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Black Handkerchief Linen Shirt — The Ellsworth Shirt

By: Katherine Tilton | 20 Mar. 2023 | Patterns | Linen Ellsworth Shirt

This is a simple, flattering shirt that I will wear all summer. The pattern itself runs larger than I wanted so I cut this version smaller and longer, while simplifying and lengthening the sleeves.

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PATTERN TIPS

The American Beauty Shirt — Butterick 6771

By: Katherine Tilton | 20 Mar. 2023 | Patterns | Shirt B6771

Such a good thing when the fabric tells you what it wants. American Beauty Italian Cotton Woven did that even before I decided I wanted to use it for a shirt. So many design possibilities, so much fun to play with. Three different stripes arriving from three different angles in three different colors along with that beautiful bouquet of roses was just too fabulous to miss.

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PATTERN TIPS

T-Shirts in Bold Prints — Vogue 1733

By: Marcy Tilton | 13 Mar. 2023 | Patterns | V1733 T-Shirt

In my life I can never have too many knit t-shirt/tunic tops, they make up the backbone of my closet, and I love both the planning and the making. Katherine and I have these kinds of garments in mind when we choose the designs and color ways for our French digital collection.

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PATTERN TIPS

Color Blocked Shirt — Butterick 6771

By: Katherine Tilton | 09 Dec. 2022 | Patterns | Flannel Shirt B6771

Butterick 6771 is the perfect shirt for color blocking and pattern play. The front has four pattern pieces of varying sizes which works really well for creative play. I’ve made many versions of this pattern and I’m always learning as I go.

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PATTERN TIPS

Curves Coat — Butterick 6919

By: Katherine Tilton | 09 Nov. 2022 | Patterns | Coat Jacket B6919

This is my happy coat. Every time I put it on I smile. My version that I took to Paris is made from Cast Iron Charcoal Stretch Rainwear. Too bad it only rained one day! The luck of good weather. I love the way it goes over everything and dresses up even the most casual pair of jeans.

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PATTERN TIPS

The Moto Jacket — Vogue 1925

By: Marcy Tilton | 20 Oct. 2022 | Patterns | V1925 Jacket

The studio working name for Vogue 1925 is the Moto Jacket, a lightly fitted jacket with optional hood or collar, flattering princess seams in two lengths (24 ¾” and 27 ¾”), separating zipper and easy to sew inseam faux welt pockets. This flattering jacket skims the figure yet has enough ease to slide over a top, t-shirt or shirt.

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PATTERN TIPS

Indigo Jean Jacket — Butterick 6719

By: Katherine Tilton | 30 Aug. 2022 | Patterns | Cotton Jacquard B6719

Blue is a classic color for a jean jacket and at MarcyTilton.com we have a stunning new collection in harmonious shades of indigo blue in luscious hand-dyed and hand-woven fabrics from India from a mill that produces fabrics for Donna Karan and Eileen Fisher. Takes at least 6 months from the time we place the order to receive the fabric. The jacket has a soft, supple, pliable feel, almost like a sweater thanks to these delicious fabrics!

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PATTERN TIPS

The Frenchy Shirt - Vogue 1899

By: Marcy Tilton | 24 Aug. 2022 | Patterns | Shirt V1899 Gusset

We fondly refer to this shirt as The Frenchy Shirt because it evokes men’s shirts seen in Paris that combine different prints while having the dressmaker details seen in women’s blouses from the ’30’s and ‘40s which I saw in Parisian vintage shops.

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PATTERN + FABRIC TIPS

Mesh Cardi — Vogue 8975

By: Marcy Tilton | 28 Jun. 2022 | Patterns | Mesh V8975 Cardi

One garment I collect and know I will wear again and again is a summer shrug or cardigan to wear over sleeveless tops, tunics and dresses on hot days. I cannot pinpoint the exact moment in my life when I realized that my days of wearing sleeveless clothes was over, but that is when I started to seek alternatives to sleeveless garments. A sheer shrug or cardigan is a perfect solution. V8975 has simple flattering lines, is fluid and drapey, can be worn open or tied closed, and both the style and the fabric allow the air to move.

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PATTERN TIPS

Pieced Tunic Shirt — Butterick 6877

By: Katherine Tilton | 15 Apr. 2022 | Patterns | Ponte Tunic B6877

This easy fitting, flowing and flattering pieced tunic can be made in a woven or a knit, in one color or color blocking, or, a collage of harmonious prints.

