Elegant Stitches carries a
wide selection of children's patterns for smocked and heirloom garments.
We are also beginning
to carry a number of specialty patterns for adults, some of which are listed on
this page under the individual designer
or on our new Adult Patterns page.
Below are some of our best selling
designers listed in alphabetical order. Just click on a name to see a listing of the
patterns
that we carry. Click on to add this pattern to your shopping cart.
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The Lucy Skirt
Designed by Jessica Goldman This pattern is so easy and
fits sizes 12 mos. to 3T. This includes patterns for an adorable pleated
skirt with two embellishment designs and a rag flower headband! So
versatile, it could be made out of any type of fabric for any season. Just
pair it with tees, sweaters, leggings, tights, boots or sandals! $ 8.00
Little Miss Muffet
Designed by Jessica Goldman Little Miss Muffet sat on a
tuffet eating her curds and whey.......She wore a pretty little skirt and a
head wrap to die for while basking in the morning sun rays! BEWARE!!!
Bananafana skirts are known to take over itty bitty wardrobes without
warning! Includes pattern for fluffy puffy skirt & a flower head wrap
Sizes 12 mos. to 3T $ 8.00
The Polka Skirt
Designed by Jessica Goldman The Polka Skirt will bring
hours of twirling fun, for the little one that's wearing it that is. Pair
these with tees, sweaters, leggings, tights, boots, sandals, or Mary Janes
and let the skirt make it's own fashion statement! Includes patterns for a
gathered waist skirt with two different embellishment designs including
flower appliqués and an adorable belt!
Sizes 12 mos. to 3T $ 8.00
Tea Party Twirl
Designed by Jessica Goldman Tea parties are super fun,
especially when there are pretty dresses to wear and twirls to twirl! Your
Bananafana babe will feel like a princess in this outfit of whimsy!
Patterns for a twirling whirling jumper and bloomin' bloomers!
Sizes 12 mos. to 5T $ 9.00
Bedy Bye Dolly
Designed by Jessica Goldman This whimsical little set will
make your little gal's domestic playtime even more fun! We all know dollies
need a place to sleep too, and you're little "mommy" will be overjoyed to
put her favorite little one in her own bed. Includes patterns for a dolly
bassinet & a dolly blanket. $ 8.00
Pony Ride
Designed by Jessica Goldman Make playtime fun again, filled
with imagination and laughter. Let this whimsical toy remind you of the fun
that kids should be having using their imaginations and participating in
real active playtime. Boys and girls will get a kick out of galloping around
with this pony! Includes a pattern for a stick pony and directions to
convert it to a pillow. $ 8.00
Megan's Bag
Designed by Jessica Goldman The perfectly preppy bag, great
for your everyday attire. Made with heavier fabric, this bag is perfect for
all of your fall and winter fashion. The argyle detail makes this bag unique
and exceptionally cute! It's just the right size to carry all of your outing
items. With an outside cell phone pocket, you'll never have to go digging
again to find that ringing gadget.
Finished Size: 31" Tall x 14" Wide x 9" Deep $ 8.00
Smocked
Skirt This two panel smocked skirt has side enclosed pockets with concealed pocket
opening. The pattern also contains illustrated instructions for the smocking
embroidery design. Sizes: Pattern contains waist measurements 22 inches through 31
inches.
$ 12.00
Smocked
Mother-Daughter Jumper This smocked jumper pattern contains adult and children's sizes. It
features smocking around the raised waistline, a three button front closure with a
V-neckline. The back bodice band is laced with six loops to allow for added increase
or decrease in size. The pattern also contains complete illustrated sewing
instructions with 2 smocking design plates inches. Sizes Adult 4-22, Children 4-6X, 8-12 $ 12.00
Ladies
Nightgown This loose fitted waltz length gown has smocking on the front yoke with gathering
on the back neckline, three-quarter length full sleeves with elastic casing & ruffled
cuff and bias-bound scoop neckline with ribbon drawstring Sizes S, M, & L $ 10.00
Round Yoke Smocked Bubble Make this little bubble romper with smocking all around the yoke or
just on the front & back. It has a front button placket, Peter Pan
collar & 3 sleeve styles. Button or snap inner leg closing make for
easy on & off. Smocking graph included Sizes NB, 6 m, 12 m, 18 m
$ 12.00
Smocked Toe
Bootie Make this little bubble dress with smocking all around the yoke or
just on the front & back. It has a front button placket, Peter Pan
collar & 3 sleeve styles. There are three lengths, a slip, panties or
footed pants. Smocking graph included.
