Vintage Style-Modern Fit
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 […]
I never imagined that I would be sharing this signature look with you all! I am so excited to be here for the last round of Project Run and Play! If you look through my blog posts, you’ll definitely notice how much I love sewing with blue. Even though green is my favorite color, I […]
Thanks to all of your support, I’m back here for week 3 of Project Run and Play! The weather has been the worst over the last couple of months. Even in MARCH, it’s been snowing off and on, and when it does warm up, it’s just been rain and more rain. Coming from someone […]
It’s time to vote for your favorite look over at Project Run and Play. Click HERE to vote!Oh, green! My favorite color! Instantly, I was inspired and sewed this up before anything else – even before I sewed up week 1’s entry. I knew I had to use my favorite fabric ever. This Shot Cotton […]
It’s time to vote for your favorite look over at Project Run and Play. Click HERE to vote! The prompt “It’s all about that place – Show us where you would like to travel to, with this destination-inspired outfit for your child.” had my mind racing at first! I’d love to go to Westeros with […]
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 […]
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, […]
Have you heard about the Free For All yet? I’m super excited! All through the month of February, Frances Suzanne is hosting a month of free patterns from all over the internet. There are a ton of great blogs that will each showcase a free pattern or tutorial for you. There is also a great […]
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 […]
Do you need a quick themed skirt for a holiday or event? I have a very simple tutorial for you today. You can add this to any any existing skirt or whip up a simple elastic waist skirt. I won’t do a tutorial for making the skirt itself since there are a lot of great […]
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 […]
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 […]
There are several ways to finish the outer edge of facings for a neat look.
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 […]
One such detail is the very wide, single layer sashes that tie into big beautiful bows. For this tutorial, the sash instructions are for a big bow sash.
It’s not a secret. Humans come in all shapes and sizes. Little humans are no different. If you have a child that isn’t an average shape, you may have difficulty with properly fitting clothing off the rack. This may have inspired your desire to sew but you probably soon realized that even sewing a straight […]
Now available here I’m sure just about every one of you has seen this Jottum dress at some point. I tried to get my hands on this second hand a few times, but it was just too pricey. Several years back, I tried to knock it off because I loved it so much! I learned […]
Now available here I’ve had this vintage dress on one pin board or another for years. I love almost everything about it. Those pleats are perfect and give such a nice tailored touch to the overall look. I also love these little jackets that come with so many vintage dress patterns and I wanted that […]
