Designer Spotlight: Dottie Angel
Today we’re spotlighting another of our indie sewing pattern designers. Dotty Angel is an independent pattern line by Tif Autumn Russell – a Brit transplanted to the suburbs of America, a mother of four kids who talk back and a wife. Dottie Angel is Tif’s brainchild and crafty alter-ego. In her own words:
“Dottie Angel lives in a run down cottage over looking the sea. She has two Airstream trailers in the yard, one is her studio and the other stores her vast collection of vintage notions… Her eight children are home schooled and spend the day outside running barefoot and their evenings sitting by the fireplace, learning ancient crafting techniques. They never talk back to their mother and always smile… She has several chickens, seven rescued greyhounds and a bearded dragon named STIG…
Dottie spends most days dressed in an old vintage slip that belonged to her grandmother, that she customised. She thinks to herself, surely everyone dreams of living this life, or at least dressing like they do…”
Tif’s designs are whimsical, detail focused and perfect to showcase precious fabrics.
SIMPLICITY 9122
S9122 is the pinnacle of the “Granny Chic”look! This cap sleeve design includes options for a tunic length, a contrast band and contrasting patch pockets. Have fun mixing and matching your fabric prints to create your own unique version. This iconic design was previously known as Simplicity 1080 and was so popular we reissued it as Simplicity 9122!
SIMPLICITY 8230
Looking for a cute apron, dress or apron dress? S8230 is perfect to wear while crafting, cooking, baking and gardening. This Dottie Angel design includes options for apron dress with side pockets that can be tied at the front or back and a reversible tabard design with patch pockets.
SIMPLICITY 8186
This fun design comes with two fantastic options: a wrap dress with bias binding trim features at a mini or knee length and a slip dress that can be worn underneath or on its own. Use some of your favourite fabric scraps to create contrast binding or match this to the slip!