Sizes NB, 6 m, 12 m, 18 m
Summer Breeze A ladies' smocked or heirloom nightgown. In a print,
it could even double as a sundress! Three smocking designs included.
In full length or waltz length (9" shorter).
Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
$ 12.00
Little Breeze Children's version of ladies nightgown.Make
it as a sundress, jumper or pinafore with the same square cut armhole band as
mom's gown. View A is just below knee length & smocked front & back.
View B is full length and has a center front & back band that lends itself to
so many heirloom sewing techniques. View C features a 12-panel skirt &
harlequin hem. It is smocked front & back onto bodice bands.
Includes 2 smocking plates
Sizes 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10
$ 10.00
Baby Nightie Newborn Sizes
This has been one of
the most popular smocking pattern for years. It is now available in two sizes -
Small (newborn to 8 lbs) and Medium (8 to 11 lbs) and in two styles in the
same pattern. View A, the
original and View B, front opening. Instructions are given for an optional drawstring
bottom to the nightgown. A smocking design is included.
$ 6.00
Baby Boy's
Smocked Bonnet Newborn to 11 lbs
A smocked baby bonnet just
for boys! The pattern includes a smocking design plate and instruction for
conversion to an heirloom sewn bonnet.
$ 6.00
Sweet
Dreams Sizes 4, 6, 8 & 10
Girl's dress,
nightgown/robe in two lengths can be smocked or embellished with heirloom laces &
tucks.
$ 12.00
Prince
& Princess Size 6-18 months
A one-piece smocked
belted bubble for boys or girls.
$ 8.00
Front and back opening
shadow embroidered daygown. Embroidery designs & instructions included
$ 6.50
CHRISTENING
GOWN, SLIP & BONNET If you prefer a more tailored look this pattern is perfect with its pleats,
shadow work & maderia scalloped hem. One variation has lace at the neck & short
puffed sleeves, and other has a peter pan collar & long cuffed sleeve-great for a
little boy. Matching bonnet also has shadow work. Slip pattern included.
Infant Size $9.00
Kendall Sizes 1-6
This child's dress with
a square shadow embroidered collar can be made with sleeves or sleeveless. Four
shadow embroidery design included; garden flowers, ice cream cones, nautical flags &
budding vine.
$ 8.00
Joseph Sizes 3-4-5
Boy's shirt, shorts
& three button-on bibs with shadow embroidery. Four shadow-embroidery designs
included; train, sailboats, mallard ducks & a geometric
$ 9.00
NEW
Elizabeth
by Frances Messina Jones Elizabeth is a smocked tank top that buttons up the front.
The waist is smocked with a few rows of smocking. Straps can be made
from fabric, lace or ribbon.
Fits chest measurements: X-Small (2-4): 28"-30"; Small (6-8):
31"-33"; Medium (10-12): 34"-36"; Large (14-16): 37"-39";
X-Large (18-20): 40"-42" $ 12.00
NEW
Lauren
by Frances Messina Jones Lauren is a tank top that is
smocked in front only with a key hole opening that ties with a self tie in
the front. Back has elastic. Top can be made without smocking by
inserting elastic where smocking is.
