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Ginger Snaps Patterns and Books

This collection of patterns are wonderful for the beginner as well as the experienced heirloom sewer.  Each design has several variations that are easily done with Nancy Coburn's wonderful  step-by-step instructions.  Guides for heirloom sewing techniques are included in each pattern $12.00.  

Ginger Snaps Books:

These books by Nancy Coburn provide the seamstress with invaluable information of heirloom sewing techniques as well a construction techniques and tips.  If you are new to heirloom sewing and sewing smocked clothing Nancy's books will provide to be a valuable reference with easy to follow  illustrations and photographs.

 

Gsfiting.jpg (45891 bytes)Answers to All Your Questions about Measuring and Fitting Girls:  $12.00.  This book which will be a must have reference has standard measurement charts for babies, toddlers, girls, and teens. Tips for pattern adjustments for chubbies and more.

Ribbon RosGsrosett.jpg (88239 bytes)ettes, Sashes, and Hair Bows:  $16.00  Nancy Coburn.  This book contains 14 ribbon rosette variations, ribbon sashes, and easy satin ribbon hair bows. A perfect compliment to any outfit.

 

The How to Book of Heirloom Sewing by Machine: Nancy Coburn, $20.00.This new book will be a must for your heirloom sewing library. 

 

Gsswchcl.jpg (84709 bytes)Busy Mothers Guide to Sewing Children's Clothes:  Nancy Coburn  $20.00.
 This book is a wonderful reference book for sewing children's smocked clothing.  There are basic sewing instructions for variations on a yoke dress including collar, sleeve and yoke styles.  The basic sewing instructions and illustrations are invaluable for the seamstress just beginning to sew smocked clothing.  There are detailed photographs for techniques and shortcuts to making your construction easier.  This book is a valuable asset for any seamstress who is looking for variations in her basic patterns.

 

Gsslip.jpg (40249 bytes)The Complete Slip Collection:  Nancy Coburn, Gingersnaps  $20.00.  This book contains slip patterns from newborn to size children's size 12.  A great investment for anyone who is sewing for children.  

 

 

 

Gsbonet.jpg (81047 bytes)Bonnet Collection book from Gingersnaps: $20.00. This book has bonnets to fit newborn to 24 months.  Smocked, handkerchief and heirloom sewn bonnet patterns included with instructions on heirloom sewing techniques and detailed measurement charts.

 

Gsdagni.jpg (39669 bytes)Baby Daygowns I:  Nancy Coburn:  $16.00.  This book has designs, detailed instructions and pattern for a daygown with a back closure in newborn and infant sizes.  There are instructions for basic heirloom sewing techniques along with neckline, sleeve and hemline variations for your beautiful daygown.

 

Gsbdgii.jpg (52753 bytes)Baby Daygowns II:  Nancy Coburn, $16.00.  The second book in this series includes daygowns with front closures.  There are different sleeve and front button closing designs that would also be suitable for a boy.  Embroidery designs are included along with basic sewing techniques.

 

Gsdgniii.jpg (50253 bytes)Baby Daygowns III:  Nancy Coburn, $16.00.  The third book of daygowns includes instructions, patterns and designs for a raglan sleeve front closure daygown.  This daygown can be either gathered or smocked at the top.  This pattern book includes detailed instructions for variations along with basic sewing techniques.

 

Gsdng4.jpg (46798 bytes)Baby Daygowns IV:  Nancy Coburn,  $16.00.  The fourth book in the daygown series includes a daygown with a back closure and raglan sleeve.  There are instructions for smocked variations as well as gowns with vertical insertions, tucks and embroidery.  The book includes patterns for preemie, 15" doll, newborn and infant sizes.

Gsdg5.jpg (63626 bytes)Baby Daygowns V:  $16.00.  Nancy Coburn:  The fifth book in this series has patterns for a yoke style daygown that can be smocked or not and with an optional drawstring bottom.  There are sleeve and collar variations included. Sizes range from preemie to Infant size, 18 lbs.

Gsdagn6.jpg (78437 bytes)Baby Daygowns VI:  $16.00.  The newest in the Daygown series from Nancy Coburn.  Heirloom designs from the 1920's.  Great Ideas for heirloom gowns.

 

Gsdgn7.jpg (74917 bytes)Baby Daygowns VII:  $16.00  This daygown book includes a square yoke design that is designed for  embroidery by Machine and hand.  Preemie, Newborn and Infant sizes.

 

Gschgn.jpg (58916 bytes)Christening Gowns Book I:  Nancy Coburn, $20.00.  This book of christening gowns has patterns in sizes newborn, small, medium, and large.  There are over 12 variations to this yoke and high-waisted design including a slip and dress pattern.  There are detailed instructions for yoke and hemline variations.  This book is a must for designing your perfect heirloom christening gown.

Gschgn2.jpg (68307 bytes)Christening Gowns for Boys:  $20.00.  A great idea and pattern book for a more tailored looking christening gown.  

 

 

Kimono Daygowns:  Nancy Coburn:     A collection of Kimono style daygowns and saques in Preemie and up sizes.  $20.00.

Gschgn2.jpg (68307 bytes)Baby Boy Christening Gowns:  Nancy Coburn, $20.00.  This collection christening gowns are specifically tailored for boys. Embroidery designs and patterns included.

