You’re going to love the Peggy Bodice! It is such a classic addition to your mix-and-match wardrobe, and extends the Lamour-series into warm winter wear. You’ve been requesting this one! This chic bodice with a high jewel neckline is designed to be paired with any of the Lamour-series bottoms to create an elegant dress or jumpsuit. […]
Our last guest artist of the year, Amanda from Modern June Cleaver, has created a charming and versatile holiday skirt for you! Using vintage embellishment methods, you can create your own Christmas tree skirt (like Amanda) or wearable circle skirt (like me). I know you’ll love learning about these felt applique techniques! Amanda made her […]
I’m so excited to share with you the Wanda Pencil Skirt, in sizes 2-20 and 18-34! It is the perfect separate destined to become a tailored staple in your wardrobe, and it mixes with our Lamour-series, too! Inspired by Wanda Woodward from the movie Cry-Baby, the skirt is destined to bring out your inner bad […]
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 […]
Meet the Frenchy Peignoir Set! This month’s pattern was so much fun to design—and it’s even more fun to wear! Create the vintage-inspired nightie and matching robe of your dreams, in sizes 2-20 and 18-34. The Frenchy Peignoir Set is a flared trapeze-style nightie and matching robe, with multiple options for length, decoration, and details. […]
So dashing! So darling! I’m delighted to share this month’s guest artist design with you, the Dandy Unisex Waistcoat. Working with Dandy has been a dream, and I know you’re going to love this striking vintage-inspired waistcoat. Sew up this unisex version (in sizes XS-5XL) for yourself or for your nearest and dearest and then […]
Meet the Brooklyn Jacket! Yet again, I’m bringing you something inspired by The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, since I know you all just can’t get enough of her looks. Midge never shies away from a fabulous jacket or coat, and as costume designer Donna Zakowska wrote in her excellent book Madly Marvelous, “her rainbow closet of coats […]
The SewRena Collection was inspired by my love of versatility and creativity. I admired how styles from the past included interchangeable accessories like collars, dickies and cuffs to give staple wardrobe pieces new life. I also appreciate how simple these pieces can be so that the creator can go in and customize these pieces and […]
I’m so excited to share the darling Carousel Dress with you! Inspired by a true-vintage dress I spotted during one of my Dapper Day adventures, it’s extra lovely with stripes and directional prints. Make it with the gathered flounce for lots of sass, or sew it without the flounce for a classically elegant A-line dress. […]
Get the Ginger Sailor Pants! This is a vintage-inspired sewing pattern for a pair of sailor pants with front flap, with many design options!