoulder yoke and roomy fit, with a choice between an elegant bias binding or a faced neckline finish.

Pattern Difficulty: Beginner

Cielo Top + Dress

This pattern can be made with a variety of fabrics depending on the desired effect. For a more structured shape, use light to medium weight wovens such as linen, chambray, or cotton shirtings. For a drapier effect, use rayon challis, tencel, cotton voile or silk.

View the back of the pattern for yardage requirements based on the size and style you wish to sew.

Elodie Wrap Dress

Elodie is a modern take on a classic wrap dress. Romantic and flowy with multiple skirt and sleeve options, it’s equally appropriate at a park picnic or a special wedding.

Elodie features a softly flowing bodice, with release pleats under the bust and a dolman style sleeve. Choose between a short sleeve or a longer, more formal option that ends at the elbow. The skirt is swishy and voluminous and comes in three lengths, above the knee, midi or maxi, with optional patch pockets.

Pattern Difficulty: Confident Beginner

Elodie Wrap Dress

Ginger Skinny Jeans

Designed for stretch denim, our Ginger Jeans are a comfortable and super versatile wardrobe staple. A classic five-pocket design with professional-looking details, you’ll want to wear them every day.

View A features a low rise, straight "stovepipe" leg and traditional fold-over front pockets. View B has a high rise, skinny leg and pocket stay sewn into center front.

Please note: View A of Ginger in sizes 14-32 is closer to a mid-rise. In addition, the PDF version of this pattern includes bonus pattern pieces for interchangeable leg shapes with both rises.

Pattern Difficulty: Advanced

The Jasika Blazer is a classic tailored jacket with a semi-fitted shape that will never go out of style. With just the right amount of polish and detail, Jasika is a wardrobe workhorse and a mighty skill builder. Our instructions use modern speed tailoring methods, fusible interfacings, and minimal hand sewing to make tailoring fun and accessible for everyone; make a blazer you’ll want to wear forever!

This jacket is fully lined and features a classic notched collar, single-button closure, back vent, shoulder pads, welt pockets and gorgeous two-piece sleeves. Optional details include pocket flaps, topstitching, decorative sleeve cuff buttons, and leather or suede elbow patches.

Pattern Difficulty: Challenging

Jasika Blazer

Jasika Blazer

Fabric Requirements for 58/60” width fabric

Sizes 0-8 2.5 yards Sizes 10-14 2.75 yards Sizes 16-20 3 yards

Lining Requirements for 58/60” width fabric

Sizes 0-8 1.5 yards Sizes 10-20 2.25 yards

Our 0-20 size range is based on a B cup bust with an average height of 5'-6". Please note that B cup does not refer to bra sizing, but rather the difference in inches between high and full bust. A 2" difference between those measurements is equivalent to a B cup (a difference of 1"= A cup, 2" = B cup, 3" = C cup etc.) If the difference between your high bust and full bust is higher than 2", you may need to make a full bust adjustment for select patterns.

For the jacket body: medium to heavyweight suitings or lightweight coatings with surface texture such as wool melton, wool flannel, crepe and tweed. Velvet, medium-heavy weight cotton, seersucker and linen may also be used. Please note: tightly woven, smooth surfaced suitings like wool gabardine are not recommended since they can be difficult to fuse using an iron.

For the lining: rayon bemberg, charmeuse, crepe de chine, silky cottons like voile

For the pockets: sturdy cotton like shirting, quilting cotton or muslin (1/4 yd / 0.25 m)

Kalle Shirt + Shirtdress

With a loose, body-skimming silhouette and a number of interchangeable features, the Kalle Shirt & Shirtdress is the ultimate in chic, easy dressing.

View A is cropped with a wide-faced hem, View B is a tunic length shirt inspired by classic men's oxfords, and View C is a stylish shirtdress with a high-low hem. All versions feature a subtly curved yoke, short dolman sleeves with arm cuffs, and a dramatically shaped hem.

Personalize your Kalle with a standard or band collar, an optional breast pocket, an inverted or box pleat, and button, popover or hidden placket.

Pattern Difficulty: Intermediate

Make a fluid, drapey Kalle with soft fabrics like tencel, linen, rayon challis and silk crepe de chine. Crisper fabrics like poplin, chambray, voile, flannel and traditional shirtings will create a more structured silhouette.

