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💃Introducing Leilani for Women! Leilani Women is now LIVE on the site and ready to purchase at a discount along with all size ranges of Leilani! 

More than three years from the original release in girls’ & tweens’ sizing we are thrilled to announce that Leilani is now available in Women’s sizing US 0 - 20.

Leilani is a super cute on-trend dress or top that is perfect for any occasion! And yes… the optional accent bow that we all loved on the junior sizes is included in the Women’s pattern too :)

This pattern comes with so many possibilities including crop top, peplum top, mini length dress, standard length dress and midaxi length dress.

Leilani features:

•	Square neckline

•	Princess Seams 

•	Fold over flap detail neckline option

•	Statement Bow front bodice option

•	Adjustable Wide shoulder straps with bow

•	Narrow shoulder straps back tie

•	Spaghetti shoulder straps back tie

•	Elastic back closure

•	Tiered Mini Length Dress

•	Standard (above the knee) Tiered Length Dress

•	Midaxi Length Tiered Dress

•	Peplum Top

•	Crop Top

Leilani Women is already live on the website and to celebrate the new pattern, Leilani Women along with everything Leilani is 25% off right through until Midnight, Monday CST!

https://vintagelittlelady.com/product-category/all-sewing-patterns/sale-all-patterns/ by @shemadethat87
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2 months ago
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🇺🇸❤️ 17 years of friendship. One unforgettable Fourth of July.

These sweet girls have been best friends since they were just 8 months old, and getting to celebrate America’s 250th birthday together makes this moment even more special. 🇺🇸✨

They’re wearing our brand-new Isla top pattern (simple bodice, no flounce) paired with our Mae shorts pattern, hacked by leaving off the angled bottom ruffle for an adorable everyday look!

Here’s to lifelong friendships, handmade memories, and celebrating 250 years of freedom. ❤️🤍💙

🎆 Happy Independence Day from all of us at Vintage Little Lady!

Tell us in the comments:
How long have you known your oldest friend? 👇

#america250 #fourthofjuly #july4th #bestfriendsforever #sewingpattern 

Fabric: @farmhousefabrics by @shemadethat87
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3 months ago
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💛✨ STOP SCROLLING… because this sunshine beauty deserves your attention! ✨💛

Mom and I are back at it again, and we are absolutely swooning over this gorgeous midaxi-length Isla! 🌼 Sewn in the dreamiest buttery summer yellow that everyone has been falling in love with, she’s classy, feminine, timeless… and perfect for warm summer days.

Just look at that floaty flounced bodice! 😍 Doesn’t it make you want to sew one immediately?

✨ Isla Features:
🌼 Dress or top options
🌼 Flounced bodice or simple bodice
🌼 Side shirring or elastic casing channels
🌼 Double spaghetti straps
🌼 Slip-on design (no closures!)
🌼 Vintage/Petite, Standard, Peplum Top & Midaxi lengths

Even better… Isla is now available in Child, Tween, AND Women’s sizing! That means matching outfits for everyone! 💛

🎉 Now through Monday at Midnight CST, Isla is 25% OFF! Don’t miss your chance to add this beautiful summer staple to your pattern collection.

Fabric: @farmhousefabrics (Japanese Lawn)

👇 Tell me in the comments…
Would you sew Isla in this buttery yellow, or what fabric and color are you already dreaming up? And don’t forget to swipe through all the photos—we’d love to hear which one is your favorite! 💛 by @shemadethat87
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3 months ago
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Sunshine, iced drinks, best friends, and the perfect summer top… ☀️💕

My beautiful daughter and niece are soaking up summer in their Ellie tops, and honestly, we are obsessed! Ellie is sweet, sassy, and effortlessly stylish with her exposed ruffles, comfy elastic bodice, and adorable shoulder tie options.

Whether you’re headed to brunch, the beach, a summer concert, or just hanging out with your favorite people, Ellie is the kind of top you’ll want to wear on repeat all season long.

Available as both a dress and top, Ellie is designed for Child, Tween, and Women’s sizing, making all those matching moments possible!

