This tailored "Beatrix" jacket pattern was inspired by the styles of the late Edwardian era — and by Beatrix Potter, who wore sturdy walking skirts and fitted jackets while working and sketching around her farm in England.

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I created this shirtwaist pattern to go with my “Beatrix” Skirt and Jacket. Now you’ll be able to create a complete outfit–even a jaunty riding habit!–from this trio of patterns, all inspired by 1909 originals.

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Created from an original 1909 May Manton pattern, this is my nine-gore “Beatrix” Walking Skirt pattern. This pattern can be used with the Edwardian Walking Jacket or with the “Beatrix” Jacket pattern. The skirt has options for straight back and "habit" back, which has a demi-train appropriate for side-saddle riding!

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Drafted from an original circa 1908 jacket, this is my Edwardian Walking Jacket pattern. It pairs beautifully with the Beatrix Skirt pattern and can be dressed up or down for any occasion.

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The 1909 Edwardian Dress was the winning pattern from the first Young Designers’ Contest! Rachel Franklin Hurd took her inspiration from an original gown, creating a versatile pattern that can be used for a variety of occasions.

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I just finished a few gowns from your Romantic Era Dress Pattern for a customer and wanted to send you a few photos of them. They came out so prettily and I was so pleased with the pattern, I think it is my favorite so far from the ones I have used from S&S!

My name is Diane and I had my wedding this June. I broke a cardinal rule and made my own dress, out of vintage lace overlaying a duchess satin, which was way over my head, but I managed it anyway.

I've gotten a lot of neat stories and photos from customers over the years, but this one has to take the cake.

I just wanted to share a few pictures with you of the Elegant Lady's Closet Crossover Gown that I recently made. I was THRILLED with the pattern! Thank you so much for it! The fabric is a Reproduction of a Regency Era print!

I sent a question back during the fall while I was sewing my daughter's Regency gown with removable overlay (she wanted two dresses in one).

Over Christmas while on vacation in Florida, I sewed myself the 1909 Edwardian Dress. The dress is made out of white linen and fully lined with cotton fabric.

I wanted to share some photos of a couple of the Regency dresses I'd made from your patterns for my girls. They get no end of compliments on them, thanks in large part to your excellent instructions. I'm a rather inexperienced seamstress, but having started on these patterns has given me the confidence to try more complicated items, so thank you!

Here is an adorable trio of Advance patterns. All are from the early-to-mid 1950s. I think my favorite is the first one with its matching jacket.

This is a classy and tailored eight-gore 1950s skirt pattern that creates skirts exactly like two I have in my collection (handed down by my fashion plate grandmother). These have the fullness without all the gathers around the waist, making for a very flattering fit.

ll of these delightful images were shared by Magic Dog Enterprises. The donor has also been kind enough to provide the text from the pattern backs where she could! Top left: "Jr. Misses' and Misses' One-piece dress with two skirts: Dress has wide shaped collar with notched detail, set-in sleeves, midriff sections and top-stitching detail. Midriff

This 1950s Vogue pattern illustrates how a very simple design can make the transition from day to evening. The long skirt and dramatic back are truly striking. My 1958 Party Dress pattern has a similar style, including the kimono sleeves and V back option. Lovely!

Suddenly we're slim again! This is a 1957 McCall's pattern which shows a return to the slim look of twenty years before, albeit with shorter skirts and bared arms this time around.

The flared skirt look lasted well over a decade--even when the slimmer skirts started coming into vogue. Here is a 1959 dress pattern with options for the both the slim and the full look.

Here is a Simplicity ladies' playsuit pattern from the 1950s. What drama! Note the one-shoulder bodice styling and the "pannier" wrap skirt.