Cold Shoulder Pattern - modified

In the spring Whigs & Tories tried out a cold shoulder pattern designed by Striped Swallow Designs. that post: http://whigsandtories.blogspot.com/2016/04/trying-out-cold-shoulder-pattern.html
Over the summer the owner decided to try to modify the pattern to allow for a "school legal" variation. {School code in Williamsburg does not allow for strappy tops, however there is a two finger rule. If the strap is the width of two fingers then the top passes code. Here at Whigs & Tories we aren't quite sure what the shoulder rule is, but we are willing to guess that is something to address school by school.}
This pink dress is the result of that modification, made for the owner's daughter "M." M has worn the dress throughout the summer and declared it comfy, and cute, and easy to wear. It is one of her new favorites.  It works particularly well over ballet leotards and has been noticed by one or two of the dancers. Keep an eye out for this variation in the shop in about two weeks.

cold shoulder dress in ballet pink

It's a Party!

Whigs & Tories is turning One! We are pleased to have been in business for a year. We've learned a lot. Sewn some beautiful items. Met some lovely people and are looking forward to another year! 

We have some special's planned and will be announcing them on our Facebook page through out the month of May. You can find it here:

https://www.facebook.com/WhigsandTories

To see our lovely collection of pieces please visit the shop here: 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhigsandTories 

The "Little Patriot" Collection

We've had some cold days here in Virginia with some late snow flurries but it is finally starting to feel warm and we are looking for our late spring into summer collections. We love the "Little Patriot" collection. Light and airy seersucker in red gingham check and red, white and blue stripes transitions beautifully from spring to summer. Perfect for kicking around the beach, crabbing in the bay, visiting the Grandparents at the golf resort or a picnic in the park these easy pieces go any where you want to go. Sets include a ruffled diaper cover. Custom inquiries are welcome.

The "Little Patriot" collection features sweet Red, White and Blues for Patriotic Celebrations. Applique and RicRac add to the design and no two pieces are exactly alike.

Item number WTRWBLP references the entire collection

Red Gingham Seersucker Pinafore with Star Applique
here: https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/WhigsandTories/tools/listings/stats:true/290551365

Little Patriot in Red, White & Blue Striped Seersucker
with Star Applique & RicRac
here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/290536243/the-little-patriot-red-white-and-blue?ref=shop_home_listings

Little Patriot in Red, White & Blue Striped Seersucker
and RicRac here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/277027054/the-little-patriot-red-white-and-blue

Working out a Capelet Pattern

We are enjoying the cooler weather - and having fun with plaid flannel - and a pretty winter berry print by Waverly - trying out a capelet pattern we recently picked up. The construction of side panels is nice, it allows the cape to hang nicely over the shoulders, but it made creating a lining tricky.

pretty clasp 

peeking into the garden at the Governor's Palace

capes are made for prancing and dancing!

Whigs & Tories still needs to make this once or twice more to work out the kinks in attaching the lining. Once We have it straight a cape will go for $60.00 on Etsy and a little more in the local shops we work with (we have to cover their mark-up) if you are want a cape and you are willing to be one of our experiments we will only charge you for the fabric & clasp: $25.00 send an email to us.