MISSES' TOP: Close-fitting, pullover tops A, B, C have long sleeves, most edges are raw, fronts have outside seams. A: neck, sleeves and hem bands on inside edges, shaped lower edge and side seam slits. B, C: sleeves have outside, slashed darts. B: front pieced with outside seams, neck band applied on outside. C: front pieced with contrasting strips, wrong side of fabric will show.
NOTIONS: Top A, B, C: Fusible Knit Interfacing Remnant: 1" x 101/2" and #12 Universal Needle. Also for A, B: 4.0mm Double Needle. B, C: Optional Rotary Cutter and Mat. C: Temporary Adhesive Spray or “505 Spray and Fix”.
FABRICS: † Moderate Stretch Knits Only. Ponte Knit, Double Knit and Wool Double Knit. Contrast 1C, 2C, 3C, 4C: Sheer Knits. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. Allow extra fabric to match plaids or stripes. Use nap yardages/layouts for pile, shaded or one-way design fabrics. *with nap. **without nap.
Combinations: BB(8-10-12-14), FF(16-18-20-22)

MISSES' JACKET: Loose-fitting, unlined jackets A, B have some lapped seams, raw edges and stitched hems. A: front pockets, edge-stitched appliques, decorative contrast strips sewn to pockets, appliques, collar and cuffs, “Faux” buttons over snap closures, wrong side of fabric will show. B: sleeve finished with cuff cut on selvage, front button closure and optional purchased pin.
NOTIONS: Jacket A, B: Temporary Adhesive Spray or “505 Spray and Fix”, Fusible Knit Interfacing Remnant: 1" x 12". Optional: Rotary Cutter, Metal or Plastic Ruler and Mat. Also for A: Three Jumbo Snaps. B: Three 11/4" Buttons. Optional: One Purchased Decorative Pin.
FABRICS: Double-sided Fleece, Boiled Wool, Sweat-shirting, Wool Double Knit and Stable Knits. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. Allow extra fabric to match plaids or stripes. Use nap yardages/layouts for pile, shaded or one-way design fabrics. *with nap. **without nap.

MISSES' JACKET: Loose-fitting, reversible jackets A, B have raw edges and can be worn upside down and inside out. Wrong side of fabric will show. A: contrast bound seams, contrast hem facing. B: bound seams and most outer edges. Purchased tops and bottoms.

NOTIONS: Jacket A, B: #12 Universal Needle and Optional: Rotary Cutter, Mat and Metal Ruler.
FABRICS: † Moderate Stretch Knits Only: Double Knit, Sweatshirting, French Terry, Wool Jersey, Fleece and Sweater Knits. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. Allow extra fabric to match plaids or stripes. Use nap yardages/ layouts for pile, shaded or one-way design fabrics. *with nap. **without nap.

Size Combinations: Y(XS-S-M), Z(L-XL)

BAGS: Package includes patterns and instructions for six lined bags. Bag A, B: 6" x 6". Bag C, D: 9" x 9". Bag E, F: 14" x 11 1/2". B, D, E: purchased decorative cord handles. B, D, F: silk screened embellishments.

Package includes Marcy Tilton's instructions for silk screening. All bags have inside pocket. Measurements are approximate and exclude handles.

MISSES' TOPS: Fitted, pullover tops A, B, C, D with darted neckbands. A: contrast sleeve and neck band, lower edge of sleeve is raw-finished. B, C: three-quarter length sleeves. C: pleats over front neck darts, decorative buttons. D: darts on outside of neck band and lower edge of sleeves.
Size Combinations: BB(8-10-12-14), F5(16-18-20-22-24)

MISSES' SKIRT AND PANTS: Pull-on skirt and pants have elastic waist and topstitched seams. Skirt: pleats, tucks, bound lower edge, above ankle length. Pants: wide darts at lower side edges and stitched hems.
Sizes: BB(8-10-12-14)
FF(16-18-20-22-24)

