April sponsors:
Stokx patterns: 3 patent apron patterns – this is perfect for wearing when crafting, cooking, or gardening. It reminds me of utilikilts in the best way – an modern industrial take on the half-apron.
If you would like to sponsor a prize for our show, all you have to do is be willing to send said prize anywhere in the world – easiest for those that offer pdfs, but many folks have sponsored with mailed prizes. Just dm us in Instagram or email punkfrockers@gmail.com.
What are we sewing?
Jenny:
| Trapezoid Skirt | DIY Daisy | Freeman’s Creative | Canvas | Typewriters |
| Rosebud Raglan | DIY Daisy | Mulberry Silk | Linen | WIndowpane black white |
| Sonya Ruffle | DIY Daisy | Mulberry Silk | Linen | Windowpane black white |
| Trapezoid Skirt | DIY Daisy | Fabrics Store | Linen | Rust |
| Two Tone Skirt | DIY Daisy | Fabrics Store | Linen | Two colors lime green, yellow |
| Rosebud Raglan | DIY Daisy | Freeman’s Creative | Canvas | Typewriters |
| Sonya Ruffle | DIY Daisy | Fabrics Store | Linen | Apple green |
Beverly:
Sauvie Sundress by Sew House Seven – royal blue linen from Merchant and Mills
Sport Shorts by Friday Pattern Co. – pay as you wish pattern, stretch woven from Greenstyle
New patterns:
Sew House Seven Regalia blouse
Pattern Features
Stand-up collar
Back keyhole opening with back neck ties
Front & back yokes with gathered front and back lower bodices
Length #1 – cropped hem
Length #2 – “tuck-in” length hem with optional waist tie
Sleeve A – gathered at shoulder and narrows at wrist
Sleeve B – gathered at shoulder and gathers at cuff
Optional tulle sleeve head pouf
- All sleeve options can be added to bodices A, B or C
- Bodice A. Front split opening with neck gathers and neck binding into neck ties
- Bodice B. “V” cross over neck
- Bodice C. Round neck with front button opening
- Sleeve 1. 3/4 length very full sleeves with elastic opening
- Sleeve 2. Elbow length full sleeve with a deep cuff
- Sleeve 3. Elbow length double tucked, draped sleeves
Tilly and the Buttons Mabel Dress and blouse
Square-shaped elasticated neckline
Full-length or elbow-length sleeves, with deep shirred cuff or narrow shirred cuff with frill hem
Voluminous raglan sleeves elasticated around the shoulders
Front neckline has a pretty frill, keyhole opening and faux drawstring ties
Blousy bodice and floaty skirt cinched in with shirred waistline
Make it as a midi-length dress or peplum blouse
Cris Wood Sews Dewdrop tunic and cover up
Let’s talk about sewing books: Note – books often have patterns that don’t meet our requirements, but still may contain information that’s really helpful no matter what your size is.
Vintage:
Reader’s Digest Craft book that everyone’s house had when I was growing up
Check out your local used book store for books in categories like Fashion, Fashion Design, and Crafts for other possibilities.
Reader’s Digest complete guide to sewing
Modern:
DIY Daisy – Sew It Yourself
Jenny Rushmore – Ahead of the Curve
Sewing Machine Accessory Bible
Sandra Betzina Fabric Savvy
The Act Of Sewing – Sonya Philip
The Fashion Designer’s Textile Directory
Fitting and Pattern Alteration
Baby Lock has books available to help you with creative use of machines & accessories. These are SUPER expensive – $300 MSRP. I found mine on eBay used for a bargain price.
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