Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Coats & Clark has made some big changes to their sewing thread lineup. First of all, they’ve added some fresh new colors that reflect current fashion and home decorating trends. Second, they’ve revised the numbering system to make it more logical and more consistent. Read more at Sewing Secrets, the Coats & Clark blog.
[tags]sewing, thread, colors, number, Coats & Clark, new[/tags]
Sewing Pattern Saturday is where I like to pause the scrolling and really look at sewing patterns that feel thoughtful, wearable, and made for real life. I’m especially drawn to patterns that solve problems quietly in the background, designs that don’t shout but make getting dressed easier, more comfortable, and more dignified. That’s exactly why The Juniper Dress PDF Sewing Pattern caught my attention.
This pattern sits in the adaptive clothing space, and it does so in a way that feels respectful, stylish, and genuinely wearable.
At first glance, the Juniper Dress looks calm and considered. The silhouette is simple and unfussy, with clean lines that don’t overwhelm the body. There’s a softness to the design that immediately suggests comfort, but without tipping into anything shapeless or clinical. That balance is hard to get right, and this pattern does it well.
What really stands out is how intentionally the dress is designed. This isn’t adaptive clothing as an afterthought. The pattern clearly considers ease of dressing, comfort when worn for long periods, and movement throughout the day. It feels suitable for people with limited mobility, sensory sensitivities, or anyone who simply values comfort-first clothing that still looks like “real clothes.”
From a wearability point of view, this is the kind of dress that works across a wide range of situations. It’s appropriate for everyday wear, time at home, appointments, or even social outings depending on fabric choice. The design doesn’t pigeonhole the wearer into one setting, which is something I really appreciate.
In terms of sewing experience, I’d place the Juniper Dress in the confident beginner to intermediate range. The construction itself isn’t overly complex, but it does reward careful reading of instructions and thoughtful fabric handling. If you’re comfortable with basic garment sewing and like taking your time to get things right, this is very approachable.
Fabric choice plays a big role in how this dress feels once finished. Soft woven fabrics with a gentle drape really enhance the comfort factor. Think cottons, linens, or blends that breathe and move easily. Because the design is simple, fabric texture and colour do a lot of the visual work, which makes it easy to customise without altering the pattern itself.
What I like most about the Juniper Dress is that it doesn’t feel like a compromise. Too often, adaptive patterns lean heavily into function and forget about how the wearer wants to feel. This one manages to offer ease, accessibility, and comfort while still feeling like a thoughtfully designed garment you’d choose to wear.
If you’re looking for an adaptive dress sewing pattern that prioritises comfort, dignity, and everyday wearability, The Juniper Dress is absolutely worth a closer look. It’s a pattern that feels kind, practical, and quietly empowering, which is exactly the sort of thing I love featuring in Sewing Pattern Saturday.
Pattern name: The Juniper Dress PDF Sewing Pattern
Available on: Etsy
Best suited to: Confident beginners and intermediate sewists interested in adaptive clothing, comfort-focused garments, and thoughtful everyday dressmaking.
Is there anywhere I can obtain a color chart that will show the old number and the new? I have always been able to take the number to the store and buy more thread. Now I have a hard time coming up with the color I need to continue a project. I am also not happy about the fact that the amount on the spool is less and the price is more. (300 yds compared to 250 yds. Thanks for the information.
I also am interested in having a chart relating the old Coats and Clark Dual Duty thread to the new numbering system, with color names included. Right now, the majority of my threads are old-style, and I will need to convert them.
How can I get a chart for the old Coats and Clark Duty Thread to the new numbering system
with color names included. I know there is one because Joann’s Fabrics has one but they keep it put up so if no one is there you don’t know what mumber matches the old numbers. Please let me know how to get a copy of chart change old to new.
need a thread chart from old numbers to new
numbers
I need a color chart converting the old thread to the new numbers. Also if the Serger thread has changed I need a chart with those numbers on it also. I sew all the time making Indian Pow Wow clothing using regular sewing thread and Serger threads.
Need a general color chart that I can use for my customers so that they
can select the color of thread that they want to use for the embroidery
on their ‘bag tags’
I need a general color chart that I can use for my customers so
that they can select the color of thread that they want to use for
the embroidery on their ‘bag tags’
Geschäftszeichen: 11 IN 23/07: In dem Insolvenzverfahren über das Vermögen der
T-C-H Service GmbH & Co. KG, Breitenstraße 37, 36251 Bad Hersfeld (AG Dresden, HRA 5714),
vertreten durch:
1. TCH Vermögensverwaltungs GmbH, (persönlich haftende Gesellschafterin),
vertreten durch:
[b]1.1. Florian Grotehans, Am Baumgarten 12, 36251 Bad Hersfeld, (Geschäftsführer), [/b]
wird die Prüfung der nachträglich angemeldeten Forderungen im schriftlichen Verfahren gemäß § 177 Abs. 1 Satz 2 InsO angeordnet. Geprüft werden alle bislang ungeprüften Forderungen, die noch bis zum 09.08.2011 einschließlich zur Insolvenztabelle angemeldet werden.
Die Schuldnerin, die Insolvenzgläubiger und der Insolvenzverwalter werden aufgefordert, ein eventuelles Bestreiten der Forderungen bis zum 24.08.2011 schriftlich beim Insolvenzgericht einzureichen oder zu Protokoll der Geschäftsstelle zu erklären.
Anderenfalls gelten die Forderungen nach Ablauf dieser Frist als festgestellt. Die bereits geprüften Forderungen werden von der mit diesem Beschluss angeordneten besonderen Forderungsprüfung nicht betroffen.
Amtsgericht Bad Hersfeld, 27.07.2011
Here is a link to some old Coat & Clark thread color chart along with new colors.
http://www.coatsandclark.com/NR/rdonlyres/51984416-31A0-4469-B937-6C7DA7AEB7D0/125075/colorconvchart1.pdf
Hope this helps!!
i need a color chart with the old and new colors and number on them. i recently was given alot of floss but cannot find any conversion charts with them on or even remotely close. i have called the company and of course got no answer i guess i am not important enough to hear from them.if anyone can help me please email me.
coats & Clark took down their own conversion chart, which seems silly.
I just found this in case anyone’s still interested: http://ep.yimg.com/ty/cdn/sewingwarehouse/sewingsupplywarehouse-com-coats-200-to-s900-color-conversion-chart.pdf
Does anyone know where to find a color chart for the OLD J&P Coats floss???
I was looking for a Coats and Clark Color Chart for Dual Duty Plus and found a chart that shows the old Dual Duty Plus colors and converts them to the new Dual Duty XP colors. The website is: http://www.makeitcoats.com/en-us/images/DDXP_Color%20Conversion%20Guide_tcm72-172231.pdf. I hope this helps those requesting the conversion chart.