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PATTERN TIPS

Reversible Jacket — Butterick 6863

By: Katherine Tilton | 05 Feb. 2022 | Patterns | B6863 Flannel Jacket Reversible

Wanting something warm to wear, I decided it would be fun to try my hoodie pattern Butterick 6863 in flannel. The pattern is oversized so this continues my experiment with making this ‘designed for stretch knits’ in a woven.

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Marcy Tilton's Puzzle Dress Vogue 1860
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The Puzzle Dress — Vogue 1860

By: Marcy Tilton | 03 Feb. 2022 | Patterns | V1869 Dress

The studio working name for Vogue 1860 is The Puzzle Dress because it gets its unique asymmetrical design from shaped pattern pieces that go together like the pieces in a puzzle.

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PATTERN TIPS

The Ellsworth Shirt in Flannel

By: Katherine Tilton | 16 Dec. 2021 | Patterns | Merchant & Mills Ellsworth

Well, our ArtBarn team member Carol has hit another one out of the ballpark with her newest flannel creation, using ‘The Ellsworth’ a Merchant & Mills shirt pattern.

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PATTERN TIPS

The Hem Band Tunic — Vogue 1846

By: Marcy Tilton | 04 Nov. 2021 | Patterns | V1846 Tunic

Sculptural swingy tunic features a subtle bell shape defined by a band at the hem that adds a bit of weight and subtle movement. ...

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PATTERN TIPS

Carol's Country Suit — Merchant & Mills — The Foreman

By: Katherine Tilton | 19 Oct. 2021 | Patterns

This beautiful wool suit would be as at home on the moors of England as it is in the forests and mountains of Oregon.

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FULL PANEL PRINTS

A Couple of Cool Combinations — Butterick 6817

By: Katherine Tilton | 04 Oct. 2021 | Patterns | Panel Prints B6817

Combining prints is totally on trend and also terrific play. Play is so good for the soul and sewing play provides the perfect ...

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PATTERN TIPS

Fooling Around With Flannel Jacket — Butterick 6521

By: Katherine Tilton | 23 Sep. 2021 | Patterns | Flannel Jacket B6521

Here’s another version of B6521 — my current BFF shirt pattern — in flannel. I alliterate the feel of flannel with the flattering ...

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PATTERN TIPS

Autumn Leaves Jacket — Vogue 1817

By: Marcy Tilton | 16 Sep. 2021 | Patterns | V1817 Jacket Ponte

Hard to believe, but this is the 6th rendition of this pattern that I’ve made! The minute I tried on the finished garment I ...

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PATTERN PLAY

Free Reign With Liberty — Butterick 6521

By: Katherine Tilton | 12 Sep. 2021 | Patterns | Liberty Tana Lawn B6521

The feel of silk with the breath of cotton —much to love — that’s Liberty Tana Lawn for you. Plus a myriad of colors and patterns ...

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PATTERN TIPS

Kantha Hoodie — Butterick 6863

By: Katherine Tilton | 12 Sep. 2021 | Patterns | Hoodie Kantha B6863

B6863 is a new chic hoodie pattern designed for knits, and, it is oversized enough that with minor adjustments works in a woven ...

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PATTERN TIPS

Fall Jacket & Vest — Vogue 1817

By: Marcy Tilton | 04 Aug. 2021 | Patterns | V1817

I am thrilled that my Fall Jacket, Vogue 1817 is on the catalog cover this season! The pattern is fun to make and wear and ...

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PATTERN TIPS

Button Up Pull Over Dress — Butterick 5881

By: Marcy Tilton | 22 Jun. 2021 | Patterns | B5881

Here is Gwen Spencer's rendition of Katherine Tilton pattern Butterick 5881. The pattern calls for 2 separate tunics/layers ...

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PATTERN INSPIRATION

The Cirque Dress — Vogue 9112

By: Marcy Tilton | 15 Jun. 2021 | Patterns | V9112

I want to sew more like Gwen Spencer. Her projects never cease to inspire me, each with a distinct sewing and personal style. ...

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CORE TRAVEL WARDROBE

Travel Tunic — Vogue 9329

By: Marcy Tilton | 14 Jun. 2021 | Patterns | V9329

For me Core Travel Wardrobe Series, I'm working with Vogue 9329, AKA ‘the stop-me-in-the-street-dress’ (because people stop ...

