I purchased this Michelle pattern from Primrose Lane several years ago. The lines of the dress were so pretty and I knew it could be made many different ways with many different looks. The pattern is a classic sailor dress and has a square neckline with a front inset, short puffed sleeves with cuffs, a […]
Pattern Review: “Michelle” by Primrose Lane Read More »
One of my dear subscribers, Linda, asked me a question the other night about a dress she was trying to make for Felicity. She was making her version of a new Christmas gown in a brown satin fabric and was using the Thimbles and Acorns Pattern, by Shari Fuller, called “En Forreau.” The pleats in
Tutorial on the En Forreau Dress Pattern (Pleats)…by Thimbles and Acorns Read More »
I have a brand new sewing plan It involves a dress from the fifties The idea started at my Jo-Ann’s And I hope you’ll think it’s nifty Inspired from a vintage pattern Back in 1951 With help from Keepers Dolly Duds Almost half the work is done I found the teeniest tiny black check And
My Plan for a new 1950’s dress, just in time for Maryellen’s release… Read More »
I always love a challenge…especially when it comes to drafting a new pattern for a doll dress. I looked a long time in my 1974 pattern book (HERE) until I found just the right dress that I could copy for Julie to wear on her first day back to school. [If you click on any
American Girl Julie’s “Back to School” dress revealed… Read More »