Inspiration for Upcoming Projects!
What a thrilling weekend! Thank you all so much for joining up. It means the world to us to have you as supporters!
Having you as patrons means we can go forward with some dream projects, and we've got SO much fun stuff in the works for the next few months. I promise you our upcoming content will not disappoint! Here are some of our current favorite inspiration images as a little teaser. (See anything you love?) And don't worry, you will get to have your say in our content too! Further along in the month, I will be publishing a poll to see which ideas you are most excited about. Our goal is to have a healthy mix of pattern expansions, vintage embellishment techniques, and standalone exclusive patterns.
For now, just enjoy the content that is already here for you! We can't wait to see your Hooded Princess Coats and Starburst Dresses. And I love how you're using this as a social platform too. Keep those comments coming, and we will have a great conversation going here at all times.
Stay tuned for announcements about this month's live streams! Can't wait to catch up with you all.
xoxo,
Gertie (and Melisha!)
Comments (47)
Ok I love TMMM…. Maybe if I make the dresses it will come back on soon!?!?
I'm wondering if I can adapt the princess coat into a robe, actually a bit like the one on the inspiration board 🤔what do you all think ? Would it work 🤗 ?
We actually have something you’ll like planned for the month after next if you can wait! 😉
Would love to see any of her outfits from when she's in the mountain lodge. (the catskills i think?) Any sundress patterns would be *amazing* Although I know more likely to be a full Charm pattern than a Patreon one.....either way. those!
If we're in a requesting mood, I would absolutely LOVE everything that Joan and Betty wear from Mad Men. :D I can't wait for that new skirt pattern you've been hinting at! I've been dreaming off all the variations and colors I could make it in. I'm a new sewist so am going to be making my way through your books but love everything you do!
Ooooo Gertie! Anything, and I do mean *ANYTHING* that Rose Weissman or Midge Maisel wear from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel!!! That dressing gown that Rose is wearing would be A-MAY-ZING!!! <3
Ohmygosh I would LOVE a dressing gown like Rose Weissman's! Midge's outfits get most of the love, but I'm super into Rose's entire wardrobe.
I Love the neckline on that red dress too! Perfect for us girls who are thin on the top. Can't wait!
Oooh, I ADORE 🥰 that red dress, love the neckline on it
I swear I oohed and aahed over Rose’s dressing gowns most out of this season (and that’s really saying something, my poor husband can never hear the show over me haha).
Maybe one of those insanely gorgeous glamour dressing gowns? I'm a sucker for OTT sleeves and gathers!
I would love vintage inspired tops with neckline variations, like sweetheart and square etc. plus sleeve variations. Both in knits and wovens. Plus jackets, coats and sweaters! Anything with hoods and pockets! : )
love Love LOVE that green skirt!
Beach pajamas would be great.
Love the expansion packs! In regards to the Lamour dress, if we own the older pattern, do you just use the lining pieces to make the starburst expansion? Is there also instructions for the ‘flap’ at the back, or is that part of the newer pattern? Love your designs 😍😍😍
Hi Sam! Yes, that's exactly right. The instructions here tell you how to make the flap on the halter strap :)
Very excited about this Patreon - I just printed out both of the expansions! I had a question, that I didn't see on your actual website - if we purchase a paper pattern, is there anyway to also get a download link for the PDF version?
Thanks! That’s not currently an option, just because pdf and print are totally separate products that have their own expenses to produce in a quality way. However! We were considering adding a $20 tier where you would get 30% off future print patterns and you would also receive the pdf version.
Love the fashions from Mrs. Maisel.
I love the dressing gowns from the 1950's!
I love all the the future plans but especially the red dress!! Just not enough time in a day :0(
Is anyone else interested in those 1940s blouses and suits and such? I think they're so beautiful, but I know the suits especially would be quite a lesson in tailoring
Check out this month's youtube episode if you're interested in tailoring! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFNwZmJCnBo
I agree with everyone else. The Mrs. Maisel costumes are to die for.
I like the swirly squares pattern. I wonder what would be the most efficient way to make a plain fabric have that pattern. Applique? Fabric painting? Definitely NOT embroidery! XD
We have a plan! We're hoping to do that one this summer! And no, definitely not embroidery!
I think another great spin from the princess coat would maybe be a peplum? Something between the cropped jacket and full skirt that gives flounce but works as a transition piece for the in-between months.
The Princess Coat comes with a peplum already! I think you'll like it.
Everything about that red dress, the necklines, the rope detail. Love it
Agreed, that one has been in my inspiration files forever!
I've always wanted to make one of the full skirts!
I'm making the birdie skirt right now, it's a wonderful pattern and a good mix of appliqués and embroidery.
A dressing gown would be lovely. All I wear at home are my pajamas and nightgowns
Omg, literally anything Mrs. Maisel! There’s a dress that Midge wears when she arrives at the Fontainebleau hotel in Miami that has a fabulous cape. I need THAT dress!! ❤️ do you guys know the one? Oversized blue polka dots with flowers. (Ps: I’ve been to that hotel, it looks almost exactly as-is on the show and I got to walk down the staircase to nowhere! SO FUN!) Edit: I think Rose has the BEST fashion of everyone on that show. I’d wear every single one of her outfits.
I have been drooling over that cape dress too!
I've been dying for a dressing gown pattern!
😍 Super excited for it all! I actually have that bottom left circle skirt pattern myself!
Yes, to all of the above! I’ve been so inspired, can’t wait to get stared!
I love that Greek key skirt, I’d love to see more
the two on the left and the key pattern on the right!!!
So many cute things, not enough time! I'm going to need to take a couple of days off of work and just sew if I want to make all of this.
Yes!!! I would love some tips on how to make a full circle skirt when you don't have the right width fabric! I was given 6 yards of really beautiful patterned fabric, but it is 45" in width, not the recommended 60" +. Also, I'm in love with fabric belts that match the dress/skirt you are making/wearing. Is that something that can be learned, or does that take specialty equipment/skills?
I always put circle skirts on the crosswise grain, so you can use 45" or 60" wide fabric. That's the layout you see in all our patterns for circular skirts!
so excited for everything!
Love the dressing gown!
I second the dressing gown
Oooooh! Super excited! Can't wait!