News — 1920's

  13-piece hand-drafted pattern originally by Butterick.  The embroidery motif for sleeve patch was not included with the original pattern I owned, so I created my own. You will have to, as well. I don't normally post Pattern Tours for single-size patterns, but this one is exceptional for the fact that my dear Grandmother graduated from high school at the time this design was popular 99 years ago! Just to stress that point, here is a photo of her in her high school basketball team in 1923! Were I showing this photo to you in person, I'd make you guess...

  24-piece pattern originally by McCall is a wonderful deco ensemble including coat, blouse with or without sleeves and the diagonal seamed skirt.  Why not pipe those skirt seams for contrast?!  The box coat is in long (A) or short (C) length, long sleeve (A) or sleeveless (B) blouse and pieced skirt.  The box coat (8-piece pattern) may be ordered as a separate or, the blouse and skirt (16-piece pattern) are sold as a set, see options below. NOTE: The skirt is very close fitting.  As I recommend with all of my patterns, ensure proper fit with a toile before cutting fashion fabric!  This pattern is for the...

    14-piece pattern for a very deco dress & capelet originally by McCall. This pattern is for the more advanced sewer as instructions are very basic and lightly illustrated, they are not depicted in a step-by-step manner. 3/8" seams are given. Sizes: Size set A fits 14-40 (32" to 40" bust, 26" to 34" waist, 35" to 43" hip). Size set B fits 40-48 (40" to 48" bust, 34" to 40" waist, 43" to 51" hip). Order this pattern through Tuesday, November 2, 2021 and get 15% off the pattern price!

    7-piece pattern originally by McCall, for the more advanced sewer as instructions are very basic and lightly illustrated, they are not depicted in a step-by-step manner.3/8" seams are allowed.Sizes:Size set A fits 14-18 (32" to 36" bust, 26" to 30" waist, 35" to 39" hip).Size set B fits 20-42 (38" to 42" bust, 32" to 36" waist, 41" to 45" hip).Size set C fits 44-48 (44" to 48" bust, 38" to 42" waist, 47" to 51" hip).When sewing this design together l, you will 'flip' the lower back and side piece after joining it with the front piece...

  6-piece pattern originally by McCall for the stunning evening wrap with flounces and tie (A & B) or without flounces and tie (C).   This pattern is for the more advanced sewer as instructions are very basic and lightly illustrated, they are not depicted in a step-by-step manner. 3/8" seams are allowed. Sizes: Size set A fitting 14-20 (32" to 38" bust, 26" to 32" waist, 35" to 41" hip). Size set B fitting 40-46 (40" to 46" bust, 34" to 40" waist, 43" to 49" hip). In the photos you see a Halloween version a customer created from this pattern. ...