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Author Archives: Jennie Chancey

1940s “Swing” Dress Pattern

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1940s “Swing” Dress Pattern

Here is my 1940s “Swing” Dress Pattern, inspired by an original Hollywood design, circa 1942. The design comes from the WWII days of fabric rationing, which meant narrower skirts and more tailored lines.

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1940s “Chattanooga Purse” ePattern

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1940s “Chattanooga Purse” ePattern

This exclusive crochet ePattern, created by Joys in Stitches exclusively for Sense & Sensibility Patterns, is available for instant download!

Survey Results!

Survey Results!

It has been fun to see responses come in to my recent pattern design survey. I closed it today and went through all the stats and comments, and what a huge array of tastes and preferences you have!

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New Pattern Survey: Take Two!

New Pattern Survey: Take Two!

I sent out a survey link in my most recent eNewsletter and posted it on my Message Forum, but I think some wires got crossed somewhere, which left me with some jumbled responses. So I’m going to try this again with some illustrations to help identify the pattern eras in question.

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1916 Catalog eBook

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1916 Catalog eBook

This gorgeous 1916-1917 Perry Dame ladies’ clothing catalog includes many color plates and beautifully detailed drawings of what “New York Styles” were available in this time period. There are pages of dresses, skirts, waists, coats, shoes, hats, underthings, girls’ clothing, and more. Even the original order form with measuring instructions is included!

Cecilia’s Bib-Front Regency Gown

Cecilia’s Bib-Front Regency Gown

Dear Jennie, First I want to thank you for having made such a great pattern! I love to work with it, it is so versatile and it fits so well. Here I have changed the Regency Gown into a bib-front gown and added a shirred bib. The ruffle around the hem is shirred with cording. [...]

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Colette’s 1780s First Communion Dress

Colette’s 1780s First Communion Dress

I have no experience with historical sewing, so I make no claims that the lace or anything else on this dress is period-correct When I had trouble finding a modest and elegant pattern for my daughter’s first communion dress, I turned to period patterns and found this lovely website, and I am delighted with the [...]

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Kyra’s Beautiful Girl’s 1780s Dress

Kyra’s Beautiful Girl’s 1780s Dress

My daughter, Kyra, absolutely loves this dress. The sash is not as wide as the pattern calls for, since I only had a minimal amount of the blue, but it went perfect with the blue flower fabric. I also had to put in an elastic “drawstring” since it was slipping off her shoulders too much [...]

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Regency Wedding Creations by Heather

Regency Wedding Creations by Heather

Heather created this gown and bridesmaid’s dress for her daughter’s wedding. I think the bride looks charming, elegant, and relaxed all at the same time. Thanks so much for sharing these, Heather! (In case you didn’t catch them, Heather also shared some earlier photos of her daughter in Regency attire.)

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Erica’s Regal Regency Formals

Erica’s Regal Regency Formals

About a year and a half ago, my entire family planned to join my brother and sister for Thanksgiving at their college in Florida. During the trip, my brother, sister, and I were to attend a formal event together. Immediately, of course, my sister and I started dreaming and scheming about what we would wear. [...]

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