MISSES' JACKET: Semi-fitted jackets A, B have pockets, underarm gussets and front zipper closure. B: silk-screened embellishments. Package includes Marcy Tilton's instructions for silk-screening.
NOTIONS: Jacket A, B: 22" Separating Riri or Decorative Zipper. Also for B: Fabric Paint and Silk Screen Designs: Amelia, Antoinette and Swoosh. “See Silk Screening” Section of Sewing Guide for additional notions.
FABRICS: Stretch Denim, Stretch Cotton, Stretch Lycra®, Stable Heavy Double Knits and Linen. Lining: Broadcloth. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. Allow extra fabric to match plaids or stripes. Use nap yardages/layouts for pile, shaded or one-way design fabrics. *with nap. **without nap. Jacket A, B: No provision made for above waist adjustment.
Combinations: BB(8-10-12-14), FF(16-18-20-22)

MISSES' TOP: Semi-fitted, pullover tops A, B, C have raw, unfinished edges, asymmetrical collar and long sleeves. Wrong side of fabric will show. A: contrast collar, one contrast sleeve and partial contrast hem band. C: top applied hem bands on sleeves and lower edges.
NOTIONS: Top A, B, C: 1" x 20" Fusible Tricot Remnant. Also for A, C: Optional 500 Spray and Fix®.
FABRICS: † Moderate Stretch Knits Only: Stable Double- sided Knits: Rayon, Poly or Lycra®, Sweater Knits and Microfiber or Lycra® Knits. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals and one-way designs. Allow extra fabric to match plaids or stripes. Use nap yardages/layouts for pile or shaded fabrics. *with nap. **without nap.
Combinations: Y(XS-S-M), Z(L-XL)

MISSES' JACKET: Loose-fitting, partially unlined jackets A, B have asymmetrical front closure with large snaps, self-faced fronts and hem bands, stitched tucks in front and back, large two-piece collar with pleats that drape over shoulders, long sleeves with tuck and cuff. B: detachable, single layer hood (wrong side of fabric will show).

MISSES' VEST: Semi-fitted, unlined vests A, B have prin-cess seams, darts, contrast upper front facing, armhole facing and back vent binding. A: purchased pre-gathered lace trim.

MISSES' TOP: Semi-fitted asymmetrical pullover tops A, B, C. A: contrast neck and armhole bands. B: neck band and unfinished three-quarter length sleeves. Wrong side of fabric will show on all bands. C: cowl “twisted” collar and long sleeves.

TOTES AND DOUBLE BAGS: Package includes patterns and instructions for large tote A: 18" x 12". Small tote B: 131/2" x 9", contrast sections. A, B: side and inside pockets. Double bags C, D, E: 91/2" x 9", contrast sections. C, E: ribbon strap. D: contrast fabric strap. All totes and bags are lined. Measurements are approximate and exclude handles.

MISSES’ SKIRT AND PANTS: Very loose-fitting through hipline skirt with elasticized waist casing, back zipper closing, side front deep pockets with zipper closing, above ankle length. Pull-up pants, above ankle length, have side front pockets and topstitch trim.

MISSES’ TOP/T-SHIRTS: Loose-fitting, pullover tops have neckline, sleeve and hemline variations. A, B: decorative stitching. C: side panels (no side seams).

For knits only

I make this t-shirt again and again, changing the shaping on the decorative seaming, using raw edges, surface design, make it longer or shorter, 3/4 sleeve or long sleeve. It is fast and easy---especially with stable double knits. Jerseys and thinner knits take a bit more fussing, but worth the effort.

MISSES’ JACKET AND TOP: Loose-fitting, unlined jacket has dropped shoulders, sleeves and fronts are longer than the back. A: no side seams, decorative stitching on collar, sleeves and all hem edges. B, C: contrast bands. Pullover, fitted top D has self or contrast neck and armhole bands. Top E, wrong side of fabric will show. B, D: silk screened designs. Lower edges of all garments are unfinished.

MISSES' SKIRT AND PANTS: Skirt has asymmetrical seams, patch pocket and flap, back-lapped zipper, back darts, contoured waistband and topstitching. Pants have slanted pockets, back darts, back-lapped zipper, contoured waistband and lower section with outside darts and cuff.

