News — Pattern Tour

but here is another hidden gem pattern! In 2014, I started adding some single-size patterns I drafted long ago, but for whatever reason hadn't issued.  I call them 'Hidden Gems'.  This is one I pulled from the file drawer and digitally drafted for the set of Gilets, originally by Pictorial Review in the mid-1930's.   The reason I never put it out?  I simply did not make a color reproduction of the envelope art and it was missing a piece I had to create.  Thus, I offer it in black and white, also see last week's post on re-creating a...

A customer in Texas sent this original in so I could create a size for her, so this style is now also offered from my collection in multiple sizes (with two sizes per sheet). Because I sized it up for her from the original size 20 (with 38" bust), it is now available from size 20/40 (38" to 40" bust) through 46/48 (for 46" &48" bust).  I anticipate taking it down to sizes 12/14 (30" to 32" bust) to include the sizes in between as well as to 52" bust.  I do not yet have a date scheduled for these...

This is the second of two new multi-size patterns in honor of my Flirty 50's Pattern Challenge, the 1953 Evening Dress: A small pleat is taken in each side of the center front skirt piece and the pleat is then lapped over each skirt front/skirt side front seam to create the box-pleats.  The same process is done with respect to the skirt back. The front and back gathered drapes are assembled and basted to the stitched bodice; then the top edges are finished off when the lining is stitched along the top edge and turned to the inside.  In the case...

I issued two new multi-size patterns in honor of my Flirty 50's Pattern Challenge.   So, this is a great time to introduce my 'Pattern Tour'.  A new blog department in which I will highlight each pattern by delving into its delicious details and any heads-up or pointers when sewing it up!  First pattern is the 1953 Shorts, Bra, Skirt & Shirt. First, I have this pattern available with all four pieces, in three pieces (bra, shorts & shirt) or for the shirt only (these options are on the ordering page). The shirt is cut kimono style as the sleeves are in...