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"Smocking and Heirloom Sewing Patterns for Women"
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Grace Knott Patterns - This pattern can make the blouse from the movie "Mona Lisa's Smile" with Julia Roberts
GK#11 Ladies Nightie
Misses 8-18
GK#12 Ladies Bishop Blouse or Dress Misses: 10-16
Notions you might need
Iron-On Smocking Dots - $3.50 per package of two 24" x 36" sheets. Two styles and two colors: (Regular spacing and Pleater Compatible - blue or yellow)
Price $3.50 Quantity requested
Yellow Smocking Dots
Pleater Compatible spacing (to match the contemporary smocking patterns we sell).
Smock and Block Guide for Bishop Dress & Blouse Necklines by Ellen McCarn $6.00
This handy tool which you can mount into a hoop or a picture frame has all the necklines of 18" AG dolls up through preemie/newborns to Adult necklines and is printed on heavy pellon. It also a blocking guide for inserts AND has a scallop tracing guide for hems and collars. The size of the scallops measure from 1" to 4". Price $6.00 Quantity requested
Little Sunday Dresses
The Ladie's Robe Pattern - Misses 6-18
Such a lovely robe pattern, very elegant and feminine at the same time. Perfect for batistes or silks, add lace as you choose. Smocking is from the yoke on the front to the back of the sleeves with graph included. Quick and easy to construct. Would make a wonderful gift for any occasion.
A pretty and simple pattern to make for either sleeping or lounging around the house or pool. Perfect for those hot summer days, ugh. Three styles of smocking designs included for honeycomb and vertical smocking. You have your choice of three hemline treatments, ruffle or edged with lace or contrasting fabric or in the case of the picture a horizontal stripe.
Meco Modes from Australia
Smocked Blouses for the Younger Woman
A perfect blouse for work or whenever, elegant yet playful. This simple fitted round yoke blouse comes with two sleeve options (long and short, shown) as well as a shadow work design. The smocking falls gracefully from the yoke.
Price $17.00 Quantity requested
Includes a beaded smocking design perfect for fancy occasions with blouse made in a sheer fabric. Goes well with an evening skirt.
Another innovative pattern from Meco Modes to satisfy your craving for style as well as smocking. Multi-sized halter-neck top, the shaped midriff section is fully lined and buttons through at the back. View A -0 With shoe-string straps that tie around th enck. View B - With an elegant neck band which closes at the back with buttons. Both are suitable for evening wear, especially if you make them in fine silks or satins. Pattern contains all sizes plus a smocking graph with full instructions and thread color suggestions to stitch the design. Suggested fabrics: Soft materials that drape well, lightweight cotton, silk , polyester, rayon (or blends), voile, batiste, cheesecloth, lawn, chiffon, crepe de chine, georgette, challis. Takes 1 1/3 yards for most sizes.
Suggested fabrics: Soft materials that drape well, lightweight cotton, silk , polyester, rayon (or blends), voile, batiste, cheesecloth, lawn, chiffon, crepe de chine, georgette, challis. Takes 1 1/3 yards for most sizes.
View A - Smocking forms a narrow band around the entire neckline, including an extension that sites across the top of the arm, while rows of smocking, to replicate shirring, control the fullness under the bust. Tiny frills trim the neckline and the upper and lower edges of the armband. A deeper peaked frill is the feature of the hemline. View B - This peasant style, short-sleeved top features the same neckline smocking as view A. The lower edge of the top is cropped short to site beneath the bust. The edges of this top are also finished with tiny frills. A drawstring (narrow cord or ribbon) is use to gather in the lower edge of the sleeves. Suggested fabrics: Soft materials that drape well, lightweight cotton, silk , polyester, rayon (or blends), voile, batiste, cheesecloth, lawn, chiffon, crepe de chine, georgette, challis. Takes 2 1/4 yards for most sizes.
View B - This peasant style, short-sleeved top features the same neckline smocking as view A. The lower edge of the top is cropped short to site beneath the bust. The edges of this top are also finished with tiny frills. A drawstring (narrow cord or ribbon) is use to gather in the lower edge of the sleeves.
Suggested fabrics: Soft materials that drape well, lightweight cotton, silk , polyester, rayon (or blends), voile, batiste, cheesecloth, lawn, chiffon, crepe de chine, georgette, challis. Takes 2 1/4 yards for most sizes.
Smocked Ladies Nightgowns
The latest design by Kathy Barac is a lovely nightgown with a smocked front panel suitable for nursing moms (hidden placket!!!). Your choice of two sleeves styles, cap as shown or long sleeves.
A ladies' ankle length nightgown with sleeveless or short angel sleeve variations. Edging lace finishes the neckline, hem and armholes or the lower edge of the sleeves. All sizes included: 8-18
Edging lace finishes the neckline, hem and armholes or the lower edge of the sleeves.
All sizes included: 8-18
This stunning nightgown, with it's distinctive front yoke panels, can be made with or without smocking at the neckline and sleeve edges. Two long sleeve options are included - one with smocking at the wrists, while the other has narrow bands. The short sleeves can be smocked or fathered with elastic.
Ladies Jabot Blouse - Misses: 6-22
This blouse is a very good pattern to make as is or for a jumping off point for as many variations as you can think of. It's high collar makes it perfect for reproducing Victorian and Edwardian lace blouses. Or for example you could leave off the jabot or add the smocked one designed by Susan York as seen in Sew Beautiful in 1996. Pattern contains two collar variations, high neck or round collar, plus three different jabots. A classic look which can be adapted to recreate Victorian blouses, a very feminine addition to your wardrobe.
