Ever wondered what goes into creating a new pattern at Deer&Doe? From initial inspiration to pattern launch day, we spend about six months developing our collections, tweaking the design and testing every detail until it’s ready for final release. While there’s often changes and pivots along the way, after many years of practice, we like […]
We have some big news to share with you. We are pleased to announce that in 2021, Deer&Doe will be expanding our size range. We spent the second half of 2020 diligently researching what it would take to increase our sizes, and it’s time to share our plans with all of you. While many details […]
There isn’t much to say about 2020 that hasn’t already been said, but despite the pandemic, lockdown, and ongoing social and political challenges of the past year—2020 taught us that Deer&Doe can pivot and succeed even in tumultuous times. Not only were we able to release our Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter patterns as planned (albeit, one […]
For many of us, sewing is a form of self care, and this year it seems more important than ever to take care of our mental health and well-being. Hobbies like sewing can ground us in our day, provide a break from the pressure of everyday responsibilities, and help cultivate mindful habits. If you want […]
Coat season is upon us, but in a year where we are collectively spending more time indoors than out, it is the perfect time to consider making a house coat or robe instead. The Jacket from our ebook Dressed is the perfect option for a coat pattern that can be designed for a variety of […]
