Emmeline Apron

Bitsy polka dots...

Or brilliant bulbs...

You can take your pick with this reversible apron pattern from Sew Liberated. It's a perfect fit for gift-giving and party-wear during the holidays with its feminine empire styling. Coordinating or contrasting fabrics for the apron body and a third fabric to tie it all together. I've made this pattern numerous times for gifts, and it is almost as much fun to make as it is to wear!

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Lavender Lady: We have not forgotten!

On this beautiful morning I was again reminded of how wonderful the Lavender Lady design is to wear! And I was so excited to find such a charming little coordinate for my sweet Juliana. I apologize for all who are anxiously awaiting the release of Lavender Lady, but I wanted to let you know, we have not forgotten! My time stays pretty full with these sweet little ones and other endeavors, but I do hope to have this pattern out ere long.

Blessings,

Mandy

Special thanks to Jennifer over at New Little Blessing for a positive review of our first pattern, Catherine's Choice!

A Wardrobe for Katie

Katie, how's this for inspiration? These patterns date from the 50's and 60's and should be pretty close to your size already! Let's start a sewing club when we get back to school, alright?

Pink Gingham

Another Regency gown from the Sense and Sensibility Girl's Regency Gown pattern for a little woman...a very little woman!

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Changing Seasons

Inspired by a Sense and Sensibility Clothing catalogue offering from several years ago, Baker Lane is pleased to announce the release of "Changing Seasons", a pattern for Motherhood in sizes 6-26. It affords numerous options for neckline, sleeves, and skirt, and is flattering for all seasons of motherhood: pregnancy, breastfeeding, and beyond!

Visit Baker Lane for information on ordering.

Regency Gowns for a Little Woman

Ladies have long loved Jennie Chancey's easy, elegant Regency gown pattern. Now, with the release of her little girls' pattern, Empire gowns are becoming quite popular among a younger set! Miss Lizzie models one of her new dresses, fashioned in a cotton print with pearly white buttons. More pictures of Lizzie and her dresses can be seen at her family's blog.

This summery frock from Changing Seasons, the soon to be released motherhood pattern from Baker Lane, is fashioned from a cheerful cotton print with a coordinating peter pan collar and flower buttons.

My friends, Rachael, Laura, and Andrea, and I have decided to portray four sisters from 1907 for the Ball. I'm the eldest, and a bit prim; Rachael is the free spirited Bohemian; Laura is a tomboy; Andrea is a persistent little flirt. Of course, our costumes must reflect our personalities! I've been commissioned to work on the girls' gowns over Christmas break, and I'm wondering "What have I got myself into?!" I don't even own a sewing machine.

For my costume, I'd like to do a waist along the lines of this pattern from Past Patterns. It's ten years out of style for 1907, but I'm an old maid, so it will work.

Butterick has pattern along similar lines. See Butterick 3417. Depending on how good a deal I can get on fabric, I may even make a skirt to match from Butterick 3418. Otherwise, I shall have to wear my Folkwear Walking Skirt.

For the other girls' costumes, I think I will use the same skirt pattern with variations. Rachael's waist should have a V neckline with an high-collared inset; Laura wants a square neckline, and Andrea wants something off the shoulder. I'm hoping to find some vintage evening gowns to tweak. I haven't found existing patterns for the girls' and I don't have time to draft draft patterns for each girl's dress.