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" Collars Etc. Patterns"

Some of the most original clothing designs in our industry, Trudy Horne is truly a creative genius.
Each pattern contains lovely embroidery designs and great instructions.
The collar patterns contain three designs in three sizes.

A Creative Needle Classic by Trudy Horne of Collars Etc.

The "Shoulder Button Bishop" is a raglan-sleeve style dress wtih smocking at the yoke and sleeves. View A has a placket opening at the back shoulder View B has a placket opening at center back. Sleeves can be edged with a narrow hem or lace trim. Step-by-step instructions include detailed photos and illustrations for pleating and construction. Pattern also includes two color smocking plates and instruction. "Roses All Around" and "Bayless"

Price $12.00
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CE#21 Mary Jane Jumper & Blouse sz 2 - 5

This pattern includes 3 jumper and 3 blouse styles plus smocking instructions and design. All jumpers are A-lined with a flair skirt (good for twirling) and have shoulder a flap closure. The all-machine lining makes the jumper quick and easy to sew. Three jumper styles include plain with squared front, plain with rounded front, or a smocked insert on the front. All blouses button up the front and have slightly a contoured shape. There are two sleeve and two collar variations. The petite, one-piece collar can be plain, piped or ruffled. Smart, tailored blouse construction is fashioned after the method used in the ready-to-wear industry. In addition to the detailed jumper and blouse instructions, Mary Jane includes great information, instructions and illustrations for Basic Smocking.

Price $12.00
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CE Will - Shirts and Jumpsuits for Boys 1 - 5

A collection of 5 shirt variations and 4 jumpsuit styles. Shirt selections include plain and embellished with smocking, embroidery, cross-stitch or lace. All shirts have a back buttoned closure and straight, hemmed or cuffed sleeves. Lined jumpsuit comes in long and short versions plus two front styles: standard-cut front to be worn with the plain shirt, or low-cut front to expose shirt embellishments such as smocking, etc. The machine lining method for all jumpsuits is quick and produces a neat, professional appearance.

Pattern includes "Coupe de Will" designs and instructions for smocking and cross stitch on shirt.

Price $12.00
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CE Layette - Sizes Newborn - 6 mos

"Layette" is a delightful assortment of clothes and articles for baby's first few months. This incredible collection includes patterns and instructions for making two daygowns, a sleeper, sacque, kimono, cap, diaper shirt, pleated front romper, smocked front romper, slip, bib and blanket. Two size groups, 0-3 months, and 3 to 6 months, are included in one pattern."Layette" introduces JG Rabbit™ designs for embroidery, smocking, cross-stitch, and appliqué. Use these designs to embellish any or all of your creations for boy or girl babies

Price $12.00
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CE#10 Tucked Dress or Baby Daygown - Girls:  Individual sizes: Infants; 1-2; 3-4; 5-6

  • View 1 has center box pleat embellished with embroidery and flanked by 1/4" tucks. Back has matching sets of tucks and button opening. Peter Pan collar and short puffed sleeves are trimmed with entredeux and lace edging.
  • View 2 has same pleat, tuck and back features as View 1, with different embroidery design. Neck edge and sleeves are finished with standing bias bands and eyelet ruffle.
  • View 3 has same pleat, tuck and back features as View 1, plain Peter Pan collar, and long, hemmed sleeves. Small buttons decorate front pleat.
  • View 4 has a front button opening with tucks on either side.

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DOTTIE'S DAY DRESS

The front is constructed of one piece of fabric and features smocking to the shoulder on either side of a center box pleat.  Back has a plain bodice attached to a skirt, and optional belt.  This pattern can also be used for a smocked-to-the-shoulder dress without the center box pleat. Any fabric that can be pleated is suitable for making Dottie's Day Dress - use fine cottons and linens with delicate trims for a dressy look; try broadcloth, chambray, or oxford cloth for a more casual look. 

All sizes, 1 thru 8, come in one package.

Price $12.00
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CE Princess Dress And Coat - Three sizes 3-4; 5-6; or 7-8

Simple construction and the graceful lines of princess seams create a tailored but elegant look for any season of the year.  Six different views for a dress or coat.  This classic style lends itself to a wide range of interpretations in a variety of fabrics.  From bright cotton summer prints to lined wool coats for winter.  Perfect for fall frocks and back-to-school, and stunning in holiday velveteen with a lace collar. Pattern includes lined and unlined versions, four collars, and five sleeve styles.

