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Scroop Patterns Kilbirnie Skirt scrooppatterns.com

Introducing the Kilbirnie Skirt!

When I first started Scroop Patterns I just turned whatever garment I was researching and making to fill a gap in my own daily wardrobe or costuming wardrobe into a pattern. The Rilla Corset happened because there were no mid-1910s corset patterns available in PDF form at the time – and I needed one for my Fortnight in 1916 living history research project. The Fantail Skirt also happened because I needed simple Edwardian daywear. There was nothing available in New Zealand pattern-wise, and I got carried away researching. Patterns like the Te Aro Dress & Top and Otari Hoodie came about because I just really wanted to wear them. The Robin Dress happened because I wanted it for my mother. My current objective as a patternmaker is to build families for all my patterns, so that you can make a complete outfit from Scroop Patterns. (well, complete-ish. I’m not going to make a pattern if another maker has a good similar pattern in the same size range. I like my sewing collaborative rather than competitive!) …

Scroop Patterns on Sale!

Published by The Dreamstress

Hey hey! Happy news! Just in case you missed the notifications elsewhere, all downloadable PDF Scroop Patterns are 20% off this week! The discount is applied automatically at checkout: no need to do anything! Not only are patterns on sale (the first time I’ve done a general sale since the launch of the Amalia Jacket and the Selina Blouse!), but the Mahina Cardigan is back after a little hiatus. The sale ends Saturday 5 June, 11:59pm, NZ Time Happy shopping, happy sewing!

Amalia Jacket and 18th century dress ups thedreamstress.com

Cartwheels in Corsets, or Proof That Stays Don’t Stop You From Moving

Published by The Dreamstress

One of the things that people who have never worn a properly fitted corset or pair of stays say is “Oh, they are so confining and restrictive”. Properly made, they really aren’t! Proof? Back in October when Stella and Priscilla and I had fun playing Georgian dress ups, Priscilla wore these Augusta Stays under her Georgian gentleman’s outfit. I was photographing Stella looking all dreamy and gorgeous… And Priscilla decided to photobomb us…by literally cartwheeling in! So yeah, if you can do a cartwheel into a handstand in stays and heels, you can definitely move in them!