Our “Make an Outfit” Colour Bundles consist some of our best selling and unique fabrics presented in harmonious colours. These bundles are perfect for adding to your present wish-list, to gift someone special or to make a special treat to yourself. For this outfit we handpicked complementary woven fabrics that blend beautifully with each other and will allow you to create a cohesive two piece outfit.
This kit contains all supplies you will need to make an outfit in our exclusive Painted Foliage linen viscose blend and matching Flow viscose linen fabrics. You can use either fabric for a top or skirt. The choice is yours.
You have the options to purchase:
- Just the 2 fabric bundle to make an outfit with your desired patterns.
- Helen’s Closet Ashton Top sewing kit with the option to add sleeve expansion pack, with printed pattern & instructions, fabric and sewing notions included
- Cousette Suzette Skirt sewing kit with fabric, printed pattern, instructions, and sewing notions included.
- The entire outfit sewing kit with two patterns for the top and skirt, two fabrics and sewing notions for both.
What is included in the kits:
Option 1 - Fabric Bundle:
- 2.5m length of each plain and Painted Foliage linen viscose fabric
- Matching threads for each fabric (Free, not included in the price)
Option 2 - Helens Closet Ashton Sewing kit with the option to add Expansion pack:
- Helens Closet Ashton Top A0 printed pattern & instructions in sizes for B Cup 0-22 or D cup 12 -30 (please let us know if you require pattern for D cup or we will print B cup as standard).
- 1 matching Gutermann thread
- 2.5m fabric for all sizes and versions
- Option to add sleeve expansion pack
Option 3 - Cousette Suzette Skirt Sewing Kit:
- Cousette Suzette Skirt A0 printed pattern & instructions in sizes 4-20
- 1 matching Gutermann thread
- 25cm iron on fusible interfacing
- Elastic (20cm)
- 7 buttons (15-20mm)
- 2.5m plain or printed linen blend fabric
Option 4 - all of the above:
Ashton Top and Suzette Skirt Sewing kits with patterns, fabrics and sewing notions.
For either option, please add Ashton Sleeve expansion pack separately to your basked if you’d like to purchase one. Sleeve expansion pack isn’t available for purchase on its own.
Pattern Information
Helens Closet Ashton Top
This pattern includes two size options: there is a B-cup pattern from sizes 0-22 and a D-cup pattern from sizes 12-30.
The Ashton Top is an all-season wardrobe staple that is easy to sew and style! Wear it during cooler months with jeans and a cardigan, or pair it with shorts for summer. The Ashton has bust darts and a signature A-line shape. View A is a hip-length top and view B is a crop top, ideal for pairing with high-waisted pants or skirts. Both views have the option to finish the neck and arms with an all-in-one facing or bias binding. The hem is finished using a beautiful hem facing. The Ashton makes a great stash-buster!
Sewing Level: Advanced Beginner
Recommended Fabrics:
The Ashton can be made in a wide variety of woven fabrics. Try light to medium-weight cotton or linen for a structured look. Silk crêpe de chine, Tencel twill, or rayon challis will result in an Ashton with more drape. Fabrics with more drape work better for tucking into skirts or pants, whereas stiffer fabrics showcase Ashton’s A-line shape.
Ashton Top Sleeve expansion pack. The original Ashton Top PDF Pattern is required to make this top.
Size Range: 0-30 (up to a 58″ / 147.5 cm bust)
This pattern includes two size options. There is a B-cup pattern from sizes 0-22 and a D-cup pattern from sizes 12-30.
Transform your favourite woven tank into a fabulous sleeved top with this expansion pack! Four sleeve options are provided, including a straight short or long sleeve that can be cuffed to suit your style, a butterfly sleeve, and a petal sleeve. This expansion pack also includes a new shoulder and arm opening for the Ashton Top so you get a great fit in the shoulders. Plus there is a patch pocket so you can add front pockets to your Ashton Top too! The possibilities are endless.
Cousette Suzette Skirt
SUZETTE is a skirt featuring forward-facing pleats. With its midi length and front button closure, this slightly retro piece will become a wardrobe staple. Depending on your fabric, you can add optional patch pockets at the sides. A wide waistband with elastic at the back makes it comfortable to wear throughout the day.
Skill level: Beginner
Find out more about this pattern here.
Fabric Information
Painted Foliage Viscose Linen Fabric
Painted Foliage was exclusively designed by Rachel Parker for Lamazi Fabrics, a lovely personality who has brought a lot of colour and joy to our handmade wardrobes. Inspired by the idea of a rainbow canopy of leaves, Rachel painted the effect of dappled sunlight passing through the foliage and tried to capture summer in the fabric.
The fabric has light to medium weight, soft drape and soft matte texture, offering the best natural qualities of linen and viscose combined together. It is perfect for sewing elegant shirts, blouses, dresses or wide leg summer trousers for the Spring/Summer seasons.
Suitable for: tops, shirts, tunics, dresses, skirts, jumpsuits, trousers and home accessories.
Content: 55% Linen, 45% Viscose
Weight: 200 g/m2
Width: 140cm
Opacity: Opaque
Drape: Soft
Certification: Oeko Tex Certified
Washing Instructions:
It is advisable to always wash your fabric before sewing as shrinkage will occur when the fabric is first washed. Wash your fabric on a delicate program, temperature max 30°, Gentle spin (max 800 rpm). Do not tumble dry or dry clean.
Flow Viscose Linen Slub fabric
Meet Flow, our much loved and popular range of beautiful, drapey and soft Viscose Linen blend fabrics with slub texture. These fabrics are essential for your Spring - Summer wardrobe, they are breathable, drape beautifully and have very pleasant feel on skin.
Suitable for: dresses, skirts, tops, tunics, jumpsuits, shirts and accessories.
Content: 70%Viscose, 30% Linen
Weight: 210 gm/sqm
Width: 137 cm
Opacity: Opaque
Drape: fluid
Care: Machine wash at 30°C. Medium Spin. It is advisable to always wash your fabric before sewing as shrinkage may occur when the fabric is first washed.
