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Last week we showcased the review versions of Orage, and now it’s time to show off some gorgeous versions of Circée! Prior to every collection release, we ask different sewists to try out our patterns and share their honest opinions. This allows you to see the garment in varying styles and fabrics, and get a […]

Did you know that in September Deer and Doe will be celebrating its 10th anniversary?! When I started this business and published our very first patterns in 2012, I had no idea how far we would go. Indeed, we have learned and grown tremendously during these last ten years. Translating our patterns into English, participating […]

We all need a little extra whimsy in our lives right now, and perhaps this is why 2021 has been the year of ruffles, dramatic sleeves, and gathered skirts. Whether your style is more bohemian, cottage core, or romantic—these details can add a feminine touch and something extra special to your garments.  Even better, they […]

Our month-long pattern hack challenge has come to a close, and we are so excited to officially announce the winner! Congratulations to @atelier_de_myrtil_et_morio, our winning finalist! Thank you so much to everybody who took the time to enter and share your creations. We were blown away by the amount of creativity in each entry and […]

We’ve previously demonstrated how to make adjustments on a princess seamed bodice for patterns like Coquelicot, so today we want to demonstrate how to do an FBA or SBA on a gathered bodice like the Orchidée dress and blouse. This tutorial will allow you to get a better fit with the Orchidée pattern, but it […]