• 150 Years of Liberty
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    150 Years of Liberty

    Liberty celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. The iconic heritage brand synonymous with beautiful printed fabric is hosting sesquicentennial events throughout 2025, including two free exhibits running into the summer — “I Am. We Are. Liberty,” devoted to the Liberty print archive, and a quilting installation called “The Patchwork Collective” — alongside special tours of…

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  • Rule, Titania
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    Rule, Titania

    Vogue’s new patterns for Summer include two formal gowns in Easter-egg hues. A mint goddess gown evokes red-carpet glamour, while Badgley Mischka’s lilac confection is fit for a fairy queen. The “secret gardens” of Savannah, Georgia were the inspiration behind the tulle gown with rosettes at the shoulders — a design from Badgley Mischka’s Spring…

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Sarah Sheehan has published articles on couture patterns in DRESS and Selvedge. She launched the PatternVault blog in 2011 with a series on Givenchy sewing patterns by Alexander McQueen. This blog explores the intersections between high fashion and DIY culture. Read full bio.