Heirloom sewing patterns

Learn the machine stitches and techniques that best mimic the delicate handwork associated with heirloom sewing. We focus on the options that are the easiest to incorporate into garment or home décor projects.

There are certain elements that make a garment an “Heirloom Garment.” Those elements, now machine done, are sewing techniques once called Fine French Hand Sewing and were popular in the late 1800s to the 1920s. … More

In the Edwardian era, there were 5 ways to attach ruffles: with a receiving tuck, flat felled seam, finishing braid, French seam or whipped gathers.

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Are you wondering how to add lace trim like in earlier times? Learn 6 different vintage ways to insert lace and improve your heirloom sewing skills!

Technique I used on the white dress in the Sew Beautiful article. It made the Dress! Use a 6 Crewel Needle and 4 to 6 strands of floss. I...

Here’s a really fun and popular sewing pattern for a tiny fairy toy. These tiny fairies are 6.5” tall and are relatively quick and easy to make because of their size and the simple sewing pattern. The designer, 1 x 2 Studio, says they’re great as Christmas tree ornaments and perfect for dollhouses! They are […]