Marcy says: 'I LOVE this jacket! I reach for it to toss on over a sweater or layer over a vest. The clever darting minimizes hips and the pockets are easy to sew and right where you want them. This is European casual styling at its best.'

MISSES’ JACKET: Loose-fitting jacket in two lengths has collar, dropped shoulders, long sleeves with slits, side front pockets and slightly shaped hemline.
A: unlined, shown in natural linen, has decorative topstitching and VELCRO® closures.
B: shown in our black cashmere is partially lined with contrast fabric and snap closures.

OUT OF STOCK IN LARGE

Best selling super easy little jacket, shown on the envelope in felted wool, with one version featuring needle felting. This is absolutely the simplest pattern I have ever done. All sizes in one envelope.

It has a gazillion possibilities. Consider a few.
Play with the scale, make it longer.
Make it into a vest by eliminating the sleeves (and then adjust the shoulder width to your proportions)
Make it for summer in a crinkled cotton or a cotton fleece with raw edges
Make it in cotton lace or a double layer of tulle.

Shaped, darted unlined jacket. I originally designed this jacket for my own wardrobe, and am thrilled to see how it flatters so many different figures. It has a slimming easy to wear line and lends itself to many different fabric interpretations. The pattern envelope features more dressy fabrics, but it is also an ideal warm weather shirt-jacket in light and sheer fabrics. Click on 'Whats New' on the Navigation Bar to see some of my interpretations.

Jacket and vest with outside darts forming shoulder flanges, tucks in the collar and back godet that skims the figure, narrowing the waist and hip while it broadens the shoulder. Vest is unlined and the jacket is partially lined. Simple and interesting wrapped facing repeats the long triangle of the godet and darts. Clever and practical cuff and closing. I used vintage kimono fabric for the vest---took the kimono apart and used the fabric to cut the vest. The vest godet is a double layer of silk organza with tuck stitching. The jacket was cut from a piece of flawed fabric found in a discount fabric store in Philadelphia. Both close with a loop and button. I also made the vest in a felted wool jersey and have made the jacket in a soft cotton, dressed way down and wear it like a shirt in spring and summer. If you are tall, add length to the hem.

Cool trio of Marcy's favorite pants that are sure to become your favorites as well. High-style high-fashion pants with elastic waists AND panache. All are trim lined and designed to flatter the figure. Parisian inspired view A has shaped front and side seam with a clever square corner. This pant not only slims but makes legs look longer The pattern recommends a knit (my version is a poly microfiber double knit), but I also used a light stretch woven and want to experiment with other drapey wovens. For stretch wovens cut bigger in the hip and a bit o longer in the crotch. View B is slim lined with side panel and button tabs. This is the pattern I use for my own bias cut pants, which was the topic of a Threads article a few years ago. View C is a no side seam pant (just one pattern piece), with a tuck and darts at the hem. All are super quick to sew.

Bags galore! Messenger style bag for your computer or daily rounds, small bandolier 'pocket on a string', boarding pass with style, i-pod or nano case, eyeglass case and journal cover with pocket for pencils, pens and brushes.

Trio of padded bags using painted and foiled Steam-a-Seam2 with collage and stitching. All instructions are included---like a workshop in the pattern envelope. The process is fun and gratifying and the results are beautiful. I have made versions of this bag with friends and each person puts their own personal look on the bag.

Fluid loose fitting short jacket, like a cross between a shirt and jacket. Super-easy to sew......I don't know why the Vogue people deemed this pattern 'ADVANCED' to sew, because it is anything but. Surface design featured in this pattern is Dye Discharge is a special chemical designed to remove color/dye from fabric as a means of creating a design. I used silk screens and stamps. The pieces in this pattern make it a natural for combining a variety of fabrics.

Flattering to all figure types, this best seller was my first pattern for Vogue. An unlined silk organza version of the jacket on the right is featured in the June/July 2005 issue of Belle Armoire. Newly discontinued, I have a few copies available. Inspired by Yves St. Laurent jackets at a Museum of Modern art show. Surface design techniques in the directions include stamping and stenciling and how to carve a rubber stamp and cut a stencil.