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PATTERN TIPS

Two Shrugs — Vogue 9190

By: Marcy Tilton | 11 Jun. 2021 | Patterns | V9190

One knit. One knit and woven. Two completely different styles are in the pattern envelope. Both are easy to ...

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PATTERN TIPS

All Season Pants & Top — Butterick 6667 + 6668

By: Katherine Tilton | 10 Jun. 2021 | Patterns | B6667 B6668 Butterick

Perfect for any season, these two new patterns, a shirt and pant, which pair together beautifully, are great for updating your ...

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PATTERN TIPS

Easy Rider Moto Vest

By: Marcy Tilton | 08 Jun. 2021 | Patterns | Video B5891

Large scale prints are a fast moving trend and so are panel prints. From an Italian mill, the base fabric is a superb quality ...

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PATTERN TIPS

Twinset — Vogue 1808

By: Marcy Tilton | 03 Jun. 2021 | Patterns | V1808 Twinset

Vogue 1808 is a contemporary version of a classic twin set that layers together, works as separates and can be interpreted ...

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PATTERN TIPS

Tongue in Chic T-Shirt

By: Marcy Tilton | 28 May. 2021 | Patterns | Tunic TShirt V1733

When I want to make something fast and reliable, I make a t-shirt using a tried and true pattern, and, as my friend Mary says, ...

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Marcy's Craftsy Artful T-Shirts

By: Marcy Tilton | 27 May. 2021 | Patterns | TShirt V9057

As I prepared for the Tilton Sisters new Craftsy Class, The Artful T-Shirt, I made a series of tunic/top/t-shirts for myself ...

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Fashion designer and fabric maven Marcy Tilton shares tip for sewing here hoodie design V9244 available from Vogue Patterns.
PATTERN TIPS

The Hoodie Hiding in Plain Site — Vogue 9244

By: Marcy Tilton | 25 May. 2021 | Patterns | V9244

Worn by men, women and children, beloved by skateboarders, athletes, students and the uniform of tech geeks, the hoodie is ...

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PATTERN TIPS

Stripes + Dots = Seasonal Spin On A Classic Shirt

By: Marcy Tilton | 21 May. 2021 | Patterns | Dots Shirt Stripes V9174

Nothing says spring like dots or stripes or a fresh cotton shirt. The fashion world is having a love affair with stripes this ...

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PATTERN TIPS

Black Tie Suggested - Sewing Required

By: Marcy Tilton | 17 May. 2021 | Patterns | V9193 V9057

Nothing strikes trepidation in my heart like 'special occasion' dressing. Hard to believe that I have closets full of clothes ...

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PATTERN TIPS

A Little Black T — Vogue 9244

By: Marcy Tilton | 06 May. 2021 | Patterns | V9244

The ONE garment I replace every season and for nearly every Paris trip is a black t-shirt. This is the background piece that ...

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CORE TRAVEL WARDBROBE

Jacket & Vest — Butterick 5891

By: Marcy Tilton | 05 May. 2021 | Patterns | B5891

Over years of traveling, and a tendency to overpack, I’ve developed a sewing and wardrobing strategy to help insure that the ...

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PATTERN TIPS

The Versatile Vest — Vogue 8982

By: Marcy Tilton | 03 May. 2021 | Patterns | V8982 Vest Jacket

When I go to St. Paul to visit my family, I always stop by Atelier 957, a chic clothing store, to shop and visit with Marina, ...

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Vogue Patterns fashion designer Marcy Tilton shares sewing tips and sample garments for her V9358 pattern.
PATTERN TIPS

Slouchy Pocket Dress & Secret Pocket Strug — Vogue 9358

By: Marcy Tilton | 02 May. 2021 | Patterns | V9358

Vogue 9358 is a fluid, slouchy dress with an asymmetrical pocket and hem, sleeveless or with sleeves, plus a shrug coverup ...

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Vogue Patterns fashion designer Marcy Tilton shares how to transform her V9193 tunic pattern into a classic cardi.
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Little Black Cardi — Vogue 9193

By: Marcy Tilton | 21 Apr. 2021 | Patterns | V9193

The ONE item I know I will aways wear is a black cardigan, I COLLECT them in different weights for all seasons, some hand made, ...

