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In case you hadn’t noticed, puff sleeves and sweetheart necklines are everywhere. I’ve seen them in every store from women’s clothing to baby sections. I have to admit, I love them. I also love a sweetheart neckline. There is something so feminine and delightful about it. I’ve done the sweetheart neckline a few times in …
A La Heart (click here to buy) is a favorite around here. It's full of vintage sentimental charm and absolutely PERFECT for Valentines day. It's already packed with options like a tulip skirt, shorts romper, gathered skirt, or full circle mini skirt, but I'm going to add one more option to it! Here is how to …
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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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
Now available here. Ruffles and flounces are huge this year. Everywhere I go, I see ruffles and flounces on yokes, sleeves, and hems. I still like to keep a vintage feel even when embracing trends, so I kept the idea floating around in my head while thinking of a good way to blend it with …
Duchess and Hare's A La Heart pattern is so perfect for Valentine's Day but, with a little imagination and fabric magic it will become a fun go to all through the year! Like most of Duchess and Hare pdf patterns, A La Heart comes with several options to provide you with all the elements to create so …
