Sense & Sensibility @sspatterns

I’ve really struggled over this decision, as IG has been such a huge way for me to communicate with people, but after studying the new TOS in-depth this week, I just can’t keep the app. I won’t delete my account (because I hope there’s enough push-back t… instagr.am/p/CJAH3ECgErf/

Remember, everything is 25% off through midnight Monday—ePatterns, eBooks, and my classes on Teachable! Follow links in bio. Thank you so much for supporting small businesses like mine! 💝🛍🎀 #PinkMonday #sale #discount #patterns #sewing #historicalcos… instagr.am/p/CIORM1SA7zX/

I know it’s been a very long pause from my side. It has been a challenging time, but we have so much to be thankful for. Mom’s oncologist switched her to chemo two weeks ago to speed the shrinkage of the tumors, and her hair has begun to fall out. She em… instagr.am/p/CIERKH-A09q/

I have been AWOL for a while now, and I wanted to drop in and tell you I will be off social media for a long stretch. My amazing mother finally got her annual cancer screening last week, after four months of lockdown. The docs found extensive growths in … instagr.am/p/CDKrUzMAsPU/

To live surrounded by such natural splendor...! 😍 Repost from @la_serraspina • 🇫🇷Voici ma toute dernière création 🎀! Une robe à l'anglaise 1780 que j'ai réalisée en lin de couleur mauve et que je porte sur un jupon en lin, lui aussi, couleur aubergin… instagr.am/p/CB4kAx0gzNe/

Two years ago today I was doing the final fittings on the suit for this beautiful young woman in South Africa. Krystal radiated light and warmth like few other people I have ever met. We connected through our shared faith, and her joy bubbled and overflo… instagr.am/p/CBnxvvHA4Q_/

Signing off until later next week for a much-needed family break. With all that's going on, it is easy to overlook the needs of our children. I don't want to miss this time to focus on them, answer their questions, and speak into their hearts. Take care,… instagr.am/p/CA1nv6bg3-R/

For #FamilyPhotoFriday, here's my glamorous Mimi with my dad, circa 1951. They were stationed on the Air Force Base in Okinawa during the Korean War. My grandfather flew P-51s on scouting missions during the day and was home every night for dinner. My gr… instagr.am/p/CAxjAFbgikO/

This is the stuff of dreams! @la_serraspina made this glorious gown worthy of a LeBrun portrait from my 1780s pattern, adding extra skirt panels for a super full and fluffy look. Go check her stories for the video clip and more of this breathtaking scene… instagr.am/p/CAsZUdOgd6X/

Join @founding.mother and me this Saturday (May 30) at 2pm Eastern Time (7pmBST) as we livestream a fabulous docudrama about the life of Georgian painter Élisabeth Vigée LeBrun. Her incredibly detailed portraits provide us insight into the fashions of th… instagr.am/p/CArQbcSg0p4/

I always get a thrill when you share what you've made with my patterns. Here is @dressing_miss_dashwood, making me long for the seaside in her naval Spencer from my pattern. Pop over to her account to see all the looks she created with her classic white … instagr.am/p/CAp2CgZASTM/

My latest video is now on my YouTube channel (link in profile). I interviewed my creative and talented mother last week, and I'm tickled pink to share her sewing wisdom and infectious laugh. 😁❤️ #mymom #sewing #seamstress #sewist #interview #video instagr.am/p/CAnX21ugSPE/

I have photographed this dress every time I've visited the @vamuseum in London. When I was 16 years old, I sat and sketched it. So when @sarcenetandlace_cosplay posted to ask about using my 1914 Afternoon Dress pattern to make one for herself, my little … instagr.am/p/CAia5xTgyAU/

It's #FamilyPhotoFriday, and this is my adorable maternal grandmother at age 19, when she was a college sophomore in Georgia. Apparently, she was a whiz at swing dancing and quite the party girl, but my quiet, shy grandfather managed to win her heart. He… instagr.am/p/CAf8azVAi9W/

Regency Star Wars outfits seriously float my nerdy boat! I love this Regency Rey crossover gown from my Elegant Lady's Closet pattern. Now who's going to do a Kylo Darcy? 😆❤️ #Repost @meggrimsmo • • • • • • Reach out with the force 🌠 #regencyrey … instagr.am/p/CAc8TtKAU8c/

This talented seamstress just delights me with her exquisite work. This chemise a la Reine from my 1780s Portrait Dress pattern is utterly dreamy! ❤️ #Repost @la_serraspina • • • • • • 🇫🇷Petit moment de tendresse avec mon cher petit chien Lucky l… instagr.am/p/CAaZU8WAXa5/

Watching @fancystylesfabric's live show this morning got me thinking about 1770s-80s gowns and wishing I had an event to justify buying ridiculously gorgeous silks! 😅 I laugh at how many of us are in that livestream flailing and enabling. 😂 But, come… instagr.am/p/CAVtqEvAxTI/

It's #FamilyPhotoFriday, and here are my husband's maternal great-grandparents, circa 1920. I just love that they are basically posing in the rose bramble. When my hubby was in his early 20s, he was a dead ringer for his great-grandfather. People used to… instagr.am/p/CANzldwgwiH/

I don't think I've ever seen a more evocative version of my Edwardian Apron. 💙 #Repost @la_serraspina • • • • • • 🇫🇷C'est l'heure du thym! En ce mois de mai, nous ramassons cette plante qui servira à cuisiner de bons petits plats (et notamment la… instagr.am/p/CANcVSeAgcU/

As promised, I'm adding closed captions to my YouTube videos! Thank you to @historicalsewing and @marionmcnealy for introducing me to @rev, which is making this super easy. I've got to go in and tweak a few misspellings ("waist" rather than "waste"--LOL)… instagr.am/p/CALKRF1AuQ-/