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Vogue Patterns fashion designer Marcy Tilton shares sewing tips for combining her tunic pattern V1750 with her pants pattern V9374.
PATTERN TIPS

Tiered Dress & Tunic V1750 + Soft & Narrow Pants V9374

By: Marcy Tilton | 20 Apr. 2021 | Patterns | V9303 V9329 V9374 V9507 V1750

Just right for travel or staying home, and perfect for warm weather, are dress and tunic, Vogue 1750, which continues the Core ...

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Vogue Patterns fashion designer Marcy Tilton shares sewing tips for her V9332 top design.
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Square Armhole Top — Vogue 9332

By: Marcy Tilton | 17 Apr. 2021 | Patterns | V9332

The studio working name for this is the ‘square armhole top’. Versatile, it goes from warm to cool weather, indoors and out, ...

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Vogue Patterns fashion designer Marcy Tilton shares sewing tips for her Tuck Tank Tunic pattern V9317 available from Vogue Patterns.
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The Tuck Tank Tunic — Vogue 9317

By: Marcy Tilton | 15 Apr. 2021 | Patterns | V9317

The studio working name for this new Spring 18 Marcy Tilton pattern is 'The Tuck Tank Tunic'. Vogue 9317 is versatile, flattering, ...

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Vogue Patterns fashion designer Marcy Tilton shares sewing tips for making her Spiral Top pattern V1660.
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The Spiral Top — Vogue 1660

By: Marcy Tilton | 14 Apr. 2021 | Patterns | V1660

When I asked the design director at Vogue for suggestions for this season’s pattern, he replied, ‘Closer to the body….’ and ...

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Butterick fashion designer Katherine Tilton shares sewing tips for her contemporary jean jacket design V6719
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Contemporary Jean Jacket — Butterick 6719

By: Katherine Tilton | 13 Apr. 2021 | Patterns | B6719 Jacket

Always in style and always being re-invented, the classic jean jacket can be worn by men, women, children and is a wardrobe ...

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Vogue Patterns fashion designer Marcy Tilton shares sewing tips for her Duster Coat design V9352.
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Duster Coat — Vogue 9352

By: Marcy Tilton | 12 Apr. 2021 | Patterns | V9352

Vogue 9352, the ‘Duster Coat’ is one of my favorite layering pieces, an unlined cross between a jacket, a shirt and a coat, ...

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Vogue Patterns fashion designer Marcy Tilton shares sewing tips for her tunic pattern design V9300.
PATTERN TIPS

Tunic — Vogue 9300

By: Marcy Tilton | 09 Apr. 2021 | Patterns | V9300 Tunic

Because all of life is a journey my intention is to create designs that travel well through life, whether staying at home, ...

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Vogue Patterns fashion designer Marcy Tilton shares sewing tips for her pant pattern design V9303.
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Pocket Pants — Vogue 9303

By: Marcy Tilton | 09 Apr. 2021 | Patterns | V9303 Pants

Because all of life is a journey my intention is to create designs that travel well through life, whether staying at home, ...

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Vogue 9193, AKA, 'the drop pocket tunic' sewn in our Watercolor Brushstrokes Linen
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The Drop Pocket Tunic — Vogue 9193

By: Marcy Tilton | 09 Apr. 2021 | Patterns | V9193 Video Linen

Sewn straight from the pattern with my own personal adjustments. To double check the fit, I started by staystitching the neckline, ...

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Vogue Patterns fashion designer Marcy Tilton offers sewing tips on how to make her Pocket Vest design pattern V9322.
PATTERN TIPS

The Pocket Vest - Vogue 9322

By: Marcy Tilton | 07 Apr. 2021 | Patterns | V9322

Vogue 9322 vest is versatile, flattering and functional and continues my 2018 theme to create designs that are pieces that ...

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Vogue Patterns fashion designer Marcy Tilton offers tips for tweaking Vogue 9192 to make easy peasy soft summer pants.
PATTERN TIPS

Easy Peasy Soft Summer Pants — Vogue 9193

By: Marcy Tilton | 06 Apr. 2021 | Patterns | V9193 Pants

Loving summer at home where my wardrobe needs are basic, but I still like to play at creative dressing. One summer design focus ...

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Marcy Tilton's shares sewing tips and a video tutorial for her Godet Swing Tunic design V9272 for Vogue Patterns.
PATTERN TIPS

The Godet Swing Tunic — Vogue 9272

By: Marcy Tilton | 05 Apr. 2021 | Patterns | V9272 Video Tunic

I'm excited to share this Vogue Pattern for fall, a fun flattering top/tunic. The studio working title for this pattern is, ...

