New! Introducing our Couture Rose Pattern for Fabric Flowers

Our New Pattern for Fabric Flowers  ~ Inspired by 1950s Paris Fashion Houses

Do you ever wish your everyday outfits made you feel more elegant? (Without wearing, say, a ballgown?)  On busy days your “separates” – a top with capris or a sweater & skirt, often get tossed on before dashing out the door on errands, or staying in for a long day of caring for toddlers. 

My solution is to pop on a cluster of handmade roses than lend an immediate “boutique” touch to even the most casual knit top. In any color & most any light or medium weight fabric, this couture rose pattern requires less than a 1/4 yard of material and twirls into the most beautiful faux flowers!  And every time I pass a mirror they put the biggest smile on my face. (The pattern is available here.)

(This outfit: Couture Roses made from ivory lining fabric ~ Peach knit top sewn from an antique pattern ~ Retro capris purchased here.)

Originally designed in Paris in the 1950s, this design of couture fabric rose graced the dresses of society’s grandest occasions – reception & weddings & debutante balls.  (“Couture” is the French word for “sewing”, but it tends to mean high-quality, hand-sewn, custom made fashions.  All these years later, Paris is still the center of haute couture.)  Although these roses originated in an exclusive fashion house, they’re so straightforward that you can whip them in up the evenings while watching a show, or sew a few in the afternoon when you have free time.  It’s sort of the spring version of knitting – making something with your hands that will accessorize your outfits for years to come…

{This outfit: Couture Roses sewn from cotton lawn Swiss Dot ~ Eyelet vintage dress sewn from a self-drafted pattern – purchased belt.)

This pattern is the perfect way to use up leftover material from your past sewing projects, or to splurge on a luxury fabric you wouldn’t make an entire dress out of.  Taffeta, satin, chiffon, organza, tulle, batiste, velvet, silk dupioni, or even lining fabric are a few of the materials that will all work perfectly with this pattern.  These couture roses look perfect on everyday sweaters & blouses, and you attach them to a pin that can be removed easily when it’s time to launder the rest of your garment.  (I use this dual clip brooch pin since it gives you the option to easily clip it on without leaving tiny holes in your shirt.)

(This outfit: Gold couture roses sewn from silk dupioni ~ Lace dress sewn from our 1950s Sisters Dress Pattern.)

But if your calendar tends toward formal or dressy occasions, these couture roses will be right at home on D’orsay high heels, polonaise skirt hems, the collar of your bolero, or your sparkly satin clutch…

(Couture Roses in this photo sewn from silk dupioni, pinned onto this satin high heel.)

The Couture Rose Pattern comes in digital format, so you can download it instantly & print at home on US Letter (8.5 x11″) or A4 paper. The pattern file includes photo instructions for each step of the sewing process to make sewing a breeze.

(This outfit: Couture Roses sewn from peach chiffon fabric ~ Red top purchased ~ Bow earrings purchased here.)

Making something with your own hands is so fulfilling, and we hope this pattern adds a bit of sparkle to your every-day life!  Click here to purchase this pattern.

Happy Sewing!

Katrina Holte

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