"I’ve used quite a few of Lauren’s “resto-vival” vintage patterns over the years since I began wearing vintage, and I LOVE them! They’re similar to the true vintage patterns I have, but they have little adjustments for more sizes and better fit. A couple of them have also challenged me with vintage construction techniques like bound buttonholes and button plackets, but Lauren has created really helpful blog resources that walked me through them successfully. I’ve learned a lot about sewing as ... View Post
Casey Maura/Elegant Musings
"I’ve been an avid fan of Lauren’s work and patterns for many, many years. Her passion for spreading her love and knowledge of sewing techniques and fashion history is apparent in everything she does. As someone who who sews, I appreciate her attention to detail she brings to each endeavor and product. She is definitely someone I consider an expert in her field!" ... View Post
Katie Lovely
"I had the privilege of attending Lauren’s envelope chemise class at Costume College 2018. She is a kind, engaging teacher and did an amazing job working with students’ varying skill levels and personal work speed! We learned a ton of period construction info and Lauren also let us know what techniques had worked best for her in the past as she has extensive experience with reproducing vintage and historic garments. I’d take another of her classes in a heartbeat!" ... View Post
Catherine Scholar, President of the Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild
"I took Beth’s pattern grading class at Costume College 2018. She broke down the material in a way that made perfect sense to this math-phobic visual learner. She clearly explained the difference between grading and fitting, and how grading is best accomplished. Her insight into professional garment patterning was fascinating and useful. She managed the class very well, answering questions that arose but staying on track. If she teaches more in-depth classes I will definitely take them." ... View Post
Cynthia Settje, Owner of Redthreaded Corsets and Costumes
"Lauren's expertise and enthusiasm for her work shines through in all she does. She enriches the lives of thousands of costume and vintage enthusiasts through her careful research and re-creation of extant garments, informative blog posts, thoughtful instruction, and her Wearing History patterns, which set the bar for repro pattern companies." ... View Post