Comes packaged in sizes 3/4; 5/6; or 7/8

Price $12.00
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Lillian - Girls 1-4 $12.00

Modeled after a 1930's garments, Lillian's elegant simplicity belies the unique construction and careful handwork required to complete this timeless classic.  Pattern includes dress pattern, embroidery design, suggested color and embroidery chart, and 68 detailed instructions.

Recommended for intermediate to advanced stitchers.

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Lilian Daygown, Christening Gown & Cap $13.00

Based on the same style and design of the Lillian Dress (below), but sized to fit babies up to 18 lbs. Our Lillian Baby pattern includes a daygown, a christening gown with ruffle, slips for both gowns, and cap. Two embroidery designs come with the pattern, including the extraordinary design for the christening gown. Also included are detailed and beautifully illustrated instructions for all handwork, embroidery, and assembly required. Recommended for intermediate to advanced stitchers. Use 100% cotton Swiss batiste or voile.

Price $12.00
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CE#14 Gertrude's Baby Cap

This infant cap is appropriate for boy or girl babies.  The front of the cap can be plain or embellished with a variety of decorative treatments such as lace trim, embroidery, or hemstitching.

Several time-saving features reduce construction time: 

  • Front of cap is folded back, creating a self-band or flap. 
  • The crown is faced, eliminating the challenge of  rolling and whipping  a fabric circle. 
  • Lower edge of cap is finished with a bias facing. 
  • Ribbon rosette and tie (streamer) are made from one length of ribbon instead of rosette and streamer being made separately, then tacked together.
Gertrude's Baby Cap is a wonderful complement to daygowns, christening gowns, and other infant articles.  Detailed instructions and illustrations included in pattern. 

Price $9.00
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CE#13 Yoke Dresses I - Girls 1-8

Six sweet styles to choose from with three collar variations and a slip pattern.  Includes smocking and embroidery designs for collars and hemline.  
  • View One is a simple yoke dress with a fancy embroidered collar, bias sleeve edge.  
  • View Two is an heirloom sewn version with a simple neckline with entredeux and lace and embroidered yoke and hemline.  
  • View Three has an attched smocked collar, puffed sleeves with lace ruffle.  
  • Version four is your basic smocked yoke dress with smocked sleeve edge and self ruffle.  
  • Version Five is a non smocked version with a simple peter pan collar (perfect for underneath a smocked pinafore).  
  • Version Six is another non smocked version with a Peter Pan Collar with swiss embroidered ruffle and tab front.  Sleeves are puffed and edge with swiss embroidered edging and bias band.

Price $12.00
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CE#09 Collars Just for Boys - Boys: 6mo to 6
Collar patterns, templates, designs, and ideas for the well-dressed boy, ages 6 mos. to age 6. Contains patterns for 1) square embroidered collar 2) gathered split collar with embroidery and lace trim 3) embroidered apron( short, A-line) with belt and contrasting collar and cuffs 4) diaper shirt 5) collar, cuffs, and placket with button holed scallops, plus additional embroidery designs and templates for a variety of shirt treatments including tucks and fagoting. This pattern does not include pant and shirt patterns, 10 page instruction booklet contains over 80 illustrations.

Price $12.00
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CE#06 Hanna's Sundress & Pinafore - Girls: 1 - 8
Hanna’s Sundresshas been completely re-done! More than just a new look, Hanna now has a new name as well….Hanna’s Sundress & Pinafore. Resized for a better fit, Hanna now comes with a ruffled sleeve option (with easy-to-understand construction), a new embroidery design and detailed instructions with over 80 illustrations. Hanna’s Sundress & Pinafore is still the same adorable, simple garment with endless possibilities.

Price $12.00
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CE#08 Smocked Baby Daygown - Size Infant up to 18lbs
This infant version of the Toddler Smocked Apron has 4 sleeve versions and 3 hem lengths including drawstring bottom. Pattern contains smocking design, instructions and graphs for honeycomb smocking, plus details for finishing collars and sleeves with bullion picot edging. Geometric or picture smocking can be used on the small square of smocking on front. For girl or boy babies. Gown can be made out of cottons and light blends for warm weather, or flannel for colder months.