Tell us—are you sewing Ellie as a top or a dress first? 🌸✨

#VLLEllie #VintageLittleLadySewingPatterns #SummerSewing #MeMadeStyle #SewingForGirls

Fabric: @farmhousefabrics (soft  pink Ellie top) Japanese lawn in “soft pink” 💖 by @shemadethat87
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4 months ago
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There is something so beautiful about watching confidence bloom at every age. ❤️

My sweet mama is 65 years young, and she absolutely shines in her Mae set while spending time in her garden. Surrounded by blooms, sunshine, and all the beauty of summer, she is the perfect reminder that handmade clothing isn’t just about what we sew—it’s about how it makes us feel.

Mae is the ultimate summer set, designed for comfort, style, and effortless everyday wear. Whether you’re tending a garden, enjoying a morning coffee on the porch, or heading out for a summer adventure, Mae is the kind of outfit you’ll reach for again and again.

And honestly? I can’t imagine a more beautiful model for it than my mom. 🌿☀️

#VLLMae #VintageLittleLadySewingPatterns #MeMadeWardrobe #SummerSewing #sewingpatternlove by @shemadethat87
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4 months ago
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✨ IT’S THE FINAL HOURS OF OPAL! ✨

The countdown is ON! ⏰ Tonight is your LAST chance to grab our highly anticipated Women’s Opal release AND every Opal size range at 25% OFF before the sale ends at MIDNIGHT CST!

Don’t miss matching moments and every size you need:
💕 Women
💕 Child
💕 Tween
💕 18” Doll
💕 Opal Hair Accessories

Our 1950s-inspired fit-and-flare favorite is ready to steal the show, but the clock is ticking! Hurry before the sale disappears at midnight! 🎀✨

#vllopal #VintageLittleLadySewingPatterns #SewingPatternDesigner #PDFSewingPattern #SewingCommunity

Fabric: @farmhousefabrics💖 (lawn) by @shemadethat87
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5 months ago
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Sunshine, sweet dresses, and vintage charm… Opal season is almost here! ☀️🌸 Our 50s-inspired fit & flare favorite is twirling into summer with tea, standard, and petite lengths for the perfect warm-weather look. 

Opal Women releases TOMORROW (CST), and ALL things Opal will be 25% off — Women, Child, Tween, Doll, and the Opal Hair Bow too! Get ready to soak up summer in your new favorite twirl-worthy dress. 💕

Fabric: @madewithharmony ❤️

#VLLOpal
#VintageLittleLadySewingPatterns
#SewingPatternAddict
#SewMuchToMake
#MeMadeWardrobe by @shemadethat87
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5 months ago
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The moment so many of you have waited YEARS for is finally here… ✨

We are beyond excited to officially team up with my very dear friend, @rebeccascaliadesigns , as we bring more of our beloved existing designs into women’s sizing! Rebecca is incredibly talented and truly has a gift when it comes to women’s fit and sizing. Not only is she amazing at what she does, but she has been such a joy to work alongside. I’m so thankful for this partnership/true friendship and cannot wait for all of the beautiful future women’s releases we’ll be creating together. The best is truly yet to come! 💕

Eight years ago, Opal was our debut design when Vintage Little Lady first opened its doors. Since then, Opal has become one of our most loved and highly anticipated designs, and from the very beginning, one question has followed us everywhere: “When will Opal come in women’s sizing?!”

Well friends… the wait is finally over. 💕

Opal Features:

•	kimono sleeve silhouette 

•	fully lined bodice

•	gathered bust darts

•	full instructions for a FBA & SBA 

•	fully functional half button front with front skirt placket

•	tailored waistband & bodice

•	standard length skirt

•	petite length skirt

•	tea length skirt

•	2” deep vintage hem

•	unique neckline design

•	back bodice shoulder and waist dart

•	Sizes 0-20

We are beyond excited to announce that Opal Women’s officially releases Friday, May 22nd! This has truly been a long time coming, and we cannot wait to see mamas sewing and wearing this special design.

To celebrate, Opal Women’s AND everything Opal will be 25% OFF! That includes all Opal size ranges and Opal accessories too — child, tween, doll, Opal bows, and more! 🎀

✨ Sale runs Friday through Monday at midnight CST. ✨

This one feels extra special for us. From our very first design to now introducing Women’s Opal eight years later… what a journey. We cannot wait to share this release with you all!

