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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