Fabric Requirements

45” width 2 yds for sizes 0-6 2.25 yds for sizes 8-20

58/60” width 1.5 yds for sizes 0-6 1.75 yds for sizes 8-14

2 yds for sizes 16-20

View B - Tunic

45” width 2.5 yds for sizes 0-14

2.75 yds for sizes 16-20

58/60” width 1.75 yds for sizes 0-6

2 yds for sizes 8-14

2.25 yds for sizes 16-20

45” width 2.75 yds for sizes 0-14

3 yds for sizes 8-20

58/60” width 2 yds for sizes 0-6

2.25 yds for sizes 8-14

2.5 yds for sizes 16-20

Kelly Anorak Jacklet

Style meets function with the Kelly Anorak; a classic shape with a modern cut, this simple coat is the perfect choice for transitional weather.

Lightweight and unlined, it features a two-piece cuffed sleeve, optional drawstring waist, gusseted flap pocket and a zipper placket with snap buttons. View A will keep you warm and dry with a roomy three-piece hood, while View B features a classic stand-up collar.

Pattern Difficulty: Advanced

See pattern envelope for yardage requirements.

Recommended Fabrics: Choose medium to heavyweight woven fabrics such as twill, canvas, denim and linen. Make the ultimate rain coat with a waterproof fabric like ripstop, waxed canvas or Goretex.

Part of our cozy yet stylish Montreal Lounge Collection, the Mile End Sweatshirt is a fresh, modern take on a classic wardrobe staple. With a slouchy, oversized fit, graphic style lines, and clever details, it makes a true statement.

View A is a classic crewneck sweatshirt with a band neckline. View B adds a fun twist by gathering the front band at the waist with a fabric tie. View C is a unique hoodie with a deep crossover neckline and a kangaroo pocket. All views feature a curved back yoke and a two-piece darted sleeve.

Pattern Difficulty: Confident Beginner

Mile End Sweatshirt

Mile End Sweatshirt is shown with the Plateau Joggers.

Inspired by a genius songwriter with timeless style, Mitchell is a modern interpretation of a classic pleated trouser. Elegant and comfortable with very special details, they are destined to become your new favourite bottoms.

The Mitchell Trousers are high-waisted with a fly front zipper and a comfy hidden waistband facing for a sleek continuous silhouette through the rise–choose between a hidden pants hook and bar or classic button closure. Deep pleats in the front enclose a unique angled pocket. Darts shape the back, with optional back welt pockets. View A features a tapered leg ending at the ankle. View B features a full-length wide leg and adjustable waist straps secured with D-rings or sliders.

For a structured look, use sturdy woven fabrics like light to midweight denim, twill and canvas, and midweight linen, cotton, and wool suiting.

For a softer effect, choose midweight fabrics with drape, such as tencel twill, wool crepe, or silk noil.

Pattern Difficulty: Intermediate

Fabric Requirements

View A - Tapered Leg

45” width 2.75 yds for sizes 0-16

3 yds for sizes 18-20

58/60” width 2 yds for sizes 0-6

2.25 yds for sizes 8-16

2.5 yds for sizes 18-20

View B - Wide Leg

45” width 3.25 yds for sizes 0-6

3.5 yds for sizes 8-20

58/60” width 2.75 yds for sizes 0-12

3 yds for sizes 14-20

Inspired by old-school denim but with a fresh, modern cut, Morgan Jeans are a classic five-pocket jean designed for non-stretch denim.

Featuring a mid-rise, contoured waistband, tapered leg and button fly, Morgan fits snugly through the hip but relaxes and conforms to your curves with a little wear (size up for a slouchier, more casual fit). Choose between a regular or cropped inseam, and add an optional leather waistband patch.

Pattern Difficulty: Advanced

While supplies last, Vogue Fabrics is offering the Closet Core Kits for button fly and zipper fly jeans. See our Notions Wall.

Pauline is a true statement dress; dramatic, romantic and loaded with special details. Create truly distinct looks by mixing and matching sleeves and skirt styles to make the Pauline of your dreams.

View A is a chic, sleeveless sheath with a straight skirt that hits just above the knee. View B features a striking puff sleeve in two lengths and a midi-length tiered skirt. All views feature a unique bodice design that incorporates knife pleats at the waist, a face-framing square neckline and a keyhole opening in the back bodice tied at the nape of the neck. Pauline can be made unlined or fully lined and is closed with an invisible zipper at center back.