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Vogue Patterns fashion designer Marcy Tilton shares sewing tips with video tutorials for her V9254 Swirl Dress design pattern.
VIDEO TUTORIALS

The Swirl Dress — Vogue 9254

By: Marcy Tilton | 04 Apr. 2021 | Patterns | v9254

Easy to make, fun to wear and flattering to many figures, the studio name for Vogue 9254 is The Swirl Dress, named for the ...

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Marcy Tilton uses Vogue 1750 to make a Liberty Tana Lawn tunic.
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Give Me Liberty — Tana Lawn Tunic

By: Marcy Tilton | 31 Mar. 2021 | Patterns | Liberty Tana Lawn V1750

After coming across an eye-popping $1100 Liberty Tana Lawn tunic while snoop-shopping noodle ...

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Marcy Tilton's sewing tips for her V1784 shirt design for Vogue Patterns.
VIDEO TUTORIAL

Collar Sewing Tips for Vogue Patterns V1784

By: Marcy Tilton | 29 Mar. 2021 | Patterns | Sewing Tips V1784 Video Tutorials Collars

Inside secrets from Marcy Tilton on how to construct the layered pieced collar for her shirt design V1784 for Vogue Patterns.

Part ...

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Katherine Tilton makes and FBA for Butterick fashion pattern B6667.
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Bibbity, Bobbity Boob — FBA for Butterick B6667

By: Katherine Tilton | 29 Mar. 2021 | Patterns | B6667

There are many sources for making a full bust adjustment (FBA) online. I looked around the internet, landed on one, experimented ...

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Marcy Tilton share sewing, design and fabric tips for Vogue Patterns V1694, her Felicity Dress/Tunic design.
PATTERN TIPS

The Felicity Dress — Vogue 1694

By: Marcy Tilton | 10 May. 2020 | Patterns | Tips V1694 Dress

When Vogue 1694, was being developed, it was the end of a long hot summer and my goal was to design a versatile warm weather ...

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Marcy Tilton offers sewing and fabric tips for her V1689 design for Vogue Patterns.
PATTERN TIPS

The Groovy Shacket Vogue 1689

By: Marcy Tilton | 07 Feb. 2020 | Patterns | Shacket Shirt V1689 Jacket

Fun and easy to sew, my latest Vogue release can be worn as either a shirt or jacket, making it a ‘shacket’. Gwen and I dubbed ...

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Sewing tips and video tutorial for Marcy Tilton's V1637 design for Vogue Patterns.
VIDEO TUTORIAL

Split Funnel Neck Tunic — Vogue 1637

By: Marcy Tilton | 29 Jul. 2019 | Patterns | Tunic V1637 Tips

It was cold when this pattern was being developed, and I longed for an easy, cozy tunic to wear over leggings or jeans (as ...

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Marcy Tilton offers sewing tips for her Blank Canvas dress design V9329 for Vogue Patterns.
PATTERN

The Blank Canvas Dress — Vogue 9329

By: Marcy Tilton | 30 Jul. 2018 | Patterns | V9329

The working studio name for this dress is ‘the stop-me-in-the-street dress’ because that is what has happened ...

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Marcy Tilton shares sewing tips for her Crossover Jacket pattern design V9287 for  Vogue Patterns
SEWING TIPS

Crossover Jacket — Vogue 9287

By: Marcy Tilton | 23 Sep. 2017 | Patterns | Tips V9287

Holiday patterns bridge the seasons between Fall/Winter and Spring. Designed to do just that, Vogue 9287 is a simple and clean ...

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Vogue Patterns fashion designer Marcy Tilton shares fabric, fitting and construction tips for her V9238 bell-shaped skirt design.
PATTERN TIPS

Bell Shaped Skirt — Vogue 9283

By: Marcy Tilton | 23 Sep. 2017 | Patterns | V9283 Skirt

This bell shaped skirt is designed for knits, ponte, jersey, novelty sweater type knits. Lightly fitted in the hips, the style ...

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Vogue Patterns fashion designer Marcy TIlton shares fabric, fitting and construction tips for V9284.
PATTERN TIPS

Fitted Pants — Vogue 9284

By: Marcy Tilton | 23 Sep. 2017 | Patterns | V9284 Pants

Fabric/Fitting/Construction Tips

  • Choose a fabric with good stretch - mid/heavy weight pontes are perfect, though ...
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