Fits chest measurements: X-Small (2-4): 28"-30"; Small (6-8):
31"-33"; Medium (10-12): 34"-36"; Large (14-16): 37"-39";
X-Large (18-20): 40"-42" $ 12.00
Smocked Diaper Set Day dress or day shirt with
diaper cover. Pattern features pleated back; shirt, dress & gown lengths,
several variations & 3 baby smocking graphs. Fits
6 and 12 months
$ 7.00
Baby's
Bibs 'Quick & easy' smocked bibs in two sizes with optional
linings & smocking graphs. Instructions included for poly-cottons & cotton
knits
$ 4.00
Bibs,
Booties, Bonnets & Caps "Quick & easy" smocked gift set for baby with
smocking graphs. Sizes 0-12 months
$7.00
NEW
Mary & Morgan Young Miss
Both dresses off completely different bodice
styles, but share same skirt pattern providing multiple style options.
A capped-sleeve option is available for the Mary dress. Cutting lines
for the dress & casual top versions are provided for both. The skirt
offers three hemline options, a level hem that is parallel to the floor, a
shaped hem that dips slightly lower in the back and a short hem for tops.
Sizes Girls 8-14
NEW
Mary & Morgan Misses
The original "Graduation Dress" as shown on the
cover features an unusually shaped, embroidered front skirt panel set in to
a lace-shaped opening. To streamline the design for easier
construction & to create additional design options, we redrafted the center
front panel with straight seams. A similar lace-shaping template from
the original dress is provided to recreate the dress if desired.
Note however that the instructions provided in this pattern
do not reflect the specific embellishments of the original dress. A
modified version (cotillion dress) of "Mary's Graduation Dress" is proved in
this pattern with a multi paneled, flat-front skirt.
Sizes Girls 8-14
NEW
Retro Remake
Tailoring of the 1960's returns to modern-day
fashion with this easy-to-construct style for women & children. Choose
from endless ways to mix and match colorful prints and fashion trims, as
well as sleeved and sleeveless styles.
Sizes 4-16 Girls and 4-16 Misses.
The Victorian Coattail Dress & Ensemble
Pattern includes full gathered skirt,
button-front blouse, coattail dress and cummerbund.
Sizes 4-16 Girls
Jack & Jill Bibbed Romper
Bibbed romper can be fully lined or made with a
facing. The back waist can be a flat hand or drawn in with elastic.
Optional spade pocket is included for placement on front bib, or front or
back. Garment closes on each side with a button facing. Bias ruffle
instructions are provided.
Great for boys & girls!
Sizes 18mo - 4T.
Heirloom Tea Dress
by Judith Dobson
This pattern is designed for heirloom sewing
techniques using lace shaping, entredeux & gathered lace. The skirt
can be embellished in many ways & allows for a 4" hem for times when lace is
not desired. The bodice & sleeves may be embroidered or remain plain
with n the lace shaping. The sleeves may be embellished as shown with
2 rows of lace or just one, as desired. Use your imagination to create
many variations.
Sizes 2T-10 Click here
to see companion machine embroidery CD
$12.00
Dainty Designs
The Sew Beautiful Dainty Designs
Collection includes a multi-style pattern with neckline, sleeve and bubble
options, which can be combined into an endless variety of designs for boys
and girls by drawing from a wide range of trims and fabrics. The beauty of
this pattern is in its simple construction, which leaves more time for
beautiful embellishment; it’s an ideal design for those who find more
satisfaction in embroidering than constructing.
Sizes 6m-3T Click to view coordinating embroidery CD
Jack & Jill Overalls
Cuffed Pants, Smocked Shorts and Bibbed Knickers.
Great for boys & girls!
Sizes 12mo - 6.
Jack & Jill Tabard
Tabard can be reversible if desired. Each side
can be adorned with a different embellishment or contrast fabric for
multiple wear options. Sizes 12mo - 5.
NEW
Sister Smocks
by Indygo Junction Chic little girl's garments that are
easy & fun to make from an assortment of coordinating fabrics. They
can be worn as a sundress, jumper or topper with a t-shirt and pants.
The easy construction and fit lends itself to the most novice sewer.
Sizes 1-6. Doll dress pattern sold separately.
