Do you struggle to find styles that fit you right and look good on you?
Send me a photo, drawing or sketch of what you want, along with your measurements and ideas about the design that you have in mind. I’ll work closely with you to create your perfect outfit or dress. Or, if a standard size (S, M, L, or XL) will suffice, you can choose a standard size vintage pattern from my Etsy shop.
Patterns made to your exact measurements
The patterns in my Etsy shop are selected for their beauty and complexity, and are adapted to 21st-century ideals of comfort. Unlike the standard patterns you’ll find in vintage magazines, my made-to-measure patterns are custom drawn to your exact measurements. No more fiddling, snipping and tinkering to get the final piece to fit just the way you want!
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Alterations to your heart’s content
Made-to-measure means the clothes will be just your size, but maybe you'd like to style the garment even further. Perhaps you’d like it to be just a little tighter here, or a little looser there, or maybe you’d prefer to split a dress into two pieces or lengthen a skirt. Great! Just specify it in your order, and I’ll adapt the pattern accordingly.
Get inspiredBrowse my collection of garment shapes and styles that you can mix and match to create your perfect look.
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Exact measurementsMy illustrated, step-by-step guide will help you take precise measurements and get just the fit you're after.
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Key to symbols
Symbol |
Meaning |
✕ |
Denotes the center of the front |
* |
A large asterisk denotes the center of the back |
—-- |
Grading lines. There are parts of the pattern that are graded, which can be used to enlarge or reduce the sizing as you need. Other parts of the pattern should not require grading, and so do not have any grading lines |
o-- |
Notches are for matching seams, and help to mach up the pieces of the pattern |
~ |
Waves show where the fabric should be gathered |
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Two parallel slashes indicate a pleat |
– – – |
Dashed lines indicate the center of the front and parts of the fabric where there will be a fold, such as in the collar, the waistline and the knee line |
CAPITAL LETTERS |
Indicate a style variation of a pattern. |