Five Dress Patterns for the Renaissance Festival

Simplicity 1551 Misses Renaissance Queen Gown in size 18-24 UNCUT

What is it about a Renaissance Festival or Medieval Fair that makes them so attractive? The time in history was difficult for almost all. Disease, poverty for all but a few, high crime rates yet when we see the long, flowing gowns we let out a big, collective sigh. I think the chess matches with human chess pieces are cool....although I don't think I would want to be one of the pawns. I couldn't stand still long enough.
Not all of us would be a princess living in a  castle and wear gorgeous gowns and furs but one can wish.  Here's a few patterns to help make that dream come true at the next festival.....or wedding.

Simplicity 1045 Medieval Queen costume gown in size 14-20 UNCUT Beautiful dress that comes in more than one length. 

Simplicity 1026 Cinderella Costume in size 6-14 UNCUT Glass slipper, anyone?

Simplicity 1137 Misses' Renaissance Costume Size 14-22 UNCUT Stunning!

Simplicity 1305 Girls' Princess and Fairy costume dresses in size 3-8 with matching dresses for 18" doll. UNCUT
For the little girl who dreams of being a princes and her baby, too. 

Simplicity 0733 Girls' Frozen Costume Dresses in size 3-8 UNCUT
Anna and Elsa dresses would look majestic at the fair!

Stop by GoofingOff Sewing when you have a chance. There are more costume patterns in the shop for all kinds
of parties or fairs.

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Four Patterns from GoofingOff Sewing That Will Make You Miss the 80's

I was chatting with some friends about the 1980's, the hair, the music, the styles. So much to talk about!  Lots of wildness but some good times, too. Here's a few patterns that are truly 80's style, padded shoulders and all. Might make you miss the mullet.
Here's a little Blondie to put you in the 80's mood while you look at the styles.

McCall's 3583 from 1988 with Shaped Waistline, gathered skirt and neckline variations in size 10-12-14. UNCUT Sew this off-the-shoulder or one shoulder to wear at the beach. Perfect for warm weather. Great for an evening at the beach club...Florida style. 

Butterick 4658 Misses' Cover-ups and Shawls in size small from 1986. UNCUT
This would be great on a cool summer evening. Maybe in white with a wedding gown to keep the ac off the bride's shoulders. 

McCall's 7155 Misses's Wrap Tops in size Medium, bust 34-36 inches UNCUT
Good choice for summer fun or pair it up with nice pants or a skirt for the evening. 

Butterick 3686 Misses' Loose Fitting Jackets in size P-S-M, bust 30-36 inches. UNCUT

Loose fitting and snuggle up jacket. Fast and easy to sew. 

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"New" Vogue Listings

These wonderful Vogue patterns arrived recently. Some are designer patterns, others are Easy and Very Easy to Sew.

Vogue 1848 Geoffrey Beene Designer, UNCUT

Vogue 1895 Tom and Linda Platt Designer, UNCUT

Vogue 1960 Donna Karan Designer, UNCUT

Rare Military Style Jacket and Skirt, State of Claude Montana Designer, size 20-24 UNCUT

Vogue 9460, UNCUT

Vogue 9496, UNCUT

Vogue 9629 UNCUT

Vogue 9721 UNCUT

Vogue 9669 UNCUT

Vogue 9431 in size 6-8-10

Vogue 9546 UNCUT Sizes 12-16 and 18-22 available

Vogue 9296 Maternity Uncut Sizes 6-10, 12-16, and 18-22 available

Post by Eileen Patterson aka GoofingOff.