Stuck On Scallops

One of my favorite sewing touches is scallops!  Pretty on a hem, as trim, on a neckline, on kids or grown-ups.. this sweet touch is never out of style.  It can make something simple look really high-class!  Let's look at some patterns, shall we? :)

Madame Weigel's 3284 via the Vintage Pattern Wiki

This is one of the earliest patterns I could find with scallop detail!  This cute child's coat has scallop trim on the cuffs and collar.  This little coat would still look darling on a child today.

McCall 3957 via Vintage Pattern Wiki

This early McCall "waist" blouse features a simple two-scallop button closure, with or without collar.

Butterick 3067 via the Vintage Pattern Wiki

Scallops continued to be a popular motif into the 1920s as seen here in this beautiful Butterick pattern.  The closure imitates the interesting design at the waist.

Butterick 3284 via the Vintage Pattern Wiki

Here scallops are used creatively at the waistline seam as well as on the collar. A flattering look!

Simplicity 2000 via the Vintage Pattern Wiki

Another interesting design seen here.. check out the cuffs!

Now let's look at some pretty scallop-featuring patterns from the Pattern Patter Team!

McCall 6994

I love the scalloped asymmetrical closure on this awesome dress!  From  DRC Rose Patterns.

The American Weekly, 3808

This one has a neato detachable capelet with a scalloped edge.. how cool is that? :)  From Erika With A K.

Spaeda S-328

This cool dress features double buttons in each scallop.  Designer pattern from Kinsey Sue.

Mail Order 698

Scallops on the edge of an apron are always in fashion!  Not to mention, an easy way to dress up a simple design.  From Sandritocat.

Simplicity 2796

Scallops all over on this lovely 1940s number from Fancywork.  Figure flattering dart fitting, too.

Mail Order 1750

Don't leave out the kiddos!  Even the little bloomers have scallop detail.  So cute from Pengy Patterns.

Simplicity 6249

Not just for day clothes, put them on your pajamas and housecoat, too. :)  Rose's Pattern Treasury.

Simplicity 5928

Or matching dresses for girl and doll from Daisy Kingdom?  Pitter Pattern Place.

Advance 2392

Grey Dog Vintage has this unusual pattern with criss-cross or asymmetrical scalloped neckline.

Simplicity 3875

A contrasting scallop looks like a million bucks!  From Sydcam 123.

Simplicity 8172

Happy I Found It has this cute 1960s mini-dress... add a little spark to such a simple dress.

Simplicity 3499

A fascinating button-on bolero with scalloped hem!  Really unique and beautiful.  Pretty Pattern Shop.

Butterick 3212 Vintage Pattern Wiki

I just had to end with this cute little hat!  TOO adorable!

I hope you enjoyed this little entry.

Here's a Tutorial on sewing scallops if you should like to do them yourself, or need a little refresher.

Here's more patterns featuring scallops from the Pattern Patter Team!

Happy sewing!

Swimwear Sewing

I know we've done swimwear articles in the past.. but you really can't have too many!  Now's the time to make your summer swimsuit and get ready for vacation time!  It'll be here before you know it, so why not check out some of the cool patterns on offer from the Pattern Patter Team?

Vogue 6490

Everything you need for the beach with this pattern from Bluetree Sewing Studio!  A chic bikini or one-piece swimsuit, plus super groovy cover-ups are great for everyone from teens to grandmas, seriously!

Simplicity 1627

I'm mad for this adorable skirted swimsuit with little jacket.. so chic and so Hollywood.. !  And that graphic is perfection, from Roma's Maison.

Simplicity 1607

Here's a similar look from Sydcam123.  Love love LOVE it.  So flirty and pin-up perfect!

Simplicity 3273

The younger set can wear a similar look as well, in this ultra-cute little ruffled number from Clutterina.  By the way, this is actually a mother-daughter pattern, but I'm not sure about the number for the mother size.

Simplicity 9212

The skirted look goes into the 80s... with this unusual pattern.. I love the back interest as well, from Sandritocat.

Kandel Patterns for Knits No. 71

One of the cutest graphics I've ever seen on this hard-to-find pattern from Sew Betty & Dot.  And the suit is adorable, too!

Vogue 6079

Kinsey Sue has this spectacular 1940s swimsuit in stock, pretty enough to wear as a dress!

McCall's 6370

Oh!  So cute 1960s swimsuit with cover-up from Fragolina is still fashion magazine worthy.

Butterick 3161

Equally cute is this little 1970s bikini with impressive hooded cover-ups from Grandma Made With Love.  Oh, the graphic is so cute, don't you think?

Butterick 3122

Here's a similar look for girls with really sweet cover-ups, from Erika With A K.

Vogue 8053

Another hooded poncho to go with your swimsuit from Sew As It Was Patterns.

Hollywood 1581

Perfect for your Luau Party is this rare pattern from Frisky Scissors!!  Serve your guests drinks out of coconuts while sporting this ensemble.  (Also in stock @ Erika With A K.)

Vogue 9183

Oh, the beautiful graphic on this pattern is so glamorous!  I love the big hat, but of course the pattern is for the swimsuit and jacket.  I think those puffy-butt swimsuits are really cute and flattering. From DRC Rose Patterns.

Simplicity 1302

More Luau Glam from She'll Make You Flip!  The wrap skirt is removable and reveals swim shorts.

Simplicity 8795

Having a most mod beach party with these mix-and-match items from So Sew Some.

Butterick 3163

Don't forget the smallest beach combers with this too-cute-for-words little pattern from People Packages.

Butterick 3757

And finding a cute swimsuit while having a baby on board is no problem either, with this pattern from Redcurlz's.

Butterick 9287

And you can make swimwear for boys, too!  It's easy with this cute vintage pattern from MbChills.

Well, that's about all for now!

I hope you'll consider making your own stylish and vintage swimwear with these (and other) awesome patterns!  

Check out more patterns HERE!