$ 13.00
NEW
Little Charmers
by Indygo Junction Two children's garments created with
charm packs or assorted coordinating 5" fabric squares. By varying the
number of squares used for the perimeter of the garment you can make a
variety of little girl sizes. The skirt has an elastic waist and the
jumper has shoulder straps that crisscross at the back & button at the
front. Embellish seams by adding lace, rick rack or vintage trim for
unique detailing. Sizes 2-6.
$ 13.00
NEW
Snuggle Bug Bundle By Little Londyn
A cozy sleeper &
blankie in two sizes. Babies love the ribbon trim around the edges & can
snuggle up in this delightful sleeper set. Makes up so quick, you'll want to
make MORE!
0-3 months • 3-6 months • 30x36 •
45x45
$9.50
NEW
Ragamuffin By Little Londyn
An adorable blankie &
sleeper in two sizes. Can be made in either cotton or plush fabrics or mix
them together. The blankie is sewn with two layers at the same time making
it complete without any quilting!
0-3 months • 3-6 months • 30x36 •
42x60
NEW
Bibs and Burpies By The Teacher's Pet
Charm square bibs and
burp cloths for moms and their muchkins!
NEW
Smartie Pants By Little Londyn
The perfect accessory
for every well dressed baby! These patterns are simple, cute & easy to
understand. Instruction for all three styles included
Child's Sizes 0-24
months
$9.50
NEW
Little Miss Sassyfrass By Little Londyn
Little Miss Sassyfrass
will look totally adorable in this fashionable uptown dress, headband &
handbag. Instructions are included for all three & are easy to create
in a short amount of time. L
Child's Sizes 12 mo -
4T
$9.50
NEW
Natalie Skirt & Top By Maw-Bell
This skirt with an
elastic waistband has kicky, slightly flirty pleats at the bottom. The
sleeveless, fully lined top, buttons in the back and adds to the fun, flirty
look of the outfit with eyelet lace at the lower edge and small eyelet lace
yo-yos trimming the neckline.
Child's Sizes 3, 4, 5
& 6
$10.00
NEW
The Sabrina Tunic
by Serendipity You will feel as cool and sophisticated
as Audrey Hepburn in this glorious easy-to-sew little frock featuring a boat
neckline, sleeveless bodice, Empire waist and A-line skirt with subtle
gathering. The look is polished with a tie at the waist that cris-crosses
in the back. Featured in three lengths, this design can be worn with
pants or as a flirty dress. This tunic is perfect for all season,
looking equally smashing by itself or with a cardigan or jacket.
Tissue Pattern for Sizes XXS-XXL
$ 11.00
NEW
Argyle Dreams
By Jackie Clark
A 4 piece crib
collection including quilt, bumpers, sheet and bed skirt.
Easy-to-follow instructions.
$9.00
Little
Flirty Skirty By
The Apron Lady Designs
Girls of all ages will
love the "big girl" fit of this apron, and the flattering way it ties in the
front! Also featured in this pattern is the adorable help apron, with
an old style Hollywood Waistline. It's sure to be a hit for the little
girls in your life!
Sizes 2-4, 6-8, 10-12
& Preteen
$10.00
It's A Wrap by Vanilla House Designs
Cover new pillow forms or re-cover old 16"
pillows with these clever pillow cases called pillow sleeves. Both the
inner slip cover pillow case and the outer pillow sleeve are easy to remove
and wash! Mix and match the different versions!
$ 9.00
Fusible Fabric Boxes by Karen West
These fast, fun, no-sew boxes have a variety of
uses. They can hold threads, notions, office supplies,
$ 8.00
Michelle's Madeira Dress
by Connie Palmer Michelle's Madeira Dress is an easy
summertime must. Every little girl looks beautiful with a Madeira
portrait collar to frame her face. It gets dressed up with a fake
peak-a-boo hem. What's really great is there is plenty of room on the
collar to do machine or hand embroidery. The embroidery design shown
on the dress is from the "Finder's Keepers" embroidery disk.
