Stitch Five Casual Wardrobe Pieces
It seems we just can’t get enough sewing with knits! Nancy Zieman’s knit wardrobe pattern, with The McCall Pattern Company, is simple to create and will keep you fashionable and comfy. M7548 is a five-piece versatile sportswear collection. Mix and match the five pieces to complete a fantastic wardrobe that’s easy to sew, wears like a dream, and travels well, too. The fabric featured is a Ponte knit with a touch of Spandex, a medium weight fabric that stitches like a woven, but drapes like a knit. Look for the pattern at your favorite retailer or at Nancy’s Notions.
Size ranges available with this collection are from misses sizes 8–24.
Suitable Fabrics—moderate stretch knits (35% crosswise stretch): Ponte knit, cotton knit, novelty knit, fleece.
Mix and Match Styles
Pants E and Top C: For a casual spring/summer look, pair cropped pants in Style E with a 3/4-length top, Style C in bright moderate-stretch knits.
Jacket A, Top B, and Skirt D: The classic styling of this pattern can also mix-and-match to create a more office-appropriate, yet comfortable, look. The knit jacket is lightweight and drapes well in knit fabrics. Paired with sleeveless top, Style B and long skirt, Style D—this look is perfect for a dressy-casual setting.
Pants E and Top C: You cannot go wrong with a timeless gray top, Style C. Paired with the cropped pant, Style E, this outfit is perfect for on-the-go.
Sew Knits With Confidence Book
Haven’t worked with knits lately or need an update? Find knit sewing updates in Nancy’s book: Sew Knits With Confidence. This book is a lifetime compilation of techniques that make sewing fun and easy for all skill levels. You’ll learn about sewing tools, easy sewing techniques, how to use a sewing machine and serger, how to select and use fabrics and patterns, and how easy it is to sew simple knit projects.
Watch Sew Knits With Confidence (Part One and Part Two) on Sewing With Nancy online.
For a chance to win a copy of McCall’s M7548 Knit Wardrobe, please leave a comment below. The McCall Pattern Company will give away one pattern to one US resident in the 48 contiguous states.
The randomly selected winner of a No-Hassle Triangles Gauge from Clover USA is Peggy V.
Her comment is, “In honor of Nancy, I will be doing this quilt along and use my stash. Would love to have the fabrics Nancy designed, but I just retired and must stay within my budget. I know she would have been happy to see all of her loyal followers still with her.”
Happy Sewing,
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC.
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Patty
This pattern is just what I need to revamp my teaching wardrobe.
Martha Hood
Love to have this to start over with my wardrobe. This jacket hangs the way it should, and the length is great. Thanks for the ideas you give.
Pam
I love this jacket pattern. Thanks for the opportunity to win the pattern.
Wendy
After sewing quilts and home decor for many years, I recently purchased a serger and hope to start making my own clothing. This pattern would be a great way to begin.
Donna Fecteau
I would love to win this pattern. I need a new wardrobe for work and i think this would be great.
Max
I like the styles for the body is covered, the way I like to dress.
Sally Hilfiger
th ese look so wonderful! Simple and comfortable.
Sally Hilfiger
these look so wonderful! Simple and comfortable.
Barbara Anderson
I still love the ease and comfort of knits. Watching Nancy’s hint about sewing knits is an indelible memory.
MARSHA RANSOM
I haven’t done much clothing construction in the recent past; these pieces would be perfect for my work wardrobe as well as casual outfits. Now if I could just get my serger to cooperate!
Clovis
I like the spring/ summer look. Thanks for the chance to win.
Nancy
This is a great pattern to have for wardrobe staples. I love the top and pants. They could be used several times with different fabrics to make a great wardrobe addition.
Noreen
I love that the pattern has several basic pieces to make a mix and match wardrobe. And they look easy to sew, too.
Amelia
Having retired, lost weight, and needing to rebuild my wardrobe, this pattern would be perfect for me!
