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.
Category: Inspiration
Inspiration: Little Bow Pleat
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 […]
Inspiration: Three Pleats to the Wind
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 […]
Inspiration: Fluffernutter
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 […]
Get the Look: A La Heart For All Seasons
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 […]
Get the Look: Vintage Style Pinafore with Every Which Way
Pinafores come in all manner of styles from simple utilitarian smock types to fancy (as in not meant to ever get dirty) pinny’s with lace, tucks, ruffles and flutters. Over the decades pattern companies have churned out 100’s of variations. The pinafore is just as popular today and often the featured piece of an outfit. Duchess and Hare has the Pretty Pinnie pattern […]
Inspiration: Take a Bow and Cape Winslet
Now available to purchase here Anyone who follows children’s clothing on Pinterest either knows the name Mischka Aoki or they’ve seen a dress designed by them. Their dresses are the epitome of elegance. I have several of their dresses pinned and have always been inspired by the brand’s beauty. This beauty is my favorite piece […]
Adjusting a Pattern: Using Every Which Way to Add Sleeves to Runaround
There have been many inquiries about adding sleeves to Duchess and Hare’s popular vintage style Runaround Romper and Dress pattern. The Runaround has a vintage fit through the shoulders and plenty of ease to facilitate dressing and attaching to the waist which is elasticized (no placket needed). It is possible to add sleeves to the […]
Fall Sewing: Every Which Way
Previously, I’d shared some Fall inspiration and how to get the same looks using Muttonchop. Today, I’ll show you how many looks you can get with Every Which Way. Between these two patterns, and Free at Last, you may not need another pattern for fall sewing. Every Which Way is already a very versatile pattern, […]
Inspiration: Lowrider
Now availailable here I’ve been making my daughter this style of dress for years. I love the look of double layered skirts and I love slip extenders that can be worn under tops or dresses to give a little extra length. Lowrider gives the look of a layered skirt but has the versatility of being […]
