The timeless base pattern has been given a modern update with roomy pockets, fully machine sewn construction, ankle of mid-calf hem lengths, a low or high scooped neckline, and straight or lantern sleeves.
When we launched the Scroop + Virgil’s Fine Goods Cassandra Stays someone asked about the different tab shapes of the Augusta Stays (pointed triangular tabs) and the Cassandra Stays (rectangular tabs). I love a good ‘learn about historical fashion by comparing what you see in extant examples’ post (like the one I did on late 18th century sleeve stripes), and thought this was the perfect topic for that.
It’s midyear, I’m in Hawai’i having a long overdue visit with my parents, AND 10 adorable khaki campbell ducklings hatched yesterday. Clearly it’s time to celebrate – with a SALE! So, from now until Tuesday 2 July, 11:59pm, NZ Time, all patterns at scrooppatterns.com are: 20% off! The discount is applied automatically at checkout: no need to do anything. Just pop on over to scrooppatterns.com and fill your sewing queue up! Happy shopping, happy sewing! (and if you have a discount voucher from doing the Scroop Patterns Survey – don’t worry, there will be two new patterns to use it on before your voucher expires!)