Pattern Difficulty: Advanced

Pietra Pants + Shorts

Part of our Rome Collection, the Pietra Pants & Shorts are the best of both worlds; a flat front, high-waisted silhouette with the comfort of an elastic waist in the back. Featuring lengthening panels in the front with slanted hip pockets and a hidden waist stay, they are so comfortable you’ll never want to take them off.

Choose between four leg styles: a wide leg in floor-skimming or cropped length (View A), a slim and tapered leg (View B), or gently flared shorts (View C).

Pattern Difficulty: Confident Beginner

Plateau Joggers + Shorts

Plateau Joggers + Shorts

Part of our cozy yet stylish Montreal Lounge Collection, the Plateau Joggers are an elevated take on classic knit jogging pants. With a high rise, unique wrap-around pockets, and a comfy elastic waist, they are ideal loungewear at home or on the street.

View A is a relaxed fitting pant with an optional drawstring waist and two choices of ankle finish: a fabric cuff or gathered elastic hem. View B is a pair of shorts with a gently scalloped hem. Optional back pockets can be added to either view.

Shown with the Mile End Sweatershirt.

Pattern Difficulty: Confident Beginner

Sasha Trousers

The Sasha Trousers are a polished wardrobe staple. Featuring classic tailored details, a mid-rise with a contour waistband, slim-fitting leg and a comfortable stretch fit, these are wear-everywhere pants that can easily move from day to night.

View A is a full-length pant with slashed hip pockets, a pocket stay sewn into the center front, and single welt pockets at the back. View B is cropped and omits all pockets for a sleek, clean silhouette. Both views can be sewn with optional belt loops, a hidden closure and a pressed leg crease.

Pattern Difficulty: Intermediate

Sienna Maker Jacket

Sienna is a chic utility jacket inspired by vintage French workwear. Designed for hard-wearing use by makers and artists, it functions as both stylish outerwear and a highly practical layer for use inside the studio.

With a slightly dropped shoulder, Sienna features a crisp notched collar which can be worn buttoned at the neck with an optional snap button. It is unlined and finished with durable seams. Views A & B feature deep hip pockets, a hidden breast pocket and a waist-cinching belt with a D ring closure that can be worn closed, or open by looping the belt in the opposite direction; View A hits at mid-thigh and View B ends at the upper thigh. View C is a short chore jacket with button closure, optional sleeve pockets and a back button placket.

Pattern Difficulty: Advanced

Jenny Overalls + Shorts + Trousers

Inspired by vintage work-wear, Jenny is a modern interpretation of classic overalls and wide-leg trousers with an ultra-high rise, sleek, functional details and a comfortable all-day-long fit.

Make a more sophisticated version of dungarees with our well-proportioned bib and optional utility pocket, or omit the bib entirely and make a pair of wide-legged cropped pants, full-length pants or shorts. Optional details abound; mix and match the curved slash front pockets, faux fly front, single or double zipper waistband and rounded back patch pockets. To personalize even further, go all out with high contrast topstitching, or take a more minimalist approach for a clean, elegant finish.

Pattern Difficulty: Intermediate

Jenny Overalls + Shorts + Trousers

Fabric Requirements

View A - Overalls with Pants

45” width 3.25 yds for sizes 0-8 3.5 yds for sizes 10-14 3.75 yds for sizes 16-20

58/60” width 2.5 yds for sizes 0-8 2.75 yds for sizes 10-14 3 yds for sizes 16-20

View B - Overalls with Shorts

45” width 1.75 yds for sizes 0-8 2.25 yds for sizes 10-20

58/60” width 1.5 yds for sizes 0-8 1.75 yds for sizes 10-20

Fabric Requirements

View C - Trousers

45” width 2.75 yds for sizes 0-6 3 yds for sizes 8-14 3.25 yds for sizes 16-20

58/60” width 2.5 yds for sizes 0-8 2.75 yds for sizes 10-20

View D - Shorts

45” width 1.5 yds for sizes 0-8 1.75 yds for sizes 10-20

58/60” width 1.25 yds for sizes 0-14 1.75 yds for sizes 16-20