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 Another patterning week 'wrapped up' with this 1944 wrap skirt, now in multi-size from 26" to 42" waist. As I worked this one up, it took me to this time last year I was sewing a Pendleton wool from it for my Arizona Make it with Wool entry.  While I am not competing this year, I felt it appropriate to offer the how-to as I built this skirt in hopes it inspires or helps others with this pattern.  Click the swatch to access the first post: The project wrap up post via this image with all finished results: As well,...

Part of this week's patterning was posting many 1940's with a few 1930's and 1950's originals.  Sizes range to 40" bust, so check these and many more out (by clicking the image)!

As promised last week, size set B fitting 40" to 46" bust (also with dress & jacket, or dress as a separate) in the 1950's Sarong & Bolero pattern is up and ready to go! I presented my patterning process to a small sewing group last Monday in Phoenix.  The temperature there warranted wearing the 1935 Halter Beach Dress and it was comfy and cool!

Spent this week 'wrapping up' the sarong dress & bolero originally by Butterick.  This was sent to me by a customer who has graciously offered to make available from my collection.     As shown above, I offer this one with or without the bolero. Size set A began shipping yesterday and I will have size set B ready to go next Friday, so stay tuned!   

'Wrapped up' details on the 1927 McCall Wrap Skirt this week! First, I have been asked by customers how the inside belt works in the waistband.  As you see in this overall view of the skirt, the belting is inserted in the main part of the skirt, only (that is, what goes around your waist just the one time).  The drape is fully attached, but considered an extension of the right skirt front (shown lined and without the white belting), so it needs no belting-click images for a larger view. I Hong Kong-ed the seam allowances, yet I took a...