Perfectly pressed seams will make all the difference in making your garments look professionally made. When I was learning to sew, my Parisian-trained sewing instructor …
How to Make a Seam Lay Flat – The Foolproof Method for Perfect Seams
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Edelweiss Patterns Sizing Chart
As with most pattern companies, we use the standard American pattern sizing chart, which looks quite a bit different than what you may be …
A Beautiful Victorian Cotton Dress Worn by Karen Grassle as Caroline Ingalls
Of all the dresses Caroline Ingalls wore for the “Little House” television shows, one of my favorites is a printed floral cotton sateen number that …
Caroline Ingalls’ Pioneer Dresses from “Little House on the Prairie”
Haven’t you always loved the simple styles Caroline Ingalls wore for the “Little House on the Prairie” TV show? Despite the fact that she would …
Did Maria Really Make Play Clothes from Curtains?
If you are familiar with the von Trapp family story, you have probably wondered before, “Did Maria really make the children playclothes from her bedroom …
Welcome to the Edelweiss Patterns blog!
Welcome to the Edelweiss Patterns blog page! I’m excited to share with you what I’ve learned from my studies of historical costume, vintage sewing projects, …