#VLLOpal
#VintageLittleLadySewingPatterns
#SewingPatternDesigner
#MeMadeWardrobe
#SewingCommunity

Fabric: @farmhousefabrics (navy & white striped seersucker) ❤️ by @shemadethat87
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5 months ago
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🚨 LAST CALL FOR TINLEY 🚨

Your summer sewing lineup just got cuter 🌞✨ Tinley is the perfect warm-weather sew with dress OR crop top options that are cute, comfy, and totally summer-ready!

And the best part? 👀
ALL Tinley sizing is just 💸 $5 💸
✨ Child
✨ Tween
✨ Women

But hurry, hurry, hurry because this 24-hour sale disappears TONIGHT at midnight CST ⏰ Once it’s gone… it’s gone!

Who’s sewing Tinley for summer vacations, beach days, concerts, and sunshine adventures?! ☀️💕

#VLLTinley #VintageLittleLadySewingPatterns #SewingForSummer #PDFSewingPattern #SewingReels by @shemadethat87
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5 months ago
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☀️ Meet your new summer sewing obsession… Pippa is giving all the warm-weather wardrobe magic. From twirl-worthy dresses to trendy tops, Pippa is one of those patterns you’ll want to sew again and again (and then “just one more” 😍).

✨ Pippa includes:
• Above-the-knee standard dress
• Above-the-knee vintage/petite dress
• Mid-axi dress
• Peplum top
• Crop top

One pattern… FIVE gorgeous options. That’s the kind of summer sewing we love. 🌸 Whether you’re sewing for vacations, everyday sunshine, beach days, or back-to-school looks, Pippa has you covered.

⏰ And don’t forget — Pippa is on sale now, but the introductory discount ends TOMORROW at midnight CST! This is your last call to grab the holy grail summer pattern at launch pricing.

Tell me below 👇 if you’re sewing a dress first or going straight for the peplum/crop top — I need to know! 💛

#VLLPippa #SewingPattern #SewingForSummer #MeMadeWardrobe #SewingCommunity

Fabric: gingham seersucker @madewithharmony 💖 by @shemadethat87
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6 months ago
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☀️ Officially entering crop top season… and Pippa understood the assignment. 💁‍♀️✨
For all the teens (and honestly all of us) obsessed with trendy summer makes, the Pippa Crop Top is giving easy, breezy, wear-it-on-repeat vibes. Perfect for sunny days, beach trips, farmers markets, vacations, and all the summer adventures ahead. 💙

And the best part? Pippa is LIVE and ready to sew! 🎉
Available in child, tween, and women’s sizing, with so many gorgeous options to fill that handmade summer wardrobe.

🛍️ 25% off now through Monday at midnight CST — don’t miss the intro sale!

Who else is ready to sew a stack of summer Pippas? ☀️✂️

📣TELL US are you a crop top, peplum top, short dress, or long dress kinda gal??? VOTE BELOW👇

#VLLPippa #SewingForSummer #PDFSewingPattern #SewingPatternDesigner #MeMadeWardrobe by @shemadethat87
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6 months ago
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Introducing Pippa

Pippa is effortless Summer at its sweetest!

A softly shirred bodice and fluttery elastic straps create the perfect blend of comfort and charm.

Pippa is designed for woven fabrics and it is super fast & addictive!! The tester team have sewn up a beautiful showcase of the Pippa options to inspire you.

The pattern will be available from this Friday in girls’, tweens’ & women’s sizing :)

Pippa features….

Single layer shirred elastic bodice with top ruffle

Easy Slim to Moderate Fit

Above the knee length dress with vintage/petite or standard length options

Tiered Midaxi Length Skirt

Cropped Peplum Top 

Crop Top 

Double elastic ruffle straps with standard or wide option

NO BUTTONS, ZIPS OR CLOSURES!!

Girls’ sizing 2T - 9-10

Tweens’ sizing 10 - 16

Women’s sizing 0 - 20

VLL DESIGNER: @rebeccascaliadesigns 💖
📸🪡: @vintagelittleladysewingpattern 
Fabric: @madewithharmony 

#VLLPippa
#SewingReels
#MeMadeMagic
#SewingInspiration
#HandmadeStyle by @shemadethat87
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6 months ago
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