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Wardrobe Trio: Jacket, Tunic, Soft Pant — Vogue 1959

By: Marcy Tilton | 02 Jun. 2023 | Patterns | Patterns Tips V1959

Vogue 1959 is a wardrobe trio featuring a jacket, tunic and soft pant. This post features garment samples and sewing tips when you're ready to create your version.

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Marcy Tilton share sewing, design and fabric tips for Vogue Patterns V1694, her Felicity Dress/Tunic design.
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The Felicity Dress — Vogue 1694

By: Marcy Tilton | 20 Apr. 2023 | 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 dress. Named for a friend, the Felicity can be made either with sleeves or sleeveless, and features flattering lines that can be adapted to different fabrics in a style to dress up or down.

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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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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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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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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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