The latest News from Alice & Co Patterns...

We are very excited to have created an exclusive free pattern for the V&A museum in London to compliment the exhibition Frida Kahlo: Making Herself Up. Our Frida Huipil pattern is inspired by the traditional style of Mexican tunic (huipil) worn by the artist Frida Kahlo. Essentially these garments are a rectangle of folded over fabric with a hole cut out for the head; the joy of this design is that you add your embellishment whilst the fabric is still flat, making it easy to sew. There are huipiles in Frida's wardrobe in a variety of lengths, fabrics and designs, decorated...

It's been a long road but we're delighted to launch our patterns to the world on Midsummer's Day - we needed every hour! Our patterns reflect our attitude to dressmaking - it should be fun, simple, quick and chic. More designs coming soon!  Alice & Lilia x