Deb Williams
I like the modest necklines that allow for movement without gaping. The skirt and cropped pants are an attractive bonus.
Michelle
Very versatile pattern. I need to sew some of my own clothes again…not happy with what I find in the stores.
Marilyn D.
This looks so easy to wear and sew, I would love to try to make a set.
Eileen Weller
After a few years of mostly quilt sewing, I’m ready to try garments again. Would love to try this pattern.
Jacquelene Parrales
After purchasing Nancy’s fitting book and dvd and then watching her you tube videos on knits I finally feel like sewing for myself is possible. Sewing in my first flat insert knit sleeve I kept replaying Nancy’s voice in my head saying “trust me this works”. I feel like I just discovered her genius and I am so grateful that we can continue to appreciate all her work.
Jacky P.
Barbara Cichosz
The cardigan looks a lot like another one from Nancy that I made. I’m glad to see it again because it is my FAVORITE! And I need to make a new one. Like the waistband on the skirt and pants too.
Barbara
I still love the ease and comfort of knit garments! Nancy’s detailed instructions and hints are indelibly etched in my memory. Thank you for keeping her wonderful instructions alive for all who have enjoyed her through the years.
Janet W
I am so heartened that so many people have been dedicated to carrying on Nancy’s legacy! She inspired me so many years ago. I can’t wait to get this pattern. Thanks
Florence Dupuis
I love the tank top and crop pants. Would so love to have this pattern to make them.
Bonnye
With spring around the corner, I really would like to make the crop pants and top. Really cute.
Kathleen B
I am so happy you are keeping Nancy’s spirit and love of sewing alive.
This pattern looks very do-able!
Beverly
Started sewing at the age of 9, and over the years made most of my wardrobe, but still not comfortable sewing with knits. This book and DVD would surely change that for me. It’s such a comfort to feel that Nancy is still with us as an educator.
Kathryn E
I would love to have this pattern. This would fit my lifestyle beautifully. I have not sewn knits before but would love to try.
Treva Campbell
I love the skirt. Would like to have the pattern.
Alice Cornelson
I added this pattern to my “Wish” list. This is a great pattern for me. Nancy always made sewing easy and less complicated. I am in need of a new wardrobe and can’t wait to start with these pattern pieces. Nancy left so many great things and ways to remember her. Her patterns are one of those ways. I think of her often and remember to celebrate her memory instead of being saddened by our loss of her.
Jan Gill
What a great combination of wardrobe pieces. They look great!
Karen
I would love to start sewing my own wardrobe. These pieces look so fashionable and comfortable at the same time.
Sue. Mckee
Love this pattern and love to sew with knits.Love, Love ,Love.Loved Nancy for about 30 or 40 years, have a lot of her books and sewing supplies and patterns.love her still.
Karen B.
What a great pattern! Looking forward to summer, and these would be great to wear and travel in. Thanks.
Susan Spiers
Great pattern – something for every season & and a style for every figure! Thank you, Susan
Bobbie Denson
I would love to have this pattern and practice sewing with knits!
Becky Magee
I can hardly wait to make these outfits. I am going on a Hawaiian cruise Next year and these pieces will look great and I think they will pack well too.
L Watson
This is a great pattern combo. I love the long skirt look, it could go from casual to dressy. This would be a great wardrobe for a vacation if done in coordinating fabrics!
Karen George
The perfect pattern for travel. Easy to change up, casual to dressy, Lots of fabric options and interchangeable outfits. Love it
beth d.
would love to make the knit capris and top for me for the summer.
CAROL
I WOULD LOVE TO SEW THESE FOR A WEEK-END GET-AWAY
THIS SUMMER!
Deena K Paine
My deepest regards go to Ms Nancy’s family and employee, even though your employees become family after awhile. I’d love to win and sew her pick of patterns.\for my self.
Judy
Haven’t sewn garments for a while. This pattern is a good way to get back to it and also start learning the new knits.
