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Oct
Oct
Sew a glamorous dress using the Rita Blouse pattern!
29
Oct
Oct
We’re rounding out our annual Halloween Extravaganza with this adorable (and very easy!) harlequin costume. Costume Resources Skipper Bodysuit pattern (available to Patreon members) Harlequin diamond print fabric (we used the modern jersey substrate) Harlequin Hat Chiffon pompoms Harlequin Neck Ruffle Fishnet tights Corset (or you can use the Waspie Corset Belt) Harlequin Hat Follow […]
26
Oct
Oct
Follow the yellow brick road to more Halloween Extravaganza fun with our creative hacks of the Patsy Blouse, Charm Circle Skirt, and Stanwyck Skirt bib to create this lovely Dorothy costume! We love taking our existing patterns and reusing them in fun new ways (like we did for our Wicked Witch of the West costume)! […]
19
Oct
Oct
I absolutely adore The Good Place (if you haven’t yet seen it – it’s one of the smartest shows on TV and an absolute must!), and I’ve always wanted to dress up like Janet. Using a few quick Halloween hacks to our Patsy Blouse, Lady Dandy Waistcoat, and Charm Circle Skirt patterns, now I can […]
12
Oct
Oct
Top off your Witchy Halloween costume with this easy pointy witch hat. We used true millinery techniques to create a beautiful hat that you will treasure for many years to come! Resources Black Silk Dupioni (hat exterior) Green Silk Dupioni (bias band and bow) Black Felt (hat underlining and lining). We used wool felt from […]
12
Oct
Oct
Hello, my pretties! Our annual Halloween Extravaganza continues with more pattern hack ideas! For this Wicked Witch of the West look, I was inspired by classic pinup art like the sassy witches of Vargas and Gil Evgren. Of course, you can also go full Elphaba with green makeup and opaque black tights. Have it both […]
11
Oct
Oct
I’m excited to expand this month’s guest artist design, the unisex Dandy Waistcoat, into our regular and curvy Charm size ranges! Working with Dandy has been a dream, and I know you’re going to love this striking vintage-inspired waistcoat. Sew up this fitted vest in our regular Charm size range (2-20 and 18-34 with bust […]
08
Oct
Oct
Welcome back to our tutorial series for our Charm Rockford Peaches hack! In Part One, I showed you how to adapt the Presley Shirt pattern and a flared skirt to make this adorable sporty look. Make sure to read that post for supplies and pattern adaptations! Follow this video to see how it’s done! Step-by-Step […]
07
Oct
Oct
Aren’t these pompoms adorable? We’ve used the nylon chiffon fabric from our Frenchy Peignoir Set to create floofy decorations that are perfect for vintage sleepwear! I was inspired by iconic designer Lucie Ann to create these fabulous embellishments. They look fantastic tied to the end of your ribbons or chiffon tubing on the Frenchy Robe. (We […]
06
Oct
Oct
Want to be a Rockford Peach for Halloween this year? Me, too! I’m obsessed with the new version of A League of Their Own and was inspired to create this Halloween pattern hack for you. You all loved the photos and video I posted on Instagram, so here is a run-down (and video tutorial!) on […]