Classic Oscar de la Renta Vogue 1721 Sewing Pattern

Such timeless design! FInd this fabulous, uncut pattern here:

KWIK SEW Patterns added to the shop!

If you are a fan of Kwik Sew patterns, there are new additions to the online shelves at Pokey Pokey Needlecraft shop, for both woven fabric and knit fabrics, and both men and women, and even swimsuits for children!

A sewing pattern with just ONE pattern piece!

Imagine getting four looks from just one pattern piece....this is The Any Way Top, a Butterick 5371 sewing pattern.  The listing indicates that the pattern is for size Petite, but any clever sewist could enlarge that single pattern piece to suit their size.  It's now on the online shelf at Pokey Pokey Needlecraft Shop.

The circle of fashion.....

This vintage (80's) sewing pattern is Butterick 6381, to create a blouse with a triangle-shaped cutout at the front collar.  This is a style I have seen just lately on the racks!   This pattern gives you sleeve and design options though, to truly make it your own.  Find it at Pokey Pokey Needlecraft Shop:

Sew your own plus size clothing....

If you're plus size, you know that it's difficult to find stylish garments in quality fabrics at an affordable price.  If you are lucky enough to be a sewist, I've just added some plus-size sewing patterns to the online shelves at Pokey Pokey Needlecraft Shop, so that you can make fashionable clothing in your own colors and style. For example, Vogue 2194:

Vintage Simplicity Sewing Patterns

What I like the best about the vintage sewing patterns from Simplicity are those thick, dark, easy-to-see cutting lines on the pattern pieces (nowdays, the lines are as thick as a hair, and the tissue paper has gotten thinner, if that's even possible!).  And the 'Jiffy' collections were amazing, using only two or three main pattern pieces for construction.  These vintage Simplicity sewing patterns are just a few added to the online shelves at Pokey Pokey Needlecraft Shop:

Independent Pattern Companies provide Unique Looks

If you're a fan of small independent pattern companies for sewing your garments, Pokey Pokey Needlecraft Shop has just added quite a few to their online shelves, such as:

A Craft Assortment of Vintage and New Butterick Patterns

There have been more vintage and new Butterick sewing craft patterns added to the shelves at Pokey Pokey Needlecraft Shop, check them out!  They include dolls, doll clothes, fabric baskets, accessories, and more.

Vintage Vogue American Designer Fashion Sewing Patterns

There's a great new selection of vintage Vogue sewing patterns added to the online shelves at Pokey Pokey Needlecraft Shop!  From the Vogue American Designer collection, there are patterns from Emanuel Ungaro, Claude Montana, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, and more (and remember, a designer garment is still a designer garment, even if you sewed it yourself!) 

Doll makers, new patterns have just been added!

Ten more doll-making sewing craft patterns have just been added to the online shelves at Pokey Pokey Needlecraft Shop.  Here's just a sampling:

Decorating Your Home Yourself

Slipcovers, curtains, and drapes are not as difficult and fussy as you may remember from days gone by.  The new patterns from Simplicity make decorating your home as easy as can be!  

Shop now for these patterns!

Directions for Using Your Vintage Orco Tack It Pattern Marker

You'll occasionally run across one of these vintage sewing pattern marking devices, but the directions might not be included.  I had a copy of the directions, but of course, no marker.  No problem, I don't sew much anyhow; but here is that copy in case you need it!

Very Vintage Sewing and Pattern Making Books!

As anyone who loves sewing knows, even vintage information from sewing books published in 1939 are worth learning from; all those lovely dressmaker details in the clothes of the era are wonderful!  These two vintage volumes have just entered the Busy Crow Studio shop in the Amazon online marketplace:

Yeehaw, get your country on!

Sew yourself up some country style with this Butterick 5629 shirt pattern. The single size pattern is for Size 8; and can be found at the Busy Crow Studio online shop in the Amazon marketplace.

Sew Your Own Stylish Coat

Hard to believe, but there will be a chill in the air soon after September, probably. Time enough to sew your own stylish, lined coat. This pattern can be found at the Busy Crow Studio shop in the Amazon online marketplace (we only have a Size 6 available....).

Sewing Timeless Fashionable Skirts

This sewing pattern from Butterick is rated Very Easy, and includes three variations on a stylish skirt -- in length, and design.  The multi-sized pattern includes sizes 8, 10, and 12.  Find it at the Busy Crow Studio shop in the Amazon marketplace.

Vintage Kwik Sew Vest and Pants Pattern 804 for Boys

This vintage Kwik Sew sewing pattern is number 804, and creates flared pants, and a vest for boys, ages 10, 12, 14 (see back of pattern envelope for sizing).  The illustration kind of reminds me of the boys on the Brady Bunch show from the 70's....

Scrapper Turtle Pincushion Sewing Pattern

There's probably nothing more satisfying than using up those pretty scraps of fabric that you can't seem to throw away, especially to make something useful.  You can easily make some of these turtles as pincushions, or insert a squeaker (found in craft shops) into the shell for a baby toy.  Of course, if you opt for a baby toy, do leave off the buttons, and add embroidered details at the top of the shell. 

Scrapper Turtle Pincushion PDF Pattern, available at www.craftsy.com