Jackie W
I would love to sew this outfit for a cruise I’m going on this spring. It’s headed up to Nova Scotia so it’ll be on the cooler side. This outfit would be perfect!
Tina
These are great basic pieces. Thank you for the chance to win this pattern.
Paula Barton
What a great pattern of all the things that I would most like to wear – easy to work in and play in with just a few accessory touches. Two thumbs up!
Marvel D.
I would wear these 5 pieces all the time. Work. Play. Relaxing. Perfect for busy lifestyles.
Dena M
This pattern looks like the perfect wardrobe refresher. My wardrobe desperately needs updating. I would like to make everything in the pattern.
Sara
I haven’t gotten into garment sewing previously, but the styles make me want to learn! The jacket looks nice enough to sew a few for my high school daughter to transform dance dresses. Unfortunately there are just too many immodest styles out there these days.
Ruth
Haven’t sewn very many garments since getting into quilting, but need to now, and this pattern is ideal for me. Now I can do both! Love the Clover tools.
Brenda
The wardrobe pattern looks very comfortable. Could dress up or down with different fabric choices. Would love to win the pattern.
BevM
I would love to sew the packable garments in this versatile pattern combo..
BEVERLY J FORSYTH
Love knit clothing and would like to sew each item of this pattern for my summer wardrobe. Thanks for making the pattern available to win.
BEVERLY J
Love to sew and wear knits. Have been doing so since the 70s.
This is a great pattern and so versatile. Thanks for making it available.
Jessie Fyfe
This is exactly what I need to make some things for the coming Spring and Summer! Leave it to the NZ to have just what I need! Thank you for that.
Jessie Fyfe
Bridget
I haven’t sewed any knits yet but I would love to try!
Ann Hedington
I love sewing with knits, the tops are really cute.
linda arnholtz
love the jacket as well as the capris for myself
Carol
How fun! This pattern has so many possibilities with mixing and matching.
Julie Lyon
This pattern is so motivating! Haven’t done much sewing for myself in a long while, this might get me to do that!
Joanie
Nancy designed many fine apparel patterns along with her many beautiful quilts. She was a fabulous teacher and I miss watching her shows.
Pat
I love all of Nancy’s tutorials and the patterns that go with them.Thank you.
Anne Z
I love this pattern. It has so many possibilities. Nancy had such great design style, yet her patterns were never complicated.
Joyce West
I haven’t sewn for myself in a long time. This pattern inspires me to try again and make some knit items for myself.
zoraida
wow nice combination on knit fabric thank you for the fabric that is lite knit now I will think to buy that textile for summer.
Jan D'Andea
For years I loved sewing my own clothes and also for my three daughters…then life got very hectic, and I got diverted. Now at age 70, I’d love to resume practicing that beloved skill again, and this basic pattern looks like a fun place to start.
Patricia Ankrom
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Patricia Ankrom
Learn to sew with knit fabrics and you will never go back to wovens!
Sue Camino
Great looking pattern. Just my style! Cant go wrong with each versatile piece. There are so many beautiful knits available now and one would only need this pattern for a complete wardrobe.
Elaine
Love the Collection. Nancy will live on through so many patterns, collections and ideas for many years to come!
Monica G
I am so excited by the chance to use this pattern with my Sew Knits with Confidence book! The looks are so cute that I really want to try them, but they are modest, with right-sized neck and armholes which average women would like. I am so grateful for Nancy’s knowledge and teaching skill. I still look forward to watching her program on public tv.
Linda Kapuscinski
I havent done any garment sewing in a long while and would love to make this whole set!
Peggy S
I love the new knit materials and this pattern would be great for some new Spring outfits. We got 6″ of snow today, Mar. 1 but I can still dream of warmer weather.
Sarah
I love the BD combo, so cute and dressy, yet it could be casual also!
E. Watson
I love all the outfits in this pattern! My favorite is view BD. 🙂
Kathy Copeland
I adore this pattern. It looks like it would be so cool in the summer or warm in winter according to what material that you would choose.
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