Designed for Play
Tie strap summer dresses are always a favorite. Their wearing ease and simplicity lend a charm to any wardrobe. I have two such styles, Sweet as Pie, and Love Pattern #9, but I’ve seen a few requests for a bit of a different style like this one from Well Dressed Wolf This yoke is […]
Do you ever come across a pattern and think, ‘oh, if only it was slightly different’ or ‘if only it wasn’t two pieces and was a dress instead’? Well, I saw the Give Piece a Chance pattern and thought just that. The two piece ensemble is beautiful, and it certainly has its place in a […]
Measuring may seem basic and it is, if you know where you’re supposed to measure. My patterns are drafted using the ASTM standards for a child’s age/size and measure accordingly. When measuring, it’s best to do so over snug clothing like a camisole and underpants or a tank top and leggings. If you measure […]
I released a free scalloped apron in my shop here and realized it would be so simple to make it button on instead of tie. My daughter doesn’t like ties in the back because they’re uncomfortable, so she requested that her apron button like this one and this one. In fact, I used the same fabric […]
UDATE* Pattern now available here I’m a fan of simple, especially for wardrobe staples. I like my daughter to wear what I make even if that means that she’s going to run through the mud or roll around in the grass with her big brothers. So, I like to have projects for play clothes that […]
Duchess and Hare is really starting to pick up! We will have our first clothing pattern release this week and we have several more getting ready for testing, so I thought I’d tell you all a little bit about myself. I’m Bernadette Reinecke. You may or may not recognize me from places like The Sewing Rabbit, Daisies […]
Duchess and Hare were inspired by my daughter and her stuffed bunny who have been best friends since my daughter was 10 months old. It was truly love at first site and her little bunny has rarely left her side in the past 6 years. Duchess loves to get dressed up and believes that a […]
I’ve been seeing this style of dress all over the internet this summer. I couldn’t help myself and had to make a pattern and sew one up. It’s just the perfect vintage look for hot summer days. I love the ties at the shoulders for some adjustable length as she grows through the year. Plus, […]
Miss had a hard time making up her mind about her costume this year. She wanted everything from a zombie to a calico cat. In the end, I picked what I most wanted to sew. Lucky for me, Miss loves it! She decided, at the last minute that it wasn’t scary enough so she requested […]
We have had our copy of Stellaluna for about 10 years. It has been handed down from one child to the next. It was given as a gift to my middle son when he was in grade school and then it was handed down to my youngest son and finally to my daughter. So many […]
Wood Block Makeover Originally, this was posted at the Sewing Rabbit. Today, I’m going a different direction than I usually do. No sewing today! Nope, not a stitch. Instead, you and your little one get to makeover that bin of wood blocks that never get played with. You know you have them. I know […]
If anyone has peeked at my instagram account, they have probably noticed that I really love creepy photography. I also love Halloween. The two blend together into a perfect duet. I’ve wanted to do a ghost photo shoot for a while and I finally got my chance yesterday 🙂 Little Miss was originally going to […]
I’ve been making my daughter costumes since her second Halloween. She’s been a monkey, an owl, Alice, a ghost, Little Red Riding Hood, a spider, Rapunzel, a wolf, and grumpy cat. I didn’t make the wolf or the monkey costume, but the rest have been put together or sewn by me. Last year, I was […]
This is part 3 of a several part series. See all of the posts here. Read all the way to the bottom to enter the giveaway! I know I’ve mentioned it before, but I really LOVE the rayon from Hawthorne Supply Co. I used Little Blooms in Black mixed with Hawthorne Hues for the looks […]
This is part 2 of a several part series. See all of the posts here. Read all the way to the bottom to enter the giveaway! This mini capsule wardrobe uses Hawthorne Supply Co’s September Blooms by Shopcabin and Hawthorne Hues. I love the fall colors, delicate florals, and cute prints in this collection. The rayon is such […]
This is part 1 of a several part series. See all of the posts here. Read all the way to the bottom to enter the giveaway! I have a fun project to share with you today. I’ve made a mini capsule wardrobe using Hawthorne Supply Co’s September Blooms by Shopcabin and Hawthorne Hues. I love the […]
A lot of people have asked if they can make Free Spirit without the back keyhole. The good news is that you can! The bad news (or maybe it’s also good news?) is that it requires a teeny tiny bit of pattern hacking. But it’s really simple, I promise! If all you want to do […]
My last blog post (here) showed you how versatile Lowrider and Every Which Way can be. They’re probably the two most versatile patterns in lineup but Storybook and Over the Top (here) aren’t far behind. These two pieces pair beautifully together and with other tops or bottoms from the store. Chloe added an adorable pussy […]
Button front sundresses are all the rage right now! It seems like everyone has a pattern for them everywhere I look. It turns out that making a button front dress from Love Pattern #9 needs only ONE pattern modification. I always like to see if I can make a small modification to an existing pattern […]
Over the last few blog posts, I’ve been showing you how to modify patterns to get the most out of your purchase. With just a few patterns, you can get a practically infinite wardrobe. This adorable top is a sleeveless Every Which Way (buy here) with a button front. Annie shortened the top to […]
To learn how to also make Lowrider button front, see the previous blog post here. Adding ruffles to any pattern is simple. You simply measure the length you want, multiply it by 1.5x and then gather and sew on top of your finished garment (after finishing the edges of course) but there is a cleaner […]
Did you know that the Lowrider (here) is designed so that it can use all of the sleeves from Every Which Way? That’s part of why the bundle (here) is such a great deal. You may not need to buy any other patterns to get every look you can imagine. To help your patterns goes […]
