Vintage Style-Modern Fit
Adding a snap placket is an easy way to make a romper a bit more diaper friendly. Here is a quick tutorial on how to add a placket to any pattern in your library. Right sides together, pin the romper fronts together along the rise. Finish the seam using your desired method and press flat. […]
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 […]
Today, we have two brand new patterns to share with you. Both of them are twirly, girly, and fun and both are quick sews. A La Heart (buy here) was inspired by a vintage design that one of my testers showed me. It was just so delightful in it’s kitsch, that I knew I needed […]
Also releasing today is Spinny Mini! Purchase HERE This one is called mini for a reason. The full circle skirt is fingertip length, but if that’s not your jam, you can choose an above the knee gathered skirt instead. Either way, it’s a really fast sew. This pattern has 2 sleeve options: 3/4 or short […]
Now available in my shop! (here) If you follow me on facebook, you may already know that I had the pleasure of contributing a pattern to One Thimble Magazine’s 17th issue! Today is the day that I am happy to share it’s release with you! This issue is HUGE with 14 projects and tons of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
UPDATED Why change a dress bodice or a top into one that buttons up in front instead of the back? A few reasons come to mind such as ease of dressing for independent toddler/child, show off some awesome buttons, avoid hair getting tangled around buttons (my reason to use zippers for back closures!) and my […]