Price $12.00
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CE#07 Classic Embroidery Designs
For regular and Shadow Embroidery. Contains: Wreaths, ribbons, bows, baskets, flowers, garlands, bouquets......just some of the 174 embroidery designs and motifs in this collection of vintage embroidery designs. TWO ALPHABETS, one larger for shadow work and satin stitch, a smaller one for outline or tiny chain stitch, are also included, PLUS 3 collar designs (square, round, and pointed). "Carolyn's Party Dress", an exquisite yoke design with embroidery, features buttonholes for running ribbon through the yoke and tying with a bow.

Price $12.00
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CE#08 Toddler Smocked Apron - Two sizes: Girls 6-18 months - 2; 3 - 4

This pattern was first printed in 1981 and is still a favorite! A-line garment (they used to be called "aprons") features small square of smocking on the front and back buttoned closure. Includes geometric smocking designs. Small square is perfect for your favorite smocked motif, picture or animal. Smaller size group includes boy aprons with belted back. All girl apron variations have sash option.

Price $9.00
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CE#01 Collar Package #1 - Sizes 2-8 and up
Pattern contains 3 different collar pattern designs in 3 sizes ranging from toddler to adult and includes instructions for embroidering, constructing, fitting, and finishing collars, plus special instructions for adding entredeux and lace trim to collars. A - has large scallops and features a repeat embroidery design for traditional surface or shadow work. Ideal for monochromatic color scheme. B – square collar features bow-knot-and-flowers design in each corner. Suitable for surface, shadow, or silk ribbon embroidery. C – pointed collar features a simple bow-knot-and-flowers design in the center front.

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CE#02 Collar Package #2 - Size 2 -8 and up
Pattern contains 3 different collar pattern designs in 3 sizes ranging from toddler to adult, and includes instructions for embroidering, constructing, fitting, and finishing collars. Special instructions detail how to add entredeux and lace trim to collars and how to attach tatting or lace to an edge with closed blanket stitch (buttonholing lace). A – round collar features a wreath of French and bullion knots and a feather stitched garland. Suitable for traditional surface or silk ribbon embroidery. B – square collar features chain stitched tulips.

Price $12.00
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CE#03 Collar Package #3 - Size 2 -8 and up
Pattern contains 3 different collar pattern designs in 3 sizes ranging from toddler to adult, and includes instructions for embroidering, constructing, fitting, and finishing collars, plus illustrated details on delicate lacework. A - has spokes and features designs for surface and/or shadow embroidery. Lace insertion and edging are buttonholed to collar. B - has loops of lace insertion buttonholed to fabric. Repeat design is suitable for traditional surface embroidery and ideal for monochromatic color scheme. C – pointed collar features an embroidery design suitable for traditional surface work. Trimmed with lace edging buttonholed to collar.

Price $12.00
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CE#04 Collar Package #4 - Size 2 -8 and up
Pattern contains 3 different collar pattern designs in 3 sizes ranging from toddler to adult. All collars have scalloped, appliquéd borders of contrasting fabric. Pattern includes instructions for embroidering, constructing, fitting and finishing collars plus special instructions on attaching appliquéd borders with pinstitch ( Madeira appliqué) A - round collar features simple pinwheel flowers worked at the peak of each scallop. Traditional surface or silk ribbon embroidery can be used. B – square collar features floral design embroidered above the scallops and is suitable for traditional surface embroidery. Lace edging may be added to collar.

Price $12.00
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CE#05 Collar Package #5 - Size 2 -8 and up
Pattern contains 3 different collar pattern designs in 3 sizes ranging from toddler to adult and includes instructions for embroidering, constructing, fitting, and finishing collars. A – round collar features simple embroidery design on the front. Bow-knot can be worked in shadow or surface embroidery. Trimmed with entredeux and lace edging. B – square collar features embroidery design for chain or featherstitch and is ideal for monochromatic color scheme. C- wreath, bow & flower embroidery, insertion & gathered ruffle edge.

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And a new book on Baby Blankets

Beautiful Baby Blankets - $10.00

A custom made blanket is a great sewing project, useful item, and always an appreciated gift, but you won't be able to stop with just one blanket when you read this 10-page booklet filled with instructions, illustrations, and creative ideas for transforming a plain piece of fabric into a treasured keepsake. Two methods for edging fabric with a variety of bindings are meticulously detailed. Booklet also includes 3 embroidered blanket projects ranging from fancy to fun with designs and instructions, plus a great alphabet for monogramming.

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