11
Aug
Aug
Ahoy, sailor! We’ve created a vintage-inspired nautical blouse that we know you will love to sew. Inspired by middy blouses, mariner scout uniforms, and ’50s fitted sailor dresses, this pattern is the perfect blend of sweet and sassy.
Author Archives: Gertie
10
Aug
Aug
To celebrate the release of our Scout Dress, here’s a bit of history on the shirtdress, which has been such an enduring staple throughout the years.
21
Jul
Jul
Fit has always been central to this work –– it’s so important to us that everyone can feel their absolute best in our patterns. Our current size range of sizes 2-20 with separate A-H cup sizes goes through painstaking testing to make sure that it fits every size in the chart beautifully. To serve even more vintage sewing enthusiasts, we have now created a new size range, in sizes 18-34 with cup sizes A-H. This new range will go up to a 64 inch bust, 56 inch waist and 64 inch hip.
03
Jul
Jul
From a garden party to a rustic getaway, our Scout Dress is an essential wardrobe staple for the fashionable camper and sewist. This darling design features storybook sleeves with a charming keyhole detail, a smart collar and lapel, a buttoned front closure for ease of dressing, and a full sweeping skirt with large side-seam pockets […]
02
Jul
Jul
This fabric belt tutorial combines techniques from both vintage and ready-to-wear examples to create a beautifully belt you will enjoy for years to come!
01
Jul
Jul
Exciting news, campers! Our very first Spoonflower fabric line is here. We’re so excited to be presenting a collection of fabrics inspired by our Patreon community, and all of the fun we’ve had with the Camp Gertie theme this year!
01
Jul
Jul
Our new Scout Dress (available on Patreon) has gores and a curved hem that make the skirt less than ideal for the straightness of the border print. In this tutorial, we’re going to show you how to adapt the Scout Dress for use with our Camp Gertie border print.
22
Jun
Jun
This ruched swimsuit bottom captures everything I love about vintage bathing suit designs—a full coverage silhoutte and seamlines to flatter your curves.
22
Jun
Jun
Feel like a Hollywood legend in our Gardner Top! This design utilizes two different fabrics: a stable knit for the blouse and a rigid lace for the yoke.
01
Jun
Jun
I know swimwear sewing can be intimidating. There’s a lot to learn, but we’re going to teach you! We’ve compiled a list of materials we used in the making of the Esther Swimsuit. We tested several variations of fabrics, elastics, and linings to perfectly replicate that vintage swimwear look. It may look intimidating at […]