 

 

gsdiaprcv.jpg (50115 bytes)Baby Diaper Covers:  Nancy Coburn.  $16.00.  This book has patterns and ideas to make baby diaper covers.  Using embroidery, laces or machine embroidery you can make cute covers for baby. Makes a great gift.

 

 

Patterns:

Note: I have scanned  some of the back of the pattern envelope since the detail of each dress is easier to see in the line drawings.

 

 

Gscarrng.jpg (61588 bytes)Carrington's Dropwaist Dress.  Ginger Snaps Designs Size 4-8  $12.00.  This dropwaist pattern may be worn as a dress or jumper.  Several design variations are included in the pattern.

 

 

Gsmryhay.jpg (119807 bytes)Mary Hayden's Blouse I.  Ginger Snaps Designs, Size 2 - 8.  $12.00.  This back button blouse has a peter pan collar and short puffed sleeves.  Sleeve and collar variations are included.

 

 

 

preemiedaygown Preemie Daygowns and Bonnets: $12.00 Preemie sizes from 1 lb. to 5 or 6 lbs.   An easy gown for the tiniest babies.

 

 

 

double-seat panty  Double Seat Panty:  Infant size s- m- l  Girls 1-6.  $12.00.Designed for hand or machine embroidery to coordinate with your dresses or just for fun.

 

 

 

 

Gseaster.jpg (70110 bytes)Pink Linen Easter Dress 2006:  Size 1-6  $12.00.  This pattern includes Ashtyne's Heirloom Dress and instructions for adaptation for the Pink linen Dress.  Also a more casual look dress is included.  A great value.

 

 

 

Gsaline.jpg (64758 bytes)A-Line Christening Gown I:  Size Preemie Newborn infant and Large:  $12.00.  This pattern may be used with  embellishment designs from Baby Daygowns Book I and Dresses for Toddlers, Book I.  

 

 

 

Gsisolet.jpg (51798 bytes)Ginger snaps Preemie Isolette Shirts I:  $12.00.  Preemie sizes 1lb to 6 lbs. Newborn and Infant sizes included. Nancy went to the neonatal ICU's to find out what the nurses needed in an isolette shirt for the preemie babies.   This is what they suggested with all the tubes, wires and monitoring equipment.  This would easily be lengthened.   Different choice of embellishments included.

 

Gsbish.jpg (81474 bytes) Smocked Bishop Daygowns:  Size Preemie, Newborn or Infant,  $12.00.   Front or back closure.

 

 

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 Gsastyn.jpg (46923 bytes) Ashtyne's Heirloom Dress:  Size 1-6  $12.00.  Three variations of this yoke dress ranging from detailed to simple.  Spoke collar with five panels. 

Gsblridc.jpg (47320 bytes)     Gsblrid.jpg (146354 bytes) Blue Ridge Antique Dress: 6-14  $12.00  This dress has a slightly raised waistline, a softly gathered below the knee skirt.  3 sleeve variations are included and detailed instructions for machine techniques.

Gsprtwhc.jpg (43056 bytes)    Gspretwh.jpg (51993 bytes) Pretty White Dresses:  1 - 6  $12.00  This dress is a high yoke dress with more than 8 dress variations. It is very easy to sew with yoke variations of  Swiss eyelet,  cutwork, table linens or battenburg.

 

Gsembdrc.jpg (42779 bytes)   Gsembdr.jpg (47098 bytes)The Embroidered Dress:  6 - 14  $12.00.  The embroidered dress is a waisted dress with three variations in the collar and hemline and sleeve.  This is a great basic dress with instructions to make it as dressy  or as simple as you want.

   Gsnworlc.jpg (57737 bytes)  Gsnworl.jpg (51903 bytes)The New Orleans Insertion Dress:  6-14  $12.00.  This beautiful dress is a best seller.  The pattern includes three variations on the bodice and skirt.  It is suitable for French laces or Swiss eyelet trims.  The instructions make this an easy and elegant dress for any special occasion.

Gswhcolc.jpg (46017 bytes) Gswhite.jpg (58771 bytes)Ginger's White Collection:  4 - 14  $12.00.  This is a collection of drop waist dresses with more than 7 dress variations including collar sleeve and skirt variations.  Long sleeve in included.

 

 Gsvctdwc.jpg (45024 bytes)   Gsvicdrw.jpg (53933 bytes)Victorian Drop Waist Dress:  4 - 14  $12.00.  this drop waist dress has 4 bodice and skirt variations.  The step-by-step instructions include detailed instructions for the use of machine hemstitching.

Gssundr.jpg (24372 bytes)Stacey's Smocked Sundress or Jumper: $10.00 Size 1 - 12.  This sundress pattern has 2 smocking designs, Sailboats and Balloons.  There is a jumper variation and a variation to use without smocking.  Seen in Sew Beautiful Tall Stacks photo shoot Summer 2000.

   Gsbutonc.jpg (28851 bytes)  Gsbuton.jpg (58249 bytes)Boy's Button-On Suit with Knickers:  Size 6mo - 6. $16.00.  This is my favorite boy's button-on suit.  The shirt fits well with plenty of shoulder room for active little boys.  The construction is easy and the variations will suit any occasion.  It has a tailored look for the little man in your life. Smocking plate for sailboats and collar included.