Journal

A two-part tutorial for hacking the Violette top: how to redraft the pattern for a scoop neckline and a wider hem, then how to sew the gathered ruffle and the rouleau button loop placket.

Learn how to sew lace insertions with this 7-step tutorial. A vintage sewing technique that adds a feminine, delicate detail to dresses, blouses, and skirts, using just a straight stitch.                                                                 

A step-by-step tutorial for sewing lace onto a gathered edge with a clean bound finish, the vintage lace-yoke technique from the Leonie dress pattern.

A four-part hack to customize the Harvest Moon dress: full-length button placket, two tiers instead of three, narrower neckband and band cuffs. Full walk-through with measurements.

A curated roundup of 10 outerwear sewing patterns (5 coats, 5 jackets) plus 3 bonus layering pieces — vests, tees, and a detachable collar — to pair with long-sleeve dresses and skirts this winter.