Two styles to choose from, peasant (shown) with tucks or heirloom sewn yoke with lace insertion and ribboned beading. Either style is an elegant addition to your wardrobe.
A semi-fitted, pullover blouse (yeah no darts) with a front opening in two different styles. The smocked collar can be made as attached or detachable in the same or contrasting fabric as the blouse or in eyelet edging. The depth of the collar can vary. You have your choice of long or 3/4 length sleeves with a self fabric ruffle or out of eyelet edging.
Button down front, smocked and semi adjustable neckline, smocked cuffs make this blouse an ideal addition to any woman's wardrobe 3 other views make this pattern truly a universal standard.
Easy to smock, easy to sew pullover blouse with smocking at the shoulders (my first project 20 yrs ago in fact) and easy to construct .... no zippers. Can be made into a tunic or dress if you like.
Easy to smock and construct, fits many sizes and can be expanded to fit larger sizes. Shoulder ties, pleated from with fabric overlay edged with lace. A perfect pretty dress to wear on hot summer days where the thought of clothes is overwhelming.
To go with Sandy's Blouses! Three different waist styles and three different hem styles make for nine different skirt combinations. Size 8-16 all in one pattern. Easy to adjust to your own size.
Beaucoup Pattern Company - Lou Ann Lamar & Lucy Crosby
Misses Sm-Lg
Five different slips to make from heirloom sewing to shadow embroidery.
Misses 6-14
Three versions of a pretty basic blouse. Your choice of short or long sleeves and either a square embroidered handkerchief for the collar or make your own Cutwork or Battenburg Lace collar.
Other Designers
Primrose Lane
Victorian Dreams - Smocked Gown, Robe, Bed Jacket and Eye Shades
What a treat, a matching pattern for mommy, daughter and dolly!! A lovely ensemble of a smocked and embroidered tea length gown, smocked and embroidered robe or bed jacket and matching eye shades. Pattern includes a simple geometric smocking design and delicate embroidery designs for the bodices and hem.
Evening Elegance - $10.00 Sizes Misses 2-20
An elegant but modest V neckline button down front blouse with scalloped collar and your choice of either fold back cuffs or smocked sleeve cuffs. Long sleeves: pleated to banded mock French cuffs or gathered to smocked cuffs. Collars: scalloped w/ Madeira appliquéd band or piped with embroidery. Madeira by Machine instructions & "Woven Silk" smocking plate included.
Lyn Weeks Patterns
Tucked Heirloom Blouse for those elegant occasions or to play dress up at the office. Quick and easy to make you can embellish to your hearts content or keep it simple but elegant. Looks great under a suit jacket. "Every woman's wardrobe should include a crisp linen blouse with just enough "heirloom" detailing to make it feminine. This blouse is equally at home with a pair of denim jeans or a classic tailored straight skirt, which means it may spend more time out of your closet than in it! Short and long sleeve versions, button down the front, tucks, embroidery and lace insertion."
A Dolman sleeve blouse is a nice addition to any woman's wardrobe. It is simple to construct, easy to wear but still allows you to incorporate some elegant details to make it special. Featured is the horizontal tucked panel in the front. Make it in knit and jazz it up with contrast piping for a sporty look or silk crepe, pima cotton lawn, long sleeves and mother of pearl buttons.
Round yoke heirloom nightgown...if pampering products like rose water, aromatherapy, and herbal tea and the pleasures that help you wind down after a hectic day, take these little indulgences a step further by slipping into something utterly elegant. An heirloom nightgown is the crowning comfort. The round yoke works up beautifully in a selection of laces and embroideries, or perhaps with the inclusion of hand embroidery or tucks on inserted fabric. For a last-minute gift, this design would look just as pretty if made with gathers on both the front and back instead of the smocking.
CKP#196 Ladies Smocked Gown & Robe SM-LG
One of the sweetest and simplest smocked gown and robes in our world today. Can be a nightgown or dress depending upon the fabric used. Gussy it up with lace and insertion to make a beautiful wedding set to give to the new bride.
Garden Fairies Designs
VIVIAN - A Dream Blouse
Finished Measurements
Bust Back Length
8: 43" 20 7/8" 10: 44 1/8" 21 1/8 12: 46 1/4" 21 3/8" 14: 49 1/4" 21 7/8" 16: 49 1/4" 21 7/8" 18: 51 1/2" 22 1/8" 20: 53 1/2" 22 3/8" 22: 55 1/2" 22 5/8"
Yardage
36" 45" 60"
Size: 8-10 2/1/4 1 5/8 1 1/4 Size: 12-16 2 1/2 2 1/8 1 5/8 Size: 10-20 2 7/8 2 1/4 1 3/4
Misses: 8-22 Included $8.50
Reminiscent of a 1920's middy blouse, "Vivian" is a loosely fitting, banded dropwaist blouse riding 2" below the waist with 3/4 length sleeves & delicate handkerchief point cuffs, cut on the bias and attached with triple entredeux. Gathered French Lace surrounds the attached individual collar pieces pieced together to simulate lacy handkerchiefs. The collar can be embellished with simple French Knots, triple feather stitch, bullion roses or Silk Ribbon embroidery creating the look of old fashioned handkerchiefs. The V neckline and below the waistline band are a flattering look for any figure. The blouse was designed as a showcase for handmade lace insertions or for embroidered insertions. Included are several original embroidery designs by Maureen Commisa of "Sweets" for simple embroidery, lots of bullion rose combinations and ShadowWork.
Adaptation included for tuck-in style and for a peplum style. Comes with detailed instructions and clear illustrations and a stitch dictionary. Also included is step-by-step instructions for how to make a full-proof bullion rose, as well as a mini stitch dictionary for all of the designs included.
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