Happy Friday, everyone! Please join me tonight at 5:00 pm EDT for a Crowdcast live stream. This will be an informal catch-up. Possible topics include (but not limited to): sewing, knitting, camping, hair and makeup, and more! Feel free to bring questions. Please click the link above to access the...
2020-09-25 14:22:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone! I've been super busy prepping next month's project for you and I think you're going to love it. Before the month ends, I want to make sure we connect! Here's what's coming up:
1. Live Stream on Crowdcast tomorrow (Friday September...
2020-09-24 17:47:42 +0000 UTC View PostBig news: This month's Crowdcast will be on Thursday, September 17th at 5:00 pm EST and I have a very special treat for you! Renae Brock (aka 2020-09-10 18:00:31 +0000 UTC View Post
UPDATE #2, 9/3: my last post had some technical HTML glitches and was not updating properly, so I have deleted it and created a new entry for this video.
UPDATE #1, 9/3: Please note that we have changed the name and the closure design of this pattern! I’ve really ...
2020-09-03 15:48:56 +0000 UTC View Post
UPDATE 9/3: Please note that we have changed the name and the closure design of this pattern! I’ve really appreciated the opportunity to have constructive conversations via Instagram about vintage fashion and some of the trickier aspects of it. I sincerely apologize to those I hurt with...
2020-09-01 13:37:13 +0000 UTC View Post
It's the last day of August, which means that tomorrow is a brand new Patreon project! Yet again, we are bringing you a totally new stand-alone pattern. This design has been much requested over the years, so I can't wait to show it to you tomorrow morning. Come back here for the video and pattern...
2020-08-31 17:25:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone! As you probably know, every month we do two live events. The content and timing of the events vary from month to month. Here is the schedule and what you can expect this month:
Friday, August 21st at 3:00 pm 2020-08-18 18:20:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Update 8/1: Please note that for the front waist dart on A-C cups only, you will need to use a 1/4" seam allowance. D-H cups will use a 5/8" seam allowance as shown in the video.
Who doesn't need a cute puff sleeve blouse to go with shorts and full skirts? This little...
2020-08-01 14:47:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Update 8/1: Please note that for the front waist dart on A-C cups only, you will need to use a 1/4" seam allowance. D-H cups will use a 5/8" seam allowance as shown in the video. The instruction file will be updated ASAP!
Update 8/3: The instructions file has ...
2020-08-01 14:47:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Don't forget to join us for a sewing circle at 5:00 eastern today! It will last about one hour. Here's all the info you need:
Topic: 7/29 Sewing Circle!
Time: Jul 29, 2020 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 2020-07-29 15:20:28 +0000 UTC View Post
One of my most-requested tutorials! Here's how to add elasticity to a garment with shirring. In this video, I added a small shirred panel to the back of the Harlow Pajama top. Another great way to use this technique is to shirr the waistline of the Popover Dress in a spiral pattern or shirr an en...
2020-07-28 20:30:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi lovely patrons! I'm so excited to be bringing you a skill-based video tutorial (the first of two for this month). In this video, I show you how to make an oversized decorative frog for the Harlow P...
2020-07-25 21:40:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone! We've been super busy behind the scenes preparing new content for you. Here's what you can look forward to:
Don't forget to join us today for a sewing circle on Zoom! Here is all the info you need to join the meeting:
Topic: Gertie's Sewing Circle
Time: Jul 22, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Can... 2020-07-22 13:12:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone! Because the virtual sewing circles have been so popular, we've decided to do TWO this month! (One will replace the usual monthly live stream.)
Here's the schedule:
1. Wednesday, July 22nd at 2020-07-16 14:27:50 +0000 UTC View Post
The Harlow Pajamas are a FREE Charm Pattern full of '30s glamour, and here's a fabulous sleeve expansion just for you patrons. This batwing-style sleeve brings all the drama to this pajama! (Stay tuned for a BIG project later this month.)
Download the instructions and pattern files ...
2020-07-01 15:50:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy July, everyone! We have a fabulous sleeve expansion to the Harlow Pajamas for you. This batwing-style sleeve brings all the drama to this pajama!
In this video, I show you how to hem and set in the sleeve. (Fun idea to take this project to the next level: how about fully lining the sl...
2020-07-01 15:50:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Well June is just breezing right by, isn't it? Before it's over, I want to make sure to connect with you in a couple patron-only events. Check them out!
Tuesday, June 23rd (Tomorrow!): I will be on Crowdcast giving one of my famed Powerpoint presentations on the inspiration...
2020-06-22 19:37:34 +0000 UTC View Post
A few of you have reported having some trouble sewing the Loretta pockets, so I've taken some photos of the process for you here! In return, you have to promise to go back and watch 2020-06-20 21:57:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi all! I wanted to make sure the Lamour expansions included with the Loretta Shorts got their chance to shine. As already mentioned, Loretta is officially part of the L Series, which is a group of Charm Patterns that were drafted to be perfectly interchangeable with each other. So the Loretta Sh...
2020-06-03 19:30:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Are you ready for summer? Even if you're not leaving your own backyard, this pattern will get you through the sultriest of days. The Loretta shorts feature fabulous pockets and an iconic (and comfortable!) ‘50s silhouette. This standalone pattern looks perfect with all your vintage-inspired top...
2020-06-01 13:40:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Perfect for the boardwalk or your own backyard paradise, the Loretta shorts feature fabulous pockets and an iconic (and comfortable!) ‘50s silhouette. This standalone pattern looks perfect with all your vintage-inspired tops (2020-06-01 13:40:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Well, I couldn't give you a sneak peek this month without giving too much away. So here's a snippet of a photo that only tells you how fabulous and summer-ready this new project is. (Am I even wearing anything at all?! I'll never tell!)
Watch your inboxes tomorrow for a brand new proj...
2020-05-31 16:03:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone! It's time for another live event! Join me this Wednesday for a Crowdcast webinar on the Rose Dressing Gown. Get ready for snazzy Power Point presentations and lots of lively discussion!
I will go live at 2020-05-18 15:05:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Jody Nelson! Congrats to Jody, who won 7.25 yards of luxurious brocade from B&J Fabrics. This is the very same fabric used to make Rose's dressing gown on the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel!
Definitely revisit th...
2020-05-12 18:30:04 +0000 UTC View Post
I am so excited to announce a very special giveaway! As you all know, the Rose Dressing Gown was inspired by the show the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. But did you also know that the costumers for the show do their fabric sourcing at B&J Fa...
2020-05-02 19:29:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Our latest pattern expansion is here to help you isolate in style! Live the quarantine chic life in this loungewear expansion of the Charm Patterns Princess Coat. Learn how to make a glamorous dressing gown or brunch coat in this video. Don't forget to check out the 2020-05-01 14:03:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Shelter in place, but make it fabulous! Live the quarantine chic life in this loungewear expansion of the Charm Patterns Princess Coat. Make it a long, decadent dressing gown or a short brunch coat! This project was inspired by the character of Rose on the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. I haven'...
2020-05-01 14:02:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone! Just a reminder about today's live stream at this link on Wednesday, April 29th at 2020-04-29 15:55:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone! Hope you are enjoying last week's embellished skirt projects. Thank you so much for your patience with me while I've navigated a new world of zooming and streaming this month! My original hope was to have a guest for this month's Q&A live stream, but given the uncertainty of inte...
2020-04-27 16:38:31 +0000 UTC View Post