Pattern Patter : scarf

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Pattern Patter Team - DIY Gifts For Her

DIY Gifts For Her

It's not too late to stitch up a special DIY gift for her, if you get started soon! The Pattern Patter team is here to help you, and here's what lovely things we have to suggest. :)

Simplicity 1810

Here's a lovely "Beginner's Pac-of-Presents" pattern from the 1950s, which is easy enough for almost any budding stitcher or seamstress! Simple hats, slippers, aprons, bags, and a cummerbund belt are very nice gifts, don't you think? In stock at Erika With A K.

Simplicity 1802

With this lovely pattern, in stock at Paneen Jerez, you can make not only a handbag, a scarf, a pin cushion, a jewelry roll, and a lingerie bag, but also a cute and cheerful stocking to stuff it all in!

Favorite Things Pattern Designs 045

Who wouldn't want a nice warm pair of slippers... regular kind or sweet animal versions? You can make them with a pattern from Sew Betty and Dot.

McCall's 6355

A whole heap of gifts are at your DIY command with this awesome pattern from The Granny Squared. You can make pillows, picture frames, bible covers, pin cushions, and so much more.

McCall's 4182

Who wouldn't like these snuggly fleece accessories? Great quick and easy gift for your fashionable friends. From Keepsakes Studio

Simplicity 4005

Or who wouldn't love a beautiful homemade robe like these? So perfect for Christmas! Via Clutterina.

Vogue 1753

Here's some lovely things you can make! Sachets, a yarn bag, a lovely apron, padded hangers, and more! From Cloe's Closet.

Parade Pattern Design 569

How about these warm and beautiful quilted slippers for your favorite lady? Grandma or auntie would love these, I'm sure. :) You can get the pattern at Sydcam 123.

Here's lots of novelty gifts for mom, dad, and kids too! In this crochet and knit pattern you can download instantly at DRC Rose Patterns.

McCall's 6559

Or how about these adorable elf-like slipper shoes? Make them up in some Christmas colors. :) Violet Crown Emporium has it waiting for you.

Simplicity 9644

Or for the more boho girl, how about these cool 1970s accessories? Hats, belts, and bags from Erika With A K.

McCall's 4987

More snug accessories in this pattern from Lonestar Blondie.

Simplicity 4195

Give real vintage style with this beautiful hat, collar, bag, and dickey pattern from Pattern and Stitch.

Simplicity 2173

More vintage flair with gloves, hats, and bags with this pattern from Grey Dog Vintage.

Simplicity 4711

How about a muff, scarf, hat, and clutch bag? Coordinated gifts for coordinated ladies! Pretty Pattern Shop.

Simplicity 4316

Gifts for Girl and Girl's Best Friend with these matching gal and dog accessories! Ah! So cute! You can get yours at Purple Plaid Penguin.

Vogue 7648

Dramatic designer headwear from Aldolfo and Vogue available at MbChills.

Phyllis C-157

Or how about an elegant and cozy shawl made with love? From Pattern Memories.

Simplicity 2438

If you know someone who likes using Wii Fit, why not get them this awesome little set of Wii Fit accessories? Really cute and unique. Lady Diamond 46's got it!

Coats & Clark No. 163

Or lovely gloves, mittens, socks and hats you can knit? From Fragolina.

Well, that's about it for now! I know you can find lots more patterns suitable for gift-giving!

Be sure to check out all the patterns "for her" from The Pattern Patter Team on Etsy!

Happy Giving! Happy Sewing!

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Focus On: Scarves

By Sherri from sewbettyanddot

The snow is snowing, the wind is blowing
But I can weather the storm!
What do I care how much it may storm?
I've got my love to keep me warm.

I can't remember a worse December
Just watch those icicles form!
What do I care if icicles form?
I've got my love to keep me warm.

"I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm" (Irving Berlin)

Even if you have love to keep you warm, you still might want to don a scarf. And even if you don't need to be warm, you might want to wear one as a fashion accessory!

As practical garments, scarves have their origin in ancient Rome, where they were often a cloth strip tied around the neck and used to wipe sweat or food from the face (ewww!). Originally worn by men, scarves were soon adopted by women--and they've been in fashion, in one form or another, ever since. Throughout history, scarves have had many purposes--as head coverings (for cleanliness, for instance, in a dusty climate, or for modesty); as indicators of rank (Chinese warriors could be identified by the color and material of their scarves), or, of course, to cover the neck and chest for warmth. In the twentieth century, iconic scarf wearers included Isadora Duncan, Audrey Hepburn [couldn't find a photo that I could use here, but we all know what Audrey looks like!], and Dr. Who.

Left: Isadora Duncan; Right: Fourth Doctor (Dr. Who). Both images from Wikipedia

Of course, many scarves have very little practical purpose. Printed scarves tied around the neck or fastened with brooches reached their pinnacle as accessories in the 1960s and 1970s (think Vera's lovely prints, or the coveted Hermes scarf, for example).

Let's have a look at some vintage scarf patterns from the Pattern Patter team. In some cases, you could have that scarf built in to the dress itself...no chance of losing it! (This post is only looking at scarves worn around the neck, not headscarves.) As always, please click on the images to enlarge them.