Sizes 2-6
$ 15.00
My Grandmother's Apron
by Pat-e-Patterns
“My
Grandmother’s Apron” is truly a vintage design that is as cute-as-can-be
with a sassy attitude. The original apron is still beautifully preserved
today.
It is fashioned for the experienced kitchen cook and her little lady sous
chef.
Remember, “If you Look Good, you Cook Good!” You will learn a new
application for bias tape, a quick gathering technique and creating a
perfect pocket.
Easy-to-Follow Instructions and are illustrated in Full Color.
Sizes Adult S-XL and Child 3-14 Sized Included
$ 8.00
Sweet Dreams Serger Nightgown
by Peggy Dilbone This beautiful nightgown is made with
Swiss embroideries, insertions and edgings. You will be surprised how fast
and easy it is to make this nightgown on the serger using a three thread
rolled edge. With Peggy's pictured instructions you will learn “oh sew easy”
French Sewing Techniques by serger. Also included are directions for the
lovely French Sewn Pillowcase.
Sizes Small - X-Large
$ 15.00
The Bella Skirt
by Serendipity The Bella is the fifth skirt design in
the Boutique Chic line by Serendipity, and is a multiple sized tissue
pattern. It is an A-line skirt featuring a buttoned yoke closure in 5
different variations, with or without multiple layers & optional gathering
in 3 different lengths: above the knee, mid-calf and ankle. It
is patterned after our ever popular Emily Skirt featuring the same great
line & fit. This skirt is designed with a small amount of ease that
fits just below the waist to be extra comfortable as well as complimentary
to every figure.
Tissue Pattern for Sizes XXS-XXL
$ 10.00
Mother Daughter Tea
Party Aprons give you a chance to enjoy being a girl. Dressing up will
be so much fun in these ruffled feminine aprons! Easy to make with a
flashy buckle or an accent bow. For adults, the extra wide ties look
so hip tied in front.
Sizes Girl's(6-10),
Preteen (2-8) and Adult (10-12)
$10.00
Flirty Skirty By
The Apron Lady Designs
Flirty Skirty is named
for the fun way the apron frames & flatters the body. Apron ties in
front for added comfort & appeal. The bib length, and skirt can be
adjusted for women of various sizes & heights. Reversible half apron
feature an old "Hollywood Waistline", no gathers just flatter!
Sizes Small (2-6),
Medium (8-10) and Large (12-16)
St. Tropez is a
versatile two piece outfit that features a hint of smocking at the waist &
optional long sleeves. Make the tank and optional straight skirt for a
more casual look. For a more dramatic style add ruffles or long
sleeves to the top and add the ruffled peek-a-boo skirt.
Sizes 8-16
$15.00
Zac and Zoe Romper
by Mary Kathryn Barton Smocked and unsmocked romper, size 1-4
for boys and girls, gathered at the sides and can be belted or tied with
bows. Pockets for the front if desired. Over-the-shoulder button looped
straps. Easy to sew!
$ 12.00
Sashay Skirt
by Indygo Junction A sensational skirt with timeless appeal
that can be made to fit any size figure by following the simple
instructions. Just measure your hips and determine the number of panel
you require. A Mary Ann Donze design.
$ 13.00
Swing Jacket By Indygo Junction
Simple swing
silhouette with subtly flared sleeve. Unlined jacket may be
constructed with single or double belt adorning jacket back. Three
collar options included
Sizes S-XL
$10.00
Four-Yard Wonder Jacket By Rag Merchant
Fun to sew, easy to
make and comfortable and flattering to wear. This loose-fitting jacket
features a curved hem, back vent with button tab detailing, patch pockets
(there's a second set on the inside of the jacket), bias edge trim & a
button-loop closure. Multi-size tissue paper pattern.
Venice is easy to sew
and fun to wear! Chemise with straps and optional smocking.
Capri pants with fitted front and elastic back. Pattern includes color
insert with step-by-step instructions & photographs for cuff treatment with
smocked insert and tulip smocking plate.